Beneficial Answers to Questions on Innovated Methodologies by Shaykh Saleh Alfawzan-Abu Khadeejah

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[09/12/2021] [Lesson 02] 

- Introduction [cont’d].
- Being cautious of the callers to misguidance.
- The means of attainting Istiqāmah.
- The waves of attack upon the Salafī Da’wah and the response of the Salafī scholars to them.
- Question 01: Advice for those in charge of summer schools and centres.
- The importance of attending the gatherings of knowledge in the masājid.
- Question 02: Using plays and anāshīd as a means of da’wah.
- The speech of Shaykh Fawzān (حفظه الله) and Shaykh ‘Uthaymīn (رحمه الله) on ‘Islamic’ Anāshīd.
- The response to those who compare the poems chanted in the presence of the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) to singing nashīds.

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[16/12/2021] Lesson 3: Current Affairs - The intent of the term "Fiqh al-Wāq'i" - Readings From "Beneficial  Answers to Questions Regarding The Innovated Methodologies" - Lessons with Abu Khadeejah 'Abdul-Wāhid حفظه الله.

[Lesson 03]

- Question 03: The intent of the term Fiqh al-Wāq'i.
- Figureheads and activities of the deviant political movements in the early-mid 90s.
- The atmosphere in which the term Fiqh al-Wāq'i came about.
- Some claims of these deviants regarding the scholars of the Sunnah and rulers of the Muslim lands.
- The response of the Salafī scholars to these groups and their leaders.
- The Fiqh the Muslim must give importance to and learn. 
- The intent of these groups when they use the term Fiqh al-Wāq'i, and the correct understanding of this term.
- The importance of studying the Sīrah of the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم).

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[23/12/2021] Lesson 4: Avoiding sects that ascribe to Islām but oppose the Sunnah - Readings From "Beneficial  Answers to Questions Regarding The Innovated Methodologies" - Lessons with Abu Khadeejah 'Abdul-Wāhid حفظه الله.

[Lesson 04]

- Question 04: Avoiding sects that ascribe to Islām but oppose the guidance of the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم).
- The solution when differing occurs.
- Giving consideration to realities as opposed to titles.
- The reason it is better to use the term ‘firaq’ instead of ‘jamā’āt’ when referring to the deviant groups.
- Question 05: Innovation is worse than sin.
- The reason innovation is worse and more dangerous than sin.
- Warnings from the Salaf against the people of innovation.
- The different titles used for those upon the truth.
- Question 06: Whoever affiliates himself to the groups that oppose the Book and the Sunnah is an innovator.
- Basing allegiance and enmity on other than the Book, Sunnah and Ijmā’.
- The nurturing of the scholars upon following the evidences and not blindly following the speech of men.

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[30/12/2021] Lesson 5: The Ruling on the Various Groups/Sects & Mixing With Them - Readings From "Beneficial  Answers to Questions Regarding The Innovated Methodologies" - Lessons with Abu Khadeejah 'Abdul-Wāhid حفظه الله.

Some points discussed during this lesson:[Lesson 05]

- Question 07: The ruling on groups (sects).
- Question 08: Mixing with the various sects and parties.
- The permissible and impermissible mixing with the people of innovation.
- The importance of knowledge and insight when giving da’wah.
- The scales utilised by the people of innovation.
- Giving da’wah to a Tablīghī and clarifying some of their false beliefs.

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[13/01/2022] [Lesson 6] Warning Against Those who Oppose Ahlus-Sunnah & not Mentioning Their "Good" - Readings From "Beneficial  Answers to Questions Regarding The Innovated Methodologies" - Lessons with Abu Khadeejah 'Abdul-Wāhid حفظه الله.

- Question 09: Warning against those who oppose the methodology of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamā’ah.
- The impermissibility of opposing the Sunnah and the obligation of clinging to the path of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamā’ah in major and minor issues.
- Warning against those who oppose the Sunnah and criticising those who remain silent regarding the opposers.
- The virtue of speaking against Ahlul-Bid’ah over voluntary acts of worship.
- Question 10: Mentioning the good deeds of a person when warning against him.
- The reason a person’s good deeds are not mentioned when he is being warned against.
- The example of the Salaf in how they refuted Ahlul-Bid’ah.
- An important point regarding biographical compilations.

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[20/01/2022] [Lesson 7] The Reality of Jamā’ah at-Tablīgh - Readings From "Beneficial Answers to Questions Regarding The Innovated Methodologies" - Lessons with Abu Khadeejah 'Abdul-Wāhid حفظه الله.

