بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa
Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation
of
The Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn
Sulaiman at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire
Study Guide
Lecture
No. 1
Introduction
to the Subject, the Book, and the Author
1. At-Tawheed
(a)
Definition
(b)
Divisions
(c)
Importance
2. The Book under
study
(a)
The Text
(b)
Explanations
(c)
Translations
3. Biography of the
Author: Muhammad Ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn Sulaiman
(a)
Birth and Lineage
(b)
Education
(c)
Condition of Najd
(d)
Mission of Da’wah, Uyainah, Dar’iyah…
(e)
Death
(f)
Impact of his Da’wah
(g)
Some of his works
4. Biography of the
Explainer: Muhammad I. Abdul-Aziz as-Sulaiman al-Qar’aawee
Questions:
1. Define at-Tawheed and mention its divisions.
2. Why is at-Tawheed important?
3. What is the title
of the book under study in this course?
4. What is the name
of the author (including father and
grandfather’s name)?
5. Mention the
author’s date of birth or date of death.
6. Mention the titles
of two of his books.
7. What was the
author’s main Mission during his lifetime?
كتاب
التوحيد الذي
هو حق الله
على العبيد
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa
Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation
of
The Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn Sulaiman at-Tamimi
an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire
Study Guide
Lecture
No. 2 On Tawheed
[pgs. 9–17 from the Sharh; (pgs. 17-22 al-Masaa’il)]
And I created not the jinn and
mankind except that they should
Worship Me… [51:56]
And verily, We have sent among every community a
Messenger
[proclaiming]:
Worship Allah [Alone] and avoid the Taaghoot…
[16:36]
And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but
Him, and
That you be dutiful to your parents… [17:23-24]
Worship Allah and join none with Him in worship, and
do good
To parents, kinfolk, orphans, the poor, the neighbor
who is near
Of kin, the neighbor who is a stranger, the companion
by your
Side… [4:36]
Say [O Muhammad]: Come, I will recite what your Lord
has
Prohibited for you: Join not anything in worship with
Him;
Be good and dutiful to parents; kill not your children
because
Of poverty…[6:125]
On the authority of Mu’adh ibn Jabal, who said: I was
riding
Behind the Prophet on a donkey when he said to me: O,
Mu’adh!
Do you know what is the right of Allah upon His
slaves…
[al-Bukhaaree and Muslim]
Questions:
1.
Mention
a daleel from the Qur’an showing the importance of Tawheed.
2.
Explain
the words: ‘I have not created Jinn and Men except to worship Me’.
3.
Give
the comprehensive definition of al-‘Ibaadah.
4.
What
the Hikmah (wisdom/purpose) for which every Messenger was sent?
5.
Name
the two types of al-Hidaayah with a brief explanation of
each.
6.
What
was the Prophet’s question to Mu’adh when riding the camel
together?
7.
Mention
the reply of Mu’adh, and explain the significance of his reply.
8.
Mention
the Haqq (Right) of Allah upon His servants, and
their right upon Him.
9.
Is
Kitmaan al-Ilm (concealment of knowledge) permissible?
[Explain]
10.
Mention one or two of the benefits derived from each Ayah
or Hadeeth.
كتاب
التوحيد الذي
هو حق الله
على العبيد
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation of The
Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn
Sulaiman at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire Study Guide
Lecture No. 3 The
Superiority of Tawheed and What it Removes of Sins
[pgs. 17-22 from the Sharh;
(pgs. 23-26 al-Masaa’il)]
It
is those who believe and do not adulterate their faith with Zulm (wrongdoing),
for them there is safety and they are rightly-guided. [al-Qur’an 6:82].
From Ubaadah ibn
as-Saamit, Allah’s Messenger said: Whoever testified that none is worthy
of worship except Allah,Alone, without partners; and that Muhammad is His slave
and messenger; and that Eisa is His slave and Messenger, and His Word which was
bestowed upon Maryam, and a spirit (created) from Him; and that is a reality;
and that Hell-Fire is a reality – Allah will admit him to paradise, whatever
his deeds might be. [al-Bukhaaree]
From
‘Itbaan, Allah’s Messenger said: Indeed, Allah has forbidden the Hell
from (touching) the person who testifies that none is worthy of worship except
Allah, seeking nothing by this testimony except the Face of Allah. [al-Bukhaaree,
Muslim]
From
Abu Sa’eed al-Khudree, Allah’s Messenger said: Moosa said: Ya Rabb!
Teach me something by which I may remember You and supplicate You. Allah said: Ya Moosa! Say: Laa ilaaha
illa-llah…Even if the seven heavens and all of its inhabitants – other than Me
– and the seven earths as well were all put in one side (scale) of a balance,
and La ilaaha illa-llah were put in the other, the latter (La ilaaha illa-llah)
would outweigh them. [Ibn Hibban, al-Haakim]
From
Anas, who said: I heard Allah’s Messenger say: Allah the Most High
said:… O son of Adam! Were you to come to Me with the world full of sins,
and meet Me without associating any partner with Me, I would come to you with a
similar amount of forgiveness. [at-Tirmidhee,
(Hasan)]
Questions:
1.
Explain the underlined words in the following: It
is those who believe and do not adulterate their faith with Zulm
(wrongdoing), for them there is safety and they are rightly-guided. [al-Qur’an 6:82].
2.
Explain the meaning of La ilaaha
illa-llah,Wahda-hu, La Shareeka la-hu in the Hadeeth of Ubaadah ibn
as-Saamit.
3.
Is there any benefit from simply pronouncing
these words of Shahaadah?
[Explain]
4.
What is the meaning of Muhammad is His
slave-servant and His messenger; and what does this testimony require of
us?
5.
What is the meaning of Eisa is the
slave-servant of Allah and His messenger; and who are the two groups
refuted by this statement?
6.
Why is Eisa referred to as Kalimatu-llah (the
Word of Allah) bestowed upon Maryam?
7.
Why is Eisa referred to as Roohun min-hu (a
spirit from Him)? [Explain]
8.
Explain:...Allah will admit him to paradise, whatever
his deeds might be.[Hadith Ubadah]
9.
Mention the five (5) points of Shahaadah
(witness) – in the Hadeeth of Ubaadah ibn as-Saamit – that will admit a
believer to paradise, whatever their deeds might be.
10. Mention the seven (7) Shuroot (conditions)
for the acceptance of Laa ilaaha illa-llah.
11. What is the condition upon which all a
person’s sins might be forgiven – even if these sins are enough
to fill the earth? [Hadeeth Anas Ibn Maalik]
12. Mention the Sifaat (characteristics) of
Allah confirmed in the above Ahaadeeth.
كتاب
التوحيد الذي
هو حق الله
على العبيد
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa
Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation
of
The Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn
Sulaiman at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire
Study Guide
Lecture No. 4 Whoever Fulfilled the
Requirements of Tawheed Will Enter Paradise Without Giving Account (Recknoing)
[pgs. 23-28 from the Sharh; (pgs. 27-31 al-Masaa’il)]
Verily, Ibrahim was an Ummah
(a leader, model, teacher of good), Qaanit (devoutly obedient to Allah),
Haneef (not inclined towards Shirk), and he was never of those who
ascribe partners to Allah. [an-Nahl 16:120]
And those who live in
awe for fear of their Lord; and those who believe in the Signs of
their Lord; and those who join not anyone (in worship) as partners with
their Lord; and those who give that which they give (i.e. charity) with
their hearts full of fear [whether their charity has been accepted or
not], because they are sure to return to their Lord. It is these who race for the good deeds, and
they are foremost in them…[al-Mu’minoon
23:57-61]
On the authority of Husain ibn Abdur-Rahman,
he said: I was with Sa’eed ibn Jubair…and I had used a Ruqyah[1]…. He said: What made you to do that:? I answered: A hadeeth I heard from
ash-Sha’bee. He asked what did he tell
you? I said: He reported from Buraidah
al-Husaib, who said that ruqyah is not permitted except [or it is most
beneficial] in case of al-Ain (the evil eye) and al-Humah
(poisonous bite). He said: He who limits
himself to what he has heard, has done well; but Ibn Abbaas reported to us that
the Prophet said: All the nations were made to pass before me and I saw…
It was said to me: These are your people: Among them are seventy
thousand who will enter paradise without a reckoning or punishment…He said: They are those
who do not seek others to treat them with ar-Ruqyah, nor seek treatment
by al-Kay (cauterization, using hot irons), nor at-Tatayyur
(following good or bad omens), but depend (at-Tawakkul) upon - and put
their trust in - their Lord (Alone)…. [al-Bukhaaree,
Muslim]
Questions:
1.
Explain the meaning of ‘whoever fulfilled
the requirements of Tawheed’, [mention its reward].
2.
Why was the characteristic of Ibraaheem for which he was praised by Allah in an-Nahl
16:120.
3.
Explain the following expressions: Ummah,
Qaanit, Haneef in Soorah an-Nahl 16:120.
4.
The Nafyi (negation) in Soorah
al-Mu’minoon 23:59: ‘who join not anyone as partners (in
worship) with their Lord’ is Ithbaat (affirmation) of what?
5.
What is the meaning of ar-Raqya; and
what is the Hukm (Islamic Ruling) concerning it? [Explain]
6.
Explain the words of Sa’eed ibn Jubair:
He who limits himself to what he has heard has done well.
7.
Mention the four characteristics
of those who will enter paradise without Hisaab (Account).
8.
How many are those who will enter paradise
without Hisaab and without ‘Adhaab (punishment)?
9.
What benefit might be derived from the
fact that some of the prophets had only a few followers?
10. Mention some
of the benefits derived from the verses and hadeeth of this chapter.
كتاب
التوحيد الذي
هو حق الله
على العبيد
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa
Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation
of
The Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn Sulaiman at-Tamimi
an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire
Study Guide
Lecture No. 5 al-Khawf min ash-Shirk: Fear of
Shirk
[pgs. 29-33 from the Sharh; (pgs. 32- al-Masaa’il)]
Verily, Allah forgives not that partners be set
up with Him [in worship] but He forgives other than that to whom He Wills;
and whoever sets up partners with Allah [in worship], he has indeed invented an
enormous wrong. [an-Nisaa’ 4:48;
4:116]
And [remember] when Ibraaheem said: My Lord! Make this
city one of peace and security, and keep me and my sons away from worshipping idols. [ar-Ra’d 13:35]
It is reported that the Prophet said: Of the things
which I fear for my Ummah, the thing which I fear most is Minor Shirk. Then he was asked about Minor Shirk, and he
said: It is ar-Riyaa’ (showing off). [Reported by Ahmad, from Mahmood ibn Labeeb]
It is reported on the authority of Ibn Mas’ood that
the Messenger of Allah said: Whoever died while supplicating another
deity besides Allah, will enter the Fire. [Reported by al-Bukhaaree]
It is reported by Muslim, on the authority of Jaabir, that Allah’s Messenger said: Whoever meets Allah, without associating
partners with Him, will enter Paradise; and whoever meets Him as one who
associated anything with Him, will enter the Fire.
