ISLAMIC CREED TRAINING COURSE VII

 

Sharh: Nawaaqid al-Islam

Things Which Nullify a Muslim’s Islam

Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab at-Tamimi An-Najdi

(1115 - 1206H)

 

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Lecture No. 1

 

 

Brief Biography of the Mu’allif (Author)

 

Introductory Comments: Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ibn Baaz (Rahimahu-llah)

 

Definition of Nawaaqid (singular, Naaqid)

 

The Issue of at-Takfeer – Declaring a Muslim to be out of Islam

 

The difference between the Hukm that some statement or action is Kufr,

And the Hukm that the one who made the statement  or committed the act is a Kaafir

 

The issue of al-‘Udhr bi-l-Jahl (Being excused due to ignorance)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Questions:

  1. Mention the name of the author, date of birth/death.
  2. Mention some of his writings and something about is mission.
  3. Mention some of the Usool (Fundamentals) of the Da’wah (Call) of the author.
  4. Mention some of the fruits/effects of the author’s Da’wah.
  5. Define:  ‘Nawaaqid’
  6. Discuss the Issue of at-Takfeer, and explain the difference between the Hukm (Ruling) concerning an action and the Hukm concerning a particular person.
  7. What is meant by al-‘Udhr bi-l-Jahl?

 

 

 

Things Which Nullify a Muslim’s Islam

Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab at-Tamimi An-Najdi

(1115 - 1206H)

 

Lecture No. 1

 

-Brief Biography of the Mu’allif (Author)

-Introductory Comments: Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ibn Baaz (Rahimahu-llah)

-Definition of Nawaaqid (singular, Naaqid)

-The Issue of at-Takfeer – Declaring a Muslim to be out of Islam

-The difference between the Hukm that some statement or action is Kufr,

 And the Hukm that the one who made the statement  or committed the act is a Kaafir

-The issue of al-‘Udhr bi-l-Jahl (Being excused due to ignorance)

 

Questions:

  1. Mention the name of the author, date of birth/death.

 

 

  1. Mention some of his writings and something about is mission.

 

 

 

 

  1. Mention some of the Usool (Fundamentals) of the Da’wah (Call) of the author.

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Mention some of the fruits/effects of the author’s Da’wah.

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Define:  ‘Nawaaqid’

 

 

 

  1. Discuss the Issue of at-Takfeer, and explain the difference between the Hukm (Ruling) concerning an action and the Hukm concerning a particular person.

 

 

 

 

  1. What is meant by al-‘Udhr bi-l-Jahl?

 

 

ISLAMIC CREED TRAINING COURSE VII

 

Sharh: Nawaaqid al-Islam

Things Which Nullify a Muslim’s Islam

Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab at-Tamimi An-Najdi

(1115 - 1206H)

 

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 Lecture No. 2

 

The First Naaqid (Nullifier):   As-Shirk:

Setting Up Partners in the Worship of Allah, the Most High.

 

Allah, the Most High, says: Verily, Allah does not forgive that partners be set up with Him (in worship), but He forgives whatever is less than that, to whomever He wills.  And whoever sets up partners with Allah, he has indeed invented a tremendous sin. [al-Qur’an 4:48]

 

And He, the Most High, says: …And whoever sets up partners with Allah, has indeed strayed far away. [al-Qur’an 4:116]

 

And He, the Most High, says: …Verily, whoever sets up partners with Allah (in worship), then Allah has forbidden paradise to him, and his final abode will be the Fire.  And the Zaalimoon (wrongdoers, polytheists) will have no helpers. [al-Qur’an 5:72]

 

From this (shirk) is offering a sacrifice (Dhabh) for other than Allah, like the one who sacrifices to the Jinn or to (the one in) the grave.

 

 

 

Questions:

  1. How many Nawaaqid has the author (rahimahu-llah) mentioned in this essay?
  2. What is the first Naaqid (Nullifier) and why has the author mentioned it first?
  3. Define ash-Shirk, and mention its two primary divisions/types.
  4. Define each of the two primary divisions of ash-Shirk, explaining the difference between them.
  5. Discuss the comments of al-Imaam al-Qurtubee concerning Shirk Akbar.
  6. Mention the two (2) types of Shirk in Uloohiyyah (Divinity), with examples.
  7. Mention the four (4) primary types of Shirk in Uboodiyyah (Worship).
  8. Give a definition for Shirk Asghar, mentioning it’s two primary divisions/types.
  9. Mention the three (3) types of Shirk Jalee (Open/Obvious Shirk).
  10. Mention the Du’a (supplication) taught by the Prophet for protection from Shirk Khafee (Inconspicuous/Hidden Shirk).
  11. Mention some of the acts of Shirk that are common among the Muslims today.

