Partisan / sect and organization

All praise be to Allah,

Firstly we should understand the differences of partisan / sect with organization.  All the scholars I mentioned have permitted organization meanwhile sects or partisan not as uthaimeen rahimahullah said.  It is clear from his answer to different two questions that sect or partisan is differing from organizations.

There are only two parties exist in the world from the religious point of view i.e. Hizbullah/ party of Allah and hizbushaitaan/ party of shaitaan. The first group always steadfast with teaching of Islam and would invite people to Islam meanwhile the second, hizbushaitaan will mislead people from the haq, true religion of Allah and the sunnah of beloved prophet salallahu wa alyhi wasalam.  In short one group is upon the truth and guidance and the other will be upon the falsehood and misguidance.  This saved sect can be seen all over the world in different names but their aqeeda and manhaj will be same based on Qur’an hadiths with the understanding of pious predecessors meantime others divided into sectarian and partisanship with their misguidance.  So brother when we are analyzing Muslims who are part of organization or not we must look into their Aqeeda and actions as Ibnu Baaz rahimahullah pointed out. The same explanation you can read from Sheikh Fawzan hafidahullah as below:-

Question:

Is the one who affiliates himself with the various (Islamic) groups to be considered an innovator?

Answer:

This depends upon the nature of the groups. The one who affiliates himself with those groups that have some opposition to the Book and the Sunnah is to be considered an innovator.

Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan

Al-Ajwibah al-Mufidah, compiled by Jamal bin Farihan al-Harithi.

Translated by Abu `Iyaad Amjad Rafiq

http://www.fatwaislam.com/fis/index.cfm?scn=fd&ID=29

It is very clear from that Sheikh Fawzan hafidahullah did not consider those groups or organizations as you and Zubair maulavi Mankada wrongly understood. But you allege those having opinion of Ibnu Baaz rahimahullah on organization is worshipping scholars!! (see your words “I dont want statement of scholars I want evidence as a Muslim can only follow evidence they wont worship scholars”). You are seemed to me as “misguided” by Zubair’s book, sangadana Thinma (organization is an evil) as he called Hizbiyyah as Sangadana. So, who is the innovator here?!! Apart from this even Sheikh Ubaid al Jabiree hafidahullah did not consider organization is a Bid’ah or an evil in his fatwa to Indian Muslims rather said that he is ready to cooperate with such organization (knm) if they change according to his advice (this issue is an another subject).  You can see some favourable statements of salafi scholars to organization of Ahle hadith of India like Shaykh Muhammad Ibn 'Abdullaah As-Subayyal , a member of council of senior Scholars as well as the Imaam and khateeb of Masjid Al-Haraam in Makkah. Previously, he has served as the president of affairs of two holy Masaajid – Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah and Prophet's Masjid in Madinah. http://www.ahya.org/amm/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=239. You might hear that Sheikh Subayyal had participated in the function of Organization of KNM in Kerala earlier as Sheikh rabee hafidahullah too. Furthermore Sheikh Ubaid hafidahullah had taken part in salafi conference in Birmingham and the time being let me conclude here with a quote something related with our topic ORGANISATION from the same as follows :-

We praise Allaah, and are forever grateful to Him, that He has allowed a number of organizations, masaajid and individuals from different localities within the United States, to collaborate on the organization of our first annual conference, “In Defense of the Salafi Manhaj”. We ask Allaah to aid us, help us, and make our intentions sincerely for His sake; indeed He is capable of all things. All praise is due to Allaah, that over the last ten years, we haveorganized numerous conferences concerning a large amount of topics, a number of them alongside our elder and brother Abu Uwais - rahimahullaah. We have had participation from our Scholars, such as Imaam Muqbil Ibn Haadee al-Wasdi’ee (d.1420H), al-’Allaamah Rabee’ Ibn Haadee al-Madkhalee, al-’Allaamah Ahmad Ibn Yahyaa an-Najmee (d.1429H), al-’Allaamah ‘Ubayd Ibn ‘Abdullaah al-Jaabiree, and many others; not to mention the conference that was organized not two months prior with Shaykh Falaah Ibn Ismaa’eel! So how can it be said that the organizers believe this to be the first Salafi conference in the United States, wallaahul-musta’aan(and Allaah is the One from whom aid is sought)!

Nevertheless, so as not to give the Shaytaan an opportunity to place dubious thoughts in the hearts of our brothers and sisters, we have removed the phrase “First Annual Salafi Conference” from the flier. A well said explanation to Zubair maulavi and his yesmen like you from Salafi organization of United state of America. http://salaficonference.com/?paged=2

Let me remind you about the Hizbushaitaan and the ways in which Satan approaches man to invite him toward evil. Satan works on a common human weakness related to making one quickly assume something negative about the other. He thus infuses suspicion and doubt in the hearts of Muslims making them think badly about one another, and provoking them against one another. For example, Satan considers sowing the seeds of discord between a husband and wife as one of his greatest achievements. The Prophet salallahu wa alhi wasalam said: "Iblis places his throne upon water; he then sends detachments (for creating dissension between people); the nearer to him in rank are those who are most notorious in creating dissension. One of them comes and says: “I did so and so.” And he says: “You have done nothing.” Then one amongst them comes and says: “I did not spare so and so until I sowed the seed of discord between a husband and a wife.” Satan goes near him and says: “You have done well.” He then embraces him” (Sahih Muslim and narrated by Jabir Ibn ‘Abdullah).