Questions:
1.
Explain
the relationship between this chapter-heading and the title ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed’.
2.
Why
is Shirk the most dangerous, wicked and severely
punished sin, which will not be forgiven?
3.
Mention
the types of Shirk, defining each type.
4.
Define
ar-Riyaa’, and explain why it should be feared.
5.
Will
a person who dies having committed ash-Shirk al-Asghar, remain
in the Fire?
6.
Explain
what is meant by Du’aa (supplication) in the hadeeth: Whoever
died while supplicating another deity besides Allah…
7.
Mention
the two types of Du’aa and give an example for
each.
8.
What
do we benefit/understand from the Nayee (negation) in the words: Whoever
meets Allah, without associating partners with Him…?
9.
What
is the belief of al-Khawaarij and al-Mu’tazilah
concerning the person who died having committed al-Kabaa’ir (Major
Sins)?
10. Mention two of the Sifaat
(Characteristics) of Allah confirmed in this chapter.
11. Mention some of the Fawaa’id (beneficial
points) derived from the evidences of this chapter.
كتاب
التوحيد الذي
هو حق الله
على العبيد
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa
Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation
of
The Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn Sulaiman
at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire
Study Guide
Lecture No. 6 The Call to Testify that None
is Worthy of Worship except Allah
[pgs. 35-40 from the Sharh; (pgs.
34-38 al-Masaa’il)]
Say (O Muhammad): “This is my way; I invite unto Allah with
sure knowledge, I and whosoever follows me.
And Glorified and Exalted is Allah. And I am not of the Mushrikin.) Qur’an
12:108
It is reported on the
authority of Ibn ‘Abbas that Allah’s Messenger said when he sent Mu’aaz to
Yemen: You are going to a people who are
from the People of the Book: So the
first thing to which you call them should be the testimony that none has the
right to be worshipped except Allah”.
And in another narration: “that
they testify to the Oneness of Allah”.- “And if they obey you in that, then
inform them that Allah has made compulsory upon them five prayers every day and
night. And if they obey you in that,
then inform them that Allah has made incumbent upon a charity (Sadaqah) which
is to be taken from the rich among them and given to their poor. And if they obey you in that then be careful
not to take the best of their wealth (as Zakah), and be careful of the
supplication of those who have suffered injustice, for there is no obstacle
between it and Allah. Bukhari and
Muslim .
It is reported on the authority of
Sahl ibn Sa’d that he said: “Allah’s Messenger said on the Day of (the
Battle of) Khaibar: “Tomorrow I shall
indeed give the flag to someone who loves Allah and His Messenger and is loved
by Allah and His Messenger: Allah will
grant victory under his leadership. The people spent the night absorbed in
discussing who might be given the flag.
In the morning, they came eagerly to Allah’s Messenger, each of them
hoping to be giver the flag. Allah’s
Messenger asked: “Where is ‘Ali Ibn Abi
Talib?” They replied: “He is suffering from an eye ailment.” He was sent for and brought to the Prophet who spat in his eyes and prayed for him
whereupon he was cured as if he had not been in pain before. Allah’s Messenger then gave him the flag and
said: “Advance with ease and gentleness
until you arrive in their midst, then call them to Islam and inform them of
their duties to Allah in Islam. By
Allah! If He may guide through you a single
man to Islam, it would be better for you than red camels.” Al-Bukhaaree
and Muslim
Questions:
1.
What
is first thing that our Da’wah (Invitation) should begin with,
and Why?
2.
What
is the daleel (proof) for your answer to question one?
3.
Explain
the verse from Soorah Yusuf (12:108).
4.
What
is the meaning of: be careful of the supplication of those who have suffered
injustice, for there is no obstacle between it and Allah?
5.
Who
are the Ahlu-l-Kitaab (People of the Book)?
6.
What
is the meaning of : it would be better for you than red camels?
7.
Which
Sifah (characteristic) of Allah is affirmed in the hadeeth of Sahl
ibn Sa’d?
8.
Is
it permissible to make a oath to affirm a statement such as a fatwa (Ruling)?
9.
Is
it obligatory to call the people to Islam before commencing Jihad against them?
10.
Mention some of the important points derived
from this chapter.
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa
Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation
of
The Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn Sulaiman
at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire
Study Guide
Lecture No. 7 Tafseer (Explanation) of the
Meaning of Tawheed, and
the Shahaadah (Testimony) of La ilaaha illa-llah
[pgs. 41-47 from the Sharh; (pgs.
39-42 al-Masaa’il)]
“Those whom they
supplicate [created beings, such as Prophets, pious men, or angels] desiring
means of access to their Lord, as to which of them should be the nearest; they
[the Prophets, pious men etc.] hope for His Mercy and fear His punishment: Verily, the punishment of your Rabb is
fearful”.
[Qur’an Surah Al Hadeed- 57:17]
“And [remember]
when Ibraheem said to his father and his people: “Verily I am innocent of what you worship,
except Him Who originated me, and He will certainly guide me.”
[Az-Zukhruf
26-27]
“They have taken
their Ahbaar (religious scholars) and their Ruhbaan (monks)
as Arbaab (Lords) beside Allah, as well as the Messiah,
son of Maryam; though they were not commanded but to worship One God: There is none worthy of worship but He,
glorified be He: [Far is He] above that which they associate [with Him] [At-Taubah- 9:31]
“And amongst
mankind are those who take [for worship] others besides Allah, as equals [with
Allah]: They love them as they love
Allah. And those who believe love Allah
more. If only the wrongdoers could see -
behold, when they would see the punishment - That to Allah belongs all power,
and Allah is Stern in punishment”. [Al Baqarah – 2:165]
It is authentically
reported the Prophet said:
“Whoever said: “Laa
ilaaha illallaah ,” and rejected all
that is worshipped besides Allah, (know that) Allah has forbidden the taking of
his property and the spilling of his blood; and his account
will be for Allah, the Almighty, the
All-Powerful.” [Muslim]
Questions:
1.
Explain
how the verse 57:17 is a clear proof against those who worship other than
Allah.
2.
What
is the meaning: the believer should be in a state between Rajaa’ (Hope)
and Khauf (Fear).
3.
Discuss the statement of Ibraaheem: Verily, I am Baraa’un (innocent)
of what you worship, except Him Who originated me…
4.
Explain how the Ahlu-l-Kitaab took their religious leaders as Arbaab (Lords)
beside Allah.
5.
How many are the classes of
people – concerning the Hubb (Love) of Allah?
6.
What are the conditions for the protection of a person’s life
and property [according to the hadith]?
7.
What is meant by: Whoever said: “Laa ilaaha illallaah…
8.
Mention
some of the sifaat (characteristics) of Allah confirmed in this
chapter.
9.
Mention
some of the major types of Shirk
which are mentioned in this chapter.
كتاب
التوحيد الذي
هو حق الله
على العبيد
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa
Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation
of
The Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn Sulaiman at-Tamimi
an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire
Study Guide
Lecture No. 8 It is an Act of Shirk
to wear al-Halqah (Rings) and al-Khait (Thread) and that which is
similar to them - as a Means of Prevention or Lifting of
Afflictions [pgs. 49-54 from the Sharh; (pgs. 43-45 al-Masaa’il)]
Say: Tell me then, the things
(idols etc.) that you invoke besides Allah – if Allah intended some Durr
(harm) to me, could they remove His harm; or if He intended some Rahmah (mercy) for me, could they withhold His
Mercy? Say: Sufficient for me is Allah;
in Him those who trust [the true believers] must put their trust. [az-Zumar
39:38]
It is reported on the authority
of Imraan ibn Husain, that Allah’s Messenger saw a man with a Halqah
min Sufr (brass ring) in his hand, and he asked him: What is this? He replied: It is for protection from al-Waahinah
(sickness, weakness). The Prophet answered: Remove it at once, for verily, it
will not increase you except in weakness.
And were you to die whilst wearing it, you would never be successful
(al-Falaah). [Narrated by Ahmad, with an acceptable chain of
narrators] [See: Ad-Da’eefah 3/101-104, No. 1029; Al-Albaanee]
It is also reported from Ahmad on
the authority of ‘Uqbah ibn ‘Aamir
in a Marfoo’ form: Whoever wore a Tameemah (Talisman, Amulet)
Allah will never grant his desire; and whoever wears a Wada’ah (a type
of sea shell, resembling an oyster shell) Allah is never grant him peace and
tranquility. [See: Ad-Da’eefah 3/427, No. 1266]
And in another Narration of Ahmad: Whoever
‘Allaqa (wears) a Tameemah (Talisman, Amulet) has
committed an act of Shirk. [This narration is Saheeh;
see above reference]
It is reported by Ibn Abi Haatim,
on the authority of Hudhaifah that he saw a man with a Khait (thread) in
his hand, (used to protect him from) fever.
He (Hudhaifah) cut it and recited the saying of Allah, the Most High: And
most of them do not believe in Allah, except that they associate partners
with Him. [Yoosuf 12:106]
Questions:
1.
What is the Hukm of wearing al-Halqah
& al-Khait as a means
of Prevention of Afflictions?
2.
Explain the relation between verse 39:38 and wearing
of al-Halqah (rings) and al-Khait. (thread).
3.
What was meant by the Prophet’s question to the man wearing a brass ring: What
is this?
4.
What do we understand from the Prophet’s command to
that same man: Remove it at once… ?
5.
Explain: And were you to die whilst
wearing it, you would never be successful (al-Falaah).
6.
What is meant by ‘Allaqa (wears)
in the hadeeth: Whoever wears a Tameemah has committed an act of Shirk..
7.
Explain the use of verse 12:106 as a proof against
someone wearing a Khait (thread) for protection
8.
Mention some of the benefits derived from this
chapter.
كتاب
التوحيد الذي
هو حق الله
على العبيد
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa
Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation
of
The Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn
Sulaiman at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire
Study Guide
Lecture No. 9 What Has Been Said
About the Use of ar-Ruqaa (Recitations
for Healing) and at-Tamaa’im
(Amulets, Talismans worn for Protection from Harm)
[pgs. 55-60 from the Sharh; (pgs.
46-48 al-Masaa’il)]
It is authentically reported on
the authority of Abu Basheer al-Ansaaree that he was with the Messenger
of Allah on one of his journeys when he sent a messenger to tell the people:
‘Let not any necklace of bow-string (Qilaadah min watarin) [or he said] Qilaadah (any kind of
necklace) remain on the necks of your
camels, except that it is cut off.’
[al-Bukhaaree
and Muslim]
It is reported on the authority
of Ibn Mas’ood that he said: I heard the Messenger of Allah say: Verily ar-Ruqaa,(unapproved
recitations for healing) at-Tamaa’im (talismans) and at-Tiwalah
are all forms of Shirk.
