Saturday, February 27, 2010
They add one hundred lies to that (one word)
Narrated Aishah Radi Allaahu anha: The Prophet SalAllaahu alaihe wa sallam said, " While the angels talk amidst the clouds about things that are going to happen on earth, the devils hear a word of what they say and pour it into the ears of a foreteller as one pours something in a bottle, and they add one hundred lies to that (one word)." [Sahih Al-Bukhari # 3288]
Friday, February 12, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
4 Levels of Striving against One's Own Soul
As Salaamu alaikum wa rahmatullaah
Our brother mentioned in class that Shaykhul Islam Ibn Qayyim al Jawziyyah Rahimahullaah mentioned that striving against one’s own soul are of four(4) levels:
1. [1st Level] Attaining beneficial knowledge (knowledge of the Qur’an and The Sunnah of the Prophet SalAllaahu alaihe wa sallam with the understanding of the Sahabah).
2. [2nd Level] The Righteous actions (acting according to that knowledge).
3. [3rd Level] Calling (the people) to that knowledge.
4. [4th Level] Being patient upon the harm that one encounters (from implementing the first three levels)
This class is given by our brother Abu Yusuf Khaleefa are on Paltalk (religion>Islam>What is Islam1) on Wednesdays and Sundays @ 9pm est
For previous class recordings please visit : http://whatisislam1.multiply.com
Our brother mentioned in class that Shaykhul Islam Ibn Qayyim al Jawziyyah Rahimahullaah mentioned that striving against one’s own soul are of four(4) levels:
1. [1st Level] Attaining beneficial knowledge (knowledge of the Qur’an and The Sunnah of the Prophet SalAllaahu alaihe wa sallam with the understanding of the Sahabah).
2. [2nd Level] The Righteous actions (acting according to that knowledge).
3. [3rd Level] Calling (the people) to that knowledge.
4. [4th Level] Being patient upon the harm that one encounters (from implementing the first three levels)
This class is given by our brother Abu Yusuf Khaleefa are on Paltalk (religion>Islam>What is Islam1) on Wednesdays and Sundays @ 9pm est
For previous class recordings please visit : http://whatisislam1.multiply.com
4 Matters to abandon when it comes to the Names and Attributes of Allaah
As Salaamu alaikum wa rahmatullaah
Our brother in Islam Abu Yusuf Khaleefah mentioned in class 4 matters that we abandon when it comes to the Names and Attributes of Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala , we are to believe in His Names and Attributes without:
1. Ta’weel - Distorting the true meaning.
2. Ta’teel - Negating (disregarding) them.
3. Tashbeeh - Resembling Allaah to the creation.
4. Takyeef - Asking how or why.
This class is given by our brother Abu Yusuf Khaleefa are on Paltalk (religion>Islam>What is Islam1) on Wednesdays and Sundays @ 9pm est
For previous class recordings please visit : http://whatisislam1.multiply.com
Our brother in Islam Abu Yusuf Khaleefah mentioned in class 4 matters that we abandon when it comes to the Names and Attributes of Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala , we are to believe in His Names and Attributes without:
1. Ta’weel - Distorting the true meaning.
2. Ta’teel - Negating (disregarding) them.
3. Tashbeeh - Resembling Allaah to the creation.
4. Takyeef - Asking how or why.
This class is given by our brother Abu Yusuf Khaleefa are on Paltalk (religion>Islam>What is Islam1) on Wednesdays and Sundays @ 9pm est
For previous class recordings please visit : http://whatisislam1.multiply.com
What is heard in class about...Groups of Apostasy and Proofs from Qur'an on what Characteristics that Allaah Loves and Hates
As Salaamu alaikum wa rahmatullaah
We picked up where we left off from the last class and the last verse that we're covering was Surah Ma‘idah (5:54) where Allaah states:
“O you who believe! Whoever from among you turn back from his religion (Islam), Allaah will bring a people whom He will love and they will love Him; humble towards the believers, stern towards the disbelievers, fighting in the Way of Allaah, and never fear of the blame of the blamers. That is the Grace of Allaah which He bestows on whom He wills. And Allaah is All-Sufficient for His creatures’ needs, All-Knower.”
