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