[Narrated
by Ahmad and Abu Daawood; See: Saheeh Abu Daawood 2/735, No. 3883/3288]
It is reported on the
authority of Abdullah ibn ‘Ukaim in a Marfoo’ form: Whoever wore
something (talisman, amulet) (around his neck) will be put in its charge.
[Narrated
by Ahmad and At-Tirmidhee; See: Saheeh at-Tirmidhee 2/208, No. 2167/1691]
It is reported by Ahmad, on the
authority of Ruwayfi’ that he said: Allah’s Messenger said to me:
‘O Ruwaifi’! It is probable that your
life will be a long one, so inform the people that whoever tied his beard,
or wore a bow-string, or cleaned his privates using animal
dung or a bone – (should know that) Muhammad is innocent of him.’
[Ahmad,
Abu Daawood; See: Saheeh Abu Daawood 1/10, No. 36/27 ]
It is reported on the authority
of Sa’eed ibn Jubair that he
said: Whoever cut (and removed) a Tameemah from a person, it will
be for him as if he had freed a slave.
[Narrated
by Wakee’ –Marfoo’ Hukman – Mursal]
Also from Wakee’ on
the authority of Ibraaheem an-Nakha’ee, is that he said: They (the
companions of Abdullah ibn Mas’ood) used to hate (consider Mak-rooh)
at-Tamaa’im – all of them – whether they were from the Qur’an or from
other than the Qur’an.
Questions:
1.
Why was the necklace
of bow-string required to be cut
(removed)?
2.
Define ar-Ruqaa (ar-Ruqyah);
and mention its Hukm (Ruling).
3.
Define at-Tamaa’im (at-Tameemah);
and mention its Hukm (Ruling).
4. Define at-Tiwalah;
and mention its Hukm (Ruling).
5. Explain: Whoever
wore something (talisman) (around his neck) will be put in its charge.
6.
What may be derived from the words:O Ruwaifi! It is probable that your life will
be long
7.
What is meant by: whoever tied his beard…Muhammad
is innocent of him.
8.
What is the Hukm (Ruling) concerning: cleaning
the privates using animal dung or a bone?
9.
What is the Daleel (proof) for this
ruling; and what is its Ta’leel (justification/reasoning).
10.
What is meant by the saying of Ibraaheem: They
used to hate (consider Mak-rooh) at-Tamaa’im…and who is he
referring to by ‘they’?
كتاب
التوحيد الذي
هو حق الله
على العبيد
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation of The
Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn
Sulaiman at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire Study Guide
Lecture No. 10 Whoever Seeks Blessing (at-Tabarruk) from a Tree, Stone or Any Such Thing
[pgs. 61-65 from the Sharh;
(pgs. 49-51 al-Masaa’il)]
Allah
says: Have you seen al-Laat
and al-‘Uzzah? And another, the third, Manaat? What! Is
the male sex for you and the female for
Him? That would indeed be a most unfair
division! [an-Najm 53:19-22]
It
is reported on the authority of Abu Waaqid al-Laithee that he said: We were
traveling with the Prophet to Hunain, when we had only
recently abandoned disbelief and the polytheists had a lotus-tree (sidrah)
at which they used to worship and upon which they used to hang their
weapons. They called it Dhaatu Anwaat. So, we said to Allah’s Messenger:
Make
for us a Dhaatu Anwaat like theirs, at which they Messenger of Allah said: Allahu
Akbar! Verily, it is as-Sunan (the way) [of the people before you];
that which you have said – by Him in Whose Hand is my soul – is the same
as was said by the Children of Israa’eel to Moosa: Make for us a god
such as the gods which they (the polytheists Egyptians) have. He (Moosa) said: Verily, you are an ignorant
people. [Then (the Prophet) said]: You will definitely follow the ways of
those who came before you.
[Reported by at-Tirmidhee, who said that it is Saheeh
(authentic).
Questions:
1. Explain what
is meant by at-Tabarruk from
Trees, Stones, etc.; and its Hukm (Ruling).
2. What is the
meaning and origin or the three names mentioned is this verse : Have you seen al-Laat
and al-‘Uzzah? And another, the third, Manaat?
3. Why did the
pagans hang their weapons on the lotus-tree?
4. How can we
explain the request to the Prophet to ‘make for us a Dhaatu Anwaat
like theirs’?
5. What was meant
by the words Allahu Akbar when they requested a Dhaatu Anwaat?
6. Explain the
comparison between the two sayings – ie.
the Companions and Children of Isra’eel.
7. Is it expected
that the Muslims will fall into the deviations, sins, Kufr and Shirk of the earlier
nations? Explain.
8. What is al-I’tikaaf,
and what is its Hukm (ruling)?
9. Is a person Ma’dhoor
(excused) for the actions they have done while Jaahil
(ignorant)?
10. Mention some
of the benefits from the hadeeth of Abu Waaqid al-Laithee.
كتاب
التوحيد الذي
هو حق الله
على العبيد
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation of The
Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn
Sulaiman at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire Study Guide
Lecture No. 11 What is Said Concerning Slaughter (Sacrifice)
Dedicated to other than Allah
[pgs. 67-71 from the Sharh;
(pgs. 52-54 al-Masaa’il)]
Allah says: Verily, my prayer, my slaughter, my life and
my death are [all] for Allah, the Lord of the worlds. He has no partner. This am I commanded, and I am the first of
those who submit. [al-An’aam
6:162-163]
Allah says: Therefore, pray to
your Lord and slaughter (animals in His Name only).
[al-Kawthar 108:2]
It is reported on the authority of
Ali that he said: Allah’s Messenger told me four things: Allah has cursed
(La’ana) the one who slaughters in the name of other than Allah; Allah has
cursed the one who curses his parents;
Allah has cursed the one who protects and shelters the Muhdith (criminal,
innovator in the religion); Allah has cursed the one who alters the
land-marks. [Muslim]
It is reported from Taariq ibn
Shihaab that the Prophet said: A man entered Paradise because of a fly,
while another entered the Fire because of a fly. The asked: How was that possible O Messenger
of Allah? He replied: Two men passed by
a people who had a idol (sanam) which it was not permissible for anyone
to pass without making a sacrifice to it.
They (the people) said to the first man:
Sacrifice (something). He said: I
have nothing with which to do so. They
said: Sacrifice something, even if it were only a fly, and so he did so, and
they allowed him to continue on his way; and so he entered the Hell-Fire. Then they said to the second man: Sacrifice (something). But he said:
I will not sacrifice anything unless it be to Allah, the Almighty, the
All-Powerful. So, they struck his neck
(and he died) and entered Paradise. [Ahmad,
(Da’eef)]
Questions:
1. Define adh-Dhabh
(sacrifice/slaughter) mentioning its divisions.
2. Explain the
two above verses.
3. What is the
relationship between the two verses above and the chapter under discussion?
4. What is the
meaning of al-La’an (Allah curses
the one who…) in the hadeeth of Alee?
5. Why did the
Prophet curse the one who makes a sacrifice (dhabh) to
other than Allah?
6. What is meant
by a person ‘cursing his parents’?
7. What is the
ruling concerning cursing sinful, immoral and disbelieving people?
Explain.
8. What may be
derived from the hadeeth of adh-Dhubaab (the fly which was
sacrificed)?
كتاب
التوحيد الذي
هو حق الله
على العبيد
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa
Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation
of
The Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn Sulaiman
at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire
Study Guide
Lecture No. 12 There is no Dhabh (Slaughter/Sacrifice)
for Allah in a place where Sacrifice is Dedicated to other than Allah
[pgs. 73-76 from the Sharh; (pgs.
55-56 al-Masaa’il)]
Allah says: Do not ever stand [in prayer] therein There is a mosque whose foundation was laid
on piety from the first day. It is more
worthy of your standing [for prayer] therein. In it are men who love to be
purified; and Allah loves those who purify [themselves after answering the call
of nature..]‘ [at-Tawbah 9:108]
It
is reported on the authority of Thabit Ibn Adh-Dhahhak that he said: “A man vowed to sacrifice a camel at a place
called Buwanah, and he asked the Prophet about it. He said to him: “Does the place contain any of the idols (wathn)
from the time of the Jahiliyyah?” They
said: “No”. He then asked: “Did the disbelievers hold any of their
(religious) festivals (Eid) there?” They replied:
“No”. So the Messenger of Allah
said:
“Then fulfill your vow, for verily, vows which entail disobedience to
Allah or that which is beyond the capacity of the son of Adam should not be
fulfilled.”
(Narrated
by Abu Dawood, with a chain of narrators that meets the conditions of
acceptance laid down by Bukhaari and Muslim; See: Saheeh Abu Daawood 2/637, No.
2834/3313)
Questions:
1. What is intended by the chapter heading:
.. place where Sacrifice is made to other than Allah
2.
What
is the Hukm (ruling) of the sacrifice made in such a place? Why?
3.
What
is the circumstance of the revelation of the verse: Do not ever stand [in prayer] therein...
4.
What
is meant by: a mosque whose foundation was laid on piety
from the first day..
5.
How
does this verse relate to the chapter heading?
6.
What
can be derived from the questions which the Prophet asked about Buwanah?
Discuss
the Prophet’s saying: “Then fulfill your vow, for verily, vows which
entail disobedience to Allah or…should not be fulfilled.”
7.
What
is the meaning of: …that which
is beyond the capacity of the son of Adam.
8.
Mention
some of the benefits derived from the above evidences.
كتاب
التوحيد الذي
هو حق الله
على العبيد
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa
Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation
of
The Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn Sulaiman
at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire
Study Guide
Lecture No. 12 Cont’d A
Vow (Nadhr) ) made to other than Allah
is Shirk
[pgs. 77-79 from the Sharh; (pg.
57 al-Masaa’il)]
Allah
says: They perform their vows, and they
fear a Day whose evil is spread far and wide.
[al-Insaan 76:7]
Allah
says: And whatever you spend in
charity or whatever vow you make, be sure Allah knows it all. But the wrongdoers have no helpers. [al-Baqarah 2:270]
It
is authentically reported on the authority of ‘Aaishah that the Prophet
said: “Whoever vowed to obey Allah, he
should do so, and whoever vowed to
disobey Him, should not do so.”
(al-Bukhaaree)
Questions:
1.
What
is the relationship of this chapter heading to the title of the Book: Kitaab
at-Tawheed?
2.
What
is the definition of an-Nadhr?
3.
Discuss
the verse: They perform their vows… [76:7]
4.
Discuss
the verse: …or whatever vow you make, be sure Allah knows
it all.[2:270]
5.
Discuss
the hadeeth of Aaisha and what rulings may be derived from it.