May Allah save us from all deceptive tricks of shaitaan by creating dissension between Muslims in the name organizations, organized da’wa etc to deprive Muslims from the obligatory duty of Da’wa. Aameen

Barakallahu feek

permissibilty of Organisaion; according to salafi scholars

All praise be to Allah,

permissibilty of Organisaion; according to salafi scholars

Let me make it clear to you insha’Allah and I pray to Allah to open your hearts to haq as well me too.

Ibnu baaz rahimahullah’s fatwa is based on the question “Giving opinion on “establishing a scholarly Salafy organization” under the name The Qur'an and Sunnah Charitable Association in Khartoum – Sudan” let us analyze the question & answer mentioned in the fatwa by Ibnu Baaz rahimahullah in brief insha Allah.

Questions:-

1. We are a group of Du`ah (callers to Islam) and seekers of Islamic knowledge in Sudan
2. We cooperate with all those who make Da`wah in the right and proper way
3. Our work is mainly to establish educational centers, build Masjids (mosques), religious institutes, schools for Qur'an memorization, and public libraries. We also release beneficial books, scholarly studies, and tapes.
4. We thus founded a scholarly Salafy organization that is run by a group of graduates of different Islamic universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
5. The concerned organization was started by graduates who have studied under the most knowledgeable Shaykhs of Salafiyyah
6. it known as the Qur'an and Sunnah Charitable Association in Khartoum
7. The question now is whether it is permissible to work towards achieving the goals mentioned above through the concerned association?

These are the pertinent issues in the questions asked to Ibnu Baaz rahimahullah and he categorically responded to that as “The approach that you referred to above is a right approach that we advise you to stay firm on. We enjoin you to cooperate with all other Du`ahs in Sudan andanywhere else in all that conforms to Qur'an, Sunnah, and the practice of Salaf.

What does it mean, a madrasa student of knm or even sunni, would say that ibnu Baaz rahimahullah did not oppose forming of organization named “Scholarly salafy Organisation” or charitable association rather he encouraged them to stay firm on that for the betterment of Islam and Muslims. But when knm does so, people like you blindly labeling them Hizbee and alleging on them innovators. Was Ibnu Baaz rahimahullah a Hizbee by supporting salafy Organisation of Sudan?!! Those Athikaad group would dare to call even Ibnu Baaz if he speak against their “varolla, sangadana thinmma” mahadallah!!

Your Hizbiyah to Zubair maulavi revealed more clear by manipulating the two fatwas of Uthameen rahimahullah unscrupulously. These two fatwas are given from two different contexts. The fatwa I sent is talking about the Muslim minority countries (other thanIslaamic countries like India). This fatwa has been given in the category of Important fataawa concerning Muslims living as a minority in non-Muslim lands      @http://www.fatwa-online.com/fataawa/muslimminorities/0000903_1.htm

Let us analyse this too insha’Allah

Questions:-

The main questions asked here is that “We would like to know if it is obligatory for the Muslims to establish societies and centres or if there is nothing wrong in them continuing to live as individuals. Also, if they do come together, what is the legal authority, according to Islaam, with respect to obedience and to what you have indicated previously, of anelected organisation that manages the affairs of the Muslim minorities.

We can brief it for better understanding as follows

1. enquiring to Uthaimeen rahimahullah’s opinion of living as individuals in non Islamic countries (example like India)

2. Is it obligatory for Muslims living in other than Islamic countries to establish societies and centers?

3. What is the legal authority according to Islam with respect to elected organization and that manages the affairs of the Muslim minorities?

Uthaimeen rahimahullah categorically responded to the above as follows

1. it is not possible for a group of people who are fragmented and living as individuals to put up any resistance.
2. Muslim minorities must form groups that invite to Allaah and that they have an Ameer having the qualities we mentioned previously and who they can consult with.
3. I cannot give a general rule as to how this should be structured exactly. These societies vary in number of their members, and in their material strength and, capabilities. However, it they areblessed with wisdom, this will enable them to form a society or group in a way that can help them to achieve their aims.

Alhamdulillah it is very clear from the answers of Uthaimeen rahimahullah for any person who blessed with wisdom that in Muslim minority countries Muslims should not live like Zubair Mankada followers as isolated or fragmented as in Athikaad, Nilambur and elsewhere rather they MUST FORM groups like elected organization to manage the affairs of the Muslim minorities (KNM, likewise). He added that it is not possible to give a general rule as to how this organization should be structured exactly since there will be varied in number of MEMBERS, material strength and capabilities. He further said that if this organization is blessed with members of wisdom that would help them to achieve their aims and goals, the same I pointed out in my blog.

Alhamdulillah, the deviant interpretations of you and Zubair and his ignorant followers are became baatil through the clear explanations of Uthaimeen rahimahullah and Ibnu Baaz rahimahullah. 

If someone deliberately declared something as Bidha that actually is not a matter of religion then what is the ruling in Islam?!! This shaitaaniyath, deceptive tactics has been followed by all deviants to mislead Muslim Ummah from the teaching of Islam. The khawareej declared something Shirk which actually was not shirk in Islam and this ploy has adopted by Zubair mankada and hence, he labeled all organizations are Bidha, a matter newly invented thing in dheen (sangadana thinma page number 18). I seek refuge with Allah. Due to this heretics and deviant interpretations by maulavi Zubair mankada, against the consensus of salafi scholars, he made up a group of adamant layman to call entire Muslims as Mubtadi. He built up a new “dheen” upon this falsehood to lead war against pious and God fearing Muslims of Kerala.

