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Building the Foundations, Lessons for Beginners and New Muslims - By Abu Fuḍayl ‘Abdur Raqīb

[25/12/2021] Verily the Promise of Allāh is True! - By Abu Idrees Muhammad Khān حفظه الله at The Salafi Centre of Manchester, UK.

    - A divine principle established in the dīn: Whoever leaves something for the Sake of Allāh, Allāh will exchange it with something better.
    - The replacement for the one who abandons kufr. 
    - The reward on the Day of Judgement for the one who withholds his rage. 
    - The reason Allāh will screen the conversation between Him and His slave on the Day of Judgement.
    - The reward for the man who fears Allāh when he is called by a beautiful woman of position.
    - The great fruits of Taqwá. 
    - The result of giving in charity.
    - The reward for pardoning and forgiving our brothers and sisters. 
    - The outcome of humility. 
    - Putting ourselves to test regarding our claim of clinging to the Salafī Manhaj.
    - Believing in the Promise of Allāh and not letting the chief deceiver (Shayṭān) deceive us.
    - The promise of Allāh for the believers who aid Him, and the meaning of “aiding Allāh”.
    - The promise of Allāh for those who say “Allāh is our Lord” then remain steadfast. 
    - The means of receiving aid from Allāh and those who receive this aid. 
    - The story of the Day of Uḥud regarding Allāh’s Aid and Promise. 
    - Being cautious regarding intentionally committing ḥarām and opposing the Sunnah.
    - Being mindful of Allāh and turning back to Him when we fall short.
    - The meaning of ‘al-Maʿiyyah al-Khāṣah’, who it is for and an example from the Sīrah of the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم). 
    - Leaving our affairs to Allāh and utilising the weapon of the believer.
    - The promise of the ākhirah. 
    - The meaning of ‘ziyādah’ in the verse, “For those who have done good is the best (reward, i.e. Paradise) and az-Ziyādah (even more).”

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[14/02/2022] Words of Advice to the One Seeking Knowledge - By Abu Hakeem Bilāl Davis حفظه الله. Short words of advice, answering questions regarding seeking knowledge after the weekly Tafsir Ibn Kathir class.

Some points discussed during this advice:

⁃ That which the da’wah of the Prophet ﷺ was based upon and the importance of being familiar with the texts of the Book and the Sunnah.
⁃ The effectiveness of quoting the verses of the Book of Allāh upon the hearts.
⁃ Contemplating upon our ability to convey the legacy left by the Messenger ﷺ if the responsibility was solely on our shoulders.
⁃ The importance of equipping ourselves to be carriers of this legacy.

The level of importance that should be given to memorising.

⁃ Giving priority to memorising the small texts in ‘Aqīdah after the Book of Allāh and what one is able to memorise from the Sunnah of the Messenger ﷺ.
⁃ Being familiar with and beginning one’s da’wah with the fundamental texts such as Uṣūl ath-Thalāthah, Qawā’id al-Arba’a and ‘Aqīdatul-Wāsiṭiyyah.

Things that prevent a student from learning.

⁃ From the best of the books written on this topic: ‘Awā’iquṭ-Ṭalab of Shaykh ‘Abdus-Salām b. Barjis (رحمه الله).
⁃ From the things that may be present prior to him embarking upon studying:
⁃ 1. Characteristics such as kibr.
⁃ 2. Being deceived by Shaytān that one is too old and not able to memorise/study.
⁃ 3. Not having a sincere intention.
⁃ 4. Not being familiar with the methodology of studying.
⁃ 5. Pursuing the dunyā.

Jealousy among students of knowledge who are at a similar stage/level.

⁃ Constantly checking oneself and one’s ikhlāṣ.
⁃ If a person is badly affected by the progression of his companion, he must ask himself:
⁃ How is he in relation to his own sincerity in his seeking of knowledge?
⁃ How is he in relation to the statement of the Prophet ﷺ, “Love for your brother what you love for yourself”?
⁃ He should use that as a form of encouragement and put in more effort.
⁃ He should pay attention to the fact that the race is not for the swift but those who can endure.

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Lesson 1: Building the Foundations, Lessons for Beginners and New Muslims - By Abu Fuḍayl ‘Abdur Raqīb حفظه الله. Lesson series at Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.

- Benefits from the treatise of Shaykh al-‘Uthaymīn (رحمه الله), A Concise Overview of the Islamic Creed.
- The key to seeking nearness to Allāh (عز وجل).  
- The three categories of Tawḥīd.
- Benefits from the verse, “Allāh bears witness that Lā ilāha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), and the angels, and those having knowledge (also give this witness); (He is always) maintaining His creation in Justice. Lā ilāha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.” [Sūrah Āli ‘Imrān 3:18]
- Chapter One: The Religion of al-Islām.
- Proof that Islām is perfect and complete and is the only religion accepted by Allāh. 
- Proof that the Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ was sent to all of mankind and jinn. 
- The meaning of Ummatud-Da’wah. 
- The obligation of compliance and obedience along with believing in what the Messenger Muḥammad ﷺ came with.
- That which distinguishes Islām from the previous religions.
- Allāh’s guarantee to those who practice Islām correctly and truthfully. 
- The necessity of belief along with implementation of the legislation. 
- A mention of some of the virtuous characteristics Islām calls to and the evil, lowly traits it prohibits.