 

Things Which Nullify a Muslim’s Islam

Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab at-Tamimi An-Najdi

(1115 - 1206H)

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 Lecture No. 2

 

The First Naaqid (Nullifier):   As-Shirk:

Setting Up Partners in the Worship of Allah, the Most High.

 

Allah, the Most High, says: Verily, Allah does not forgive that partners be set up with Him (in worship), but He forgives whatever is less than that, to whomever He wills.  And whoever sets up partners with Allah, he has indeed invented a tremendous sin. [al-Qur’an 4:48]

 

From this (shirk) is offering a sacrifice (Dhabh) for other than Allah, like the one who sacrifices to the Jinn or to (the one in) the grave.

 

Questions:

  1. How many Nawaaqid has the author (rahimahu-llah) mentioned in this essay?

 

  1. What is the first Naaqid (Nullifier) and why has the author mentioned it first?

 

 

 

  1. Define ash-Shirk, and mention its two primary divisions/types.

 

 

 

  1. Define each of the two primary divisions of ash-Shirk, explaining the difference between them.

 

 

 

 

  1. Discuss the comments of al-Imaam al-Qurtubee concerning Shirk Akbar.

 

 

 

 

  1. Mention the two (2) types of Shirk in Uloohiyyah (Divinity), with examples.

 

 

 

  1. Mention the four (4) primary types of Shirk in Uboodiyyah (Worship).

 

 

  1. Give a definition for Shirk Asghar, mentioning it’s two primary divisions/types.

 

 

 

  1. Mention the three (3) types of Shirk Jalee (Open/Obvious Shirk).

 

 

  1. Mention the Du’a (supplication) taught by the Prophet for protection from Shirk Khafee (Inconspicuous/Hidden Shirk).

 

 

 

  1. Mention some of the acts of Shirk that are common among the Muslims today.

 

ISLAMIC CREED TRAINING COURSE VII

 

Sharh: Nawaaqid al-Islam

Things Which Nullify a Muslim’s Islam

Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab at-Tamimi An-Najdi

(1115 - 1206H)

 

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 Lecture No. 3

 

 

 

The Second Naaqid (Nullifer):  ash-Shafaa’a:  Intercession

 

Whoever makes between himself and Allah Intermediaries (al-Wasaa’it), Supplicating them (ad-Du’aa), Asking them for Intercession (Shafaa’a) and Relying upon them (Tawakkul) -  In that case he/she has already become a Kaafir (Unbeliever).  This is the Consensus (Ijmaa’a) of the Muslim communities past and present.

 

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Allah, the Most High, says: Surely the religion (worship and obedience) is for Allah (Alone). And those who take Awliyaa’ (protectors, helpers, lords, gods) besides Him (say): ‘We only worship them that they may bring us nearer to Allah.’  Indeed, Allah will judge between them concerning that wherein they differ.  Verily, Allah does not guide one who is a Kaadhib (liar) Kaffaar (disbeliever). [az-Zumar 39:3]

 

 

 

Questions:

  1. Define and discuss briefly the second Naaqid (Nullifier) of Islam.
  2. What is the argument of the grave worshippers for not calling on Allah directly?
  3. Discuss the one situation where Allah has legislated a Waasitah  (medium) between Himself and the creatures.
  4. Mention the two conditions for the response of Allah to the one who calls on Him mentioned in 2:186 (I respond to the supplication of the supplicant when he calls on Me…)
  5. Discuss the saying: His (Allah’s) Knowledge of my condition (i.e. my needs) makes me free of need of asking Him!
  6. Discuss the verse:…Seek a Waseelah (means of approach) to Him…[5:35]
  7. Du’aa is one of the Asbaab (causes, means) to bring about good or repulse harm, just as rain is a Sabab (cause, means) for bringing life from the earth after its death. [Explain]
  8. Mention the three principles explained by Ibn Taymiyyah concerning al-Asbaab.
  9. Explain the Qaa’idah given by Ibn Taymiyyah: ‘whatever Allah has commanded, its benefit is greater...And whatever Allah has prohibited, it’s evil is greater…
  10. Discuss the two types of Shafaa’ah (intercession) related to Yawm al-Qiyaamah?