The unique and attractive style of presentation of Zubair maulavi clubbed haq with many lies and falsehood, has been attracted the unfortunate youths to Athikaad camp in Nilambur that instigated them to wage war and hostile campaigns against organizations, organisaed Da’wa, scholars and daees in Kerala. Due to this heretics of Zubair and his followers further led them to declare that majority of the Mujaahids (knm) are committing shirk by keeping 25 paisa in their waist for barakah/ blessings, collected from Panakad Thangal (ex leader of kuboori Ek sunni). Naudubillah.  May Allah save the Muslim Ummah from this new fitnah. Aameen ya rabil aalameen. 

With keeping all respect as I have had I advice you with naseeh to depart from the fitnah of spreading lies and falsehood and join and cooperate with the mainstream Muslims those work in the cause of Islam and Muslims and the betterment of them in religiously, educationally, socially etc.  May Allah guide us into the straight path and forgives our mistakes. Aameen. 

And say, "Truth has come, and falsehood has departed. Indeed is falsehood, [by nature], ever bound to depart."

Barakallahu feek

Co-operation and Organisation according to scholars of salafiyyah

All praise be to Allah,

Assalamu alaikum,

Sub: Co-operation and organisation

See the evidence for forming groups and organizations from Uthaimeen rahimahullah and Ibnu baaz rahimahullah and may Allah open up our hearts to haq from the prejudiced and predominant thoughts.

Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen

al-Aqalliyaat al-Muslimah - Page 62, Fatwa No.1  @ http://www.fatwa-online.com/fataawa/muslimminorities/0000903_1.htm

Question: In Muslim countries, many organisations practice the concept of co-operation and joint responsibility between the Muslims. Allaah, the Exalted, says, {The believers, both men and women, are friends and helpers to one another}, [Soorah at-Towbah, Aayah 71].

And the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) said: ((Whoever dies and leaves behind him wealth then it is for his heirs and whoever leaves behind him the poor and hungry then they are for me and they are my responsibility)) However, other than in Islaamic countries, Muslims are often living as individuals. We would like to know if it is obligatory for the Muslims to establish societies and centres or if there is nothing wrong in them continuing to live as individuals. Also, if they do come together, what is the legal authority, according to Islaam, with respect to obedience and to what you have indicated previously, of an elected organisation that manages the affairs of the Muslim minorities.

Response: 
All praise is for Allaah and prayers and peace be upon our Prophet, Muhammad, and upon all his family and companions. In my opinion, it is not possible for a group of people who are fragmented and living as individuals to put up any resistance. Mankind is by nature social and is in need of help from others, besides the help of Allaah, which everyone enjoys. Accordingly, I believe that the Muslim minorities must form groups that invite to Allaah and that they have an Ameer having the qualities we mentioned previously and who they can consult with.

However, I cannot give a general rule as to how this should be structured exactly. These societies vary in number of their members, and in their material strength and, capabilities. However, it they are blessed with wisdom, this will enable them to form a society or group in a way that can help them to achieve their aims.

One person, for example, can give talks in the mosque while another might invite people to Islaam individually. Another could collect money donated by people, while someone else could be treasurer. It is not possible for me to give a general rule in this matter because of the different kinds of societies and because of their differing circumstances. However, what is extremely important is that they appoint an Ameer who they can turn to and consult.

       it is very clear from the above that the most hindrance for the Islamic da’wa in kerala is your group that zubair mankada and his unfortunate yesmen who are resembling with jews about whom Allah has cursed upon in Qur’an for not enjoining the good and prohibiting the evils since this unfortunate athikaad group also used to say that da’wa must be done by Kibaarul Ulema and organization formed for da’wa are bidha etc. I seek refuge with Allah. 

Next from Ibnu Baaz rahimahulla which also clearly against your propaganda.

Fatwas of Ibn Baz

Giving opinion on establishing a scholarly Salafy organization under the name The Qur'an and Sunnah Charitable Association in Khartoum - Sudan

Dear Eminent prominent Shaykh/ `Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz may Allah safeguard you!

As-salamu `alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you!)

May Allah grant you good health and increase you in Iman (Faith) and piety! To commence:

