Thoughts of a Stranger

Mānḥaj as-Salafiyyah - Rejecter of ṭāghūt For the preservation of ʿAqīdah and the Ḥaqq. May Allāh free the shuyūkh from the grasp of the kuffār.

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ʿAl-Ḥasan (رحمه الله) said regarding Maʿqil ibn Yasār (رضي الله عنه):

كان معقل بن يَسار من البكائين الذين قال الله عز وجل: (إذا ما أتوك لتحملهم قلت: لا أجد ما أحملك عليه تولوا وأعينهم تفيض من الدمع) [التوبة: ٩٢] Maʿqil ibn Yasār (رضي الله عنه) was among the weepers of whom Allāh, ʿazza wa-jall, said: “When they came to you so you might provide them with mounts, you said: I can find no mounts for you; they turn away and their eyes overflow with tears.” [at-Tawbah: 92]

al-Jihād [265]

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Recited by: ʾAbū Sidrah ar-Rāʾī al-Ḥanbalī (حفظه الله)

Surah al-Baqarah

Ayat: 190-193

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We are Muslims!

Were the gardens of glory watered by anything other than our blood? Were the Edens of bravery adorned by anything other than the bodies of our martyrs? Did the world know of anyone nobler or more honorable than us, or merciful or kinder, or grand or majestic, or more sublime or knowledgeable?

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The qualities of a Muslim.

The Muslim is one who is harsh with the kuffār and soft with the believers. 48:29 - Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم) is the Messenger of Allāh. And those who are with him are severe against disbelievers, and merciful among themselves.

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Was Islām spread by force?

The Islamic government spread by force. The expansion of the Islamic Empire was done by force. There's no question about that. The Sahaba went and fought, took over other people's land, and that's how the Islāmic Khilāfah grew.

However, when they would take over land, they would not force the people to become Muslim. So, there is no compulsion in religion.

They wouldn't go to the people and say, you must become Muslim, because that is something that we have no authority to do. Religion is something in the heart, and a person needs to be convinced. The Sahaba, the way they saw it is that the earth belongs to Allah, and only the rule of Allah should be applied over it. So now, non-Islamic system has the right to exist, according to the Sahaba, and their understanding of religion. -Taken from [Was Islam Spread By The Sword? - Imām A____]

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Shaykh Al-Islām Ibn Taymiyyah رحمه الله said;

فمن ترك القتال الذي أمر الله به لئلا تكون فتنة فهو في الفتنة ساقط بما وقع فيه من ريب قلبه ومرض فؤاده وتركه ما أمر الله به من الجهاد [مجموع الفتاوى (28 / 167)] [rough translation below] “Whoever leaves the fighting which Allāh has commanded so that there will be no fitnah, he has fallen into the fitnah because of the doubt in his heart and the sickness in his chest, and his abandonment of what Allāh has commanded of jihād.”

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Ṣifāt ʾAl-Madākhilah - The Attributes of the Madākhilah

Blind Loyalty - Displaying unwavering loyalty to rulers, even when they openly contradict the Sharīʿah, justifying all of their actions under the guise of preserving unity and stability. Silencing Others - Actively working to silence any voices of dissent or criticism against the rulers, often through character assassination and labeling opponents as Khawārij or extremists. Abandonment of Tawḥīd - Downplaying or ignoring the importance of rejecting ṭāghūt, often focusing instead on obedience to rulers, regardless of their adherence to Islamic principles.

Weird Obsession with Labels - They are quick to label those who challenge their views or the actions of the rulers as non-Salafī, deviant, or misguided, often without solid evidence or sound reasoning. Distortion of Islāmic Principles - Twisting and misapplying Islamic principles, such as walāʾ wa al-barāʾ, to justify support for rulers who govern by laws that contradict the Qurʾān and Sunnah. Prioritizing “Political Stability” Over the Dīn - Elevating the importance of “political stability” over the adherence to Islām, especially in matters of governance. Strategic Use of the Dīn - Manipulating texts and fatāwā to serve the interests of the rulers, often ignoring the broader context of Islāmic law. Discouragement of Enjoining Good and Forbidding Evil - Keeping Muslims away from fulfilling their obligation to enjoin good and forbid evil, especially when it comes to speaking out against oppressive rulers or unjust laws. Mistrust of Other Scholars - Promoting mistrust towards scholars who do not align with their views, often dismissing or discrediting them, regardless of their knowledge or contributions to Islam. Public Denouncements - Publicly denouncing and vilifying other Muslims who oppose their views, often causing division and discord within the Ummah, under the pretense of protecting the Dīn. Selective Application of Islāmic Texts - Applying Islāmic sources selectively, emphasizing obedience to rulers while neglecting the broader commands of justice, Tawḥīd, and rejection of ṭāghūt. Weaponizing Fatāwā - Using fatāwā as a weapon to suppress any opposition to the rulers, often disregarding the context or misinterpreting the intended application of the ruling. Political Opportunism - Aligning themselves with political powers for personal gain or influence, 99% of the time at the expense of Islāmic principles and the well-being of the Ummah.

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The Hypocrisy of Rabiʿ al-Madkhalī on the khawārij - And his murjiʾī beliefs

"A council under Islamic law, with no creed, no methodology—nothing at all, as is the current reality, except in these lands. All the rulers of the Islamic lands now are either Rafidhis, Batiniyyah, or secularists. None of them hold the creed or implement Shariah."

Subḥānallāh, the truth delivered by a liar's lips. Contrary to the beliefs of his students, and those who support him, he'd be labeled a khārijī and takfired.

Whilst I do dislike Fawzān a bit, he has exposed the statements of his (“shaykh” madkhalī's) murjiʾah-like beliefs being exposed by Fawzān;

Questioner; Shaykh, may Allah forgive you. Shaykh, this statement has confused us. I don't know if it aligns with the creed of Ahl al-Sunnah, Shaykh. I say, may Allah reward you, I don't know if it aligns with the creed of Ahl al-Sunnah or if it opposes it. He says that faith is the foundation and deeds are a branch—a complement.

Fawzan; No, no, this is false. It contradicts the way of Ahl al-Sunnah. This is the Murji'ah school of thought

Questioner; He says: 'I quoted nine texts from Ibn Taymiyyah, and also from Ibn al-Qayyim, Ibn Rajab, and a number of the prominent scholars of the Najdi Da'wah, all of whom explicitly state that faith is the foundation and deeds are a branch. Some of them sometimes say it's a branch, and sometimes say otherwise

Fawzan; He is a liar.

Questioner; And one last statement, they falsely claimed against the Salaf that they made a type of action a pillar in the definition of faith.

Fawzan; Who is this?

Questioner; This man, his name is Rabi' al-Madkhali.