 

 

Things Which Nullify a Muslim’s Islam

Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab at-Tamimi An-Najdi

(1115 - 1206H)

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 Lecture No. 3

 

The Second Naaqid (Nullifer):  ash-Shafaa’a:  Intercession

Whoever makes between himself and Allah Intermediaries (al-Wasaa’it), Supplicating them (ad-Du’aa), Asking them for Intercession (Shafaa’a) and Relying upon them (Tawakkul) -In that case he/she has already become a Kaafir.  This is the Consensus (Ijmaa’a) of the Muslim communities past & present.

 

Allah, the Most High, says: … And those who take Awliyaa’ besides Him (say): ‘We only worship them that they may bring us nearer to Allah.’  ... [39:3]

 

Questions:

  1. Define and discuss briefly the second Naaqid (Nullifier) of Islam.

 

 

  1. What is the argument of the grave worshippers for not calling on Allah directly?

 

 

  1. Discuss the one situation where Allah has legislated a Waasitah  (medium) between Himself and the creatures.

 

 

  1. Mention the two conditions for the response of Allah to the one who calls on Him mentioned in 2:186 (I respond to the supplication of the supplicant when he calls on Me…)

 

 

  1. Discuss the saying: His (Allah’s) Knowledge of my condition (i.e. my needs) makes me free of need of asking Him!

 

 

  1. Discuss the verse:…Seek a Waseelah (means of approach) to Him…[5:35]

 

 

 

  1. Du’aa is one of the Asbaab (causes, means) to bring about good or repulse harm, just as rain is a Sabab (cause, means) for bringing life from the earth after its death. [Explain]

 

 

 

  1. Mention the three principles explained by Ibn Taymiyyah concerning al-Asbaab.

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Explain the Qaa’idah given by Ibn Taymiyyah: ‘whatever Allah has commanded, its benefit is greater...And whatever Allah has prohibited, it’s evil is greater…

 

 

 

 

  1. Discuss the two types of Shafaa’ah (intercession) related to Yawm al-Qiyaamah?

ISLAMIC CREED TRAINING COURSE VII

 

Sharh: Nawaaqid al-Islam

Things Which Nullify a Muslim’s Islam

Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab at-Tamimi An-Najdi

(1115 - 1206H)

 

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 Lecture No. 4

 

 

الثالث: من لم يكفر المشركين أو شك في كفرهم أو صحح مذهبهم كفر

 

 

The Third Naaqid (Nullifier):  Adam Takfeer al-Mushrikeen

Whoever does not declare the Kufr (disbelief) of the pagans; or has doubts about their Kufr (disbelief); or considers their madh-hab (way of life/religion) as correct or valid. Such a one has fallen into disbelief by Consensus.

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This is because Allah, the Majestic and Most High, has declared them to be disbelievers in so many verses of His Book. 

 

*Allah, the Most High, says: Surely, they have disbelieved who say: ‘Allah is the Messiah, son of Maryam…’ [al-Maa’idah 5:72]

 

*He, the Most High, says: ‘Surely, they have disbelieved who say: ‘Allah is the third of the three (i.e. trinity)…’[al-Maa’idah 5:73]

 

 

 

Questions:

  1. Discuss briefly the third Naaqid (Nullifier) of Islam.
  2. Mention an Ayah of the Qur’an confirming the Kufr of the pagan disbelievers.
  3. Mention the two conditions necessary for one’s Tawheed to be correct/complete.
  4. Mention a Daleel (proof) for these two conditions (Shuroot) of Tawheed.
  5. What is the technical definition of ‘al-Islam’ offered by the Scholars of Tawheed?
  6. Offer a Daleel (proof) for Baraa’ah (disassociation) from the disbelievers.
  7. How has Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab explained: al-Kufr bi-t-Taaghoot?
  8. Mention the Sabab an-Nuzool (circumstance of the revelation) of verse 9:5: “…Kill the Mushrikoon wherever you find them, and capture them and besiege them…”
  9. Mention a proof for the prohibition of taking the disbelievers as Awliyaa (allies).
  10.  What is the Hukm (Ruling) concerning inheritance of a Muslim from a Kafir?
  11. Mention a proof  prohibiting  permanent residence among the disbelievers.

