Shaikh Rabee' bin Hadi al-Madkhali-may Allaah Ta'aala have mercy on him

Lesson 5

[2014] Shaikh Rabee’ bin Haadee Umayr al-Madkhalee (hafidhahullaah) is undoubtedly one of the greatest scholars of this generation. In an era when ahlul-bid’ah had found newer ways of infiltrating and corrupting the methodology and beliefs of the youth of ahlus-Sunnah, this Imaam of the Sunnah stood up to uphold the creed of the Salaf. He, more than any other in this time, has uncovered and exposed misguided groups and sects who violate the pure Sunnah of the Prophet (salallaahu ‘alaihi wassallam) and his Companions.

Not only that, but he is an Imaam in hadeeth, usool and fiqh who has authored dozens of books that have been praised and recommended by the great scholars of era.

However, there is no scholar in this time who has been more maligned than Shaikh Rabee’! Why? The more he uncovered the paths of misguidance, the more the sectarians attacked and reviled him. In this tremendous lecture by our brother Abu Khadeejah, not only does he discuss Shaikh Rabee’ as a Scholar, but also he talks about the principles established by the early great scholars of the early Salaf in testing the people and their love for the Scholars to establish their Salafiyyah.

Abu Khadeejah reads the words of praise for Shaikh Rabee’ from the great scholars such as Ibn Baaz, Ibn Uthaimeen, and al-Albaanee. Furthermore, Shaikh Rabee’ defends himself from those who state that he is harsh. Also included is Shaikh Rabee’s discussion with Shaikh al-Albaanee (rahimahullaah) when the latter stated that there is something with Shaikh Rabee’ of harshness – and Shaikh al-Albaanee’s subsequent clarification.

This is a must listen for those who love the scholars and for those deceived by the adversaries of Shaikh Rabee’ b. Haadee.

The Great Scholars: Shaykh Rabee' al-Madkhalee By Abu Khadeejah

[2013] Biography of Shaykh Rabee Ibn Haadee by Ustadh Abu Ishaaq Nadeem Ahsan-Shah 05/07/13

[11/07/2025] The Importance of Knowledge - By Abu Zayd Khālid حفظه الله. Khuṭbah at Masjid Salafi, Small Heath, Birmingham, UK.

Some points discussed during this Khuṭbah:

- Benefits from a khutbah by Shaykh Muhammad b. Sālih al-‘Uthaymīn (رحمه الله) on the importance of seeking knowledge. 

- The meaning of basīrah, and how it is achieved. 

- Consistency upon seeking knowledge of the Book of Allāh (سبحانه وتعالى) and Sunnah of the Messenger ﷺ. 

- A hadīth that is sufficient for us to recognise the virtue of seeking knowledge. 

- Examples of the importance of knowledge in every aspect of our lives and how it separates those who know from those who do not know. 

- Guiding the Muslims through the darknesses of jahl and fitan by way of knowledge and understanding of the dīn. 

- The highest level of honour a person can achieve. 

- The example of Shaykh Rabī’ b. Hādī al-Madkhalī (رحمه الله) who sought knowledge from a young age, acted upon it, taught it, clarified the truth and never feared the blame of the blamers. 

The Importance of Knowledge by Abu Zayd Khālid

[11/07/2025] The Obligation of Censuring Falsehood and its People - By Zayd bin Khālid حفظه الله. Khuṭbah at Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.

Some points discussed during this Khuṭbah:

- Aiding one another upon establishing the truth.

- Four traits that protect a person from loss, and what they entail. 

- “You are the best nation ever raised up for mankind. You enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and believe in Allāh.” [Sūrah Āli ‘Imrān 3:110]

- How unity and victory is achieved. 

- The obligation of being united, and the basis of this unity. 

- Proof from the Qur’ān and Sunnah regarding the consequence of not enjoining the good and forbidding the evil. 

- A warning against being from those who hide the truth. 

- The example of the noble scholar ash-Shaykh al-Muḥaddith Rabī’ b. Hādī al-Madkhalī (رحمه الله) who carried out the obligation of calling to unity amongst the Muslims and refuting evil and its people. 

- Praise of the major scholars of our time for Shaykh Rabī’: statements from al-Mashaykh al-Albānī, Ibn Bāz, al-‘Uthaymīn, Muqbil, Luḥaydān and Muḥammad b. ‘Abdul-Wahhāb Marzūq al-Bannā (رحمهم الله). 

The Obligation of Censuring Falsehood and its People By Zayd bin Khālid

Selected aḥādīth from the powerful introduction to Sunan Ibn Mājah, a section rich in ʿaqīdah, manhaj, and foundational guidance for every Muslim. Explanations from al-ʿAllāmah ʿUbayd al-Jābirī (رحمه الله), Imām Muḥammad ʿAlī Ādam al-ʿIthyūbī (رحمه الله), and other scholars of Ahl al-Sunnah.

