Some Information followed by some advice
First the information :
About some points noticed from last nights class
The class of our Shaykh [al-Fawzaan] (حفظه الله تعالى) took place after Salaatul-Maghrib last night. Our Shaykh (حفظه الله تعالى) sat in the place where Shaykh Waseeullah Abbas (حفظه الله تعالى) used to sit (I was informed by the man setting up the microphone that Shaykh Waseeullah (حفظه الله تعالى)
has moved further inside the Haram and the fact that he was currently
not teaching as he had gone abroad (I believe he said to Dubai, Allahu
aalim).
The chair that our Shaykh (حفظه الله تعالى) sat upon is situated between Baab Maalik Fahd and Baad al-Umrah. In the Mataaf area (area of tawaf) (which is almost adjacent to the secound corner of the Ka’bah afer Makam al Ibriam. Although last week our Shaykh (حفظه الله تعالى) sat inside the Masjid adjacent to this point.
Shortly before the salah (by about 15 minutes) our Shaykh (حفظه الله تعالى) came to where he would be delivering his class and sat down just in-front of the chair (not on the chair). Usually, in the Haram you see the Mashaykh who teach there wearing the Arab light cloak over their thawb. Shaykh al-Fawzaan (حفظه الله تعالى) was
not wearing this at the time of entry in to the Mataaf area and as such
only a handful of people recognized him and approached him to give him
salam.
Our Shaykh (حفظه الله تعالى) sat making dhikr of Allaah (سبحانه و تعالى).
Look at the wisdom of our Shaykh (حفظه الله تعالى), had
he been wearing the cloak a considerably larger number of people would
have approached him due to the fact that their attention would have been
drawn to him.
I
roughly counted the number of people that approached the Shaykh in the
time between his sitting down and the prayer starting and it was no more
than about 10-15 people (approximately).
The adhaan was given and our Shaykh (حفظه الله تعالى) got up to pray 2 rak’ah with such humility. His lips moving ever so gently as he prayed.
The Iqaamah was given and we prayed Salatul-Maghrib. Upon completing the salah our Shaykh (حفظه الله تعالى) sat
in his place on the floor making the legislated adhkaar. The Imaam
started a Janazah prayer and the Shaykh immediately got up and joined
the prayer.
I swear by Allaah, our Shaykh (حفظه الله تعالى) looked radiant.
He
delivered the class in his usual impeccable manner as you will be able
to here in the lecture provided in the link above. His class continued
the way up to the adhaan being given for Salaatul-Isha and then
for about 10-15 minutes after Salaatul-Isha he continued answering
questions, although this part of the question and answer session
unfortunately was not recorded by myself or the brother who produced the
recording that is on the website of our Shaykh (حفظه الله تعالى).
One thing that I noticed from the Shaykh (حفظه الله تعالى) was that he did not allow people to kiss him on his forehead and when people try to do this it is possible to see that he is not happy with this and forcefully pushes them away.
PLEASE NOTE IN YOUR MIND THE FOLLOWING POINTS OF ADVICE :
And these are some very important points :
Remember when you are faced with an opportunity to meet the likes of our Ulema. Do not behave like a pack of wolves going in for the kill.
What do I mean by this? In our desire to meet the Mashaykh, which often only lasts for a few seconds (as the Shaykh is leaving the venue, or to the point where he exits the Masjid). We
start crowding around the Shaykh, pushing and shoving the other
brothers in order to get an opportunity to shake his hand or kiss his
forehead without taking anything else In to consideration, especially
the rights of the Shaykh.
These men (our Mashaykh) are the inheritors of the Prophets, do we really understand this point!
Do
we understand that they are carrying the most valuable commodity in the
world, ILM of the religion of al-Islaam. Be careful not to damage
these precious vessels with your reckless behavior my brothers!
I would advise all of the brothers that read this email to remember this.
If Allah gives you an opportunity to meet our Mashaykh then be gentle and patient and you will (إن شاء الله) be able to shake his hand.
Seeing the behavior of the brothers around our Shaykh (حفظه الله تعالى) made me very upset.
Shaykh al-Fawzaan (حفظه الله تعالى) is a very old man and it is not befitting that we force ourselves upon him in this manner, or upon any of the Mashaykh. Would you deal with your own own father or grandfather in this manner?
We need to understand better the manners of dealing with the Mashaykh
As our Shaykh (حفظه الله تعالى) left
the Mataaf area people started to chase him and within a few feet of
where he was sitting it became almost impossible for the Shaykh (حفظه الله تعالى) to leave with ease.
We need to remember that our Mashaykh need to be respected and this is not the way to behave with them.
I remember on one occasion something similar happened with Shaykh Waseeullaah Abbas (حفظه الله تعالى) at
that time the Shaykh had not had surgery on his knees and was walking
with a walking stick (very slowly). People started pushing a shoving
each other to meet the Shaykh and made it difficult for him to leave the
Mataaf area.
Once
we managed to get the Shaykh out of the Mataaf area there were only 4
or 5 people around him. I approached the Shaykh and asked him if I
could accompany him on his way out which he allowed. Have met the
Shaykh previously I asked him several questions without any interruption
up until we arrived at his car.
Not to make this email really long.
Talk is cheap and actions speak louder than words
Some
people may not like what I have said above. But you will have to agree
that unfortunately, this is how many of us behave and sometimes the
truth is a bitter pill to swallow. We all talk about being gentle, do
you not think the we need to be the most gentle with our Mashaykh?
Next time you meet someone from Ahlul-Ilm try to remember the advice of your brother, for the sake of Allah.
May
Allah protect our Mashaaykh from Ahlus-Sunnah and may He increase us in
our understanding of how to fulfil their rights upon us, ameen!
أخوكم
أبو بلال نعيم بن عبد المجيد
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