كتاب
التوحيد الذي
هو حق الله
على العبيد
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa
Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation
of
The Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn Sulaiman
at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire
Study Guide
Lecture No. 13 al-Isti’aadhah (Seeking
Refuge in) other than Allah is Shirk
[pgs. 81-83 from the Sharh; (pg.
58 al-Masaa’il)]
Allah
says: And there were persons among mankind
who took shelter with persons among the jinn, but they [only] increased
them in Rahaq (transgression, arrogance; or fear and misguidance).
[al-Jinn
72:6]
In
is reported on the authority of Khawlah Bint Hakeem (may Allah be pleased with
her) that she said: ‘I heard Allah Messenger say: Whoever visited an abode
and said: “I seek refuge in the Most Perfect Words of Allah, from the evil
of what He has created.” – no harm shall befall him until he departs from that place.’ [Muslim]
Questions:
1.
What
is al-Isti’aadhah? And what is it Hukm (Legal Ruling)?
2.
Explain
the verse: And there were persons among mankind who took shelter with
persons among the jinn…
3.
What
is meant by: Most Perfect Words of Allah…?
4.
Explain
the words: …from the evil of what He has created?
5.
What
is the relationship between ‘seeking refuge in the Perfect Words of Allah’
and the chapter under discussion?
كتاب
التوحيد الذي
هو حق الله
على العبيد
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation of The
Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn
Sulaiman at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire Study Guide
Lecture No. 13 Cont’d al-Istighaathah (Seeking Aid) from other
than Allah; And ad-Du’aa (Supplicating) other than Allah is Shirk
[pgs. 85-91 from the Sharh;
(pg. 59-62 al-Masaa’il)]
Allah says: Nor
call on any besides Allah, such can neither profit you, nor hurt you. If you do, then you will surely be one of the
Zalimoon (polytheists and wrong-doers).
[Qur’an 10:106]
Allah say: If
Allah does touch you with hurt, there is none can remove it but He; If He designs some benefit for you, there is
none can keep back His favour: He causes
it to reach whomsoever of His slaves He wills, and He is the Most Forgiving,
Most Merciful. [Qur’an 10:107]
Allah says: You worship besides Allah only idols
,and you only invent falsehood. Verily,
those whom you worship besides Allah have no power to give you provision , so
seek your provision from Allah (Alone), and worship Him (Alone)
and be grateful to Him. To Him
(Alone) you will be brought back. [Qur’an 29:17]
Allah says: And
who is more astray than one who calls upon other than Allah, such as will
not answer him until the
Day of Resurrection, and who are [even] unaware of their calls to
them. And when mankind are gathered [on
the Day of Resurrection], they [the false deities] will become enemies
to them and will deny their worshipping.
[Qur’an 46:5-6]
Allah says: Is
not He [better than your gods] Who responds to the distressed one, when he
calls Him and Who removes the evil, and makes you inheritors of the earth
[generation after generation], is there any deity with Allah? Little it is that you bear in mind [the
warning]. [(Qur’an 27:62]
at-Tabarani reports that: In the time of the Prophet there was a
hypocrite who used to harm the
believers, and some of them said: ‘Come, let us seek aid (al-Istighaathah)
from the Messenger of Allah against this hypocrite.’ But the Prophet said: “Aid must not be
sought from me; Aid must only be sought from Allah.” [Weak]
Questions:
1. Define al-Istighaathah;
and mention its legal ruling.
2. What is the
relationship between al-Istighaathah and ad-Du’aa?
3. Explain Du’aa
al-Mas’alah and Du’aa al-Ibaadah.
4. Discuss the
verse: If Allah does touch you with hurt, there is none can remove it but
He…
5. Discuss the
verse: so seek your provision from Allah (Alone), and worship
Him (Alone)…
6. Explain: And
who is more astray than one who calls upon other than Allah…
7. Who did the
Pagans call upon is time of severe distress?
Explain.
8. Mention some
of the benefits from the above evidences related to Tawheed and Shirk.
كتاب
التوحيد الذي
هو حق الله
على العبيد
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation of The
Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn Sulaiman at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire Study Guide
Lecture No. 14 The Words of Allah: ‘Will they associate [with Me]
those that do not create…’
[pgs. 93-100 from the Sharh;
(pg. 63-66 al-Masaa’il)]
Allah says:
Do they attribute as partners to Allah those
who created nothing but they themselves are created? No help can they give them, nor can they help
themselves. [Qur’an 7:19l-192]
Allah says:
He merges the night into the day [i.e. the
decrease in the hours of the night is added to the hours of the day] and He
merges the day into the night [i.e. the decrease in the hours of the day is
added to the hours of the night]. And He
has subjected the sun and the moon: Each
runs its course for a term appointed.
Such is Allah, your Lord; His is the Dominion. And those whom you call upon instead of Him,
own not even a Qitmeer [the thin membrane covering a date-stone]. If you call upon them, they hear not your
call and even were they to hear, they could not grant it [your request] to
you. And on the Day of Resurrection,
they will disown your ascribing them as partners [with Allah]. And none can inform you [Oh, Muhammad!] like
He [the All-knowing]. [Qur’an 35:13-14]
It is authentically reported on the authority of Anas that the Prophet was
struck during the battle of Uhud, and one of his molar teeth was broken,
at which he said: “How can a people
ever be successful, when they strike their Prophet?” and so it was revealed: The matter is not for your
decision: Whether He turns in mercy to
(pardons) them or punishes them: for
verily, they are the wrongdoers. (Qur’an
3:128)
[al-Bukhaaree (Mu’allaq) and Muslim (Mawsool)]
It is reported
on the authority of Ibn Umar that he heard the Messenger of Allah
saying as he raised his head from bowing, in the second rak’ah of Fajr
prayer: “Oh, Allah! Curse so-and-so and so-and-so,” after saying: “ Sami’
Allahu Liman Hamidah,” and : “Rabbanaa wa Lak Al-Hamd.” And so Allah revealed: ‘The matter is not for your decision…’ (3:128) [al-Bukhaaree]
In another narration, it is reported that he made
Du’aa against Safwaan Ibn Umayyah, Suhail Ibn ‘Amr and Al-Harith Ibn
Hisham, and so this verse was revealed:
‘The matte is not for your decision’[3:128]
[al-Bukhaaree (Mursal); Ahmad and Tirmidhee (Mawsool,
containing a weak narrator) ]
It is reported on the authority of Abu Hurairah
that when this verse was revealed: ‘And warn your nearest of kinsmen…’
[Qur’an 26:214] – Allah’s Messenger stood up and said: ‘O you people of
Quraish (or something similar)! Save
your own souls! I possess nothing with
which to protect you from Allah. Oh,
‘Abbas Ibn Abdul Muttalib! I possess nothing with which to protect you
from Allah. Oh, Safiyyah aunt of the
Messenger of Allah! I possess
nothing with which to protect you from Allah.
Oh, Fatimah Bint Muhammad!
Ask me of what I have anything you wish!
I possess nothing with which to protect you from Allah. [al-Bukhaaree]
Questions:
1. Explain the
verse: Do they attribute as partners to Allah those who created nothing…[7:191]
2. What was the occasion
on which Allah revealed: The matte is not for your decision’?
[3:128]
3. What is the
meaning of these words: The matte is not for your decision’?
4. What is the
meaning of al-La’n (the curse) of Allah or of the people?
5. What is the
meaning of: “ Sami’ Allahu Liman Hamidah,” and : “Rabbanaa wa Lak
Al-Hamd.”?
6. What did he
mean by: Save your own souls!…?
7. What did he
mean by: I possess nothing with which to protect you from Allah…?
8. What may be
understood from: Ask me of what I have anything you wish!…?
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation of The
Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn Sulaiman at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire Study Guide
Lecture No. 15 The Words of Allah: ‘…When terror is removed from
their hearts…’
[pgs. 101-105 from the Sharh;
(pg. 67-70 al-Masaa’il)]
Allah says: No
intercession can avail with Him, except for those whom He allows; until when
terror is removed from their hearts, they will say: ‘What is it that your Lord
has said?’ They will say: ‘The Truth; and
He is al-‘Alee (the Most
High), al-Kabeer (the Most Great)’. [Saba’ 34:23]
It is authentically reported from Abu Hurairah
that the Prophet said: When Allah orders (decrees) a matter in the heaven, the
angels beat their wings in humility and submission to His Words [which He has
spoken]; and the sound of His Words has a effect in the depths
of their (hearts) [frightening them]
like the effect of the sound of a metal chain upon a solid
smooth stone [frightening the one who hears it]. Then, when fear has been removed from their
hearts, they (i.e. some of the angels) say: ‘What has your Lord said?’ They (the other angels) reply: [He has spoken] The Truth, and He is al-‘Alee (the Most High), al-Kabeer
(the Most Great)’.
Then, the listening thief mustariq as-Sam’i (eavesdropper
from the Jinn) hears (something from the speech of the angels)—and the
listening thief (eavesdroppers from the Jinn) are like this, one of them above the other – and here Sufyan
demonstrates what they do with his hand (palm), holding his hand to one side
and separating his fingers. Then, the
listening thief (Jinn) hears it (something said by the angels) and
transmits it to the one below him and he
transmits it to the one below him and so on, until it reaches the tongue
of as-Saahir (the
magician) or al-Kaahin (the fortune-teller).
Sometimes, the flaming fire (ash-Shihaab)
strikes him (the Jinn) before he can convey the news, and sometimes he conveys
it before he is struck. Then, he adds a
hundred lies to what he hears, and it is said: ‘Did not he (the fortune-teller)
tell us such-and-such on such-and-such a day?’ Then he is believed because of these words
which were overheard from the heaven.
[al-Bukhaaree]
An-Nawwaas Ibn Sam’aan reported that Allah’s
Messenger said: “When Allah, Most High,
wishes to reveal something , He speaks
out the Revelation and the heavens begin to shake (or he said: shiver severely) due to fear of
Allah, the Almighty, the All-Powerful, and when the inhabitants of the heavens
hear it, they fall down unconscious [and afterwards] in prostration to Allah,
and Jibreel is the first to raise his head; then Allah speaks to him and Allah gives him the Revelation
according to His Will. Then Jibreel passes by the angels, and every time he
passes through a different heaven, its angels ask him: “What has our Lord revealed, oh,
Jibreel?” Jibreel then answers: “He has spoken the Truth, and He is the Most
High, the Most Great.” Then they all
repeat the same after him, and then Jibreel proceeds to the destination
commanded by Allah, the Almighty, the All-Powerful.”
[Kitaab as-Sunnah, Ibn Abi Aasim; (weak)]
Questions:
1.
Who is referred to in the words: until when terror
(faza’un) is removed from their hearts…?
2. What is the
cause of this terror/fear (faza’un) in their hearts?
3. What is meant
by the words: …[He has spoken] The Truth,…?
4. Explain what
the author intends to show/prove by this chapter heading?
