Madinah Book 01 Lesson 03

Holding Fast To The Salafi Manhaj

Holding Fast To The Salafi Methodology - Class #1 - Shaykh Umar Quinn

- The importance of recognising what will lead us to salvation.
- Splitting into groups and parties is to oppose the uṣūl of the dīn. 
- How the Prophet ﷺ described the divergent paths, and the path he commanded to follow. 
- Narrations where the Prophet ﷺ clarified that there are misguided groups. 
- The phenomenon today that people claim the straight path is not known from the deviant paths. 
- Allāh’s threat to those who oppose the straight path. 
- The false claims/ideas for unity by the people of misguidance, and that which truly unites the ummah. 
- The singular, unchanging ‘Aqidah and Manhaj of Ahlus-Sunnah throughout the ages.
- Imām Baghawī (d.516) and Ibn Kathīr (d. 774) on the statement of Allāh, “This is My Straight Path…”
- The firm rebuke of the Messenger ﷺ of the divergent paths and how the deviant groups disparage the Salafīs for saying the same.
- Strong statements from Ibn ‘Umar and Ibn ‘Abbās dispraising the Qadariyyah. 
- The Prophet’s ﷺ description of the callers to the doors of the Hellfire.
- The reason there is so much weakness in the ummah today and how to achieve rectification. 
- The love of Ahlus-Sunnah for Mu’āwiyah and Ahlul-Bid’ah’s hatred of him.
- A trait of Ahlul-Ḥaqq.

SalafiPublications 

Part 1 This Is My Straight Path So Follow It, And Do Not Follow The Other Paths By Abu Khadeejah

[26/08/2022] Part 1 - “…But They Never Changed In The Least!” (Sūratul Aḥzāb v.23) – National Conference 2022 – By Abu Hakeem Bilāl Davis حفظه الله. Masjid As-Salafi, Birmingham, UK.

Some points covered during this lesson:

The sickness of ignorance, and its cure.  
The story of the Battle of the Confederates and benefits found therein. 
The types of munāfiqūn present in the time of the Prophet ﷺ.
Those in our time who do as the confederates did, in teaming up against the Salafīs.
Āyāt regarding the Battle of the Confederates.
Mu’jizāt that occurred during this time.
The example of the Messenger ﷺ and his Companions (رضى الله عنهم) regarding patience and being certain of the promise of Allāh. 
Remaining firm and upright upon the covenant of Allāh. 
The Salaf on that which constitutes true misguidance.

Part 1 But They Never Changed In The Least By Abu Hakeem Bilal Davis

And Fear A Day When We Shall Return To Allāh By Abu Idrees 28112022

[Lesson 23] Are the books of refutation from the methodology of the Salaf? | What is your opinion on the book entitled “Al-Quṭbiyyah”? – Beneficial Answers to Questions Regarding The Innovated Methodologies – Abu Khadeejah ‘Abdul-Wāhid حفظه الله.

Some points covered during this lesson:

- Refutation of the innovators and their innovations is from the way of the Salaf.
- Imām Aḥmad, Shaykh al-Islām Ibn Taymiyyah, Ibnul Qayyim رحمهم الله all refuted those who opposed the sunnah, in order to advise and protect the Ummah.
- The books (of refutation) must be accepted, as long as they are based upon clear proofs and evidence, and the author cites clear mistakes and oppositions to the sunnah.
- The refutations of Shaykh Rab’ī ibn Hādī al-Madkhalī حفظه الله upon Sayd Quṭb.
- Sāliḥ al Munajjid and his use of the fatāwa of the Scholars in issues of fiqh, but refusing to mention any of their refutations against the Innovators.     
- SalafiPublications and Abu Talhah رحمه الله shipped and translated “Al Quṭbiyyah” around the year 1995.
- Connections and timeline of Sayd Quṭb, the Rāfidah, ISIS, Boko Haram and their likes.
- Obligations upon some of Ahlus-Sunnah to refute Ahlul-Bid’ah.  
- Clear misguidance of Muhammad Hijab, a caller to evil, mocking and reviling the Names and Attributes of Allāh. 
- The “Mukhālif” is refuted by those with knowledge and ability.
- Enjoining the good and forbidding the evil is a must (with its conditions). 
- Some errors of these “YouTubers” who attribute themselves to the Sunnah.

Questions:

- Correct view on watching videos of the people of misguidance in order to refute them?  
- Giving da’wah to family members who refer to Ahlus-Sunnah as “Wahhabi”?
- The reward of performing Hajj or Umrah on behalf of someone else?

L23 Beneficial Answers On Methodology By Abu Khadeejah 15122022

All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation—and may He extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels, and grant him peace and security—likewise to his family, Companions and true followers.

[13/01/2023] The Disappearance of Knowledge – Khutbah By Abul-Ḥasan Mālik Al-Akhdar حفظه الله. Masjid Salafi, Birmingham, UK.

Some points covered during this Khutbah:

- The virtue of knowledge.
- Ibn Ḥajar al-‘Asqalānī (رحمه الله) on the double reward given to the people of knowledge.
- Following the example of the Companions in busying ourselves with studying the Dīn of Allāh and not being preoccupied with the affairs of the dunyā.
- The diligence of Abū Hurayrah (رضى الله عنه) in seeking knowledge.
- Benefits from the narration regarding Yaḥyā b. Ya’mar and Ḥumayd b. ‘Abdur-Raḥmān al-Ḥimyarī’s (رحمهم الله) meeting with ‘Abdullāh b. ‘Umar (رضى الله عنه) to ask him about those who denied al-Qadar.
- The tradition of taking the opportunity of Ḥajj or ‘Umrah to study at the feet of the scholars. 
- The virtue of age and experience in the Dīn of Allāh.
- The staunch stance of ‘Abdullāh b. ‘Umar (رضى الله عنه) regarding those who violated the correct creed, despite how much they learned. 
- A person memorising or possessing knowledge does not necessitate that knowledge should be taken from him, and an example from Imām Aḥmad (رحمه الله) in this regard. 
- The acceptance of the narration of the trustworthy.
- Abū Hurayrah’s (رضى الله عنه) encouragement of the people to take from the inheritance left by the Messenger ﷺ.

The Disappearance Of Knowledge By Abul Hasan Malik 13012023

Part 1 - The Advice of Luqman the Wise to his Son - Ustādh Faisal

Jumu'ah Khutbah - Remain Upright As You Have Been Commanded By Ustaadh Abu Ukkashah Abdul-Hakim حفظه الله

Part 1 But They Never Changed In The Least By Abu Hakeem Bilal Davis

Salafi Publications