Q: We are a group of Du`ah (callers to Islam) and seekers of Islamic knowledge in Sudan whom Allah granted belief in the `Aqidah (creed) of our Salaf (righteous predecessors) regarding Tawhid (belief in the Oneness) of Allah's `Ibadah (worship), Names, Attributes, etc. Our aim is to serve the purpose of seeking Islamic knowledge, spreading it amongst people, and making Da`wah (calling to Islam) all over the world in the same way that it was done by our Salaf. We also aim at teaching people the affairs of their Din (religion) regarding Tawhid (monotheism), pillars of Islam, etc. We also want to combat Shirk (associating others with Allah in His Divinity or worship) and Bid`ahs (innovations in religion), to call to sticking to the Qur'an and Sunnah according to the understanding of our Salaf, to encourage virtue and eliminate vice, and to educate people about good morals and take them away from bad ones. We cooperate with all those who make Da`wah in the right and proper way, for Allah (Exalted be He) says: Help you one another in Al-Birr and At-Taqwâ (virtue, righteousness and piety) On the other hand, we do not form a factional coalition or a party. We are not partial to specific leaders or organizations and we do not base our Al-Wala' wal-Bara' (loyalty and disassociation) on any of the foregoing ties. Rather, our Wala' (loyalty) and Bara' (disassociation) are for Allah's sake as was the way of our Salaf. Our work is mainly to establish educational centers, build Masjids (mosques), religious institutes, schools for Qur'an memorization, and public libraries. We also release beneficial books, scholarly studies, and tapes. Besides, we propagate Hijab (veil) and do our best to make our Ummah (nation) more attached to its pious scholars. We thus founded a scholarly Salafy (based on the way followed by righteous predecessors) organization that is run by a group of graduates of different Islamic universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The concerned organization was started by graduates who have studied under the most knowledgeable Shaykhs of Salafiyyah (those following the way of the righteous predecessors) and who called it the Qur'an and Sunnah Charitable Association in Khartoum. The question now is whether it is permissible to work towards achieving the goals mentioned above through the concerned association? It is noteworthy that we do not abide by the system of any specific group in Sudan as we disagree with such groups on certain issues but we maintain brotherly relationships and cooperate with them in truth. Provide us with your beneficial answer, please! Answer:  The approach that you referred to above regarding Da`wah and guiding people to goodness through the Qur'an, Sunnah, and the way of Salaf is a right approach that we advise you to stay firm on. We enjoin you to cooperate with all other Du`ahs in Sudan and anywhere else in all that conforms to Qur'an, Sunnah, and the practice of Salaf. You should thus clarify Tawhid along with its proofs and warn against Shirk, its means, Bid`ahs, and different kinds of sins. It is worth mentioning that you should use the best wording and mention the Shar`y (Islamic legal) proofs for all the foregoing. Allah (Exalted be He) says: And who is better in speech than he who [says: “My Lord is Allâh (believes in His Oneness),” and then stands firm (acts upon His Order), and] invites (men) to Allâh’s (Islâmic Monotheism), and does righteous deeds Allah (Glorified be He) also says: Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم): "This is my way; I invite unto Allâh (i.e. to the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism) with sure knowledge, I and whosoever follows me (also must invite others to Allâh i.e. to the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism with sure knowledge). http://www.alifta.net/Fatawa/FatawaDetails.aspx?View=Page&PageID=1176&PageNo=1&BookID=14 Alhamdulillah it is clear from the above fatwas of great scholars of salafiyyah that forming an organisation to invite people to islam with governing bodies like treasurer, secretary etc are permitted in Islam and those spreading “malicious gossib” against such islamic bodies are enemies of Islam and Muslims. I seek refuge with Allah from such people. Ironically those living athikaad, Nilambur “special group” are urging Muslims to join with Muslim league. Subahanallah!!! I do not wish to write you in this way as I had good regards to you as a unbiased person, but unfortunately after you shifted to Athikad, nilambur it looks you have affected with the disease of partisanship to zubair. Allahu knows best. I hope my stand is clear to you in regards to organization and it was not my intention to hurt you any way. May Allah help us to steadfast with haq. Aameen Barakallahu feek

