nd many a carrier of knowledge conveys it to one who has better understanding. There are three things which the heart of a believer has no malice about: Sincerity for Allaah in one’s action; sincere advice to those in authority and clinging to the Jamaa’ah.”

[Ahmad, 4/80, and Ibn Maajah, No. 230. Authenticated by Al-Albaanee in As-Saheehah, No.404].

And his saying: "has no malice” means not having any contempt for them. So the heart of a Muslim does not hate these characteristics. On the contrary, it loves them and is pleased with them.

So the first thing which I shall begin with regarding this principle is what is connected to myself. So you all know – may Allaah be pleased with you all – that I do not desire any harm at all – inwardly or outwardly – for anyone from the general masses of the Muslims, let alone our colleagues and companions. Nor do I harbour any ill-feeling towards anyone of them, nor do I blame them for anything at all.

Rather, to me they are deserving of nobility, love, honour and respect, over and over – each in accordance with their level. And a person cannot be except (one of three types):

1) Someone who sincerely strives to ascertain the truth; and is correct,

2) or one who sincerely strives to ascertain the truth; but errs,

3) or a sinful person.

As for the first, then he is rewarded and thanked. The second is rewarded for his ijtihaad (striving to ascertain the truth), and is forgiven and excused for his error. As for the third, then may Allaah forgive us, and him, and all the believers.

So we should not try to dwell upon the words of those who opposed this fundamental; by saying that so and so is deficient, or so and so did not act, or so and so was the cause of harm to the shaykh, or was the reason why all this occurred, or so and so used to speak about the plots of so and so; and other such similar statements which contain criticism of some of our colleagues and brothers. For indeed do not allow them to harm the brothers and colleagues in this manner, and there is no might, nor any power except with Allaah.

(This is in reference to some of their colleagues and brothers in Damascus, who weakened during this ordeal, and did not remain firm upon the correct methodology. So Ibn Taymiyyah is prohibiting any of his students and collegues from harming them in any way, and makes an excuse for them, and explains that he bears no ill-feeling or hatred in his heart towards any of them. Rather, he makes it clear that he has respect for them, and loves them for the sake of Allaah).

Rather, the likes of this criticism actually returns to the one who said it in the first place, unless he has good deeds by which Allaah will forgive him – if He wills – and indeed Allaah does forgive that which has preceded. And you also all know about the harsh treatment that was given to some of the brothers in Damascus, and that which occurs even now in Egypt.

This – in reality – is not due to a deficiency or shortcoming in the brothers, nor has it occurred because we have changed our views and hate them. Rather, such people, after receiving such harsh treatment increase in the status, love and respect that we have for them. For indeed the likes of these trials are beneficial to the believers, because Allaah corrects and improves them due to it.

Since the believer to another believer is like each of a pair of hands, each washes the other. However, it sometimes happens that dirt cannot be removed except with a certain amount of roughness, but that brings about cleanliness and softness, for which that roughness is praised…

You (also) all know that much of what has occurred in this matter were lies, false accusations, false suspicions, and the following of false desires, the likes of which cannot be described. So all those lies and false accusations that were directed against me, are actually a source of goodness and blessing for me. Allaah – the Most High – said (interpretation of the meaning):

“Indeed those who brought forward the lie are a small group amongst you. However, do not think that it is an e

vil for you. rather, it is good for you. And every person amongst them will be paid the sin of what they earned. And as for the one who took on the leading role in this, his will be a severe punishment.” [Al-Qur'aan 24:11].

So through such trials, Allaah manifests the light of truth and its clear proofs, which repel the falsehood and lies. So I do not desire to take revenge upon any of those who lied against me, or oppressed me, or showed enmity and hatred towards me. For indeed I forgive every Muslim, and I love only the good for them, and I desire for every Muslim the good that I desire for myself.

As for those who lied and did wrong, then I have excused and forgiven them. However, whatever is connected to violating the Rights of Allaah in this affair, then they should seek tawbah (repentance). So if they turn to Allaah in repentance, then Allaah will turn to them in forgiveness, otherwise the Judgement of Allaah will apply to them.

So if a person were to be thanked for his evil actions, then I thank all those who were the cause for this (trial) to happen to me – for it entails all the good of this world and the Hereafter. However, Allaah is thanked for His good blessings and favours by which no affair happens to a believer, except that there is good for him in it.

