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Below are 2 Q&A with Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan hafidhahullaah on this topic:-- [url=http://www.safeshare.tv/v/boPKCdMS6-8]Explanation of "Look towards whom you take your knowledge from"[/url]
- [url=http://dusunnah.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=116:the-ruling-on-seeking-fataawaa-from-other-than-the-scholars&catid=89:worship&Itemid=70]The Ruling on Seeking Fatawaa from Other than The Scholar[/url]
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Warning against seeking Fatwa from ignorant people and those who follow false doctrines
His Eminence Shaykh 'Abdul 'Aziz Bin 'Abdullah Ibn Baz, the General Mufti of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Chairman of Council of Senior Scholars and Departments of Scholarly Research and Ifta', warned youth against asking for the opinion of the ignorant, half-educated people and followers of false doctrines who seek to sow the seeds of discord between Muslims and try to harm their Din (religion).
In response to a question published in Al-Yawm newspaper on the role scholars can play in directing young people and warning them against adopting alien principles which incite them to rebel against their country, His Eminence said:
"It is the duty of scholars of the Qur'an and Sunnah (whatever reported from the Prophet) to convey to people the duties which Allah (Exalted be He) has ordered them to fulfill and to avoid what He has declared to be prohibited. They should warn them against obeying ignorant people who seek to sow seeds of discord between Muslims. Lacking beneficial knowledge, their ultimate concern is to be at enmity with Islam and its followers. They seek to confuse Muslims with regard to their religion. His Eminence reiterated the necessity of guarding against this sort of people. He called upon all people to only ask for the opinion of righteous and wise scholars who are well-versed in the Qur'an and Sunnah.
Fatwas of Ibn Baz Vol. 9 pg. 398
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Below quote is the concluding portion of the reply of Allaamah Ibn Baaz (raheemahullaah) when he was asked "What is your opinion regarding those who claim that holding birthday celebrations, reading the Qur'an for the dead and dedicating the reward of reading it to them is permissible?" | quote: |
| ...it is the duty of Muslim scholars to warn people against these celebrations and educate them. Also, it is the duty of the public to ask the people of knowledge about ambiguous issues and do their best to understand the teachings of Islam. They should ask the people of knowledge from Ahl-ul-Sunnah (Adherents to Sunnah), and not the people who teach bid'ah(heresies) and khurafaat(superstitions). Any inquiries should be addressed to the scholars of Ahl-ul-Sunnah who are knowledgeable about the Sunnah of the Messenger (peace be upon him); who apply the Laws of the Qur'an and Sunnah and act upon them. As for the Ulema' as-Soo'(preachers of evil) and Ulema' of bid'ah (heresy), they must not be asked about these issues or consulted. The question should be directed to the people of knowledge who judge by the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (peace be upon him), those who practice what they preach and imitate the Salaf in following the Sunnah and shunning Bid'ahs. We ask Allah to grant us all guidance and success! |
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[url=http://alifta.com/Fatawa/FatawaDetails.aspx?View=Page&PageID=288&PageNo=1&BookID=8#P70]Nur 'Ala Al-Darb Fatwas Vol. No. 3 Page No. 70[/url]
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Q: Dear Shaykh, what do you prefer for a beginner student of knowledge; to stick to one shaykh or study under more than one?
A: I do not know of an Islamic text specifically reported in this regard. However, a student of knowledge should look for scholars who are more understood, have a good command of religious knowledge and are known for their diligence and adherence to the Sunnah. They should search for scholars who are endowed with insight, knowledge and virtue and are renown among Muslims to be followers of the Sunnah. Thus, they can benefit from their knowledge and instructions. Students of knowledge should not restrict themselves to only one scholar. If there are numerous scholars from Ahl-ul-Sunnah (adherents to the Sunnah) who are known to be true scholars, all praise be to Allah; for it is better to acquire knowledge from more than a source. Scholars differ and some of them may be more beneficial or better at explaining than others. Accordingly, students should not limit themselves to one scholar, as long as they are from Ahl-ul-Sunnah and are known for their good reputation, sound 'Aqidah (creed) and vast knowledge.