Refutation

Wa’alaikum salaam warahmatullah, Dear brother Rajeef,
Sub: Refutation See, here you are trying to bluffing me by saying (whereas your mail is nothing but your kalaam. It seems you have high regards for your self... "I have attacked the troid... I have exposed it...") Let me ask you; what about you?! How did you reach a conclusion on me as to say; your attachment "Salafism exposed" did expose to me that you favour or belong to KNM group. Do you get any message from Allah or any of your Sheike passes it to you?! Or do you think those who criticize your deviant group all are KNM?! Don’t think all people are dissipate like you.
The most unfortunate thing is that you do not have any regards to the truth as I have very clearly ‘exposed’ the deviant beliefs of troid in Aqeeda with the Qur’an and Hadith. What it means you will not believe on the mistakes they have committed until your favorite scholars expose it for you. Is it not the real Hizbiya? If not, what you mean by Hizbiya?!
Again I would repeat here, you are trying to mislead the readers with the ill gotten devilish intentions. Otherwise bring proof, which SALAFI MASHAYKHS said democracy as worshipping of the majority, democracy is a major shirk, maududi was in correct in Aqeeda etc (I said nothing from myself I just quoted the SALAFI MASHAYKHS.) and also you have to tell me what is wrong with my kalaam if it is not contradict with Qur’an and Sunna?!!
Most of the Muslims have some misconception about Bidha. Those who are blabby about Hizbiya, Sunna, and Bidha etc are seemed to be encircled with this unfortunate scenario profoundly. They misinterpreted everything which was not existed during the time of ‘people of the best of nation, as Bid’ah but the same time certain aspects are conveniently overlooking without such a considerations.
Definition of bid’ah.
Shaykh Muhammad ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: “According to sharee’ah, the definition is ‘Worshipping Allaah in ways that Allaah has not prescribed.’ If you wish you may say, ‘Worshipping Allaah in ways that are not those of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) or his rightly guided successors (al-khulafaa’ al-raashidoon).’”
The first definition is taken from the aayah (interpretation of the meaning):
“Or have they partners with Allaah (false gods) who have instituted for them a religion which Allaah has not ordained?” [al-Shooraa 42:21]
So everyone who worships Allaah in a manner that Allaah has not prescribed or in a manner that is not in accordance with the way of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) or his rightly-guided successors (al-khulafa’ al-raashidoon), is an innovator, whether that innovated worship has to do with the names and attributes of Allaah, or to do with His rulings and laws.
With regard to ordinary matters of habit and custom, these are not called bid’ah (innovation) in Islam, even though they may be described as such in linguistic terms. But they are not innovations in the religious sense, and these are not the things that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) was warning us against.
(Majmoo’ Fataawa Ibn ‘Uthaymeen, vol. 2, p. 291)Dear brother Rajeef, now you have to tell me, how could you consider democracy as a bid’ah?! Do you think it is a matter of Deen? Like an Ibaadha? Have you not considering Sheikh Muhammad ibn ‘Uthaymeen as a great scholar since I didn’t see his name in your MASHEIKE list?! He has vey clearly stated what is Bid’ah in Islam. Let me ask you some pertinent questions for your clarifications. If you didn’t surrender your brain to anybody please try to reply.
1. It is irreverent to discuss about the merits and demerits of democracy here since as I made it clear before, all pious and God fearing Muslims all over the world unanimously believe that Islam is the only solution for every problems of the world and alike, Islamic law and jurisprudence as a governing system for Muslims. But beyond this subject there are important issues to be considered like what is Shirk in Islam similarly what Bid’ah in Islam is? Does the democracy, Secularism, Monarchy etc could be considered a Bid’ah or Shirk? If the answer is yes, as the so called anti Hizbi group claims, what is the proof for that from the Qur’an and Sunna?
2. Maulan Maududi had developed certain terminologies like Deen means state, Ilaah means Ruler of the state, Ibaadha means obedience to the ruler etc to declare democracy and secularism is a system of Taghoot and Shirk. But so far we Muslims could not understand why these so called anti Hizbiya group, your group, calling democracy is a Shirk, Bid’ah etc. I have read somewhere Maududi was one of renowned scholar for gulf salafees (?) and he was awarded with king Faizal award too. More over him was one of founder members of Madeena University. Dear Rajeef even it is not a matter of our discussion however for your information do you know who were exposed Maududi’s Aqeeda to the Salafi Scholars? (earnestly not by me)
Why it is only democracy?!! Is monarchy or kingdom from Islam? Please bring some of the fatwa of scholars on the same before going to declare Muslims live in democratic states as Bid’ahees. Recently there was news in Gulf Madhyamam about the fatwa of grand Mufti and others as ordering Muslims all over the world that lives in un-Islamic countries, to participate in election, voting etc. if it is true, they strictly supporting instead of discouraging Muslims from cooperating with un-Islamic state. 3. Can you bring any single proof from any MASHEIKS, who used to give naseeha to the Indian Muslims and others, as saying about the leaders and scholars of Ahle Hadhess and as well as Salfees in Kerala were supporting and fighting against the British rule for establish a system of Bid’ah in Islam.
My clarifications for your questionsI think so far you didn’t understand what Salafi Manhaj is. We Muslims believe that if something very clear from Qur’an and Sunna that is sufficient for a Muslim to understand Islam Deen. We look into the ‘people of best of nation’ to know about their methodology that they used to interpret and understand Qur’an and Sunna. Nowhere either in Qur’an or Sunna said that Muslims all over the world must follow such and such scholars ‘blindly and unconditionally’. Islam has given stringent certain preconditions for every pious and God fearing Muslims while acquiring knowledge from even any ‘big scholars’ as beloved prophet salallahu wa alyi wasalam said obedience only in goodness not in falseness/ evil.
We Muslims believe that there was only one maasoom/infallible i.e. non other than prophet salallahu wa alayi wasalam. Whoever it may be, whether it is x or y or sheik or Masheike, they are not free from mistakes/sin. By keeping all respect to the scholars, if their sayings/actions are found to be contradicted with the Qur’an or Sunna, Muslims who love Allah and His Deen will reject it and accept the truth.
It is not mandatory for Muslims to obey any scholar or even our beloved parents or children if their opinion, views etc are against Qur’an and Sunna. Instead of looking to scholar’s opinion Muslims have to see what Qur’an and Sunna says. But in contrary to the fact Muslims have been blindly following the opinions of Scholars. This is one of the main reasons for the existing Madhabi system among contemporary Muslims. They will accept only the views of their Sheiks but the same time their sheiks are not free from mistakes or infallible. So that, by accepting the views of the sheik in blindly they will adopt their mistakes also in their life. Its consequences may differ depend upon the seriousness of the mistakes of the Sheiks/ scholars (as you seen in Troid). Because of this reason Salafi movement in all over the world urge Muslims to go back to Qur’an and Sunna. Those who want to follow the manhaj of salaf they have to see first what the Qur’an and Sunna said and how did our pious predecessors understand that. Those who follow this methodology/ manhaj to understand Qur’an and Sunna can be called a Salafi. It is not a group of particular people gathered together in a place but you might see them every corner of the world. They could be identified by their methodology in understanding and interpreting Qur’an and Sunna as our pious predecessors had done.
I hope you have presumed the answer regarding the question on scholars. I hereby attach my previous reply to your group member as titled ‘Muslims, Democracy and Manhaju salaf’. Instead of asking which scholar said it, ask in which chapter, verse said it and in which hadith it’s mentioned and did Sahaba understood the same etc. if my views are against any Ahlu Sunna wa jamaah scholars then bring it into my notice. You are most welcome to point out my mistakes, with a great enthusiasm I would correct it Insha’Allah.
May Allah save the Muslim community from every sort of partisanship to any Scholar, organization and strengthen us with useful knowledge.
Mammedutty Nilambur