Gems from the Introduction to Sunan Ibn Majah: 04 - Abū Raḥimah Munīb al-Ṣumālī

The Biography of Imam Rabee Ibn Hadee Al-Madkhali (رحمه الله) by Shaykh Khalid Dhuyfari

[14/11/2025] The Bequest of the Lion of Sunnah Al-'Allāmah Rabee' Al-Madkhalī (Raḥimahullāh) - By Abu Idrees Muhammad Khān حفظه الله. Lesson at Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.

Some points discussed during this lesson:

- The great concern Shaykh Rabī’ had for this ummah.

- His first wasiyah (bequest), the year it was written, and who he addressed it to. 

- Fearing Allāh and holding firmly to the Rope of Allāh.

- Proof that the Shaykh desired unity and only wanted good for this ummah, despite being relentlessly disparaged and attacked.

- Adhering to the manhaj of the Salaf as-Sālih in all aspects of Islām and life. 

- His firm adherence to the truth without compromising. 

- Cooperating upon righteousness and piety and defending the oppressed, regardless of who the oppressor is.

- Giving importance to jihād in the path of Allāh and striving to elevate Tawhīd. 

- How innovation and misguidance have corrupted the Muslims and brought about weakness and humiliation for the ummah.

- Guiding those who have erred back to the Book of Allāh (سبحانه وتعالى), Sunnah of the Messenger ﷺ and understanding of the rightly guided caliphs and imāms. 

- His second wasiyah, the year it was written, and who the Shaykh requested to write and spread it.

- Fearing Allāh as He should be feared, collectively holding fast to the Rope of Allāh and not dividing.

- Wherein lies happiness in this life and the hereafter.

- The outcome of division and discord.

- The only means of attaining unity.

- Judging ourselves by what we learned from our Shaykh. 

- The necessity of sincerity and truthfulness.

- Exerting effort in reforming and rectifying the state of the Muslims. 

- Following the example of Shaykh Rabī’ in being humble, truthful and not wanting the dunyā or position. 

- Servicing and calling to the Qur’ān and Sunnah, not ourselves.

- The humility of the major scholars. 

- The Shaykh’s advice to the students of knowledge and scholars regarding guiding the ummah back to the teachings of the Book and Sunnah upon the understanding of the Salaf as-Sālih. 

- A warning against differing and following desires.

- The reason this ummah is superior to other nations. 

- The passing away of the righteous, and a description of those who will remain. 

- That which is imperative upon the bearers of knowledge.

- Humbling ourselves to the judgement of Allāh and His Messenger ﷺ. 

The Bequest of the Lion of Sunnah Al Allamah Rabee By Abu Idrees

[15/07/2025] Some of What Ahl al-‘Ilm Have Mentioned Regarding the Great Scholar Shaykh Rabī’ b. Hādī al-Madkhalī (رحمه الله) - By Abu Idrees Muhammad Khān حفظه الله. Khuṭbah at Masjid Salafi, Small Heath, Birmingham, UK.

Some points discussed during this lesson:

- Benefits from the book of Shaykh Khālid aẓ-Ẓafīrī (حفظه الله) titled, ath-Thanā’ al-Badī’ min al-‘Ulamā’ ‘alā ash-Shaykh Rabī’.

- Shaykh Rabī’s striving to aid and advise the ummah.

- The blessing placed in the time of the scholars.

- The sunnah of Allāh (سبحانه وتعالى) with His slaves that will never change.

- The constant attacks faced by the Shaykh from Ahlul-Bid’ah.

- The methodology of the people of innovation and misguidance in disparaging the carriers of the truth.

- The reality that it is nobility from Allāh to be disparaged by the people of innovation and misguidance.

- The trial of social media and wanting to be known. 

- A mention of some of the mountains of knowledge who praised Shaykh Rabī’.

- The praise of Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azīz b. Bāz for Shaykh Rabī’ (رحمهم الله)

- His response when he was asked about Shaykh Muhammad Amān al-Jāmī and Shaykh Rabī’ (رحمهم الله).

- His praise for the scholars of Madīnah. 

- His comments after Shaykh Rabī’ delivered a lecture in Tā’if titled, Clinging on to the Manhaj of the Salaf.

- His advice to Shaykh Rabī’ to refute everyone who opposes the truth and the Sunnah.

- Three examples of letters Shaykh Ibn Bāz sent to Shaykh Rabī’ (رحمهم الله)

- The manner in which he referred to himself, and how he addressed Shaykh Rabī’. 