We also covered some benefits from this verse:
It establishes that Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala has mentioned that there are those who will apostate after being believers and it being possible for one to apostate after being a believer.
The Ulema have mentioned that apostasy can come from 4 areas:
1. It could be a CREED or a belief that one holds which will invalidate one’s faith that cause the person to become an apostate.
2. It could be a STATEMENT that one makes with his tongue that will cause a person to apostate.
3. It could be an ACTION that is done which can cause the person to apostate.
4. The matter of DOUBT.
There are three(3) groups of apostasy:
1. Extreme - The Khawarij - Those who declare the Muslims to be disbelievers because the committing of major sins. They are overwhelmed in the area of fear. They only look towards the verses in the Qur’an which mention the punishment of the Hell-fire and Allaah’s wrath being severe and the likes (of these text). They do not look towards the text that mention Allaah being the Most Merciful and other than that.
2. Negligent - The Mur’jiah - (1)Those who hold the position that as long as a person has faith (Eemaan) that sins will not harm them. (2)Just as acts of obedience will not benefit the individual as long as the person is a disbeliever.
The scholars (of al-Islam) have mentioned that the second statement is correct but the first statement is a statement of falsehood. Meaning that acts of righteousness will not benefit the person who is a disbeliever. As long as an individual lives upon polytheism and disbelief, it invalidates the individuals actions. As for the first statement (that sins will not harm a person who has faith), this is falsehood.
3. Between Extremism and Negligence - Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama’ah - Holds that Eemaan is the belief of the heart, a statement of the tongue and actions of the body parts. It increases with righteous actions (obedience to Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala) and it decreases with sins (obedience to the shaitan). It is strengthened with knowledge and weakened with ignorance. This is from the statement of Imam Ahmed Ibn Hanbal (May Allaah have mercy upon him).
From the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama’ah, we describe Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala with that which he describes himself with. We do not attribute with Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala descriptions of falsehood, deficiencies, or other than that from the evil matters that are not befitting for Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala.
Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala is independent and not in need of mankind and we (the believers) should never think that our practice and belief of Islam is a favor to Allaah rather it is Allaah who has favored us, as He mentioned in Qur’an (47:17, addressing the Prophet):
“They regard as favor to you (O Muhammad, SalAllaahu alaihe was sallam) that they have embraced Islam. Say; “Count not your Islam as a favor to me. Nay, but Allaah has conferred a favor upon you that He has guided you to the Faith if you indeed are true.”
…and we must believe this wholeheartedly as this will be a means to humble oneself. We should be humble, well-mattered and submissive to Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala.
Those who apostate from Islam, the harm is on themselves and their apostasy does not harm Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala in the least. And a person’s righteousness is for the benefit of his on soul.
Also to understand, a changing of the people is not only for those who apostate from the deen of al-Islam, this is also for the people of sin. When Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala gives us a favor or blesses us and we do not take care of that favor, He can surely remove us and bring about people who will preserve the favor or blessing and live according to the Law of al-Islam.
Throughout the Qur’an, Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala establishes His Love for people who have certain characteristics (here are some in which this class covered):
(2:195) - “And spend in the Cause of Allah (ie. Jihad of all kinds) and do not throw yourselves into destruction (by not spending your wealth in the Cause of Allaah), and do good. Truly, Allaah loves Al-Muhsinun (the good-doers) .”
(2:222) - “ …Allaah loves those who turn unto Him in repentance and loves those who purify themselves (by taking a bath and cleaning and washing thoroughly their private parts, bodies, for their prayers).”
(3:76) - “Yes, whoever fulfills his pledge and fears Allaah much; verily, then Allaah loves those who are Al-Muttaqun (the pious).”
(3:146) - : “...And Allaah love Al-Sabirun (the patient).”
(3:159) - “…certainly, Allaah loves those who put their trust (in Him).”
(5:42) - “…verily Allaah loves those who act justly.”