And the people of good intentions are thanked for their intentions, and the people of good actions are thanked for their actions. And as for those who did evil – then we ask Allaah that He turns to them in forgiveness. And you all know that this is from my nature and character.

Likewise, you all know that Abuu Bakr As-Siddeeq, may Allaah be pleased with him, concerning the matter of al-ifq (the lie against ‘Aaishah, his daughter, and wife of the Prophet, SalAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), about which Allaah revealed some Verses of the Qur’aan, swore that he would not give any more charity to Mistaah Ibn Athaathah; because Mistaah was one of those who participated in the lie. So Allaah revealed (interpretation of the meaning):

“And let not those among you who are blessed with graces and wealth swear not to give (any sort of help) to their kinsmen, al-masaakeen (the poor), and those who left their homes for Allaah's Cause. Let them pardon and forgive. Do you not love that Allaah should forgive you? And Allaah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."

[Al-Qur'aan 24:22].

So when this Verse was revealed, Abuu Bakr, may Allaah be pleased with him, said: “Rather, by Allaah! I love that Allaah should forgive me.” So he continued to give to Mistaah the aid and charity that he used to give before. [Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree, No. 4757].

So with forgiveness and kind treatment towards one another, and doing Jihaad (fighting and striving) in Allaah’s Path, then it is a must that (interpretation of the meanings):

"...Allaah will bring a people whom He will love and they will love Him; humble towards the believers, stern towards the disbelievers, fighting in the Way of Allaah, and never afraid of the blame of the blamers. That is the Grace of Allaah which He bestows on whom He wills. And Allaah is All-Sufficient for His creatures' needs, All-Knower.

Verily, your Wali (Protector or Helper) is Allaah, His Messenger, and the believers, - those who perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat), and give Zakat, and they bow down (submit themselves with obedience to Allaah in prayer).

And whosoever takes Allah, His Messenger, and those who have believed, as Protectors, then the party of Allah will be the victorious."

[Al-Qur'aan 5:54-56].

Was-salaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh."

[Majmuu’ Al-Fataawa, 28/50-57. Slightly abridged].

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📕 Ighaathatul-Lahfaan

📚Lesson 1

🕰 42:35

📢 Abū Sulaymān Khālid Al-Ḥātimī

🗓 10th of Shawwaal 1442/22nd May 2021

📝📒 Summary of lesson 1 of Ighaathatul-Lahfaan (Saving the worried/eager one from the traps of the Shaytaan)

📖 Preface/Introduction

1⃣ Who is the author?

2⃣ When was he born and when did he die?

3⃣ Types of people in this world in regards to using the blessings of Allah

4⃣ Taking care of the heart as it is the king of the body

5⃣ What does Iblees target with his traps and plots?

6⃣ How to protect yourself from these traps and plots

7⃣ The benefits of repelling these traps and the consequences if you choose not to protect yourself

8⃣ What causes you to sin?

9⃣ Reason for authoring this book

🔟 Chapters in the book

We ask Allah to protect our hearts from the Shaytaan and his plots.

NOTE:

This lesson went on for longer than planned.

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📕 Subul-us-Salaam - Chapter Of Menstruation

📚Lesson 1

🕰 39:24

📢 Abū Sulaymān Khālid Al-Ḥātimī

🗓 11th of Shawwaal 1442/23rd May 2021

📝📒 Summary of lesson 1 of Subul-us-Salaam

📖 Chapter of Menstruation

1️⃣ Definition of the word الحيض (menstruation)

2️⃣ Difference between the blood of الحيض and الاستحاضة

3️⃣ Rulings related to both الحيض and الاستحاضة

4️⃣ The signs which show the difference between الحيض and الاستحاضة

5️⃣ What does a woman do if both types of blood occur from her?

We ask Allah to grant us understanding of the religion.

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Alhamdulillaah, some new lessons have been uploaded for us to benefit from inshaallaah. May Allaah bless us with tawfeeq.