There is nothing wrong in learning from them all and attending their education circles and benefitting from them all. This is encouraged. Moreover, this is more protective for one's religion, as studying under more than one scholar from Ahl-ul-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah (adherents to the Sunnah and the Muslim mainstream) saves one from missing any issue that may be obligatory to know, as some teachers may miss to mention some issues or be distracted from tackling some subjects. Hence, it is better and more perfect to learn from a number of scholars, provided that they are from Ahl-ul-Sunnah.
Modified from Ibn Baz Fatwas Vol. 24 Page No. 91.
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Assalaamu alaykum warahmatullaahi wabarakaatuhu
Pray you are well and in strength of Imaan.
Jazaa-kallaahu khayran. The following article is just an extract of some of the beneficial points and not a full translation. likewise, may Allaah reward you if you can correct any mistakes you come accross.
Finally, I have the full transcprit of the lecture. If you send your email address to the admin of Salafitalk I will send you the transcrip Inshaa-Allaah. And may Allaah reward you for any additions and corrections.
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Assalaamoe 'alaykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakatoehoe
BarakAllaahu feekum for this article. I had a question because I wanted to translate this in Dutch for the Da'wah here, but I came to a number of ploblems. First of all, where exactly does this come from, because I could'nt find many of the citations and sayings back in the audio from Troid? There are also some citations that are not finished, or not correctly translated. Can someone maybe correct the article and put it in pdf format?
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Knowledge Is Not To Be Acquired From The Asaaghir
Khateeb Al Baghdaadee (rahimahullaah) reported in Al-Faqeeh from Umayyah al Jumhee(radiyallaahu anhu), from the Prophet (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) who said:
'Verily from the signs of the hour is that knowledge will be taken from the asaaghir (smaller, younger ones)'
Ibnul Mubaarak (rahimahullaah) said that the asaaghir are the ahlul bidah. And amongst the harms (resulting) from taking knowledge from ahlul bidah are:
[1]The one who takes knowledge from them will become immersed in their innovations.
[2]The student's heart will become attached to the innovator. The student will (also) have love for him, and the person is associated with the one he loves.
[3]Ahlul Bidah will increase in great numbers if knowledge is acquired from them.
[4]The people will be deceived regarding what (ahlul bidah) are upon when (knowledge is acquired from them)
[5]Sitting with (ahlul bidah) leads to turning away from the truth.
[6]The one who sits with (ahlul bidah) will be deprived of wisdom.
The sheikh then mentioned that some of the people of knowledge explained 'Asaaghir' to mean the small students of knowledge, and that this meaning is proven to be true when the small students abandon the major Scholars.
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Finally, this is what Allaah has made easy for us to extract of benefits from the lecture of the Shaikh (hafidha-hullaah). Indeed, there are far more benefits in the lecture of the Shaikh and perhaps other brothers and sisters can extract these benefits and post them in this thread or elsewhere for the benefit of everyone.
We ask Allaah for Tawfeeq and Thabaat in all aspects of our Deen.
Abu Mu-aawiyyah Abdullaah Bin Abubakr Al-Fulaani Al-Gambi
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Who Are Those From Whom Knowledge Is Not Acquired
[Knowledge Is Neither Acquired From The Ignorant One Nor From Ahlul Ahwaa Wal Bidah (The people Of Desires And Innovation]
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Those from whom knowledge is not acquired include: the ignoramus, those not known for seeking knowledge, the scholars of medicine and geology etc. These (people) are not scholars and are not specialized in the knowledge of the sharee'ah. Therefore, knowledge is not acquired from the likes of these (people), neither the explanation of the book nor the Sunnah. Imaam Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullaah) stated:
'Ignorance is the source of every corruption. Every harm that afflicts the slave in the (affairs) of his Dunyaah and the aakhirah is as a result of ignorance'
And from the erroneous (affairs) is the view of some people that the Jaahil is only that one who can neither read nor write. There is no doubt that this is a deficient understanding. As for what is intended by the word 'Jaahil' in the ahaadith and narrations of the Salaf, then it (refers) to everyone who speaks about the religion of Allaah without evidence--even if he (the speaker) is one who teaches, authors books and delivers sermons.