5. Explain the tashbeeh
(comparison) in the words: the sound of a metal chain upon a solid smooth
stone...
6. What is meant
by mustariq as-Sam’i [How
did Sufyan explain what they do?]
7. What is as-Saahir,
and al-Kaahin?
8. Mention two of
the Asmaa’ullah (Name of Allah) found in the above evidences.
9. Mention two of
the Sifaatu-llah (Characteristics/Qualities of Allah) from the above
evidences.
10. Mention some of
the important points understood from this chapter.
كتاب
التوحيد الذي
هو حق الله
على العبيد
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation of The
Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn Sulaiman at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire Study Guide
Lecture No. 16 Intercession
[pgs. 107-115 from the Sharh;
(pgs. 71-74 al-Masaa’il)]
Allah says:
And warn therewith (i.e. the
Qur’an) those who fear (i.e. the Mu’minoon) that they will be gathered before
their Lord, when there will neither be a Walee (protector) nor any Shafee’
(intercessor) for them besides Him, so that they may fear Allah and keep
their duty to Him. [al-An’aam 6:51]
Allah says:
Say: To Allah belongs all intercession (ash-Shafaa’ah). To Him belongs the dominion of the heavens
and the earth and to Him you shall all return. [az-Zumar 39:44]
Allah says:
Allah!
There is none who has the right to be worshipped but He, al-Hayy
(the Living), al-Qayyoom (the Self-Subsisting). Neither slumber nor sleep overtakes Him. His are all things in the heavens and the
earth. Who is it that can intercede
in His presence, except as He permits?
He knows what is before them and what is behind them. Nor shall they compass aught of His Knowledge,
except as He Wills. His Kursee
extends over the heavens and the earth, and He feels no fatigue in guarding and
preserving them, for He is al-‘Alee (the Most High), al-‘Adheeem
(the Most Great). [al-Baqarah 2:255]
Allah says:
And no matter how many be the angels in the
heavens, their Shafaa’ah (intercession) will avail nothing, except after
Allah has given permission (al-‘Idhn)
for whom He Wills (al-Mashee’ah) and pleases (ar-Ridaa). [an-Najm 53:26]
Allah says:
Say: Call upon those whom you claim [as gods]
besides Allah: They possess not even the weight of an atom (or a small
ant), either in the heavens or on the earth; nor have they any share in
either; nor is there for Him any supporter from among them. Intercession with Him profits not, except
for him whom He permits…[Saba’ 34:22,23]
Questions:
1.
Define ash-Shafaa’ah (Intercession) and
mention its two types. [Explain briefly]
2.
What are the conditions for the acceptance of ash-Shafaa’ah?
3.
Mention the evidence for the above conditions.
4.
Mention some of the types of ash-Shafaa’ah on
the Day of Judgement.
5.
Who will be the most fortunate people to
receive the intercession of the Prophet?
6.
Explain the underlined words: And warn therewith
those who fear that they will be gathered before their Lord…[al-‘An’aam
6:51]
7.
Say: Call upon those whom you claim [as gods]
besides Allah… [Saba’ 34:22, 23]Explain this verse, and how it is a proof against
those who call on anyone or anything less than Allah.
8.
Mention some of the Asmaa’ullah (Names of
Allah) found in the above evidences.
9.
Mention some of the important points understood from
this chapter.
كتاب
التوحيد الذي
هو حق الله
على العبيد
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa
Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation
of
The Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn Sulaiman
at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire
Study Guide
Lecture No. 17 The Words of Allah, the Most High:
‘…Allah guides whom He wills’
[pgs. 117-120 from the Sharh; (pgs.
75-77 al-Masaa’il)]
Allah,
the Most High, says:
‘Verily, you (O Muhammad) will not guide (everyone) whom you love, but
Allah guides whom He wills. And He knows best those who will be guided.’ [al-Qasas
28:56]
In the Saheeh, Ibn
al-Musayyab has reported from his father:
When death approached Abu Taalib, Allah’s Messenger came to him, and
with him (i.e. Abu Taalib) were Abdullah Ibn Abi Umayyah and Abu Jahl. The Prophet said to his uncle: ‘O uncle! Say:Laa ilaaha illa-llah (nothing
deserves to be worshipped except Allah), a word by which I will
plead for you with Allah.’
But they said: ‘Will you forsake (reject) the Millah (religion)
of (your father) Abdul-Muttalib?’ The
Prophet repeated (his request), and they repeated (their question). And so the final word of Abu Taalib was that
he remained upon the Millah (religion) of Abdul-Muttalib, and he refused to say
La ilaaha illa-llah. So, the Prophet
said: ‘(By Allah) I will continue to ask forgiveness for you until I am
forbidden to do so.’
It was then that Allah, the Mighty the Majestic, revealed the verse: ‘It
was not [permissible] for the Prophet and those who believe, to ask Allah’s
forgiveness for the Mushrikeen (pagan, disbelievers), even if they are close relatives – after it has
become clear to them (the believers) that they (the pagans) are the people
of the Fire. [at-Tawbah
9:113]
Questions:
1.
Explain
the meaning of the saying of Allah: ‘Verily, you (O Muhammad) will
not guide (everyone) whom you love…[28:56].
2.
Discuss
the Sabab an-Nuzool (reason for the revelation) of the above
verse [28:56].
3.
Mention
the two types of al-Hidaayah (guidance) discussed in the above
verse [28:56].
4.
Which
type of al-Hidaayah (guidance) is not within the ability of the Prophet?
5.
Would
Abu Taalib have benefited from merely saying Laa ilaaha illa-llah
on his deathbed? [Explain]
6.
What
was the Millah (religion) of Abdul-Muttalib?
7.
‘It was not for the Prophet and those who believe, to ask Allah’s
forgiveness for the Mushrikeen… [9:113].
Explain this verse and the reason for its revelation (Sabab
an-Nuzool).
8.
What
is the Hukm (legal ruling) derived from the above verse [9:113]?
9.
What
is the Hikmah (wisdom) behind depriving Abu Taalib of the
guidance of Islam?
10.
Mention some of the benefits learned from this
chapter.
كتاب
التوحيد الذي
هو حق الله
على العبيد
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa
Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation
of
The Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn
Sulaiman at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire
Study Guide
Lecture No. 18 What has been said
concerning [the fact that] the Reason for Mankind’s Disbelief and Abandoning
their Religion is Exaggerated Praise of the Righteous. [pgs.
121-126 from the Sharh; (pgs. 78-81 al-Masaa’il)]
Allah,
the Most High, says:
O People of the Book! Do not
exceed the limits (al-Ghuloo) in your religion, nor say of Allah
anything but the truth. The Messiah,
Eisa, the son of Maryam is no more than a Rasool (Messenger) of Allah,
and His Kalimah (Word), which He bestowed upon Maryam, and a Rooh (Spirit)
proceeding from Him. So believe in Allah
and His Messengers. Say not ‘Three’ –
desist, it will be better for you. For
Allah is one God, glory be to Him [Far exalted is He] above having a son. To Him belong all things in the heavens and
on earth. And enough is Allah as a
Disposer of affairs. [an-Nisaa’
4:171]
In
the Saheeh, Ibn Abbaas commented on the verse:
And they said: ‘Do not abandon your gods. Do not abandon Wadd, nor Suwaa’ , nor
Yaghooth, or Ya’ooq or Nasr,’ and they
have led many astray. And [O Allah!]
Grant no increase to the wrong-doers save Error. [Nooh 71:23, 24]
He
(Ibn ‘Abbaas) said:
These are the names of some
righteous persons from Noah’s (Nooh) people.
When they passed away, Satan inspired their people to set up statues
(Ansaab) in their honor and set them in their gathering places – where these
men used to sit -, and to give these statues their names (i.e. the names of
those who passed away). They did this
and they (i.e. the statues) were not worshipped until those people (i.e. the
first generation) passed away and knowledge of their (i.e. the statues) origins
was forgotten. Then, they (i.e. the statues) were worshipped. [al-Bukhaaree,
no. 4940, Mawqoof ]
Ibn
al-Qayyim said that many of the Salaf (Early Generations of the Muslims) have
stated: After the death (of the righteous persons), the people became obsessed
with devotions (al-‘Ukoof) at their graves and made statues of
them; then, after much time passed they
started worshipping them.
It
is reported on the authority of Umar
that the Messenger of Allah said:
Do not exaggerate (al-‘Itraa’) in praise of me as the Christians
exaggerated in the praise of (Jesus) the son of Maryam. I am no more than a slave (of Allah), and so
(instead) say: Allah’s Slave and His Messenger. [al-Bukhaaree, no. 3445; and Muslim]
It
is reported on the authority of Ibn Abbaas, that the Messenger of Allah said:
Beware of exaggeration, for it was only this which led those before you
to destruction.
[Ahmad,
an-Nasaa’i and Ibn Khuzaimah, Ibn Hibban and al-Haakim]
It
is reported by Muslim, on the authority of Ibn Mas’ood, that the Messenger of
Allah said:
Destroyed are al-Mutanatti’oon (those who are extreme) (in
religion). He said it three times.
Questions:
1. Explain the highlighted expressions in
the following verse: ‘O People of the Book (Ahlu-l-Kitaab)! Do not exceed the limits (al-Ghuloo)
in your religion.’ [an-Nisaa’ 4:171]
2. Explain the highlighted expressions: ‘The
Messiah, Eisa, the son of Maryam is no more than a Rasool of Allah, and
His Kalimah, which He bestowed upon Maryam, and a Rooh proceeding from Him.’ [4:171]
3. What does the following names refer to: Wadd,
Suwaa’ Yaghooth, Ya’ooq or Nasr,?
4.
How
did the people of Nooh end up worshipping these statues (Ansaab)?
5.
How
did it happen that the knowledge of the origin of these statues
was forgotten?
6.
What
do we understand from the saying of the Prophet: ‘I am no more than a ‘Abd
(slave)’?
7.
Why
did the Prophet describe himself with al-‘Uboodiyah’ (servitude/slavery)?
8.
What
was the cause of Shirk the first time it appeared in the earth?
9.
What
is the legal ruling concerning Tasweer (the making of
Images, pictures, statues)?
10.
What
was the Ghuloo (exceeding the limits) of the Christians or
the Jews?
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation of The
Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn
Sulaiman at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire Study Guide
Lecture No. 19 What has been said
concerning the condemnation of one who worships Allah at the grave
of a righteous man; so how [much more evil] will it be if one worships
the occupant of the grave.
[pgs. 127-133 from the Sharh; (pgs.
82-85 al-Masaa’il)]
In the Saheeh, [i.e. al-Bukhaaree and
Muslim], on the authority of Aaisha: That ‘Umm
Salamah mentioned to Allah’s Messenger that in Abyssinia she saw a church full
of Suwar (images). He (the
Prophet) said: “When a righteous man or pious worshipper among them dies, they
build a Masjid (place of worship) over his grave, and set up all
kinds of Suwar (images).