 

Things Which Nullify a Muslim’s Islam

Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab at-Tamimi An-Najdi

(1115 - 1206H)

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 Lecture No. 4

 

الثالث: من لم يكفر المشركين أو شك في كفرهم أو صحح مذهبهم كفر

 

The Third Naaqid (Nullifier):  Adam Takfeer al-Mushrikeen

Whoever does not declare the Kufr (disbelief) of the pagans; or has doubts about their Kufr (disbelief); or considers their madh-hab (way of life/religion) as correct or valid. Such a one has fallen into disbelief by Consensus.

 

Questions:

  1. Discuss briefly the third Naaqid (Nullifier) of Islam.

 

 

  1. Mention an Ayah of the Qur’an confirming the Kufr of the pagan disbelievers.

 

 

  1. Mention the two conditions necessary for one’s Tawheed to be correct/complete.

 

 

 

  1. Mention a Daleel (proof) for these two conditions (Shuroot) of Tawheed.

 

 

 

  1. What is the technical definition of ‘al-Islam’ offered by the Scholars of Tawheed?

 

 

 

 

  1. Offer a Daleel (proof) for Baraa’ah (disassociation) from the disbelievers.

 

 

 

  1. How has Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab explained: al-Kufr bi-t-Taaghoot?

 

 

 

  1. Mention the Sabab an-Nuzool (circumstance of the revelation) of verse 9:5: “…Kill the Mushrikoon wherever you find them, and capture them and besiege them…”

 

 

 

  1. Mention a proof for the prohibition of taking the disbelievers as Awliyaa (allies).

 

 

 

 

  1.  What is the Hukm (Ruling) concerning inheritance of a Muslim from a Kafir?

 

 

 

  1. Mention a proof  for the prohibition of  permanent residence among the disbelievers.

 

ISLAMIC CREED TRAINING COURSE VII

 

Sharh: Nawaaqid al-Islam

Things Which Nullify a Muslim’s Islam

Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab at-Tamimi An-Najdi

(1115 - 1206H)

 

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 Lecture No. 5

 

 

The Fourth Naaqid (Nullifier): 

 

al-I’tiqaad Bi-anna ghaira Hadyi an-Nabee Akmal min Hadyi-hi, aw anna Hukma grairi-hi Ahsanu min Hukmi-hi… :

 

The belief that the Guidance of someone other than the Prophet is more perfect than his Guidance; or that the Ruling of other than the Prophet is Better than his Ruling; [or the Permissibility of Accepting the Ruling from other than what Allah has Revealed].

 

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Allah, the Most High, says:

But no, by your Lord! They can have no Faith until they make you (O Muhammad) the judge in all disputes between them, and find in themselves no resistance against your decisions, and accept (them) with full submission.

[an-Nisaa’ 4:65]

 

 

Questions:

  1. Discuss briefly the Fourth Naaqid (Nullifier) of Islam.
  2. What Ayah of the Qur’an has the author given as Daleel for this nullifier?
  3. Mention the circumstances under which this Ayah was revealed.
  4. Discuss the two statements of the Prophet in his Ruling for az-Zubair .
  5. What are the three factors - necessary for complete faith - mentioned in 4:65?
  6. Mention a proof that the Hady (Guidance) of the Prophet is the best of guidance.

 

What is the Ruling concerning one who does not judge/rule by what Allah has revealed:

  1. Preferring the rulings/judgments outside of the Sharee’ah as being better
  2. Considering the Sharee’ah as better, but considering it lawful to use another law
  3. Considering it unlawful/sinful to judge by other than what Allah has revealed, but doing it for some other reason.

Things Which Nullify a Muslim’s Islam

Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab at-Tamimi An-Najdi

(1115 - 1206H)

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 Lecture No. 5

The Fourth Naaqid (Nullifier): 

al-I’tiqaad Bi-anna ghaira Hadyi an-Nabee Akmal min Hadyi-hi, aw anna Hukma grairi-hi Ahsanu min Hukmi-hi… :

 

The belief that the Guidance of someone other than the Prophet is more perfect than his Guidance; or that the Ruling of other than the Prophet is Better than his Ruling; [or the Permissibility of Accepting the Ruling from other than what Allah has Revealed].