Lesson: Ad-Durar Al-Bahiyyah (The Book Of Fasting) by Imaam Ash-Shawkaanee, may Allaah have mercy upon him

Taught by Abuu Rizq Mundhir Ibn Muhammad, may Allaah preserve him

Lesson 04 - That Which Nullifies Ones Fast (Part 1): https://www.spreaker.com/user/aloloomaudio/aud-20210510-wa0001

Lesson 05 - That Which Nullifies Ones Fast (Part 2): https://www.spreaker.com/user/aloloomaudio/aud-20210510-wa0002

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Lesson 08 - Actions Which Could Nullify Ones Fast: https://www.spreaker.com/user/aloloomaudio/aud-20210525-wa0005

Lesson 09 - The Ruling On Al-Wisaal (Continuous Fasting): https://www.spreaker.com/user/aloloomaudio/aud-20210525-wa0002

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An email we received and were requested to share with our beloved brothers and sisters as we hope it'll lead to more of you attending and benefiting yourselves and your families on the path to Paradise.

If this was mentioned about just the intro, inshaallaah they'll benefit even greater once the teacher gets deep into the book. May Allaah make us sincere and successful.

Zayd Ibn Arqam, may Allaah be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet ﷺ used to say:

اللَّهُمَّ آتِ نَفْسِي تَقْوَاهَا وَزَكِّهَا أَنْتَ خَيْرُ مَنْ زَكَّاهَا أَنْتَ وَلِيُّهَا وَمَوْلاَهَا

O Allaah, grant my soul a sense of piety and purify it. You are the Best to purify it. You are its Guardian and Protector.

Saheeh Muslim, No. 2722

(Part of a longer supplication which you can find in the reference mentioned inshaallaah).

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

عن ابن عساكر قال إِبْرَاهِيم بن أدهم رحمه الله لَوْ عَلِمَ الْمُلُوكُ وَأَبْنَاءُ الْمُلُوكِ مَا نَحْنُ فِيهِ مِنَ النَّعِيمِ وَالسُّرُورِ لَجَالَدُونَا بِالسُّيُوفِ

[4475 تاريخ دمشق]

Ibn 'Asaakir reported: Ibraheem bin Adham, may Allaah have mercy upon him, said, “If the kings and their sons knew what we experience of spiritual pleasure and happiness, they would fight us for it with their swords.”

Taareekh Dimashq 4475

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Forgiveness Takes Precedence Over Revenge

قال ابن تيمية رحمه الله فَإِنَّ بَابَ الْإِحْسَانِ إِلَى النَّاسِ وَالْعَفْوِ عَنْهُمْ مُقَدَّمٌ عَلَى بَابِ الْإِسَاءَةِ وَالِانْتِقَامِ

4/327 منهاج السنة

Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allaah have mercy upon him, said:

“Verily, the matter of benevolence and forgiveness towards people takes precedence over the matter of vengeance and revenge.”

Minhaajus-Sunnah 4/327

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

'The Fruits Of Believing In The Qadr'

Abuu Fajr 'Abdul-Fattaah Ibn 'Uthmaan

Very beneficial reminder for us all. May Allaah bless us all with patience, strong faith and reliance upon Him Alone.

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*🔴A Point of Benefit With Regards to Afflictions🔴*

*📪Question:*

Why does Allaah burden the believers who do many acts of worship with sicknesses and afflictions, while the sinners enjoy all the good things of life?

*📬Shaykh Uthaimeen's Response (May Allaah have mercy on him):*

All praise belong to Allaah. This question comes in two angles: The first is an (angle of) objection and the second is (an angle of) seeking guidance. As for its occurence on the angle of objection then this is evidence of the ignorance of the questioner because the wisdom of Allaah The Exalted is greater than what our minds can comprehend. Allaah The Almighty says:

*⭕﴿وَيَسْـَلُونَكَ عَنِ الرُّوحِ قُلِ الرُّوحُ مِنْ أَمْرِ رَبِّى وَمَآ أُوتِيتُم مِّن الْعِلْمِ إِلاَّ قَلِيلاً ﴾*

*⭕(85. And they ask you (O Muhammad) concerning the Ruh (the spirit). Say: "The Ruh (the spirit) is one of the things, the knowledge of which is only with my Lord. And of knowledge, you (mankind) have been given only a little.'') [Al-Israa]*

So this spirit is something that is within us, and it is a component of our life, yet we have no knowledge of it. And certainly the philisophers, as well as the intellectuals are unable to pinpoint and identify its nature. So if it is the case that we have no knowledge of the spirit, the closest of creation to us, except for that which has been described in the Quran and Sunnah, then what about other matters beyond that? Therefore Allaah The Almighty is The Wisest, The Greatest, The Loftiest, and The Most Powerful; so upon us is to completely submit to His universal and prededestined decree because we are incapable of understanding the utmost goals of His wisdom (May He be exalted). So the response to this question from this angle is that we say: Allaah knows best, He's The Most Wise,The Most Powerful, and The Most Great.