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[LESSON TWO] Building the Foundations, Lessons for Beginners and New Muslims – By Abu Fuḍayl ‘Abdur Raqīb حفظه الله. Lesson series at Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.

- The pillars of al-Islām.
- The First Pillar: The Shahādah 
- The meaning of the Shahādah, and that which it entails.
- The two conditions that must be fulfilled in order for an act of worship to be accepted by Allāh.
- Benefits of the Shahādah. 
- The two components of the statement ‘Lā ilāha illa Allāh’. 
- The Second Pillar: Establishment of the Prayer
- The manner in which the prayers should be performed.
- Benefits of the prayer.
- The Third Pillar: To pay the Zakāh
- The meaning of Zakāh. 
- Benefits of Zakāh. 
- A warning against being diverted from the hereafter due to the life of this world.
- The Fourth Pillar: Fasting in the month of Ramaḍān
- The meaning of fasting in Ramaḍān. 
- Benefits of fasting in the month of Ramaḍān.
- The Fifth Pillar: Making the pilgrimage to the House (Ḥajj)
- The meaning of Ḥajj
- Benefits of Ḥajj. 
- The jihād of the women.
- The means of purifying the Muslim nation.
- That which will rectify the problems the ummah is currently facing.

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[LESSON THREE] Building the Foundations, Lessons for Beginners and New Muslims – By Abu Fuḍayl ‘Abdur Raqīb حفظه الله. Lesson series at Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.

[LESSON THREE]

- Proof from the Qur’ān and Sunnah for the foundations of the Islamic creed. 
- The four ways in which belief in Allāh’s existence is established:
- Al-Fiṭrah (the natural inclination). 
- The meaning of fiṭrah, and proof for it from the Sunnah.
- Clarification regarding the statement, “Everyone is born a Muslim.”
- Al-‘Aql (the sound intellect). 
- The impossibility of something creating itself or coming about by mere chance. 
- A decisive, rational, intellectual proof from the Qur’ān in this regard, and the effect these verses had upon Jubayr b. Muṭ’im (رضى الله عنه). 
- An example that highlights the absurdity of those who claim the universe brought itself into existence without an Originator or Creator. 
- Ash-Sharī’ah ( the legislation/textual evidences).
- All of the divinely revealed scriptures mention the existence of Allāh. 
- Al-Ḥiss (that which is perceived by the senses).
- Allāh’s answering of the supplications of those who call upon Him. 
- Proof from the Qur’ān and Sunnah for this.
- Some conditions of making du’ā (supplication).

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[Lesson 4] Building the Foundations, Lessons for Beginners and New Muslims – By Abu Fuḍayl ‘Abdur Raqīb حفظه الله. Lesson series at Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.

- Recap of the previous lesson.
- The four ways in which belief in Allāh’s existence is established [cont’d].
- 4. Al-Ḥiss (that which is perceived by the senses): The Miracles of the Prophets.
- The reason Allāh granted miracles to His Prophets. 
- Examples of miracles given to Prophets Mūsā, ‘Īsā and Muḥammad (عليهم الصلاة والسلام). 
- Belief in Tawḥīd ar-Rūbūbiyyah (Allāh’s Lordship). 
- The characteristics attached to belief in Allāh’s Lordship.
- The arrogance of Fir’awn, which caused him to deny and disbelieve in Allāh. 
- Proof that the Arab polytheists (mushrikūn) affirmed Allāh’s Lordship.
- The two types of Allāh’s Command.
- Belief in Tawḥīd al-Ulūhiyyah (Allāh alone deserves to be singled out in worship).
- The distinction between Tawḥīd ar-Rūbūbiyyah and Tawḥīd al-Ulūhiyyah. 
- The meaning of the word “ilāh”. 
- Proof that Allāh alone has the right to be worshipped. 
- The falsehood of everything that is worshipped besides Allāh. 
- Referring to something/someone as a “god” does not give them the right to be worshipped. 
- Proof that these “gods” are only names given to them by their worshippers.

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[Lesson 5 | 30/09/2024] Building the Foundations, Lessons for Beginners and New Muslims – By Abu Fuḍayl ‘Abdur Raqīb حفظه الله. Lesson series at Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.

- Recap of the previous lesson.
- Belief in Tawḥīd al-Ulūhiyyah [cont’d].
- Āyāt wherein Allāh uses his Lordship to necessitate His worship.
- Belief in Tawḥīd al-Asmā waṣ-Ṣifāt (the Names and Attributes of Allāh).
- The obligation of affirming the Names and Attributes of Allāh in a manner that befits Him.
- Explanation of the four matters we must avoid as it relates to the Names and Attributes of Allāh - taḥrīf, ta’tīl, takyīf and tamthīl. 
- A verse that highlights the fundamental principle of how we understand the Names and Attributes of Allāh. 
- The two main groups who went astray regarding the understanding of the Names and Attributes of Allāh, the reason they perpetrate these false beliefs, and a refutation of their falsehood. 
- The famous incident between Imām Mālik (رحمه الله) and the individual who asked about Allāh’s ascending over the Throne.
- Clarification regarding the widespread belief that Allāh is everywhere. 
- The questions the Prophet ﷺ asked the slave girl in order to establish her belief. 
- Benefits of having correct belief in Allāh.

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