(and there are other ayah throughout the Qur’an describing who Allaah loves, but these were covered in this class)
The people that hold these characteristics will be the people that Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala will replace with those who fell into apostasy.
There are also ayah throughout the Qur’an on people who hold characteristics that Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala does not love:
(2:190) - “…Truly, Allaah likes not the transgressors.”
(2:205) - “…and Allaah likes not mischief (corruption).”
(2:276) - “…And Allaah likes not the disbelievers, sinners.”
(3:57) - “…And Allaah does not like the Zalimun (polytheists and wrong-doers).
(4:36) - “ ...Verily, Allaah does not like such as are arrogant and/or boastful.”
(5:64) - “…And Allaah does not like the mischief-makers (those who cause corruption).”
(6:141) - “…Verily, Allaah likes not (those who waste by extravagance).”
(8: 58) - “…Certainly, Allaah likes not the treacherous (those who betray).”
So we see that Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala loves praiseworthy characteristics and hate evil characteristics.
If there are any mistakes that I have made in relaying this class in text form please forgive me.
These classes by our brother Abu Yusuf Khaleefa are on Paltalk (religion>Islam>What is Islam1) on Wednesdays and Sundays @ 9pm est
For previous class recordings please visit : http://whatisislam1.multiply.com
May Allaah Subhanahu wa ta ala protect us from apostasy, remove those characteristics that we have that are hated by Him and bless us with those characteristics that are loved by Him, Aameen.
We picked up where we left off from the last class and the last verse that we're covering was Surah Ma‘idah (5:54) where Allaah states:
“O you who believe! Whoever from among you turn back from his religion (Islam), Allaah will bring a people whom He will love and they will love Him; humble towards the believers, stern towards the disbelievers, fighting in the Way of Allaah, and never fear of the blame of the blamers. That is the Grace of Allaah which He bestows on whom He wills. And Allaah is All-Sufficient for His creatures’ needs, All-Knower.”
We also covered some benefits from this verse:
It establishes that Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala has mentioned that there are those who will apostate after being believers and it being possible for one to apostate after being a believer.
The Ulema have mentioned that apostasy can come from 4 areas:
1. It could be a CREED or a belief that one holds which will invalidate one’s faith that cause the person to become an apostate.
2. It could be a STATEMENT that one makes with his tongue that will cause a person to apostate.
3. It could be an ACTION that is done which can cause the person to apostate.
4. The matter of DOUBT.
There are three(3) groups of apostasy:
1. Extreme - The Khawarij - Those who declare the Muslims to be disbelievers because the committing of major sins. They are overwhelmed in the area of fear. They only look towards the verses in the Qur’an which mention the punishment of the Hell-fire and Allaah’s wrath being severe and the likes (of these text). They do not look towards the text that mention Allaah being the Most Merciful and other than that.
2. Negligent - The Mur’jiah - (1)Those who hold the position that as long as a person has faith (Eemaan) that sins will not harm them. (2)Just as acts of obedience will not benefit the individual as long as the person is a disbeliever.
The scholars (of al-Islam) have mentioned that the second statement is correct but the first statement is a statement of falsehood. Meaning that acts of righteousness will not benefit the person who is a disbeliever. As long as an individual lives upon polytheism and disbelief, it invalidates the individuals actions. As for the first statement (that sins will not harm a person who has faith), this is falsehood.
3. Between Extremism and Negligence - Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama’ah - Holds that Eemaan is the belief of the heart, a statement of the tongue and actions of the body parts. It increases with righteous actions (obedience to Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala) and it decreases with sins (obedience to the shaitan). It is strengthened with knowledge and weakened with ignorance. This is from the statement of Imam Ahmed Ibn Hanbal (May Allaah have mercy upon him).
From the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama’ah, we describe Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala with that which he describes himself with. We do not attribute with Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala descriptions of falsehood, deficiencies, or other than that from the evil matters that are not befitting for Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala.
Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala is independent and not in need of mankind and we (the believers) should never think that our practice and belief of Islam is a favor to Allaah rather it is Allaah who has favored us, as He mentioned in Qur’an (47:17, addressing the Prophet):
“They regard as favor to you (O Muhammad, SalAllaahu alaihe was sallam) that they have embraced Islam. Say; “Count not your Islam as a favor to me. Nay, but Allaah has conferred a favor upon you that He has guided you to the Faith if you indeed are true.”
…and we must believe this wholeheartedly as this will be a means to humble oneself. We should be humble, well-mattered and submissive to Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala.
Those who apostate from Islam, the harm is on themselves and their apostasy does not harm Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala in the least. And a person’s righteousness is for the benefit of his on soul.
Also to understand, a changing of the people is not only for those who apostate from the deen of al-Islam, this is also for the people of sin. When Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala gives us a favor or blesses us and we do not take care of that favor, He can surely remove us and bring about people who will preserve the favor or blessing and live according to the Law of al-Islam.
Throughout the Qur’an, Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala establishes His Love for people who have certain characteristics (here are some in which this class covered):
(2:195) - “And spend in the Cause of Allah (ie. Jihad of all kinds) and do not throw yourselves into destruction (by not spending your wealth in the Cause of Allaah), and do good. Truly, Allaah loves Al-Muhsinun (the good-doers) .”
(2:222) - “ …Allaah loves those who turn unto Him in repentance and loves those who purify themselves (by taking a bath and cleaning and washing thoroughly their private parts, bodies, for their prayers).”
(3:76) - “Yes, whoever fulfills his pledge and fears Allaah much; verily, then Allaah loves those who are Al-Muttaqun (the pious).”
(3:146) - : “...And Allaah love Al-Sabirun (the patient).”
(3:159) - “…certainly, Allaah loves those who put their trust (in Him).”
(5:42) - “…verily Allaah loves those who act justly.”
(and there are other ayah throughout the Qur’an describing who Allaah loves, but these were covered in this class)
The people that hold these characteristics will be the people that Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala will replace with those who fell into apostasy.
There are also ayah throughout the Qur’an on people who hold characteristics that Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala does not love:
(2:190) - “…Truly, Allaah likes not the transgressors.”
(2:205) - “…and Allaah likes not mischief (corruption).”
(2:276) - “…And Allaah likes not the disbelievers, sinners.”
(3:57) - “…And Allaah does not like the Zalimun (polytheists and wrong-doers).
(4:36) - “ ...Verily, Allaah does not like such as are arrogant and/or boastful.”
(5:64) - “…And Allaah does not like the mischief-makers (those who cause corruption).”
(6:141) - “…Verily, Allaah likes not (those who waste by extravagance).”
(8: 58) - “…Certainly, Allaah likes not the treacherous (those who betray).”
So we see that Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala loves praiseworthy characteristics and hate evil characteristics.
If there are any mistakes that I have made in relaying this class in text form please forgive me.
These classes by our brother Abu Yusuf Khaleefa are on Paltalk (religion>Islam>What is Islam1) on Wednesdays and Sundays @ 9pm est
For previous class recordings please visit : http://whatisislam1.multiply.com
May Allaah Subhanahu wa ta ala protect us from apostasy, remove those characteristics that we have that are hated by Him and bless us with those characteristics that are loved by Him, Aameen.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
..all of them get together at the time of Fajr..
Narrated Abu Hurairah (Radi Allaahu anhu): Allaah’s Messenger (SalAllaahu alaihe was sallam) said, “ Angels come to you in succession by night and day, and all of them get together at the time of the Fajr and ‘Asr prayers. Those who have passed the night with you (or stayed with you) ascend (to the heaven) and Allaah asks them, though He knows everything about you, “In what state did you leave my slaves?” The angels reply: “When we left them, they were offering Salat (prayer) and when we reached them, they were offering Salat.” [Sahih Al-Bukhari # 555]
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Forwarded: On Sunday afternoon (around 4PM) a vandal attacked the centre smashing windows. The police are investigating. The cost of repair is $1300, so far, we have collected $400. Anyone who wishes to help can do so at the bookstore or by paypal (paypal to info @ troid.org). We ask Allaah to resolve this affair - ameen. for more info visit http://alturl.com/5msq video footage: http://emreekeesalafee.multiply.com/journal/item/180/TROID_DAWAH_CENTRE_ATTACKED_Aftermath_of_a_Senseless_Act
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
The Means to Establish Yourself in this Deen
The Means to Establish Yourself in this Deen (9 points):