Some points discussed during this lesson:[Lesson 07]

- Question 11: Warning against Jamā’ah at-Tablīgh.
- The reality of Jamā’ah at-Tablīgh.
- Their erroneous explanation of Lā ilāha illa Allāh and their intent when they say they are calling to Allāh.
- The da’wah of the Prophets and Messengers, the Tawhīd that is demanded and the prohibition of shirk.
- The correct meaning of Lā ilāha illa Allāh.
- The permissibility of following a madhhab without fanaticism.
- The fanaticism of the Tablīghīs to their sect and refusal to follow the proofs that oppose their madhhab.
- Their deviation in ‘Aqīdah and ignorance of Tawhīd al-‘Ibādah and Tawhīd al-Asmā was-Sifāt.
- A mention of some of the works of the Salafī scholars in refutation of Jamā’ah at-Tablīgh.
- Their abandonment of the books of ‘Aqīdah of the early Salaf.
- The evil of sectarianism.
- Fatāwá of some of the major scholars regarding the misguidance of Jamā’ah at-Tablīgh.
- The danger of blindly following the majority and the importance of researching affairs.

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[27/01/2022] [Lesson 8] Seventy-Two Sects That Will be in The Hellfire & Calling Oneself "Salafī" - Readings From "Beneficial Answers to Questions Regarding The Innovated Methodologies" - Lessons with Abu Khadeejah 'Abdul-Wāhid حفظه الله.

Some points discussed during this lesson:[Lesson 08]

- Question 12: Those who fall into the seventy-two sects that will be in the Hellfire.
- Question 13: Calling oneself Salafī.
- The permissibility of calling oneself Salafī and ascribing to Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamā’ah if the ascription is true.
- The purpose of using titles such as Sunnī, Salafī, Atharī.
- Proof from Ibn Taymiyyah regarding the permissibility of calling oneself Salafī.
- The conditions of repentance for the caller to bid’ah.
- The repentance of Ibn ‘Aqīl and Abul-Ḥasan al-Ash’arī.
- The real reason Ahlul-Bid’ah criticise the usage of the term Salafī.
- Statements from scholars of the early generations using the term Salafī.
- Titles used by the Prophet ﷺ to distinguish the group upon the truth, and the command for the believers to distinguish themselves from the people of falsehood.

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[03/02/2022] [Lesson 9] - Readings From "Beneficial Answers to Questions Regarding The Innovated Methodologies" - Lessons with Abu Khadeejah 'Abdul-Wāhid حفظه الله.

Some points discussed during this lesson:[Lesson 09]

⁃ Question 14: The importance of understanding what is memorised.
⁃ The error of focusing on memorisation without understanding or implementation.
⁃ Question 15: The role of the people of knowledge and the general folk.
⁃ The responsibility of every Muslim to enjoin good and forbid evil based on his/her capability.
⁃ Conveying the speech of the scholars and a warning against speaking without knowledge.
⁃ Question 16: The reason for the minimal response to da’wah despite there being numerous callers and groups.
⁃ The inevitable result of multiple groups and methodologies.
⁃ The effect of sincerity and acting upon what one calls to upon those being called.
⁃ The incorrect assumption that da’wah is about political influence.
⁃ Being grateful to Allāh for saving us from the calamities much of the ummah is afflicted with, and the great blessing of having numerous Salafī masājid and marākiz throughout the country.

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[10/02/2022] Lesson 10: The Methodology of Giving Da’wah - Readings From "Beneficial Answers to Questions Regarding The Innovated Methodologies" - Lessons with Abu Khadeejah 'Abdul-Wāhid حفظه الله.

Some points discussed during this lesson:

⁃ Question 17: Da’wah to Allāh and its means are dependent upon Revelation.
⁃ Clear proof from the Qur’ān and Sunnah regarding the methodology for giving da’wah.
⁃ The example of when the Prophet ﷺ sent Mu’ādh b. Jabal (رضى الله عنه) to Yemen to call the people.
⁃ The ignorance of those who go out and march in the streets, enter into elections etc.
⁃ Ibn Taymiyyah (رحمه الله) on the one who uses the singing/chanting of the Ṣūfīs as a means of da’wah and calling the people to repentance.
⁃ The difference between innovations in the dunyā and innovations in the dīn.