- A letter he sent in 1413 asking the Shaykh to send him a copy of the refutation he wrote against Abul-A’lā al-Mawdūdī.

- A letter he sent in 1415 asking the Shaykh to review some documents in order to ascertain the state of an individual. 

- A reminder that it is not needed for you to put yourself forward; Allāh raises whom He wills. 

- Another letter Shaykh Ibn Bāz sent to Shaykh Rabī’ in 1415 asking him to refute Nazīh Hammād who spoke about the Sifāt of Allāh.

- His instruction to Shaykh Rabī’ to refute and rectify the mistakes of anyone who errs, even himself (i.e Shaykh Ibn Bāz).

- The great position Shaykh Rabī’ had with Shaykh Ibn Bāz.

- An example of how Allāh raises whom He wills: Abū Talhah Dāwūd Burbank (رحمه الله), who was sincere, humble, and fled from the limelight. 


Some of What Ahl al-‘Ilm Have Mentioned Regarding Shaykh Rabee b. Hadee By Abu Idrees

[17/07/2025] [Lesson Two] Some of What Ahl al-‘Ilm Have Mentioned Regarding the Great Scholar Shaykh Rabī’ b. Hādī al-Madkhalī (رحمه الله) - By Shaykh Abu Idrees Muhammad Khān حفظه الله. Masjid Salafi, Small Heath, Birmingham, UK.

Some points discussed during this lesson:

- Benefits from the book of Shaykh Khālid aẓ-Ẓafīrī (حفظه الله) titled, ath-Thanā’ al-Badī’ min al-‘Ulamā’ ‘alā ash-Shaykh Rabī’ [cont’d].

- Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azīz b. Bāz granting permission to Shaykh Rabī’ to teach in his masjid shortly before he passed away (رحمهم الله).

- The praise of Shaykh Muhammad Nāsir ad-Dīn al-Albānī for Shaykh Rabī’ (رحمهم الله).

- The response of Shaykh al-Albānī when he was asked about the manhaj of Shaykh Rabī’ and Shaykh Muqbil (رحمهم الله).

- The two types of people who disparage Shaykh Rabī’ and Shaykh Muqbil.

- Shaykh al-Albānī’s praise for the books of Shaykh Rabī’ and his affirmation that Shaykh Rabī’ is rightfully the bearer of the banner of Jarh wa Ta’dīl in this era.

- Shaykh al-Albānī’s advice to Shaykh Rabī’.

- Shaykh al-Albānī’s commentary on Shaykh Rabī’s refutation of the errors of Sayyid Qutb. 

- Shaykh al-‘Uthaymīn’s response when he was asked about the books of Shaykh Rabī’ (رحمهم الله).

- The humility of Shaykh ‘Uthaymīn and the high regard he had for Shaykh Rabī’. 

- Shaykh Fawzān’s (حفظه الله) introduction to the book of Shaykh Rabī’, Manhaj al-Anbiyā’.

- Shaykh Muqbil’s (رحمه الله) praise for Shaykh Rabī’s expertise in refuting innovation and its people. 

- His advice to benefit from the books of Shaykh Rabī’. 

- The reason the ‘ulāmā’ were constantly asked about Shaykh Rabī’.

- Heavy words from Shaykh Muqbil regarding Shaykh Rabī’s knowledge of the partisan groups.

- The response of Shaykh Muqbil when he was asked to name some of the scholars of Saudi Arabia he advises to take knowledge from. 

- The response of Shaykh Ahmad an-Najmī (رحمه الله) when he was asked about a person who says he does not recognise Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhalī and Shaykh Rabī’ as scholars and he does not take knowledge from them. 

- His response when he was asked if Shaykh Rabī’ is his student. 

- Shaykh Ubayd’s (رحمه الله) response when he was asked if it is true that Shaykh Rabī’ disparages other scholars and callers. 


Lesson Two Some of What Ahl al-‘Ilm Have Mentioned Regarding Shaykh Rabee b. Hadee By Abu Idrees

[16/09/2011] Ash-Shaykh, Al-'Allāmah Rab'ī bin Hādī Al-Madkhalī - May Allāh Protect Him - By  حفظه الله. Khutbah at Masjid As-Salafi, Birmingham, UK.

Shaykh Rabi Ibn Hadi Al Madhkali By Abu Khadeedjah 16092011

A biographical account of the life of the Imām of al-Jarḥ wa-Taʿdīl, al-ʿAllāmah Rabīʿ ibn Hādī ʿUmayr al-Madkhalī – hafiẓahullāh.

Lesson Two Some of What Ahl al-‘Ilm Have Mentioned Regarding Shaykh Rabee b. Hadee By Abu Idrees

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