1. Spending in the way of Allaah (spending for Allaah from your wealth).
2. Fulfilling the Commandments from Allaah and leaving off the prohibitions.
3. Contemplating over the Qur’an.
*added note: meaning to contemplate over the meaning of the Qur'an, understanding what you are reading/reciting and contemplating over it.
4. Benefiting from the stories of the Prophets and Messengers and taking them as examples.
*added note: One of the scholars were asked, “What book is the best to read regarding the Prophets and the Messengers?”, he replied, “The Qur’an.”
5. Loving Allaah and His Messenger.
*added note: This is an obligation on the Muslim, for loving Allaah is obedience to Him. The more obedient you are, the greater the love for Him.
6. Loving what Allaah loves and Hating what Allaah hates.
7. To believe (having Eemaan) and having righteous deeds.
*added note: There are three(3) characteristics of the people who has tasted the sweetness of Eemaan:
1. Allaah and His Messenger are more beloved to them than anything.
2. They love a person for the Sake of Allaah.
3. They hate to apostate (going back to disbelief) as they hate to be thrown into the hellfire.
8. To be encouraging with truthfulness and patience.
9. To remember Allaah (to be in remembrance of Allaah).
This came from a talk that our brother Abu Yusuf Khaleefah gave on Paltalk on 2/2/10 from a weekly class on “Rules Pertaining to the Masjid”.
*If there are any mistakes that I have made in relaying this portion of the talk in text form please forgive me.
May Allaah accept our intentions as good and our efforts in pleasing Him alone, Ameen.
1. Spending in the way of Allaah (spending for Allaah from your wealth).
2. Fulfilling the Commandments from Allaah and leaving off the prohibitions.
3. Contemplating over the Qur’an.
*added note: meaning to contemplate over the meaning of the Qur'an, understanding what you are reading/reciting and contemplating over it.
4. Benefiting from the stories of the Prophets and Messengers and taking them as examples.
*added note: One of the scholars were asked, “What book is the best to read regarding the Prophets and the Messengers?”, he replied, “The Qur’an.”
5. Loving Allaah and His Messenger.
*added note: This is an obligation on the Muslim, for loving Allaah is obedience to Him. The more obedient you are, the greater the love for Him.
6. Loving what Allaah loves and Hating what Allaah hates.
7. To believe (having Eemaan) and having righteous deeds.
*added note: There are three(3) characteristics of the people who has tasted the sweetness of Eemaan:
1. Allaah and His Messenger are more beloved to them than anything.
2. They love a person for the Sake of Allaah.
3. They hate to apostate (going back to disbelief) as they hate to be thrown into the hellfire.
8. To be encouraging with truthfulness and patience.
9. To remember Allaah (to be in remembrance of Allaah).
This came from a talk that our brother Abu Yusuf Khaleefah gave on Paltalk on 2/2/10 from a weekly class on “Rules Pertaining to the Masjid”.
*If there are any mistakes that I have made in relaying this portion of the talk in text form please forgive me.
May Allaah accept our intentions as good and our efforts in pleasing Him alone, Ameen.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
CLASS NOTES: The 5th Condition...Al-Mahabbah (Love)
In class, We’ve arrived to the fifth condition which is Al-Mahabbah or the Love. Love meaning Love for the statement “La Illaha IllAllaah” and that which it indicates. The Love negates the Hatred. The proof for Love being a condition of La Illaha IllAllaah is in Qur’an (2:165) where Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala states:
“And of mankind are some who take (for worship) others besides Allaah as rivals (to Allaah). They love them as they love Allaah. But those who believe, love Allaah more (than anything else)……”
The Scholars have mentioned that the meaning of this ayah is that from amongst the people are those who take from besides Allaah equals, loving them as they love Allaah.