Likewise, the word 'Jaahil' refers to Ahlul Ahwaa Wal Bidah (the people of desires and innovation). They are ignorant (people) from whom knowledge is not acquired. Everyone who speaks about the religion of Allaah without knowledge is from the ignorant ones.
Abu Daawood and others reported from Ibn Abbaas (radiyallaahu-anahu) that a man got injured during the lifetime of the Prophet (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam), and then had a wet dream after that. He asked his companions, 'Can I perform tayammum?' They said, 'No, not if you have water.' He performed ghusl and died. When they came to the Messenger of Allah, they informed him of what had transpired. He said, 'They killed him, and may Allaah kill them. Do you not ask if you do not know? The cure for the ignorant person is to ask.
And the hadeeth of Ibn Umar has already been mentioned that: 'Allah does not take away the knowledge by taking it away from [the hearts of] the people, but takes it away when none of the 'ulama' remain, and people will take as their leaders ignorant persons (Rużoosan Juhhaalan) who when consulted will give their verdict without knowledge. So they will go astray and will lead the people astray.'
So what is intended by Ru'oosan Juhhaalan' (ignorant leaders) is not that they can neither read nor write, rather the intent behind 'Ru'oosan Juhhaalan' (ignorant leaders) is the one who speaks about the Religion of Allaah without knowledge, even if he is one who delivers sermons, authors (books), gives advice and admonition.
Knowledge is not acquired from one who is neither known for seeking knowledge nor one who is not known for sitting with the scholars. Sheikh Saaleh al Fawzaan (may Allaah preserve him and grant him good health) stated:
'Knowledge is not acquired from the ignorant one even if he claims to be a seeker of knowledge'
The meaning of this is that: [knowledge is not acquired from him] even if he is a dissiminator of (knowledge) through teaching the people; for he cannot be acquainted with the Religion of Allaah whilst being ignorant.
And the category of people who deserve to be labelled as Ahlul Ahwaa Wal Bidah (the people of desires and innovation) include the Khawaarij, the Soofiyyah and every contemporary group that opposes the Book and the Sunnah, such as Jamaa'ah At-Tableegh and the group Ikhwaan Muslimeen.
To be continued.....Inshaa-Allaah
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Clarifications Of The Scholars On The Grave And Dangerous Errors Of Sayyid Qutb
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Who Are Those From Whom Knowledge Is Not Acquired
Question: How do we know who a Scholar is, if we are from the general folk?
Answer: The (person) should ask the people of knowledge--those who are well known, such as the likes of Sheikh Fawzaan, Sheikh Luhaydaan, Sheikh Subayyil, Sheikh Rabee or other than them from the people of knowledge. We ask them (saying):
'There is a man amongst us, he disseminates (knowledge) and his name is such and such. Can we acquire knowledge from him or not, can we benefit from him?'
This was the practice of the Salaf, they (sought) to benefit themselves by inquiring about the one who disseminates (knowledge). As for if the (person) is a student of knowledge and is one who can make tamyeez (i.e. he has the ability to distinguish between an individual whom knowledge can be acquired from and an individual whom it cannot be acquired from), then he should look to the condition of this (individual), such as his Salaah, his path, his attitude, his statements and methodology. If he is a follower of the Book, the Sunnah and the understanding of the Salaf; then (the student) should hold onto him. But if he is a man that gives precedence to opinion, and he is one that extols the people of Desires and Innovation and directs to their books; then (the student) should avoid (both the people of Desires and Innovation and this man that extols them).
I will give you an example: A man, who disseminates (knowledge) as a teacher is asked during his lessons about the book of tafseer of Sayyid Qutb (titled), 'Fee Zilaalil Qurżaan', (so) he said:
'Sayyid Qutb has mistakes and is a Jaahil, but he has explained the Qurżaan and has placed in it an amazing conformity, and his style is unique in this present era.'
So if you say that the one who uttered this speech is specialized in the field of Aqeedah, then he cannot be excused for being ignorant about the (affairs) of the People of Innovation and Desires. And if you (i.e. the one who says this about Sayyid Qutb) say that he (sayyid qubt) is a Jaahil and that he has errors in Aqeedah, then how can you direct people to his books and that they are to be read. Indeed, it has preceded (regarding the fact that) the one who speaks about the Deen of Allaah whilst being a Jaahil has sinned, regardless whether he was right or wrong. So how can you direct people to this man and his books?