Allah, the Most High, says:

But no, by your Lord! They can have no Faith until they make you (O Muhammad) the judge in all disputes between them, and find in themselves no resistance against your decisions, and accept (them) with full submission. [an-Nisaa’ 4:65]

 

Questions:

  1. Discuss briefly the Fourth Naaqid (Nullifier) of Islam.

 

 

  1. What Ayah of the Qur’an has the author given as Daleel for this nullifier?

 

 

 

  1. Mention the circumstances under which this Ayah was revealed.

 

 

 

  1. Discuss the two statements of the Prophet in his Ruling for az-Zubair.

 

 

 

 

  1. What are the three factors - necessary for complete faith - mentioned in 4:65?

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Mention a proof that the Hady (Guidance) of the Prophet is the best of guidance.

 

 

 

What is the Ruling concerning one who does not judge/rule by what Allah has revealed:

  1. Preferring the rulings/judgments outside of the Sharee’ah as being better

 

 

 

  1. Considering the Sharee’ah as better, but considering it lawful to use another law

 

 

 

  1. Considering it unlawful/sinful to judge by other than what Allah has revealed, but doing it for some other reason.

ISLAMIC CREED TRAINING COURSE VII

 

Sharh: Nawaaqid al-Islam

Things Which Nullify a Muslim’s Islam

Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab at-Tamimi An-Najdi

(1115 - 1206H)

 

Questionnaire Study Guide

 

 Lecture No. 6

 

الخامس: من أبغض شيئا مما جاء به الرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم ولو عمل به كفر

 

The Fifth Naaqid (Nullifier): 

“Man Abghada shay’an mimmaa jaa’a bi-hi ar-Rasool

wa law ‘amila bi-hi, kafara.”

 

“Whoever Hates Anything of What the Prophet Came with Has Committed Kufr (Disbelief), even if he practices it [i.e. that thing which the Prophet has come with].”

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Allah, the Most High, says:

But those who disbelieve, for them is destruction, and (Allah) will make their deeds vain. That is because they hate that which Allah has sent down (al-Qur’an, Sharee’ah, etc.); so He has made their deeds fruitless.

[al-Qur’aan, Soorah Muhammad  47:8, 9]

 

 

Questions:

  1. Discuss briefly the fifth Naaqid (Nullifier) of Islam.
  2. Mention an Ayah of the Qur’an that serves as a Daleel for this nullifier.
  3. Mention a Daleel from the authentic Sunnah for this nullifier.
  4. What is meant by an-Nifaaq al-I’tiqaadee and what are its six types?
  5. Give examples of things disliked from what the Prophet came with of Sharee’ah.
  6. Is the rule concerning the testimony of two women taking the place of one man a standing rule in each and every situation? [Explain]
  7. Explain/discuss the meaning of  Nuqsaan al-‘Aql wa-d-Deen.
  8. Mention the Du’aa of the Prophet (from Umm Salamah) concerning firmness.
  9. If someone rejects advice when told about their sinful behavior – is this a proof that they dislike/hate what the Prophet has come with? [Explain]
  10. Is the fact that someone commits a sinful act a proof that such a person hates or dislikes what the Prophet has come with (i.e. in the Sharee’ah)? [Explain]

 

Lecture No. 6

 

الخامس: من أبغض شيئا مما جاء به الرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم ولو عمل به كفر

“Whoever Hates Anything of What the Prophet Came with Has Committed Kufr (Disbelief), even if he practices it [i.e. that thing which the Prophet has come with].”

 

Questions:

  1. Discuss briefly the fifth Naaqid (Nullifier) of Islam.

 

 

  1. Mention an Ayah of the Qur’an that serves as a Daleel for this nullifier.

 

 

  1. Mention a Daleel from the authentic Sunnah for this nullifier.

 

 

  1. What is meant by an-Nifaaq al-I’tiqaadee and what are its six types?

 

 

 

 

  1. Give examples of things disliked from what the Prophet came with of Sharee’ah.

 

 

  1. Is the rule concerning the testimony of two women taking the place of one man a standing rule in each and every situation? [Explain]

 

 

 

 

  1. Explain/discuss the meaning of  Nuqsaan al-‘Aql wa-d-Deen.

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Mention the Du’aa of the Prophet (from Umm Salamah) concerning firmness.