They are the worst of all creatures before Allah.”’
Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Tayimmah said: They
combined two evils: Fitnatu-l-Quboor
- the evil of (worshipping at) the graves - and Fitnatu-l-Tamaatheel -
the evil of (making) graven images.
They [i.e. al-Bukhaaree and Muslim]
have also reported on the authority of Aaisha, that she said:
When (death) approached Allah’s Messenger, he began to draw a piece of cloth
over his face [while experiencing the pangs of death]. So, if his breathing became blocked, he would
remove it. While in that state, he said: ‘Allah’s La’nah (curse) be upon
the Jews and the Christians [i.e. may
they be far removed from the
mercy of Allah]- they took the graves of their prophets as places of worship.’
The narrator said: Thus, he (the Prophet) warned
against their practice [i.e. taking the graves as a place of worship]. If it were not for this (fear of falling into
this evil practice), his grave would have been in the open, except that it was
feared that it might be taken as a place of worship.
Muslim reported from Jundub ibn Abdullah,
who said: I heard the Prophet – just five days before his death – saying: ‘
Verily, I declare to Allah that I am free and clear from having any one of you
as a Khaleel (the most dear and beloved to someone). Indeed, Allah has taken me as a Khaleel,
just as He had taken Ibraaheem as a Khaleel. And if I were to take anyone of my Ummah
as a Khaleel, I wold have taken Abu Bakr as a Khaleel. [Beware!] Indeed, those who came before you
used to take the graves of their prophets as places of worship. [Beware!] Do not take the graves as places of
worship. I forbid you from doing so.
Ahmad has reported with a Sanad Jayyid (good
chain of narrators) that Ibn Mas’ood narrated as Marfoo’ (attributed to the Prophet): Verily, from
the most evil of people are those upon whom the [signs of] the Hour (of
Resurrection) comes while they are still alive, and those who take graves as
places of worship. [It was also reported by Abu Haatim in his Saheeh]
Questions:
1. What is the argument
of the author understood from the title of this chapter?
2. What are the
two types of Shirk discussed in this chapter?
3. “…They are
the worst of all creatures before Allah.”
Who does this refer to?
4. Why are these people referred
to as the worst of all creatures?
5. What is the Hukm
(legal ruling) concerning the building of Masjids over graves?
6. What is meant
by: ‘Allah’s La’nah (curse) be upon the Jews and the Christians’?
7. Why did the
Prophet make such a severe warning against this practice of the Jews and
Christians?
8. Explain the
expression: “…Do not take the graves as places of worship…”
9. What the Hukm
(legal ruling) of the prayer performed at the grave?
10. Explain the
expression: ‘those upon whom the Hour (of Resurrection) comes while
they are still alive.’
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa
Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation
of
The Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn Sulaiman
at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire
Study Guide
Lecture No. 20 What has been said
about the fact that al-Ghuloo’ (Exaggeration) in the graves of the
Righteous leads to them becoming Awthaan (Idols) worshipped besides
Allah.
[pgs. 135-138 from the Sharh;
(pgs. 86-87 al-Masaa’il)]
Imam
Maalik
reported in his book al-Muwatta’ [no. 1721] that the Prophet said:
O Allah!
Do not let my grave become a Wathan (idol) that is worshipped:
[since] Allah’s Ghadab (wrath) is severe against a people who turned
the graves of their Prophets into places
of worship (Masaajid). [Hadeeth Saheeh. It was also reported – and declared Saheeh
-by al-Bazzaar, Ibn Abdul-Barr; Ahmad [from Abu Hurairah] and others also
reported it… See: Ta’leeq Ahmad Shakir and Ibraaheem al-Haazamee for
Kitaab at-Tawheed, pg. 57 ]
Concerning the verse: ‘Have you not considered al-Laat
and al’Uzzaa and another, Manaat, the third [deity]?’ [an-Najm 53:19, 20] Ibn Jareer (at-Tabaree) reported from
Sufyaan, from Mansoor, from Mujaahid:
He (laat) used to serve (the pilgrims) by preparing for them Saweeq [fine flour of barley
or wheat, mixed with water and ghee).
After his death, the people began to sit (stay) at his grave (performing
al-‘Ukoof) [hoping for some reward or blessing from being near his
grave].
A similar statement was reported by
Abu-l-Jawzaa’ from Ibn ‘Abbaas: ‘He (laat) used to prepare Saweeq for the pilgrims.’
It is reported (also) from Ibn ‘Abbaass that
he said: Allah’s Messenger cursed
Zaa’iraat al-Quboor (those women who visit the graves), as well as those
who take them (the graves) as places of worship (Masaajid) and hang as-Suruj
(lights, lamps etc.) around them. [Reported
by Ahlu-s-Sunan (Abu Daawood, at-Tirmidhee, Ibn Maajah and
an-Nasaa’ee)]. [It was declared authentic by Shaykhu-l-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah
and Imaam as-Suyootee. Declared weak (Da’eef) with this wording.
However, it is confirmed in other narrations, except the final words: ‘…hanging
as-Suruj (lights, lamps etc.) around them.’ See: Silsilat
al-Ahaadeeth ad-Da’eefah, al-Albaanee, 1/393-396 no. 225]
Questions:
1. What is the
meaning of Awthaan (singular Wathan)?
2. In what way
were these graves worshipped?
3. Which Sifah (Characteristic) of Allah is confirmed in the
hadeeth reported by Imaam Maalik?
4. Was the Prophet’s
supplication – to protect his grave from becoming a Wathan –
answered?
5. What does al-Laat
and al-‘Uzzaa refer to?
6. What is the Hukm
(legal ruling) concerning visiting graves? [Explain in detail]
7. What is the Hukm
(legal ruling) concerning Suruj (hanging lights, lambs,
etc.) around the graves?
8. What is the
relationship of the above evidences to the current chapter heading?
9. Mention some of the Fawaa’id (benefits)
that might be derived from the evidences of this chapter.
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC CREED
TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa
Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation
of
The Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn Sulaiman
at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire
Study Guide
Lecture No. 20 (cont.) What has
been said concerning Himaayah
al-Mustafaa (the Prophet’s Protectiveness) of at-Tawheed; and his
blocking of every path that leads to Shirk. [pgs. 139-143 from the Sharh; (pgs.
88-90 al-Masaa’il)]
Allah,
the Most High, says:
Verily, there has come to you a Messenger
(Muhammad) from amongst yourselves: It
grieves him that you should receive any injury or difficulty. He is anxious over you [to be rightly guided…];
to the believers, he is kind and merciful. [Tawbah 9:128]
It is reported on the authority of Abu Hurairah,
that he said: Allah’s Messenger said: Do not make your homes into Quboor (graves),
and do not make my grave an Eid (place which is visited repeatedly,
at a special time and in a special manner); and send your Salaat
upon me, for they will be conveyed to me from wherever [near or far](or in
whatever condition) you may be. [Reported by Abu Daawood with a Hasan
(good) chain of narrators; and its narrators are Thiqaat (reliable).
Al-Albaanee declared it Saheeh (authentic) in Saheeh Sunan Abu
Daawood 1/383, no. 1796/2042]
‘Ali ibn Hussain [ibn Ali ibn Abu Taalib]
reported that he saw a man approaching a small niche at the grave of the
Prophet, and he went into the niche and began to supplicate. So, he (‘Ali) prohibited the man (from doing
so), saying to him: ‘Should I not tell you a Hadeeth which I heard from my
father (Hussain), who heard it from my grandfather (‘Ali ibn Abu Taalib), who
reported it from the Messenger of Allah?
He (the Prophet) said: “Do not take my grave as an Eid , nor
(take) your homes as graves; and send your Salaat upon me, for indeed
your Tasleem (salutations of peace) are conveyed to me from wherever you
are.”’ [Reported in al-Mukhtaarah, by al-Imaam al-Haafidh
Muhammad ibn Abdullah Diyaa’ud-Deen al-Maqdasee]
Questions:
1. What is the Qaa’idah
(Rule) in Usool al-Fiqh understood from the current chapter heading?
2. What is meant
by Himaayah al-Mustafaa (the Prophet’s Protectiveness)
of at-Tawheed?
3. What are the
praiseworthy Sifaat (characteristics) of the Prophet mentioned in
verse 9:128?
4. What is meant
by the words: ‘Do not make your homes
into Quboor (graves)…?’
5. What is meant
by the words: ‘and do not make my grave
an Eid…?’
6. What is
understood from the words: ‘and send your Salaat upon me, for indeed
your Tasleem (salutations of peace) are conveyed to me from wherever
you are.’?
7. Mention some of the Fawaa’id (benefits)
that might be derived from the evidences of this chapter.
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa
Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation
of
The Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn Sulaiman
at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire
Study Guide
Lecture No. 21 What has been said concerning (the
fact that) Some People of this Ummah will worship al-Awthaan (false
deities)
[pgs. 145-152
from the Sharh; (pgs. 91-95 al-Masaa’il)]
Allah, the Most High, says:
Have you not seen
those who were given a portion of the Book?
They believe in Al-Jibt (idols, magic, soothsaying) and At-Taaghoot
(Satan, and whatever is worshipped, followed or obeyed falsely), and say to the
unbelievers that they are better guided than the Believers!
[al-Qur’aan, an-Nisaa’ 4:51]
Allah, the Most
High, says:
Say (O Muhammad): ‘Shall I inform you of something much worse
than this regarding the recompense from Allah:
Those (i.e. the Jews) who incurred the curse of Allah (La’nah) and His wrath (Ghadab), those
of whom some He transformed into monkeys and swine, and those who worshipped
false deities (At-Taaghoot) – they are worse in rank and far astray from
the Straight Path.’
[Al-Qur’aan, al-Maa’idah 5:60]
Allah, the Most High, says:
And thus did We
make their case known to the people that they might know that the Promise of
Allah is true, and that there can be no doubt about the Hour [of
Judgement]. When they disputed among
themselves about their affair, [some] said:
‘Construct a building over them.
Their Lord (Allah) knows best about them’. Those who prevailed over their affair said: ‘Verily, we will build a place of worship (Masjid)
over them.’
[al-Qur’aan, al-Kahf 18:21]
Narrated Abu Sa’eed,
that the Messenger of Allah said:
Surely, you will follow
the ways of those before you,[in every matter] just as the feathers of
an arrow resemble (are equal to) one another; so much so, that if they entered
the hold of a lizard, you would enter it. They said: O Messenger of Allah! [Do you mean] al-Yahood
(the Jews) and an-Nasaaraa (Christians)? He replied:
[If not them,] then whom?
