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Innovations and It’s People
A student recounts a story of ʿUbayd ash-Shounizī attending the funeral of a Jaḥmite scholar. He explains that he attended not to honor him, but to pray against him, asking Allah ﷻ to punish him for his denial of key Islamic beliefs.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Muqbil al-Wadi‘i criticizes those who praise or support violent extremists like Osama bin Laden and Abu Hamza. He highlights that true Salafis reject such groups, and warns that their actions harm Muslims worldwide and spread fear and injustice.
Innovations and It’s People
A person asks whether fasting stops one from discussing narrators under al-jarh wa al-tadʿīl. Shaykh Muhammad ibn Hadi al-Madkhali answers that fasting does prevent it, as speaking about people may resemble backbiting. Therefore he avoids doing it during the day and prefers to speak at night.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Muhammad Bazmul warns young women against secretly traveling to Syria for jihad, explaining that legitimate jihad requires a qualified leader, clear Islamic goals, proper preparation, and is not prescribed for women. He advises them to seek knowledge, avoid harm, and return to safe guidance.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Ubayd al-Jabiri explains that repentance from innovation follows the same conditions as repentance from sin. If the innovation was public or widely promoted, the repentance must also be public, with the individual clearly retracting, correcting, and clarifying the truth.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Ahmad al-Najmi strongly criticizes Yahya al-Hajuri’s claims and characterizes his statements as false, arrogant, and misleading. He warns against studying under him, rejects his accusations against scholars, and emphasizes that such behavior is not befitting for a student of knowledge.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Ahmad al-Najmi explains how the Salaf identified innovators by their companions, gatherings, and behavior. If someone mixes with innovators, it reveals their true methodology. Advising them is only valid with knowledge and success, otherwise staying away is safer to protect one’s faith.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Ibn Baz explains that the Khawarij are extreme in declaring sinful Muslims as disbelievers. While many scholars call them misguided sinners, the correct view is that their persistent takfir and rejection of Muslims place them outside Islam, as shown by the Prophet’s ﷺ warnings.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymin explains that the Khawarij appear outwardly pious, but their worship does not reach the heart. Like an arrow piercing through a target, they pass through Islam quickly and then abandon it, showing their true emptiness.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Salih al-Luhaydan states that if someone is known to be planning to join ISIS, it is permissible to inform the authorities. This ruling applies even if the government is non-Muslim, as it is a duty to prevent harm and protect society.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Salih al-Luhaydan explains that Iran was historically Sunni, mainly following the Shafi‘i school. In the 9th century AH, the Safawi king Isma‘il bin Haidar carried out mass killings of Sunni scholars and followers, leading to Iran’s shift toward Shia dominance.
Fasting
Shaykh Muhammad Aman al-Jami explains that the true Sunnah is fasting Sha’ban completely or most of it, as the Prophet ﷺ did. The practice of fasting only the middle of Sha’ban and spending its night in worship is an innovation and not part of the Sunnah.