Advice to our brothers and sisters in India regarding the ‘India Hijāb Row’.
⁃ The importance of having our own Islamic schools and institutions.
⁃ The misguided call of sectarian leaders for ‘unity’ in order to march and protest.
⁃ The solution for what is taking place.
⁃ The importance of studying the Sīrah of the Messenger ﷺ.
⁃ How to revive the da’wah in India and achieve success.
⁃ How the Muslims should respond when restrictions are placed upon us.

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[Lesson 11]

	⁃	Question 18: The correct methodology of advising the Muslim rulers.
	⁃	The prohibition of publicly speaking against the Muslim ruler.
	⁃	The duty of the Muslims towards the Muslim rulers who have faults.
	⁃	Remaining patient upon the oppression and injustice of the ruler, and the ills that result from contending with the Muslim ruler.
	⁃	The evil intent and outcome of the “Arab Spring”.
	⁃	The result of demonstrations, protests and openly speaking against the ruler.
	⁃	The correct manner of advising the ruler.
	⁃	Ahādīth that show the right of the rulers over us.
	⁃	Those most qualified to advise the rulers. 
	⁃	Weighing the harms and benefits when enjoining good and forbidding evil.
	⁃	The three categories of people as it relates to forbidding evil.

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[10/03/2022] Lesson 12: The Methodology of the Salaf Regarding the Criticism of Men, Groups, Parties and Sects - Readings From "Beneficial Answers to Questions Regarding The Innovated Methodologies" - Lessons with Abu Khadeejah 'Abdul-Wāhid حفظه الله.

Some points discussed during this lesson:

- Question 19: Mentioning the good qualities of a person when criticising him.
- The reason for not mentioning the good qualities of Ahlul-Bid’ah when refuting them.
- The difference between biographical compilations and refutations.
- The manhaj of the Salaf regarding the criticism of men, groups, parties and sects.
- That which the false principle of al-Muwāzanah necessitates.
- A compelling example from the Prophet ﷺ in how he warned against the Khawārij, and the reason he mentioned their worship.
- Imām Aḥmad’s (رحمه الله) response to the deviated speech of al-Karābīsī and his strong warning against Ḥarīth al-Muḥāsibī.
- Safeguarding our hearts and not allowing ourselves to be lead astray.
- The false accusations made against the scholars of the Sunnah.
- A clear example reported by Imām adh-Dhahabī (رحمه الله) regarding the dangerous outcome of praising Ahlul-Bid’ah.

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[12/05/2022] Lesson 13: The Methodology of the Salaf Regarding the Criticism of Men, Groups, Parties and Sects [Continued] - Readings From "Beneficial Answers to Questions Regarding The Innovated Methodologies" - Lessons with Abu Khadeejah 'Abdul-Wāhid حفظه الله.

Some points discussed during this lesson:

- Question 19: Mentioning the good qualities of a person when criticising him. [Part 2]
- Review of what was discussed in Lesson 12.
- The manner in which a person from Ahlus-Sunnah is refuted if they fall into error.
- How the scholars of the past dealt with Ahlul-Bid’ah.
- A cautionary lesson regarding the dangerous outcome of following the slip of a scholar.
- The response to the one who says the Mu’tazilah, Jahmiyyah, ‘Ashā’irah and other deviant sects do not exist today, so why do we keep mentioning them.
- Deviant beliefs of the modern-day ‘Ashā’irah and Murjī’ah.</blockquote

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[19/05/2022] Lesson 14: The Methodology of the Salaf Regarding the Criticism of The People of Innovation & Some History of The Qutbiyyah – Readings From “Beneficial Answers to Questions Regarding The Innovated Methodologies” – Lessons with Abu Khadeejah ‘Abdul-Wāhid حفظه الله.

Some points discussed during this lesson:
- Question 19: Mentioning the good qualities of a person when criticising him. [Part 3]
- Proof that the ideologies of the Mu’tazilah, Jahmiyyah, Khawārij and other deviant groups are present today.
- The reason our scholars still teach the books of ‘Aqīdah of old.
- A brief refutation of some of the heretical claims of Sayyid Quṭb.
- Statements from Shaykh al-‘Uthaymīn and Shaykh al-Albānī (رحمهما الله) regarding Sayyid Quṭb.
- The praise of Shaykh al-Albānī (رحمه الله) and Shaykh al-Fawzān (حفظه الله) for Shaykh Rabī’ (حفظه الله).
- A mention of Muḥammad Quṭb and his takfīr of the ummah.
- A mention of Safar al-Ḥawālī and his takfīr of those who call to and commit major sins.
- Not being deceived by those who have certificates from Islamic institutions.