 

 

  1. If someone rejects advice when told about their sinful behavior – is this a proof that they dislike/hate what the Prophet has come with? [Explain]

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Is the fact that someone commits a sinful act a proof that such a person hates or dislikes what the Prophet has come with (i.e. in the Sharee’ah)? [Explain]

 

ISLAMIC CREED TRAINING COURSE VII

 

Sharh: Nawaaqid al-Islam

Things Which Nullify a Muslim’s Islam

Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab at-Tamimi An-Najdi

(1115 - 1206H)

 

Questionnaire Study Guide

 

 Lecture No. 7

 

السادس: من استهزأ بشيء من دين الرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم أو ثوابه أو عقابه كفر والدليل قوله تعالى:(( قل أبالله وآياته ورسوله كنتم تستهزئون.لا تعتذروا قد كفرتم بعد إيمانكم ))

 

The Sixth Naaqid (Nullifier): 

Whoever Ridicules, Scorns or Makes Mockery of Anything of the Religion of the Prophet, Its Reward or Its Punishment, Has Committed Kufr (Disbelief).

 

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Allah, the Most High, says:

…Say: Was it Allah, and His Ayaat (proofs, signs, revelations) and His Messenger that you were mocking?  Make no excuse; you have disbelieved after you had believed…  [at-Tawbah  9:65, 66]

 

Questions:

  1. Discuss briefly the Sixth Naaqid (Nullifier) of Islam.
  2. What is the Hukm (legal ruling) concerning one who makes mockery of Islam?
  3. What is the ‘Illah (reasoning) behind this ruling?
  4. Which Ayah of the Qur’an has the author given as Daleel for this nullifier?
  5. Mention the circumstances under which this Ayah was revealed.
  6. Give some examples of al-Istih-zaa’ (mockery, ridicule, scorn) of the Deen.
  7. Mention the two (2) divisions which al-Istih-zaa’ has been divided into.
  8. Give an example for each division of al-Istih-zaa’ (mockery, scorn, ridicule).
  9. Discuss the ruling concerning one who sits with those who make mockery of the Deen of Allah.
  10. Explain the Qaa’idah (Principle) concerning the one who does not engage in a sinful action, but is pleased with it [i.e. he does not speak out against it].

Lecture No. 7

 

السادس: من استهزأ بشيء من دين الرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم أو ثوابه أو عقابه كفر والدليل قوله تعالى:(( قل أبالله وآياته ورسوله كنتم تستهزئون.لا تعتذروا قد كفرتم بعد إيمانكم ))

 

The Sixth Naaqid (Nullifier): 

Whoever Ridicules, Scorns or Makes Mockery of Anything of the Religion of the Prophet, Its Reward or Its Punishment, Has Committed Kufr (Disbelief).

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Questions:

  1. Discuss briefly the Sixth Naaqid (Nullifier) of Islam.

 

 

  1. What is the Hukm (legal ruling) concerning one who makes mockery of Islam?

 

 

 

  1. What is the ‘Illah (reasoning) behind this ruling?

 

 

 

  1. Which Ayah of the Qur’an has the author given as Daleel for this nullifier?

 

 

  1. Mention the circumstances under which this Ayah was revealed.

 

 

 

  1. Give some examples of al-Istih-zaa’ (mockery, ridicule, scorn) of the Deen.

 

 

 

  1. Mention the two (2) divisions which al-Istih-zaa’ has been divided into.

 

 

  1. Give an example for each division of al-Istih-zaa’ (mockery, scorn, ridicule).

 

 

 

  1. Mention the Hukn (legal ruling) concerning one who sits with those who make mockery of the Deen of Allah.

 

 

  1. Explain the Qaa’idah (Principle) concerning the one who does not engage in a sinful action, but is pleased with it [i.e. he does not speak out against it].

 

ISLAMIC CREED TRAINING COURSE VII

 

Sharh: Nawaaqid al-Islam

Things Which Nullify a Muslim’s Islam

Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab at-Tamimi An-Najdi

(1115 - 1206H)

 

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 Lecture No. 8

 

 

السابع: السحر: ومنه الصرف والعطف. فمن فعله أو رضي به كفر

 الدليل قوله تعالى: وما يعلمان من أحد حتى يقولا إنما نحن فتنة فلا تكفر

 

The Seventh Naaqid (Nullifier): 

Sorcery or Magic, which includes as-Sarf  [causing alienation] and al-‘Ataf [causing affection or attachment].  He who practices it or is pleased with it is a disbeliever…

 

And the evidence of this is the Saying of Allah, the Most High:

…but neither of these two (angels Haaroot and Maaroot) taught anyone (such things) till they had said, ‘We are only a fitnah (trial, test) so do not disbelieve (by learning this magic from us)...’ 