No doubt, it is obligatory that when we see the likes of this man, we are to avoid him and be distanced from his path.
To be continued.....Inshaa-Allaah
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Indeed This Knowledge Is Deen, So Look To The One You Take Your Deen From
Who Are Those From Whom Knowledge Is To Be Acquired
Ibn Abdul Barr (rahimahullaah) said in Jaami Bayaan Al-Ilm Wa-Fadlihi: 'The Scholars are the People of the narrations---those who possess understanding of the (narrations) and have excelled in it with proficiency, distinction and understanding. So the one whom knowledge is to be acquired from just as it is acquired from the Scholars-- is one described with the following qualities and has fulfilled the following conditions:
Firstly: He is to be one who follows that which is (contained) in the Book and the Sunnah. He is neither to be one who gives precedence to (his) views and intellect, nor to current affairs, politics or other affairs, over the Book and the Sunnah.
Secondly: He is to be one who confines and restricts (himself) within the understanding of the Book and the Sunnah upon the understanding of the Salaf of the Ummah.
Thirdly: He is to be one upon obedience (to Allaah) and keeps away from disobedience and sins.
Fourthly: He is to be one distanced from bidah, misguidance and ignorance, and one who warns against these (affairs).
Fifthly: He is to be one who fears Allaah.
Sixthly: He is to be from the people of understanding and research (based on the Book and the Sunnah)
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Indeed This Knowledge Is Deen, So Look To The One You Take Your Deen From
The Fourth Affair/Benefit: Making A Differentiation Between The Disseminators Of Knowledge
We benefit from the statement of Ibn Seereen: 'So Look To The One You Take Your Deen From'--- that indeed those who disseminate knowledge for the purpose of teaching the people are numerous, so we are commanded to distinguish and differentiate between them. Khateeb al Bagh'daadee (rahimahullaah) said:
'Not every claimant of knowledge is in possession of it, and not everyone who ascribes himself to knowledge is from its people.'
Therefore, not everyone who disseminates (knowledge) to the people and speaks amongst them is fit to be a scholar. This is proof that the disseminators of (knowledge) are of various levels and categories.
From (the disseminators) of (knowledge) are the Scholars---those who perform Ijtihaad, issue Fatwa and are referred to on those affairs of (great importance that affects society as a whole)
From (the disseminators) of (knowledge) are the students of knowledge---those who have not reached the level of the Scholars.
From (the disseminators) of (knowledge) are those amongst the common people who know of a small portion of knowledge, who then (disseminate knowledge) through speeches and dawah. And amongst these common people are those whom knowledge is not acquired from ever.
Therefore, it is obligatory to know these categories of (disseminators of Knowledge). It is obligatory to differentiate between them, and that not everyone who disseminates (knowledge) to the people is fit to issue fatwah for them. Ibn Abdul Barr (rahimahullaah) reported in [Jaami Bayaan Al-Ilm Wa Fad-lihi] from Imaam Maalik (rahimahullaah) who said:
'One day I found Rabee'a weeping, so I said to him, 'what makes you weep, has a calamity befallen you?' He (Rabee'a) said, '(rather) I weep because of one who gave a fatwa on what he has no knowledge of.'
And he (Rebee'a) said to some of those who issue fatwah: 'You are more deserving of imprisonment than a thief'
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Indeed This Knowledge Is Deen, So Look To The One You Take Your Deen From
The Third Affair/Benefit: The obligation of selecting and meeting those Mashaayikh from whom knowledge is acquired
Imaam Ibn Seereen said, 'Un'dho-roo' (Look); that is: think over (with regards) to the one you take knowledge from. Imaam Daarimee (rahimahullaah) reported in the Sunan from Ibraaheem (rahimahullaah) who said that when they used approach someone from whom knowledge was to be acquired, they would look to his salaah, his way and attitude, and would then take knowledge from him.
And (stated) in another narration: if they found him deficient in something (pertaining) to his Salaah, they used to say: 'then his dificiency in other than his Salaah would be even more prevalent' and they would abandon him and not take anything from him.