Maududian salafi and the true Salafi

Assalamu alaikum warahmatullah,
Sub: Maududian salafi and the true Salafi
It is very much relevant to remember the saying of prophet salallahu alaihiwasalam now; obedience is only in goodness not in falseness.
It is not mandatory for a Muslim to obey any scholar or even our beloved parents or children if their opinion, views etc are against Qur’an and Sunna. Instead of looking to scholar’s opinion Muslims have to see what Qur’an and Sunna says. But in contrary to the fact Muslims have been blindly following the opinions of Scholars. This is one of the main reasons for the existing madhabi system among contemporary Muslims. They will accept only the views of their Sheiks but the same time their sheiks are not free from mistakes or infallible. So that, by accepting the views of the sheik in blindly they will adopt their mistakes also in their life. Its consequences may differ depend upon the seriousness of the mistakes of the Sheiks/ scholars. Because of this reason Salafi movement in all over the world urge Muslims to go back to Qur’an and Sunna. Those who want to follow the manhaj of salaf they have to see first what the Qur’an and Sunna said and how did our pious predecessors understand that. Those who follow this methodology/ manhaj to understand Qur’an and Sunna can be called a Salafi. It is not a group of particular people gathered together in a place but you might see them every corner of the world. They could be identified by their methodology in understanding and interpreting Qur’an and Sunna as our pious predecessors had done.
Again I have to object you strongly on your remarks made about maududi as you said ''Maududi was correct in saying that elections/democracy is not from the deen, but was not correct in applying it in the lands here''. By saying these words you are completely admitting Maududi’s Aqeeda on election and democracy but disagree with him in its application. It means still you are considering democracy as a Shirk based on the Ayat 40 from Surat Yusuf.
You have severely misunderstood about Maududi’s Islam. Maududi has said that it is an obligatory for Muslim to establish Islamic state by removing un-Islamic state. For this, he has changed even the pure concept of basic terms in Quran like Ebaada, Elaah, Rabb, Deen etc. According to him Deen means State, Sharia means Constitution of the state, Ilaah means ruler of the state, Ibaada means obedience to the ruler. He claims that if a Muslim obeys the ruler of a un- Islamic government it is an Ibaada to that ruler. By doing so, he is associating partner to Allah and hence, became Mushriq and Kaffir (From Four Basic Quranic Terms, Malayalam edition). He also said that prayer, fasting, Zakkah, Hajj etc are training Muslims to establish a state. He formed a 'new way of life', a politically oriented ideology in the name of Islam.
Neither prophet (peace be upon him) nor people of the best of the nation did not say that Deen is state as Maududi said. Instead of using socialist state, democratic state, Maududi has used Socialist Deen, democratic Deen, Raja deen (autocracy) etc and he added that "every deen required its own power to exist, Deen without power is just like someone staying in an imaginary home, Islam cannot exist in a not ruling Islamic state, so it is the duty of every Muslim to establish Islamic state by removing un-Islamic Govt" for more information read Maududi's Qutbaat page 295 to 298. He had declared that changing the power from British to Indian would be similar to changing the Laatha to Manatha (two deities of Jahiliya Makka). By doing so he compared it with idol worshipping.
I really feel pity on you now. Your enmity towards KNM has trapped you in such great blunder and difficult situation. My dear brother you have still time to correct your aqeeta. Do you know how was Maududi elected as the first Ameer/ president for Jamaat e Islami Hind? It was after the election in the first meeting which held at Pathankot in Punjab in 1942. If you would say again Maududi was correct in saying that elections/ democracy is not from Deen, I would like to remind you about our everlasting destiny in the life after death. Correct yourself. The source you have chosen to learn Islam is really deserved to be in danger. Let me quote the saying of our beloved prophet (peace be upon him); whoever sought guidance from books other than the Quran, Allah will lead him astray (At-Tirmidhi 2906).
Maududi claimed that he was the only person who could understand the meaning of Elaah, Rabb, Ebatha, and Deen and it was hidden among the Muslims up to him after the first century. MahadaAllah! (Quran ki Chaar Bunyaadi Istilaahen page No.14, Malayalam edition). There are lot of Islamic scholars were passed away from the first century to Maududi but he dared to say that the actual meaning of these four terms was not known by anybody. Let us seek refuge to Allah, the Almighty God. So, what it means? Muslims those who died during this period of time were not actual Muslims? Because they did not know the actual concept of these four terms according to Maududi. It is the grace of Allah that Maududi had born only 20th century otherwise he would have converted many salafees (?) to Maududi's Islam i.e. Jamaat'e Islami.
My dear brother there is big conspiracies have been going on against the Salafi movement in all over the world. So please don’t be a part of it. The recent split in the salafi movement in Kerala is a best example for this kind. Judge yourself before you being judged. May Allah include us among the blessed people and help us to remove our predominant and prejudiced attitude towards understanding the true Islam and fellow Muslims.
With prayers for the peaceful life here and in the here after
Affectionately yours,
Mammedutty Nilambur