[al-Baqarah 2:102]

 

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Questions:

  1. Discuss briefly the Seventh Naaqid (Nullifier) of Islam.
  2. What is the Daleel  which the author has given for this Naaqid?
  3.  Define as-Sihr linguistically and technically.
  4. What does the author mean by the expressions: as-Sarf and al-‘Ataf?
  5. Mention some of  the other  types of Sihr (magic).
  6. Mention the 2 opinions concerning the issue of whether as-Sihr is  a reality.
  7. Mention a Daleel for each opinion.
  8. Mention the Hukm (ruling) concerning as-Saahir, and the Ikhtilaaf concerning it.
  9. Discuss the Ikhtilaaf of the scholars concerning Qatl (execution) of the Magician.
  10. What is the summary of Ibn al-Qayyim’s statement concerning Nushrah (removing the magic from one who has been afflicted with it)

 

 

 

 

 

Lecture No. 8

السابع: السحر: ومنه الصرف والعطف. فمن فعله أو رضي به كفر

 الدليل قوله تعالى:(( وما يعلمان من أحد حتى يقولا إنما نحن فتنة فلا تكفر

 

The Seventh Naaqid (Nullifier): 

Sorcery or Magic, which includes as-Sarf  [causing alienation] and al-‘Ataf [causing affection or attachment].  He who practices it or is pleased with it is a disbeliever…

 

Questions:

  1. Discuss briefly the Seventh Naaqid (Nullifier) of Islam.

 

 

  1. What is the Daleel  which the author has given for this Naaqid?

 

 

  1. Define as-Sihr linguistically and technically.

 

 

 

  1. What does the author mean by the expressions: as-Sarf and al-‘Ataf?

 

 

  1. Mention some of the other types of Sihr (magic).

 

 

  1. Mention the two opinions concerning the issue of whether as-Sihr is  a reality.

 

 

 

  1. Mention a Daleel for  each opinion.

 

 

 

8. Mention the Hukm (ruling) concerning as-Saahir, and the Ikhtilaaf concerning it.

 

 

9.  Discuss the Ikhtilaaf of the scholars concerning Qatl (execution) of the Magician.

 

 

 

10. What is the summary of Ibn al-Qayyim’s statement concerning Nushrah (removing the magic from one who has been afflicted with it)

 

ISLAMIC CREED TRAINING COURSE VII

 

Sharh: Nawaaqid al-Islam

Things Which Nullify a Muslim’s Islam

Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab at-Tamimi An-Najdi

(1115 - 1206H)

 

Questionnaire Study Guide

 

 Lecture No. 9

 

 

الثامن: مظاهرة المشركين ومعاونتهم على المسلمين

والدليل قوله تعالى: (( ومن يتولهم منكم فإنه منهم إن الله لا يهدي القوم الظالمين )).

 

The Eighth Naaqid (Nullifier): 

Mudhaa-haratu-l-Mushrikeen wa Mu’aawanatuhum ala al-Muslimeen:

Backing or Supporting the polytheists and aiding them against the Muslims. 

 

 

And the evidence of this is the Saying of Allah, the Most High:

O you who believe!  Take not the Jews and the Christians as Auliyaa’ (friends, protectors, helpers, etc.), they are but Auliyaa’ to one another.  And if any amongst you takes them as Auliyaa’, then surely he is one of them.  Verily, Allah guides not those people who are the Zaalimoon (polytheists and wrong-doers and unjust). 

[ Al-Qur’an 5:51]

 

 

 

Questions:

  1. Discuss briefly the Eighth Naaqid (Nullifier) of Islam.
  2. Mention the Daleel  which the author has given for this Naaqid.
  3. What is meant by: “… they are but Auliyaa’ to one another…?
  4. Mention the ruling for one who takes the disbelievers for Awliyaa’.
  5. Discuss the ‘Illah (reason) mentioned by at-Tabari for this ruling.
  6. Is there any situation in which supporting the disbelievers is not considered as Kufr (disbelief). 
  7. Give a Daleel that supports the above. [Haatib ibn Abi Balta’ah].
  8. Discuss the incident of Umar & the scribe of Abu Moosa.
  9. Explain: “It is not necessary that every person - who commits an act which is ruled to be Kufr – be classified as a Kaafir.

Lecture No. 9

الثامن: مظاهرة المشركين ومعاونتهم على المسلمين

والدليل قوله تعالى: (( ومن يتولهم منكم فإنه منهم إن الله لا يهدي القوم الظالمين )).