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Indeed This Knowledge Is Deen, So Look To The One You Take Your Deen From
The Second Affair/Benefit: Prohibition Against Speaking In The Affairs Of Knowledge
Imaam Ibn Seereen (rahimahullaah) said: 'Indeed, this knowledge is Deen, so look to the one you take your deen from'
So if knowledge and speaking about knowledge is from the Deen, is it then allowed for every man to come out to the people and speak about the Deen of Allah (Azza-Wa-Jal)? Allah said:
'Say (O Muhammad): (But) the things that my Lord has indeed forbidden are Al-Fawaahish (great evil sins, every kind of unlawful sexual intercourse, etc.) whether committed openly or secretly, sins (of all kinds), unrighteous oppression, joining partners (in worship) with Allaah for which He has given no authority, and saying things about Allaah of which you have no knowledge.'[7:33]
Some of the Salaf said, Allaah (mentioned) the muharramaat (i.e. the forbidden affairs) by beginning with the smallest or the lowest (of them). So the greatest (of them) is the severest. Allaah said:
'Say (O Muhammad): (But) the things that my Lord has indeed forbidden are Al-Fawaahish'--(such as) Zinaa and its likes from the Muharramaat and that which comes after it, whether (committed) openly or secretly, and sins, unrighteous oppression, to the last (mentioned) affair (and that is): 'Saying things about Allaah of which you have no knowledge,' and that which comes before this is 'Joining partners (in worship) with Allaah for which He has given no authority.' So which of the two is greater (a sin), joining partners (in worship) with Allaah or saying things about Allaah without knowledge?
The Salaf said that saying things about Allaah without knowledge is more severe in the sight of Allaah than shirk, and why is that the case?; because the mushrik only makes assumptions for himself, but as for the one who says things about Allaah without knowledge, he indeed misguides the people of the earth. For that reason, the scholars considered saying things about Allaah without knowledge the severest of the forbidden things.
Imaam Shaafi'ee (rahimahullaah) said: 'It is not for anyone to say this is halaal or haraam with regards to a matter except by way of knowledge, and knowledge is that which has been laid down in the Book, the Sunnah or Ijmaa (Consensus of the Scholars). And if not found in this, then Qiyaas is made based on these fundamentals (with regards to that which is carried in them of similar) meanings/evidences.
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Which book or tape of Sheikh Ahmad Bin Umar Bazmool (hafidha-hullaah) is this from?
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The First Affair/Benefit: [The Purpose of Knowledge]
Question: What is the purpose of Knowledge?
Answer: The purpose of knowledge is that (you) worship Allah upon clear sightedness, to acquire fear of Allah and follow that which the Prophet and the noble Companions were upon (by way of this knowledge). And the intent behind knowledge is not merely narrating a great deal. Ibn Abdul Barr (rahimahullaah) stated in [Jaami Bayaan Al-Ilm Wa Fad-lihi] from Ath-Thawree (rahimahullaah) who said:
'Indeed, hadith is sought after for (the purpose of acquiring) fear of Allah.'
Therefore, Sufyaan Ath-thawree (rahimahullaah) clarified that the intent behind knowledge of the Sharee'ah is for the purpose of worshipping Allah upon clear sightedness and to fear (Him). He said, 'Indeed, hadith is sought after for (the purpose of acquiring) fear of Allah.'. And in order that you may know how to worship Allah, Allah said:
'Say O Muhammad this is my way, I call to Allaah upon clear sightedness'; that is: upon knowledge, proof and light from Allah (Azza-Wa-Jal), and you do not call to Allah upon ignorance and misguidance.
Imaam Maalik (rahimahullaah) said: 'Knowledge is not merely narrating a great deal, rather it is light that Allah places in the hearts.'