Muslims, Democracy and the Manhaju Salaf

Assalamu alaikum warahmathullah,
Sub: Muslims, Democracy and the Manhaju Salaf
Alhamdulillah I am keeping fine but my only major concern at present is your perception and understanding of Islam. Firstly I would like to make it clear that Deen and Duniyya should be considered as two connotations. But what I feel that often you mixing these two terms together to understand and explain Islam like our contemporary Ihwanees do. I presume that I have clearly distinguished between these two aspects in my previous mail ‘organised Da’wa against organizations’
Muslims should have moderate views and stand in religious matters and political as well. So Muslims should avoid favouring immoderate uncompromising policies while living in any society. There is no harm for a Muslim to live in a country where his/her beliefs and practices are not interrupted by the authority or people. Based on this principle, a country can be classified as:-
1) A country ruled according to Sharia laws and so, Muslims do not have any problem to practice Islam.
2) A country ruled other than Sharia laws but Muslims are permitted to practice Islam as a basic right given by the constitution.
3) A country does not allow Muslims to stay and practice Islam.
The Holy Qur'an and the Sunna of prophet (peace be upon him) do not discourage Muslims either live or cooperate with the above first two countries. But the country mentioned as third, where Muslims are not allowed to live, Allah permitted Muslims to dissent with them. (And Allah said "Allah does not forbid you to deal justly and kindly with those who fought not against you on account of religion and did not drive you out of your homes. Verily Allah loves those who deal with equity." [60:8])
As I mentioned above, a country ruled according to Sharia i.e. Islamic state, would not be a state of absolute democracy nor theocracy or dictatorship or kingdom instead a combination of the first two. Those who are giving verdict against voting, participating in election, organization and collective strive in da'wa often conveniently ignoring the real concept of Islamic state.
Muslims in all over the world do not differ regarding the importance of implementing Islamic law and jurisprudence as a governing system for Muslims. But they mainly differ on how, when and where it is to be implemented. Prophet Salallahu walaikwasalam lived in a place where a taghut system was existed. He never fought against Quaraysh to remove the existing system in Makah instead primarily he tried to purify the people from ascribing partners to Allah. When the Quaraysh told prophet (peace be upon him); you have brought to your people a matter of worry, you have declared their way of life to be foolish, you have insulted their gods. If what you want is money, we will put together a fortune for you, so that you may be richest of us; if you want honour we will make you our chief, if you want power, we will make you king. Prophet (peace be upon him) replied to them; "I swear by Allah if they put the sun in my right hand and the moon in my left on condition that I give up my work, I would not abandon it until it becomes victories or I lose my life in its course". If the intention of prophet Salallahu alaihiwasallam was to establish a kingdom of Allah/ Islamic state he would have accepted the offers of Quaraysh. It shows that establishing Kingdom of Allah in the world is not as important while comparing to inviting people to the fundamental principles of Islam i.e. no one worthy to be worshiped but Allah alone.
Democracy; a lethal weapon of the common peopleYou have quoted the Ayat 40 from Surat Yusuf, Inal Hukum ila Lilah {The command (or the judgement) is for none but Allah- (translated by Mohsin khan)} to prove your claim that democracy is a major Shirk? Mahadallah. I really scared that It is the same repetition of the people who had uttered this verse to declare Ali (may Allah pleased with him) as Kafir (disbeliever) when he was decided for arbitration in accordance with the Qur’an to Muāwiyah (may Allah pleased with him) in the Battle of Siffin. It is not the methodology of Salaf but it was the methodology of the deviants- Khawarij. But in contrary to the fact that you people are accusing KNM do not having Manhaju Salaf and the same time claiming that you people are the real bearers of the manhaju salaf??!!!
If every system of ruling other than Islamic principles is a Shirk then Prophet Salallahu alaihiwasallam would not have sent his companions to Ethiopia where un-Islamic system of ruling was existed and more over Prophet Yoosuf alaisalaam was a Minister of a non Muslim ruler, king Walid bin Rayyan. Prophet Salallahu alaihiwasallam never taught his companions that democracy, secularism etc are shirk. He used to take decision in worldly matters after consulting with his companions. Even the selection procedure of Khalifa was also settled after the consensus of the people of Sahaba.
A country like India where 80% of the people are not Muslims and among the existing Muslims majority of them are grave worshippers, calling upon dead people etc. According to a recent study about the living standard of Indian Muslims, reveals that they are the most backward class among the people of India in general, than backward socio-economic class of Hindus. Being a democratic country, political power and the ruling of the central to the lowest level will be decided the developments of every sphere of life of people in educationally, socially, economically etc.
If you are looking to the Kerala state, you can see that Muslims in Kerala is far better than Muslims in other state of India. The reason is, without any doubt, can say that Muslims in Kerala have well “organized” in politically and religiously and hence, able to do negotiation for the betterment of the community.
If 51 % of the people demand for the Sharia law and the Islamic system of Govt; in India we can think about that. In a democratic system ‘VOTING’ is considered as the lethal weapon of the common people. So express your preference for a candidate or resolution; cast a vote and decide the future of Muslims in India and defend the fascist from ruling the country.
Salafism Vs Utopian Salafism
You have stated in your mail as “people cannot have a system where the majority decides what is halaal and what is haraam. This is shirk or taghut, where people rely on majority and not the deen or Allah's laws and proofs”.
Dear brother beyond any doubt we can say that it is a utopian concept characterized by impracticable perfection and believes in the ultimate perfectibility of man. In the democratic system, majority have no provision to decide a halaal as haraam in deen and vice versa. You have seriously mistaken about this two aspects.
There is no question of majority or minority in case of determining halaal and haram in Deen. If the minority or even a particular individual has decided to change a haraam as halaal in deen it is unlawful in Islam and vice versa. For example people of either majority or minority or the whole nation decided to worship Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him), beyond doubt it is a Shirk in Islam as well as very few people or a particular person has decided to worship Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) also will be considered as Shirk in Islam. Is it not childish to blame only the majority?
But, in case of Dunniya or the worldly matters majority have the right to decide traffic rules, foreign policy, construction of express highway, income tax and custom tax rate etc and it will not call as shirk. I do not know how can a Salafi methodology follower like you, from Zubair Mankada group, a rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from the standard of Manhaju Salaf (?), and considering other salafees in Kerala are in Bidha and hence calling them Hizbi, Mubtati etc understood Islamic Monotheism/ Thauhid in a vague perspective similar to Jamaat e Islami and Ihwanees?!! Apart from this it will not come under the classification of Thauhid (Islamic Monotheism) according to the perspective of Ahlu sunna wa Jammah.
What is Thauhid?
Thauhid has three aspects as follows:-
Oneness of the Lordship of Allah: (Tawheed-ar-Ruboobeeyah) To believe that there is only one Lord for all the universe, Who is its Creator, Organizer, Planner, Sustainer, and Giver of security.
Oneness of the Worship of Allah: (Tawheed-al-Ulooheeyah or Tawheed-al-Ebaadah) To believe that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah.
Oneness of the Names and Qualities of Allah:(Tawheed-al-Asma-Sifaat)
One may not name or qualify Allah except with what He or Prophet Muhammad salallahu walaiwasalam had named or qualified Him, and that nobody else can be named or qualified with those names and qualities.
According to the salafi Creed and Methodology (Aqeeda and Manhaj) Thauhid has only three aspects as I have given above. But based on your above statement on Shirk we have to add one more aspect in Thauhid i.e. none other than Tawheed-ul-Haakimiyyah. Now see what scholars say about this:-
1. Shaykh Naasir al-'Umar says:
"They think that tawheed is only singling out Allah in Kingship and the obligation of making the Rule for Him Alone.
2. Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen says
"Verily the one who calls to that is an innovator. Indeed this is an innovated categorization, emanating from an ignoramus who does not understand anything from the matters of Creed and Religion."
3. Shaykh Muhammad Naasirud-Deen al-Albaanee said to the proponents of this demented concept:
"So you use this term (al-haakimiyyah) to wage war upon those whom you suspect to be disbelievers from amongst the rulers because they do not rule by Islaamic Law. So you have forgotten yourselves, this haakimiyyah covers every Muslim."
In short according to the Salafi creed and methodology if any one who believes that there is a fourth category of Tawheed-ul-Haakimiyyah then he is an innovator. During the last 50 years, jamaat e Islami have been propagating this innovated demented concept of ‘Ina Hukumu ila lilahi’ as Thauhid in the name of Islam in India and elsewhere for the intention of establishing an Islamic state and accusing the Indian Muslims they are committing political Shirk by abiding the laws made by other than Allah. But they could not bring forth any impact on Indian Muslims as Muslims realized that democracy and secularism is not a matter of concern if it will provide Muslims in India complete freedom to believe and practice Islam and moreover can invite people to Islam. Salafi movement in India and outside as well strongly opposed the growth of this Kawarij ideology of Hakkimiyya. But unfortunately nowadays some of the so called self proclaimed salafees in all over the world are propagating Ihwanism as salafism to mislead the youths from the path of pious predecessors. Their enmity is so severe towards their brothers in Islam who have been conveying the true message of Islam than who are presenting Islam with distorted nature. So my dear brother just ameliorates to spread true message of Islam and cooperate with others who are inviting people to Thouhid and Sunna and avoid every sort of rebellion approaches to your brothers in Islam as The Prophet said (s.a.w.): "None of you will have faith till he likes for his (Muslim) brother what he likes for himself" (Bukhari), and by Wisdom of the Almighty: "The believers are nothing else than brothers (in Islamic religion)" (49:10)..
I Hope that you may persuaded the facts. May Allah strengthen us with wisdom, useful knowledge, modesty and foster compassion towards fellow Muslims.