[Narrated
by al-Bukhaaree and Muslim]
Muslim reports from Thawbaan,
that the Messenger of Allah said:
“Verily, Allah
folded the earth for me, so much so that I saw its East and its West: and the kingdom of my Ummah will reach as far
as the earth was folded for me. The two
treasures, both the red (gold) and the white (silver) were given to me. I
prayed to my Lord (Allah) that He
may not destroy my Ummah by a widespread drought (famine) and not give
sovereignty over them to an enemy who annihilates them in large numbers, except from among
themselves. And verily, my Lord (Allah)
said: Oh Muhammad! When I issue a decree, it is not
withdrawn: I have promised your Ummah
that I will not destroy it by a widespread drought (famine) and I shall not give
sovereignty over them to an enemy who exterminates them in large numbers, even
if they are attacked from all sides (of the earth), except from among
themselves. [This promise remains] Until some of them will destroy others (of the
Ummah) and some of them will take others (of the Ummah) as prisoners.”
This was also recorded by Al-Burqaanee,
in his Saheeh, and he added:
“I fear for my
Ummah Al-A’immah al-Mudilleen
(those leaders who will lead them astray).
When the sword is used among my people, it will not be withdrawn from
them until the Day of Resurrection; and the Hour will not come until a Hayy (tribe)
from among my Ummah attach themselves to the polytheists, and Fi’aam (many
large groups) of my people worship al-Awthaan (idols); and there will be
among my Ummah thirty Kadhdhaaboon (great liars), all of them claiming
that he is a prophet, though I am the Seal of the Prophets – there will be no
prophet after me. Nonetheless, a group
from my Ummah (At-Taa’ifah al-Mansoorah) will continue to hold to
al-Haqq (the truth) and they will be Mansoorah (victorious) and they
will not be harmed by those who abandon them, nor by those who oppose them
until Amru-llah (the Command of Allah) comes.”
Questions:
1.
What
is the meaning that the author intends to express by this chapter heading?
2.
What
is the meaning of Awthaan
(Wathn)?
3.
“They believe in al-Jubt and at-Taaghoot and say to the unbelievers
that they are better guided than the believers!…” What was the occasion on which this verse
was revealed?
4.
What
is the meaning of al-Jibt and
at-Taaghoot?
5.
Mention
the (Sifaat) characteristics with which Allah described the Jews
in al-Maa’idah 5:60.
6.
Is
it possible that Muslims could follow the evil ways of the Jews
and Christians?
7.
What
were the two things which the Prophet supplicated Allah to save
his Ummah from?
8.
Who is meant by Al-A’immah
al-Mudilleen (leaders who will mislead)?
9.
What
is the meaning of the expression: At-Taa’ifah al-Mansoorah?
10. How does each of the above evidences
relate to the current chapter heading?
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa
Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation
of
The Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn Sulaiman
at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire
Study Guide
Lecture No. 22 What has been said concerning as-Sihr
(Magic, Sorcery)
[pgs. 153-159
from the Sharh; (pgs. 96-98 al-Masaa’il)]
Allah, the Most High, says:
They followed what the
Shayâteen (devils) gave out (falsely of the magic) in the lifetime of Sulaimân
(Solomon). Sulaimân did not disbelieve, but the Shayâteen (devils) disbelieved,
teaching men Sihr (magic) and such things that came down at Babylon to
the two angels, Hârut and
Mârut. But, neither of these two (angels) taught anyone (such things) till they
had said, We are only for trial, so disbelieve not (by learning this
magic from us). And from these (angels) people learn that by which they
cause separation between
man and his wife. But, they could not
thus harm anyone except by Allâh's Leave. And they learn that which
harms them and profits them not. And indeed they knew that the buyers of it
(magic) would have no share in the Hereafter. And how bad indeed
was that for which they sold their ownselves, if they but knew. [al-Baqarah 2:102]
Have you not seen those who
were given a portion of the Scripture? They believe in Jibt (magic,
sorcery) and Tâghoot (Shaytaans from jinn and men) and say to the
disbelievers that they are better guided as regards the way than the believers
(Muslims). [an-Nisaa’ 4:51]
It is reported on the authority
of Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said:
“Avoid The seven destroyers
(Moobiqaat).” They (the Companions) asked : “Oh, Messenger of Allah!
What are they?” He replied: “Shirk
(associating partners) with Allah, Sihr (magic, sorcery), taking the Nafs (life) which has been
prohibited by Allah ,except in Haqq (truth, by right) devouring Ribaa
(usury, interest), consuming the property of the orphans, running away on
the day of battle, and making false charges against the chaste, unmindful believing women.”
[Narrated by al-Bukhaaree and Muslim]
It is reported from Jundub
in a marfoo’ form (attributed to the Prophet): ‘The punishment for
the Saahir (magician) is that he be struck by the sword (i.e. beheaded).
[Reported by at-Tirmidhee, who said that it is Mawqoof (a saying of
a Companion, i.e. Jubdub].
It is narrated by al-Bukhaaree,
on the authority of Bajalah ibn ‘Ubadah, that he said: ‘Umar ibn
al-Khattaab wrote: ‘Execute every Saahir (sorcerer) and Saahirah
(sorceress).’ So, we executed three sorcerers. And it is reported
authentically from Hafsah that she ordered the execution of her
slave for practicing Sihr (magic) upon her, and she (the
sorceress) was then executed. Such an event has also been reported from Jubdub. According to Imaam Ahmad, execution
of magicians (sorcerers) is authentically reported from three Companions (i.e.
Umar, Hafsah and Jundub).
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa
Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation
of
The Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn Sulaiman
at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire
Study Guide
Lecture No. 22 What has been said concerning as-Sihr
(Magic, Sorcery)
[pgs. 153-159
from the Sharh; (pgs. 96-98 al-Masaa’il)]
Questions:
1.
How
is the subject of as-Sihr
related to the Book of Tawheed?
2.
Define as-Sihr (magic, sorcery) linguistically and
technically.
3.
What
is the Hukm (legal ruling) of as-Sihr (magic,
sorcery)?
4.
What
is the punishment for the Saahir (magician, sorcerer)?
5.
How
has Umar ibn al-Khattaab defined al-Jibt and
at-Taaghoot?
6.
Define
ash-Shirk mentioning its two divisions.
7.
What
is meant by: ‘taking the Nafs (life) which has
been prohibited by Allah’?
8.
What
is meant by: ‘…except in al-Haqq (truth, by right)’?
9.
Mention
some of the Fawaa’id (benefits) that might be derived from the
evidences of this chapter.
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa
Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation
of
The Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn Sulaiman
at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire
Study Guide
Lecture No. 23 Clarification of matters (i.e. the
reality and ruling) concerning some types of
as-Sihr (Magic, Sorcery).
[pgs. 161-166 from the Sharh; (pgs.
99-100 al-Masaa’il)]
Imam Ahmad narrates on
the authority of Muhammad Ibn Ja’far, on the authority of ‘Awf, from Ibn
Hayyaan Ibn Al-’Alaa’ , who said: Qatan Ibn Qabeesah informed us from his
father that he heard the Prophet say: Verily, al-‘Iyaafah (putting
birds in flight to determine whether something will be good or bad, in terms of
future events), at-Tarq (drawing
lines in the sand or soil for purposes of magic, and to uncover the hidden,
divine secrets) and at-Tiyarah (taking something seen or heard, or
certain times or laces as bad omens) are all acts al-Jibt (magic,
sorcery). This Hadîth has been narrated through a good chain of narrators
and collected by Abu Daawood, an-Nasaa’i and Ibn Hibban. [an-Nawawi declared it Hasan (good);
and al-Albaanee declared it Da’eef (weak)]
‘Auf said: ‘al-‘Iyaafah
is letting a bird’s flight foretell events, while at-Tarq is
drawing lines on the earth.’ Hasan
al-Basri said: ‘al-Jibt is the voice of Satan (devil).’
Abu Daawood reported
in his book with a Saheeh Isnaad that
Ibn Abbas narrated that Allah’ s
Messenger said: Whoever learns a part of an-Nujoom (astrology)
(determining events by the movement of the heavenly bodies), has learnt a part
of as-Sihr (magic). Those who learn more accumulate more (sin).
An-Nasaa’i reports on
the authority of Abu Hurairah that he
said:
Whoever tied a knot
(‘Uqdah) and blew (Nafatha) on it has committed an act of As-Sihr
(magic, sorcery), and whoever commits an act of as-Sihr has
committed an act of Shirk, and whoever wore something [like a Tameemah
(amulet, talisman) or depended upon anything – other than Allah - for
protection from harm or achieving some good] will be left to it (i.e. that
thing which will not be able to do anything). [Both an-Nawawi and al-Albaanee declared this
Hadîth to be Da’eef (weak); while Ibn Muflih declared it to be Hasan
(good)]
It is reported on the
authority of Ibn Mas ’ood that the
Messenger of Allah said: Shall I not
tell you what al-’adh-hu is? It is an-Nameemah (conveying rumors
for the purpose of causing disputes between people). [Narrated by Muslim]
It is reported by Bukhari
and Muslim, on the authority of Ibn Umar that the Messenger of Allah said: Verily!
In some cases al-Bayaan (eloquent speech) constitutes as-Sahr (magic,
sorcery).
Questions:
1.
Define: al-‘Iyaafah, at-Tarq and at-Tiyarah.
2.
Why are these acts considered as a part of as-Sihr?
3.
What is the legal ruling concerning learning ‘Ilm an-Nujoom (study
of the heavenly bodies)?
4.
Is it true that every type of Saahir (magician) is a Mushrik
(pagan disbeliever)?
5.
What is the condition of the person who wears a Tameemah (amulet and talisman)?
6.
What is meant by al-’adh-hu, and how is it considered as as-Sihr
(magic)?
7.
What are the two types of al-Bayaan (eloquent speech)?
8.
Why is al-Bayaan (eloquent speech) sometimes considered
as-Sahr (magic, sorcery)?
9.
Mention some of the Fawaa’id (benefits) that might be
derived from the evidences of this chapter.
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa
Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation
of
The Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn
Sulaiman at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire
Study Guide
Lecture No. 24 What has been said
concerning al-Kuhhaan (Soothsayers/Fortune tellers) and their like.
[pgs. 167-170
from the Sharh; (pgs. 101-103 al-Masaa’il)]
Muslim has narrated in
his Saheeh, on the authority of one of the wives of the Prophet, from
the Prophet: Whoever went to a ‘Arraaf (fortune-teller, soothsayer)
and asked him about some matter (i.e. of the unseen) [and believed him]
will have his Salat (prayer) rejected for forty nights [days].
[The underlined words (‘and believed him’) and (‘days’)
are from the narration of Imam Ahmad in his Musnad].