Muhammad Ibn Saaleh al Misree explained the (above) words of Imaam Maalik saying: 'the meaning of this (i.e. the words of Imaam Maalik) is that fear of Allah is not reached through narrating a great deal, rather the knowledge that Allah has made obligatory to be followed is the Book, the Sunnah and that which has been transmitted from the noble Companions.......up until the sheikh said:
'And whoever opposes the Sahaabah and the Taabi'een, then he is misguided even if possesses a great deal of knowledge'
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Indeed, This knowledge Is Deen, So Look To The One You Take Your Deen From
The statement of Muhammad Ibn Seereen (rahimahullaah) comprises of a number of benefits, and from them are:
1. What is the intent behind knowledge?
2. Prohibition against speaking in the affairs of knowledge.
3. The obligation of selecting and meeting those Mashaayikh from whom knowledge is acquired.
4. Making a differentiation between the disseminators of knowledge.
5. Who are those from whom knowledge is to be acquired?
6. Who are those from whom knowledge is not to be acquired?
7. How do you know the one from whom knowledge is to be acquired and the one from whom knowledge is not to be acquired?
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Indeed, This knowledge Is Deen, So Look To The One You Take Your Deen From
As for knowledge being 'Deen'(i.e.Religion), then this has been made clear in the saying of Allah:
'This day I have perfected your Deen (i.e. Religion)'
And what Allah intended by (this) is that He (subhaanah) has perfected that which pertains to the (affairs) of Aqeedah and Ahkaam. The (affairs of the Aqeedah and Ahkaam) have been perfected through the speech/tongue of the Messenger (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam).
Also the intent behind knowledge being Deen is demonstrated by the hadith of Mu-aawiyyah Ibn Abee Sufyaan (radiyallaahu anhumaa) that the Prophet said:
'Whoever Allah wishes good for, He gives him understanding of the Deen'
As for the statement of Ibn Seereen, 'So look to the one you take your Deen from';, this is demonstrated by the statement of Allah (subhaanah:
'And ask the people of the Dhikr if you do not know'.
It is also demonstrated by the statement of the Prophet (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam):
'If you see those who follow thereof that is not entirely clear (in the Qur'aan), then they are those whom Allaah has named [as having deviation from the truth]. So beware of them'
The Messenger (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) also said:
'Why didn't they ask if they didn't know? Indeed the only cure for ignorance is to ask'.
The Messenger (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) also said:
'A man is upon the Deen (i.e. Religion) of his intimate friend, so look to the one you take as a friend'........up until the sheikh said:
Indeed, this statement of Ibn Seereen that 'Indeed, this knowledge Is Deen, So Look To The One You Take Your Deen From' is founded upon an understanding from the Book, the Sunnah and the Sahaabah; rather this is the practice of the Salaf. Indeed, they used follow and not innovate. They did not use to establish principles from themselves, rather they used to return to the foundation of the Aqeedah in the Book of our Lord, the Sunnah of our Prophet and to that which is transmitted from the Salaf of this Ummah.
To be continued......Inshaa-Allaah
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Indeed, This knowledge Is Deen, So Look To The One You Take Your Deen From
The knowledge being referred to by Ibn Seeree (rahimahullaah) in his statement: 'Indeed, this Knowledge is Deen' is knowledge of the Sharee-ah by which the slave seeks closeness to Allaah (Azza-Wa-Jal). This constitutes (what) is in the Book of Allaah (Azza-Wa-Jal) and the Sunnah of the Messenger (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) upon the understanding of the Salaf of this Ummah.
Sufyaan Ath-thawree (rahimahullaah) said: 'All of knowledge is (established) by way of the narrations or transmitted from the Prophet (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) and his Companions.'
Aboo Haatim Ar-Raazee (rahimahullaah) said:
'What we hold as knowledge is that which comes from Allaah (and) from the Book. It (i.e. this knowledge) supersedes and is not abrogated, and it is what has been authentically (established) through the narrations of the Messenger of Allaah (sallal-laahu-alahi-wasallam) of that which is not opposed. It (i.e. this knowledge) is that which is (authentically established) from the leaders of the Companions, of that which is agreed upon. And when we differ, we do not go outside of that which they differed in.
Imaam Shafi'ee (rahimahullaah) said:
'Knowledge is that which is laid down in the Book of Allaah, or in the Sunnah or in Ijmaa (Consensus of the Scholars). And if it is not found in that, then Qiyaas is carried out based upon these fundamental principles (with regards to that which is carried in them of similar)meanings/evidences.
To be continued.......Inshaa-Allaah
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Statement of Imaam Ibn Sireen rahimahullaah in Arabic
إن هذا العلم دين فانظروا عمن تأخذون دينكم
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