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The real enemies of Islam

The real enemies of Islam
People those who are against Islam always trying to tarnish and corrupt religion both within the community as well as outside the community. But generally they are appearing with a different interpretation and approach to the Quran and Sunna. They used to appear among the Muslims as a source of unity, social service etc for the enrichment of the community. They always so bigmouthed about the importance of unity of Muslims, welfare of Muslims, education of Muslims, political power of Muslims etc rather than unifying the Muslims through the principles, beliefs and practices based on Quran and Sunna. Apparently, this sort of people are not really working in the course of Allah but helping enemies to malign Islam. Islam is calumniated in its true beliefs and practices by such people. They are like the one who are trying to construct building without foundation and hence, leaving the Muslims as leather floating in the water. The most pertinent and the same time most disturbing aspect of this people is that they are so arrogant towards the Muslims, who are trying to follow strictly Quran and Sunna, than Idolaters, Atheist, pagans etc.
It is the agenda of enemies of Islam to disturb the propagation of Islam, Da'wa. They used to adopt many methods to stop the primary duty of a Muslim i.e. conveying the message of true Islam to people. It may be plotted by creating an atmosphere of arrogance and misunderstanding between people or discouraging Muslims as saying that the whole sale knowledge is only available in such and such scholars, students of knowledge etc. This sort of acts only will help the enemies instead of getting a helping hand for Muslims in the path of propagation of Islam. Mutual understanding and cooperation between the God fearing Muslims in a society is very much essential for propagation work but creating confusion, chaos in the name of manhaju salaf (?) these fraudulent salafees are preventing Muslims to strive in the course of Allah.
These so called anti hizbees (?) are enjoying in slandering on Muslims who invites the people to Islam and defend the attack of enemies. They seem to be specialized only in how to destruct the organized Da’wah of Muslims rather defending Islam from the attacks of enemies, innovators etc.
Allah says in Quran, In Soorah Aal'imraan 3:110 "you are the best nation raised up among mankind (because) you command the good and prohibit the evil” Commanding the good is not sufficient in itself to earn us the title "best of the nations" it must be complemented by the prohibitions of evil. Purifying the Religion of Allah and defending it from the attacks is a collective obligation of all pious and God fearing Muslims, if Allah did not bring up some people to oppose the enemies, innovators and then the religion would suffer harm, corruption and deviation. Allah knows better.
What is to be done by Muslims in this juncture? Of course they should avoid all kinds of biasness to any particular organization or a ‘group of people’ (who claim to be even anti group) but we should well aware that we believe in the true Islam. It is very clear from the Quran that there are two groups in the world, one is the group of Allah and other is the group of Shaytâan (devils). The Quran says:-
Al-A'raf - 7:30
A group He has guided, and a group deserved to be in error; (because) surely they took the Shayâtin (devils) as Auliyâ' (protectors and helpers) instead of Allâh, and consider that they are guided. (Al-A'raf 7:30)
May Allah strengthen us with wisdom and modesty and shows us the straight path.
Mammedutty Nilambur