1. The polytheists love their false deities as they love Allaah.
2. The polytheists love their false deities as the believers love Allaah.
Regarding the believers being more strong in the Love for Allaah, the scholars have given two(2) statements for this meaning:
1. The believers love Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala more than the disbelievers love Allaah.
2. The believers love Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala more than the polytheists love their falses deities (their idols).
Also taken from Ahlil Ilm, are the different categories of Love in three(3) sets:
The 1st set (divided into 3):
1. Love for Allaah - (this does not negate Tawheed, rather it is from it‘s completion)
Example(s): Love for the sake of Allaah
The strongest bonds in faith are the Love for the sake of Allaah and the Hate for the sake of Allaah.
2. Natural Love - (that which the person doesn’t prefer over the Love of Allaah, this does not negate the Love for Allaah).
Example(s): love of a spouse, love of a child, love of wealth, food, drink and clothing.
Based upon this is when The Prophet SalAllaahu alaihe wa sallam was questioned; “Who are the people most beloved to you?” He said, “Aisha.” And when asked from amongst the men, he said , “Aisha’s father.”
3. Loving along with Allaah - (which negates the Love of Allaah)
that there is love for other than Allaah, equal to or more than the love for Allaah.
Example(s): Things other than Allaah conflicting with the Love for Allaah and one gives precedence to other than Allaah to love equal to or more than Allaah.
The 2nd set (divided into 2):
1. Love of servitude - (must be sincerely for Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala Alone)
It is not permissible to direct this type of Love to other than Allaah, just as it is not permissible to prostrate to other than Allaah.
As mentioned by the Scholars, this type of Love entails one to lower and humble oneself, restricting this to be solely for the one who is loved. To display unconditional love and obedience. This type of Love is only for Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala.
It is mentioned by Shaykhul Islam Ibn Qayyim al Jawziyyah rahimahullâh : “That the worship of the Most Merciful, it is the utmost form of His Love, along with the servant lowering himself. These two matters are the pivots of worship.”
2. Love which is not from love of servitude - (has 4 types)
1. Natural Love (food, drink, spouse and other permissible matters which entails pleasure)
2. Love of Honor (Like a child’s love for their parents. Parents who are not of the polytheists or disbelievers)
Example: The child loves the parent(s) with respect because the parent(s) have raised them correctly and treated them well.
3. Love of Mercy (Like a parent loves a child)
4. Love of Companionship (business partner, colleague, travel partner)
*Note: These 4 types mentioned are not from the types of Ibaadah because in these types of love, you do not have one lowering oneself to the one who is loved, as one would do with Allaah Subhanhu wa at ala.
The 3rd set (divided into 3):
1. Love of Allaah (from Ibaadah)
2. Loving for the sake of Allaah
Example(s): Love for the Messengers and the Righteous
3. Loving along with Allaah
These are very important to know when it comes to our relationship with Allaah Subhanhu wa at ala and our relationship with one another and how we view us to be.
This also indicates that we have to turn back to the Scholars of al-Islam for the clarity. As for example, you find sometimes that an individual may criticize a person for them saying that they love their (disbelieving) mother saying that we are not suppose to love the disbelievers. Which is true from one aspect, but then from another aspect, the person is not blamed. We do not love the disbelievers with the religious love whether they are our family or not. Meaning we do not love their practices of disbelief and shirk, but to have the natural love for them, as the Scholars have mentioned from the different types of categories of Love. And the Natural Love is something that a person is not blamed for, rather the person is blamed for the religious love and if one falls into this, it will invalidate their Islam, because we have to Love what Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala Loves and Hate what Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala Hates.
These classes by our brother Abu Yusuf Khaleefa are on Paltalk (religion>Islam>What is Islam1) on Wednesdays and Sundays @ 9pm est
For previous class recordings please visit : http://whatisislam1.multiply.com
May Allaah guard and protect us from loving other than Him, equal to or more than Him and increase us in eemaan and knowledge of this beautiful religion, Aameen.