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[26/05/2022] Lesson 15: Refutation Of The One Who Says That Our Dispute With The Jews Is Not Due To Religion – Readings From “Beneficial Answers to Questions Regarding The Innovated Methodologies” – Lessons with Abu Khadeejah ‘Abdul-Wāhid حفظه الله.

Some points discussed during this lesson:
- Question 20: Refutation of the one who says that our dispute with the Jews is not due to religion.
- Clear proof that Allāh and His Messenger ﷺ cursed the Jews and Christians.
- The two categories of those who disbelieve, as mentioned in Sūrah al-Bayyinah 98:6.
- The hypocrisy of the imperialists who criticise the Muslims while they fight those of their own religion for worldly gain.
- A mention of Muḥammad al-Mas’arī and others with Khārijī ideology, and strong words from Shaykh Ibn Bāz (رحمه الله) regarding them.
- The reason such people are given refuge in the West.
- The two categories of alliance with the disbelievers.
- The story of Ḥāṭib b. Balta’ah (رضى الله عنه) and the mercy of the Messenger ﷺ in how he dealt with him.
- The impermissibility of referring to Judaism and Christianity as ‘Abrahamic faiths’.

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[02/06/2022] Lesson 16: Reading Newspapers & Magazines To The People In The Masjid | Refuting Errors Present In News Media Today – Readings From “Beneficial Answers to Questions Regarding The Innovated Methodologies” – Lessons with Abu Khadeejah ‘Abdul-Wāhid حفظه الله.

Some points discussed during this lesson:

- Question 21: Reading newspapers and magazines in front of the people in the masjid.
- The dangerous outcomes of reading newspapers and magazines in the masjid.
- Shaykh Muḥammad b. Ibrāhīm (رحمه الله) on using pictures and the great crime of bringing them into the Houses of Allāh (i.e. the masājid).
- Caution regarding the propaganda spread by western media in Muslim lands.
- The manner in which the Salafī approaches current affairs.
- The effect of propaganda in the erosion of morals in society and how it leads to chaos and political unrest.
- Giving precedence to preventing evil over bringing about good.
- Question 22: Refuting errors present in news media.
- Following the example of the Messenger ﷺ in the manner of refuting errors/sins committed by the people.
- Those qualified to respond to corruption and lies spread about Islām in the media.
- How real life mirrors what is seen in the media/movies.
- The importance of strengthening our understanding of the Book and Sunnah and utilising our intellects.

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[11/08/2022] Lesson 17: Negating What Has Been Attributed to Imām Aḥmad (رحمه الله) That He Prayed Behind The Jahmiyyah | The Ruling On Ascribing Oneself To, Aiding And Defending The Present-Day Jama’āt – Readings From “Beneficial Answers to Questions Regarding The Innovated Methodologies” – Lessons with Abu Khadeejah ‘Abdul-Wāhid حفظه الله.

Some points discussed during this lesson:
- Question 23: Negating what has been attributed to Imām Aḥmad (رحمه الله) that he prayed behind the Jahmiyyah.
- Praying behind the ruler who has some oppositions that do not reach the level of kufr.
- False beliefs of the Jahmiyyah regarding the Names and Attributes of Allāh.
- Imām Aḥmad (رحمه الله) on the impermissibility of praying behind a Jahmī.
- The ruling on prayer behind the fāsiq, person of bid’ah whose bid’ah doesn’t reach kufr and the one whose bid’ah amounts to kufr.
- The obligation of maintaining unity by hearing and obeying the Muslim ruler.
- Shaykh Muqbil (رحمه الله) on praying behind Ahlul-Bid’ah and Hizbiyyah in the presence of a masjid of Sunnah/Salafiyyah.
- Question 24: The ruling on ascribing oneself to, aiding and defending the present-day jamā’āt.
- The great fruits of being one jamā’ah upon Tawḥīd.
- The poison of innovated sects, destructive beliefs and detestable partisanship.
- Making walā and barā over the mistakes of one’s Shaykh.
- The obligation upon the Salafī callers to restrict and eradicate the sects of misguidance, and how this can be achieved.
- Not allowing titles and names to cause doubts and break our unity.
- Those who split the Salafīs and gather the ḥizbiyyūn.
- The turmoil upon the death of the major scholars.
- The reason many people fall victim to fitan.
- Protecting ourselves by sticking with Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamā’ah.

Questions:
1. Is it to be taken that those who teach in Masjid an-Nabawiy or the Ḥaram in Makkah all have sound ‘Aqīdah and are upon Salafiyyah?
2. What do you say about those who accompany the staunch followers of Muḥammad b. Hādī but they say, “They are only our friends”?