As for the second angle, and it is: asking in order to seek guidance, then we say to this questioner: The believer is subjected to trials, and Allaah's testing him with that which annoys him has two great benefits:

*1⃣The First Benefit:*

Testing this man in his Faith. Is he truthful in his faith or one who waivers; therefore the true believer in his faith is patient with the predecree of Allaah, and he seeks the reward from Him, and when he does this, the matter becomes easy for him.

It was narrated that one of the female worshippers of Allaah suffered a cut or an injury to her finger, but she did not complain about the pain nor did she show any signs of annoyance. So she was asked about that, and she said: *"Indeed the sweetness of its reward has caused me to forget the bitterness of bearing it, and the believer expects his reward from Allaah The Most High and he completely submits to Him."* This is one benefit.


*2⃣As for the second benefit:* then Allaah The Exalted has highly praised those who are patient, and He has informed that He is with them and that He will pay them their full rewards without any measure. And patience has a high status; none reaches it except the one who was tested with matters which he has to have patience over. So if he is patient he will obtain this high position which comes with a lot of reward. So Allaah's test for the believers with that which annoys them (occurs) in order for them to reach the rank of those who are patient, and for this reason the Messenger of Allaah (may the peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)- and he's the best of the people in Eman and the most fearing of Allaah from amongst them- he used to bear the pain of two men[1] and the agony of death was intensified for him- he went through all of that so that he can attain the full  darajah (rank) of patience; because he (may the peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) is the most patient of those who are patient. And from this it it becomes clear to you the wisdom of Allaah The Most High in testing the believers with the likes of these afflictions.

As for Him giving the sinners, the immoral, the lewd, and the disbelievers good health and abundance in provision, then this is istidraaj [2] from Hi

m, The Exalted. And it was narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: *"This world is a prison for the believer and a Paradise for the kaafir."* So they are given these good things in order that their good would be hastened for them in their worldly life, and on the day of judgement they will get what they deserve of punishment. Allaah says:

*( ويوم يُعرض الذين *كفروا على النار أذهبتم طيباتكم* *في حياتكم الدنيا واستمتعتم بها* *فاليوم تجزون عذاب الهون بما *كنتم تستكبرون في الأرض* *بغير الحق وبما كنتم تفسقون*

*⭕(“On the Day when those who disbelieve (in the Oneness of Allaah Islamic Monotheism) will be exposed to the Fire (it will be said): “You received your good things in the life of the world, and you took your pleasure therein. Now this Day you shall be recompensed with a torment of humiliation, because you were arrogant in the land without a right, and because you used to rebel against Allaah’s Command (disobey Allaah)”*

*[al-Ahqaaf 46:20]*

In short, this dunya is for the kuffaar. They are gradually being led on by it, and when they move on from this worldly life in which they led a life of comfort and ease, to the hereafter, they will find punishment, and Allah's refuge is sought, for certainly the punishment will be much harder on them because they will suffer greatly and at the same time they will have lost the delights and luxuries of this world which they loved so much.

*A third benefit* which we can add to the previous two benefits with regards to what the believer will get from harm and different sicknesses is that the believer will move on to an abode which is better than this world; because he will move from an afffair which was harmful to him and caused him pain to an affair which brings him happiness and pleasure. So his happiness with regards to that which is presented before him of luxury and comfort is doubled because he obtained luxury and comfort and he escaped what occured of pain and afflictions.


*📚*Source: From The Fatwas Of Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen, From Kitaab Fataawa Islamiyyah, 1/83*

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Translated by:
Umm Yusuf bint Abi Bakr
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*Footnotes:*

[1] Abdullaah narrated:

I visited Allaah's Messenger (صلى الله عليه و سلم) while he was suffering from a high fever. I said: "O Allaah's Messenger! You have a high fever." He said, "Yes. I have as much fever as two men of you." I said, "Is it because you will have a double reward?" He said, "Yes it is so. No Muslim is afflicted with any harm, even if it were the prick of a thorn, but Allaah expiates his sins because of that, as a tree sheds its leaves." *📚[Bukhari, 5648]*