It is reported on the
authority of Abu Hurairah, from the Prophet: Whoever went to a Kaahin
(fortune-teller, soothsayer) and believed in what he said
[concerning the matters of the unseen], has indeed Kafara (disbelieved)
in what was revealed to Muhammad [including both the Qur’an
and Sunnah]. [Reported by
Abu Dawood, at-Tirmidhee, Ibn Majah or others; the wording is from Ibn
Majah. Al-Albaanee declared it Saheeh
(authentic) in Irwaa’ al-Ghaleel 7/68, no. 20006]
This narration from Abu
Hurairah is also reported by the Four (Hadîth Collectors)
and al-Haakim, who said that it is Saheeh according to the conditions
of (al-Bukhaaree and Muslim), with the wording: Whoever went to a ‘Arraaf
or a Kaahin (fortune-teller, soothsayer) and believed
in what he said [concerning the matters of the unseen], has indeed Kafara
(disbelieved) in what was revealed to Muhammad [including both the Qur’an
and Sunnah]. [Declared Saheeh
(authentic) by al-Iraaqee and Adh-Dhahabee; see also Fath al-Baaree
10/227, 228; see also: Ghaayah al-Maraam, Al-Albaanee, pg. 142, no. 290]
Abu Ya’laa has
reported, with a Jayyid (good) chain or narrators, on the authority of Ibn
Mas’ood a similar narration, but in a Mawqoof form [as a saying of a Companion, i.e.
Ibn Mas’ood’s saying].
On the authority of Imraan
ibn Husain, in Marfoo’ form (attributed to the Prophet): He
is not of us who seeks omens or has omens interpreted for him (i.e. at-Tiyarah);
or who practices fortune-telling or has his fortune told (al-Kahaanah);
or who practices sorcery and magic (as-Sihr) or goes to have it done for
him. And whoever goes to a Kaahin
(fortuneteller) and believes in what he says (concerning the matters of the
unseen) has disbelieved in what was revealed to Muhammad. [Reported by al-Bazzaar, with a Jayyid
(good) chain of narrators] [Al-Albaanee considered it acceptable (Hasan
li-Ghairi-hi) to the narration of Ibn
Abbaas which follows; see: Ghaayah al-Maraam, pg. 142, no. 289]
The same Hadeeth was
reported by at-Tabaraanee in al-Awsaat with a Hasan (good) chain
of narrators from Ibn Abbaas, without the words: ‘Whoever goes to….’ at
the end of the hadeeth.
Questions:
1.
How is al-Kahaanah (fortune telling, soothsaying)
related to ash-Shirk?
2.
Define ‘Arraaf, Kaahin, Munajjim, and Rammaal.
3.
What is meant by ‘he will have his Salat (prayer) rejected
for forty nights [days].’?
4.
Explain the expression: ‘he has indeed Kafara
(disbelieved) in what was revealed to Muhammad’?
5.
How do we reconcile between the two different punishments
mentioned in the above ahaadeeth?
6.
Explain the expression: ‘…what was revealed to Muhammad’.
7.
What is the Hukm (ruling) concerning al-Kaahin (fortune
teller) and the likes of him.
8.
What is the Hukm (ruling) concerning going to al-Kaahin,
al-‘Arraaf, etc.?
9.
Mention some of the Fawaa’id (benefits) that might be
derived from the evidences of this chapter.
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa
Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation
of
The Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn Sulaiman
at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire
Study Guide
Lecture No. 24 (continued) What has been said concerning an-Nashrah
(the removing of a magical spell from someone)
[pgs. 171-172
from the Sharh; (pgs. 104-105 al-Masaa’il)]
It is reported on the
authority of Jaabir that Allah’s Messenger was asked about an-Nushrah
(seeking a cure from a magical spell) and he said: “It is from the works of
Satan [i.e. those deeds which the devil loves and is pleased with].” [
Narrated by Ahmad with a Jayyid (good) chain of narrators; also reported
by Abu Daawood] [See: Saheeh Sunan Abu Daawood 2/733, no. 3277 (3868)]
Abu Daawood said: When Ahmad
was asked about these matters and he answered, saying: Ibn Mas’ood detested all
such things.
It is reported by al-Bukhaaree, on the authority of Qatadah
that he said: I said to Ibn Al-Musayyab: ‘A man is under the influence
of Tibb (a
magical spell), or is unable to have sexual relations with his wife -should we
treat him by an-Nushrah or use
some other means to cure the spell?’ Ibn Al-Musayyib replied: ‘There is no harm
in it (i.e. the use of an-Nushrah) [i.e. as long as it is free of Sihr and Shirk]. Indeed,
they only intend by it al-Islaah (restoration or mending). As for that which benefits
(Yanfa’u) - it is
not prohibited.’
It is reported that Al-Hasan Al-Basri said: ‘As-Sihr (Magic,
Sorcery) is not counteracted [i.e. by its like] except by a Saahir (magician).’
[Ibn al-Jawzee mentioned it in Jaami’]
Questions:
1. Define an-Nushrah.
2. How is this chapter heading (….an-Nushrah) related to the topic of at-Tawheed?
3. What did the Prophet mean when he said that an-Nushrah is from
the ‘works
of Satan’?
4. Mention the statements concerning an-Nushrah, and al-Jam’ (reconciliation)
between them.
5. What is the Hukm (legal ruling) concerning removing a magical spell by
the use of Sihr?
6. What is the Jaa’iz (permissible) manner of removing a magical spell from al-Mashoor (the
person under the spell of a magician or sorcerer)?
7. Mention some of the Fawaa’id (benefits)
or Ahkaam (Legal
Rulings) that might be derived from the evidences of this chapter.
بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
ISLAMIC
CREED TRAINING COURSE IV
Sharh: ‘Kitaab
at-Tawheed
Alladhee Huwa
Haqqu-llahi ‘Ala al-‘Abeed
Explanation
of
The Book of Tawheed
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Ibn Sulaiman
at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire
Study Guide
Lecture No. 25 What has been said concerning at-Tatayyur
(Belief in Omens)
[pgs. 173-180
from the Sharh; (pgs. 106-109 al-Masaa’il)]
Allah, the Most High,
says:
But whenever al-Hasanah
(good) came to them, they said: Ours is this. And if as-Sayyi’ah (evil)
afflicted them, they Yattayyaroo (ascribed it to evil omens) connected
with Musa (Moses) and those with him. Be informed! Verily, Taa’iru-hum (their
evil omens) are with Allâh [i.e. it is all in accordance with what He has
decreed] but most of them know not. [al-Qur’an, al-A’raaf 7:131]
Allah, the Most
High, says:
They (Messengers)
said: Taa’iru-kum (Your evil omens) are with you [i.e. what befalls you
is due to your disbelief or evil actions]! (Do you call it evil omen) because
you are admonished? Nay, but you are a people Musrifoon (transgressing
all bounds by committing all kinds of great sins, and by disobeying Allâh. [al-Qur’an, Yaa Seen 36:19]
It is reported on the authority of Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of
Allah said: There is no ‘Adwaa (infectious
or contagious disease, unless Allah decrees it), no Tiyarah (Omens taken
from what one sees or hears, from birds or other things), no Haamah (omens related to the owl)
and no (omens related to the month of) Safar. [al-Bukhari and
Muslim]
Muslim, in his Saheeh,
adds: …and no Naw’ (i.e. the belief that stars or their positions
cause rain) and no Ghool (a
desert demon which appears in varying shapes and colors, and cause the traveler
to lose his way and thereby perish). [Muslim]
Al-Bukhari and Muslim
report on the authority of Anas that he said: Allah’s Messenger said: There
is no ‘Adwaa (infectious or contagious disease, unless Allah decrees it)
and no Tiyarah (Omens taken from what one sees or hears, from birds or
other things), but al-F’al pleases me.” They asked: “What is al-F’al
?” He replied: “It is al-Kalimah at-Tayyibah (the good word).”
It is authentically
reported by Abu Dawood, on the authority of ‘Uqbah Ibn ‘Amir, that he
said: At-Tiyarah (Omens) was mentioned before the
Messenger of Allah and he said: The best form of it is al-F’al (optimism,
i.e, the expectation that something good will happen by Allah’s Permission), for it does not prevent
a Muslim (from achieving his objective). Whenever any of you sees something he
dislikes, he should say: Oh Allah! None but You brings al-Hananaat (good
things, bounties). None but You can prevent as-Sayyi’aat (evil things,
calamites). Wa Laa Hawla (There is no changing from one condition
to another) wa Laa Quwwata (and no power to change conditions) Illa
Bi-Ka (except with You).” [This hadeeth is Da’eef (weak). See: Da’eef Sunan Abu Daawood, pg. 387, no.
843 [3919]
On the authority of
Ibn Mas’ood in a marfoo’ form
(attributed to the Prophet), it is reported that he said: At-tiyarah
(Omens taken from what one sees or hears, from birds or other things) is Shirk
[al-Khafee (hidden shirk)], at-Tiyaray is Shirk. There
in none among us except [he is afflicted by it], but Allah, due to at-Tawakkul
(true dependence on Him) removes it (from the heart). [Narrated by Abu
Dawood and At-Tirmidhee, who said it is authentic, but considered the last part
of it to be Ibn Mas’ood’s own statement (i.e. Mudraj)] [Others,
including Ibn al-Qattaan, said it is not Mudraj; but it is all Saheeh
(authentic) from the words of the Prophet.
See: Silsilat as-Saheehah 1/716, no. 430].
Imam Ahmad reports on
the authority of [Abdullah] Ibn ‘Amr
[Ibn al-‘Aas], that the Prophet of Allah said:
Whoever is turned back from his objective by at-Tiyarah (a bad
omen) has committed Shirk.” They asked: And what is the Kaffaarah (expiation)
for that? He replied: It is to say: Oh
Allah! There is no Khaira (good) except that which You [bestow] and
there is no Taira (evil) except that which You [decree], and there is no Ilaaha (who deserves
to be worshipped) except You. [Hadeeth Saheeh (authentic). See: Silsilah as-Saheehah 3/53, no.
1065]
Also narrated by Imam
Ahmad, on the authority of Al-Fadl Ibn Al-’Abbas is: At-Tiyarah
(the bad omens) [which are prohibited] is that which forces you to carry out some act or turns you away
from some deed. [This Hadîth is Da’eef (weak). See: Tayseer Al-Azeez al-Hameed, Sharh
Kitaab at-Tawheed, pg. 440, Shaykh Sulaiman ibn Abdullah ibn Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhaab]
Questions:
1. Define at-Tatayyur.
2. How is this chapter heading at-Tatayyur
related to the topic of at-Tawheed?
3. What is meant by: ‘Verily, Taa’iru-hum
(their evil omens) are with Allâh…?[al-A’raaf 7:131]
4. What is meant by: They said:
Taa’iru-kum (Your evil omens) are with you…?[Yaa Seen
36:19]
5.
What is meant by the following expressions: ‘Adwaa, Tiyarah,
Haamah, Safar. Naw’, Ghool?
6.
Discuss the Hukm (legal ruling) concerning at-Tiyarah,
and the basis for this ruling.