“And of mankind are some who take (for worship) others besides Allaah as rivals (to Allaah). They love them as they love Allaah. But those who believe, love Allaah more (than anything else)……”
The Scholars have mentioned that the meaning of this ayah is that from amongst the people are those who take from besides Allaah equals, loving them as they love Allaah.
1. The polytheists love their false deities as they love Allaah.
2. The polytheists love their false deities as the believers love Allaah.
Regarding the believers being more strong in the Love for Allaah, the scholars have given two(2) statements for this meaning:
1. The believers love Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala more than the disbelievers love Allaah.
2. The believers love Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala more than the polytheists love their falses deities (their idols).
Also taken from Ahlil Ilm, are the different categories of Love in three(3) sets:
The 1st set (divided into 3):
1. Love for Allaah - (this does not negate Tawheed, rather it is from it‘s completion)
Example(s): Love for the sake of Allaah
The strongest bonds in faith are the Love for the sake of Allaah and the Hate for the sake of Allaah.
2. Natural Love - (that which the person doesn’t prefer over the Love of Allaah, this does not negate the Love for Allaah).
Example(s): love of a spouse, love of a child, love of wealth, food, drink and clothing.
Based upon this is when The Prophet SalAllaahu alaihe wa sallam was questioned; “Who are the people most beloved to you?” He said, “Aisha.” And when asked from amongst the men, he said , “Aisha’s father.”
3. Loving along with Allaah - (which negates the Love of Allaah)
that there is love for other than Allaah, equal to or more than the love for Allaah.
Example(s): Things other than Allaah conflicting with the Love for Allaah and one gives precedence to other than Allaah to love equal to or more than Allaah.
The 2nd set (divided into 2):
1. Love of servitude - (must be sincerely for Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala Alone)
It is not permissible to direct this type of Love to other than Allaah, just as it is not permissible to prostrate to other than Allaah.
As mentioned by the Scholars, this type of Love entails one to lower and humble oneself, restricting this to be solely for the one who is loved. To display unconditional love and obedience. This type of Love is only for Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala.
It is mentioned by Shaykhul Islam Ibn Qayyim al Jawziyyah rahimahullâh : “That the worship of the Most Merciful, it is the utmost form of His Love, along with the servant lowering himself. These two matters are the pivots of worship.”
2. Love which is not from love of servitude - (has 4 types)
1. Natural Love (food, drink, spouse and other permissible matters which entails pleasure)
2. Love of Honor (Like a child’s love for their parents. Parents who are not of the polytheists or disbelievers)
Example: The child loves the parent(s) with respect because the parent(s) have raised them correctly and treated them well.
3. Love of Mercy (Like a parent loves a child)
4. Love of Companionship (business partner, colleague, travel partner)
*Note: These 4 types mentioned are not from the types of Ibaadah because in these types of love, you do not have one lowering oneself to the one who is loved, as one would do with Allaah Subhanhu wa at ala.
The 3rd set (divided into 3):
1. Love of Allaah (from Ibaadah)
2. Loving for the sake of Allaah
Example(s): Love for the Messengers and the Righteous
3. Loving along with Allaah
These are very important to know when it comes to our relationship with Allaah Subhanhu wa at ala and our relationship with one another and how we view us to be.
This also indicates that we have to turn back to the Scholars of al-Islam for the clarity. As for example, you find sometimes that an individual may criticize a person for them saying that they love their (disbelieving) mother saying that we are not suppose to love the disbelievers. Which is true from one aspect, but then from another aspect, the person is not blamed. We do not love the disbelievers with the religious love whether they are our family or not. Meaning we do not love their practices of disbelief and shirk, but to have the natural love for them, as the Scholars have mentioned from the different types of categories of Love. And the Natural Love is something that a person is not blamed for, rather the person is blamed for the religious love and if one falls into this, it will invalidate their Islam, because we have to Love what Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala Loves and Hate what Allaah Subhanahu wa at ala Hates.
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May Allaah guard and protect us from loving other than Him, equal to or more than Him and increase us in eemaan and knowledge of this beautiful religion, Aameen.
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