[2] Al-Istidraaj (الاستدراج) is when Allaah gradually leads a disobedient person to his ruin by giving him what he wants of the wordly pleasures. The Messenger of Allaah (May the peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:

((إِذَا رَأَيْتَ اللَّهَ يُعْطِي الْعَبْدَ مِنْ الدُّنْيَا عَلَى مَعَاصِيهِ مَا يُحِبُّ فَإِنَّمَا هُوَ اسْتِدْرَاجٌ )) ، ثُمَّ تَلَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : *{ فَلَمَّا نَسُوا مَا ذُكِّرُوا بِهِ فَتَحْنَا عَلَيْهِمْ أَبْوَابَ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ حَتَّى إِذَا فَرِحُوا بِمَا أُوتُوا أَخَذْنَاهُمْ بَغْتَةً فَإِذَا هُمْ مُبْلِسُون}.
*📚[رواه أحمد في المسند، وصححه الألباني في السلسلة الصحيحة .]*

"If you see Allaah giving the slave whatever he desires from the worldly (pleasures), even though he's diobedient to Him, then this is only istidraaj (leading him to his ruin little by little). Then The Messenger of Allaah (May the peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) recited the following verse:

⭕{ فَلَمَّا نَسُوا مَا ذُكِّرُوا بِهِ فَتَحْنَا عَلَيْهِمْ أَبْوَابَ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ حَتَّى إِذَا فَرِحُوا بِمَا أُوتُوا أَخَذْنَاهُمْ بَغْتَةً فَإِذَا هُمْ مُبْلِسُونَ} .

“So, when they forgot (the warning) with which they had been reminded, We opened to them the gates of every (pleasant) thing, until in the midst of their enjoyment in that which they were given, all of a sudden, We took them to punishment, and lo! They were plunged into destruction with deep regrets and sorrows.”

*[al-An‘aam 6:44]. *

*📖Narrated by Imam Ahmad (17311); classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Mishkaat al-Masaabeeh (no. 5201)*


✨"﴿وَذَكِّرْ فَإِنَّ الذِّكْرَى تَنفَعُ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ﴾"✨
﴾And remind, for indeed, the reminder benefits the believers.﴿

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AND REMIND, FOR INDEED THE REMINDER BENEFITS THE BELIEVERS!

The Prophet ﷺ said:

((من يرد الله به خيرا يفقه في الدين))

“If Allāh wants good for a person He grants him/her understanding of the Deen.”
(Bukhāri)

And the greatest way to gain understanding of the Deen is by exerting effort to study & learn the Deen - just as the Prophet ﷺ said:

((إِنَّمَا الْعِلْمُ بِالتَّعَلُّمِ))

“Knowledge is merely through learning.”

[أخرجه الخطيب البغدادي في تاريخه(9 /127) برقم: (4744) بسنده عن أبي هريرة مرفوعا إلى النبي ﷺ وفي سنده ضعف، والطبراني في الكبير (19 /395)، بلفظ آخر. والحديث حسنه الألباني في الصحيحة (1 /670-672)برقم: (342)، وفي صحيح الجامع (2328).]

And the Arabic language is one of the most important aids in understanding the Deen!

Take this simple example:

Ibn Abbās raḍhiyallāhu ‘anhu (the most versed Sahabi in the Qur'ān exegesis) said:
((ما كنتُ أدري ما معنى: ﴿ فَاطِرِ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ ﴾ [الأنعام: 14] حتى سمعتُ امرأةً من العربِ تقول: أنا فطرتُه؛ أي: ابتدأته"

I didn't understand the meaning of (Allāh's saying):
﴿ فَاطِرِ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ ﴾ [الأنعام: 14]
until I heard a woman from the (original) ‘Arabs saying: “Ana faṭartuhu” i.e. I originated it.

[background: there was an ownership dispute regarding a well. The disputing parties raised their case to ibn Abbās. This is when one of the claimants, the aforementioned lady, raised the above argument (“Ana faṭartuhu” i.e. I originated it)]

[الإحكام في أصول القرآن لابن حزم (1/15)]

So if this is Ibn Abbās raḍhiyallāhu ‘anhu saying this, what about me & you?

Go and learn arabic from the very beginning over on this channel inshaallaah. Trustworthy brother upon the Sunnah allaahumma baarik.