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[18/08/2022] Lesson 18: Advice To Those Who Fanatically Cling To One Of The Madhāhib Or One Of The Scholars – Readings From “Beneficial Answers to Questions Regarding The Innovated Methodologies” – Lessons with Abu Khadeejah ‘Abdul-Wāhid حفظه الله.

Some points discussed during this lesson:

Question 25: Advice to those who fanatically cling to one of the madhāhib or one of the scholars.
Two extremes people fall into regarding the madhāhib.
How fanaticism can lead to kufr.
The balanced approach regarding the madhāhib.
The difference between an error in ‘Aqīdah from a scholar of Sunnah and one whose foundation is based upon bid’ah.
The agreement in ‘Aqīdah of the early Salaf and the necessity of returning/referring to it. 
What distinguishes Ahlus-Sunnah from those who are fanatical regarding the errors of their scholars.
An example of differing amongst the Salafī scholars regarding a branch of ‘Aqīdah and why a person should not fall into confusion due to this. 
The one who is rewarded for his ijtihād vs the one who has no right to make ijtihād. 
The importance of humility for the seeker of knowledge.

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[Lesson 19] Refraining From Seeking Knowledge To Avoid It Being An Evidence Against Oneself | Advice To The Youth Who Have Been Affected By Desires & Groups – Beneficial Answers to Questions Regarding The Innovated Methodologies – Abu Khadeejah ‘Abdul-Wāhid حفظه الله.
 
Some points covered during this lesson:

- Question 26: Beginner students of knowledge refraining from attending the circles of knowledge so the proof is not increased against them.
- Question 27: Advice to the youth who have been affected by desires and group fanaticism. 
- The ill effects of false ideologies and books entering into the Muslim lands.
- The fruits of clinging to the scholars of the Sunnah.
- Ahlul-Bid’ah’s revilement of Ahlul-Athar.
- The reason for splitting and division.
- The evil examples of Muḥammad Surūr, Ibn Lādin (and their likes) in their waging war against the truth and the land of Tawḥīd.
- Having certainty in the truth of Salafiyyah and not opening up ourselves for debate regarding our religion.
- Following the example of Ḥasan al-Baṣrī and Imām Mālik in shunning those who seek to debate regarding the dīn.
- Understanding that we are living in times of great fitan, and not being deceived by the ideas of the misguided ones.
- Being grateful for the blessing of Salafiyyah. 
- The three types of people who attack the scholars. 

Questions:

1. What is intended when the Shaykh said there are three types of people who attack the honour of the scholars?
2. What advice can you give to someone who recently left ḥizbiyyah and is now with the SalafĪs but some of the callers of ḥizbiyyah are constantly asking why he doesn’t come around and attend the lessons?
3. Did the Prophet see Allāh? 
4. Is it permissible to use meditation as a means of attaining peace and spirituality?

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[Lesson 20] The Ignorance & Deviation Present In The Writings Of Muḥammad Surūr – Beneficial Answers to Questions Regarding The Innovated Methodologies – Abu Khadeejah ‘Abdul-Wāhid حفظه الله.

Some points covered during this lesson:

- Question 28: A comprehensive reply to the ignorance and deviation present in the writings of Muḥammad Surūr.
- His hatred for the books of ‘Aqīdah.
- His Khārijī ‘Aqīdah in declaring sinful Muslim rulers to be disbelievers and his unrestricted takfīr due to major sins.
- His belittlement and hatred for the scholars of Sunnah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- How the scholars came to the conclusion of the permissibility of seeking help from the kuffār against a common enemy in a case of necessity. 
- Shaykh al-Fawzān’s strength in manhaj highlighted in his strong words against Muḥammad Surūr.
- Muḥammad Surūr’s resemblance to Ibn Baṭṭūṭah regarding his fabrications against the scholars of the Sunnah.
- The reason the people of misguidance fabricate lies against the scholars of the Sunnah.
- The real goal of Muḥammad Surūr and others like him.
- The need to cling to the books of the Salaf and the known, reliable scholars.

Questions:
1. A word regarding the scholars who revived the dīn and correct ‘Aqīdah during various times and trials.
2. What is the ruling on performing multiple ‘Umrahs on one journey to Makkah?
3. Who was the last khalīfah of the Muslims?
4. Advice to a young man whose parents are forcing him to attend university and take a loan, saying they will shoulder the sin of ribā for him.

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