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qasimmujahid
22-02-2010 @ 4:15 AM    Notify Admin about this post
Abu Fouzaan Qaasim bin Anwar (Chester, Pa)
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In the name of Allah the Most Beneficent Most Merciful,

The Difference between Speaking about a Blessing (from Allah) and ascribing Purity to one's Self by the Sheikh Saalih al-Fouzaan -may Allah preserve him-. [Reference for this is below]:

Quetsion: Oh Honorable Sheikh, what is the difference between the statement of Allah: (And as for the blessings of your Lord then speak about them.)94:11 and ascribing purity to one's self?

Answer: (And as for the blessings of your Lord then speak about them.)94:11 is from the aspect of Shukr (Gratitude), this is from the angle of Shukr but as for ascribing purity to one's self this is from the angle of bragging and being amazed with the self. So the focus is on the intent and purpose (of the individual).

If he intends to show gratitude to Allah by speaking about the blessings that He has bestowed upon him so he can perceive and realize this shukr he's displaying then this is wonderful.

However if he's trying to extol himself and boast arrogantly then this is impermissible. Allah the Mighty and Majestic has prohibited this when He said: (So do not ascribe purity to yourselves....)53:32.

And in another verse He speaks highly about purifying the souls. He says: (Indeed he who zakkaahaa succeeds )91:9 meaning (purifies) himself. Purifying the soul means forcing it to be obedient to Allah and this something magnificent. As for the other meaning which is praising one's self and being amazed with it this isn't permissible. This is the difference between the two purifications. Allah He says: (And woe to the Mushrikeen. Those who do not give the zakat....)41:6,7. Meaning the zakat of the souls by forcing them to worship Allah and be steadfast upon His Religion and preventing them from sins and disobedience.

As Allah says: (Indeed he who zakkaahaa succeeds)91:9. As regards ascribing purity to the soul by praising it and being astonished by it then this is haraam and it is not permissible. (Again) when Allah says: (And as for the blessings of your Lord then speak about them.)94:11, this is from the standpoint of shukr. And shukr has three pillars:

First: Speaking about it with the tongue (in the right perspective).

Second: Recognition of it in the heart and understanding that it is from Allah the Glorified and Most High.

Third: Using that blessing in the obedience of Allah.

These are the pillars of Shukr, so if they are fulfilled the Shukr is complete and if any of them are lacking the same will be for the persons gratitude.

Taken from:http://www.alfawzan.ws/AlFawzan/FatwaaTree/tabid/84/Default.aspx?View=Page&NodeID=17905&PageID=2425

Translated by: Abu Fouzaan Qaasim


dksadiq
22-02-2010 @ 11:09 AM    Notify Admin about this post
Damilola Sadiq ibn Owodunni (Lagos, Nigeria || Eastern Province, KSA)
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JazaakAllaahu khayraa for this akhee, this is quite beneficial. BaarakAllaahu feek. The Shaykh's explanation of the following verse is quite interesting:
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Allah He says: (And woe to the Mushrikeen. Those who do not give the zakat....)41:6,7. Meaning the zakat of the souls by forcing them to worship Allah and be steadfast upon His Religion and preventing them from sins and disobedience.
May Allah preserve the Shaykh, increase him in guidance and all good, and reward him a great reward for his service to the Ummah!!!

The tafseer of the Imaam ibn Katheer (رحمه الله) of this verse brings some more light to the verse. Some of what is mentioned is similar to Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan explanation. May Allah reward the both of them.

سبحان الذي لا يشكر إلا بنعمة أخرى






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