The Eighth Naaqid (Nullifier):

Backing or Supporting the polytheists and aiding them against the Muslims.

 

And the evidence of this is the Saying of Allah, the Most High:

… And if any amongst you takes them as Auliyaa’, then surely he is one of them.  Verily, Allah guides not those people who are the Zaalimoon (polytheists and wrong-doers and unjust).  [ Al-Qur’an 5:51]

 

Questions:

  1. Discuss briefly the Eighth Naaqid (Nullifier) of Islam.

 

  1. Mention the Daleel  which the author has given for this Naaqid.

 

  1. What is meant by: “… they are but Auliyaa’ to one another…?

 

 

  1. Mention the ruling for one who takes the disbelievers for Awliyaa’.

 

 

  1. Discuss the ‘Illah (reason) mentioned by at-Tabari for this ruling.

 

 

 

  1. Is there any situation in which supporting the disbelievers is not considered as Kufr (disbelief). 

 

 

 

  1. Give a Daleel that supports the above. [Haatib ibn Abi Balta’ah].

 

 

 

 

  1. Discuss the incident of Umar & the scribe of Abu Moosa.

 

 

 

  1. Explain: “It is not necessary that every person - who commits an act which is ruled to be Kufr – be classified as a Kaafir.

ISLAMIC CREED TRAINING COURSE VII

 

Sharh: Nawaaqid al-Islam

Things Which Nullify a Muslim’s Islam

Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab at-Tamimi An-Najdi

(1115 - 1206H)

 

Questionnaire Study Guide

 

 Lecture No. 10

 

 

التاسع: من اعتقد أن بعض الناس يسعه الخروج عن شريعة محمد - صلى الله عليه وسلم -  كما وسع الخضر الخروج عن شريعة موسى - عليه السلام -  فهو كافر.

والدليل قوله تعالى: ((وأن هذا صراطي مستقيما فاتبعوه ولا تتبعوا السبل فتفرق بكم عن سبيله))

 

 

The Ninth Naaqid (Nullifier): 

Man I’taqada Anna ba’da-N-Naas Yasa’a-hu al-Khurooj ‘an Shari’ah Muhammad, kamaa Wasa’a al-Khidra al-Khurooj ‘An Sharee’ah Moosa alayhis-Salaam – fa-huwa Kaafir.

 

Whoever believes that some people are exempted from abiding by the Sharee’ah (Laws) of Muhammad - just as al-Khidr was exempted from the Sharee’ah (Laws) of Moosaa -  is a Kaafir.

 

And the evidence of this is the Saying of Allah, the Most High:

“And verily, this is My Straight Path, so follow it, and do not follow (other) paths, for they will separate you from His Path ”

[al-An’aam 6:153]

 

 

Questions:

  1. Discuss briefly the Ninth Naaqid (Nullifier) of Islam.
  2. Mention a Daleel (evidence) for this Naaqid (Nullifier).
  3. How has the Prophet explained this Ayah (6:153) in the Hadeeth?
  4. What is the ruling for the one who believes that it is permissible for someone to be exempt from the Sharee’ah of the Prophet?
  5. What is the Daleel that obedience or disobedience of the Prophet will be the cause of entering Paradise or the Hell-Fire?
  6. Explain the expressions: Ummah Ijaabah and Ummah Da’wah.
  7. Mention the Hadeeth that suggests this division of the Ummah.
  8. How do the Soofees use the story of Moosaa and al-Khidr as a proof for their deviation?
  9. How has Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah argued against them?

 

Lecture No. 10

 

التاسع: من اعتقد أن بعض الناس يسعه الخروج عن شريعة محمد - صلى الله عليه وسلم -  كما وسع الخضر الخروج عن شريعة موسى - عليه السلام -  فهو كافر.

والدليل قوله تعالى: ((وأن هذا صراطي مستقيما فاتبعوه ولا تتبعوا السبل فتفرق بكم عن سبيله))

Whoever believes that some people are exempted from abiding by the Sharee’ah (Laws) of Muhammad - just as al-Khidr was exempted from the Sharee’ah (Laws) of Moosaa -  is a Kaafir.

 

And the evidence of this is the Saying of Allah, the Most High:

“And verily, this is My Straight Path, so follow it, and do not follow (other) paths, for they will separate you from His Path ” [al-An’aam 6:153]

 

Questions:

  1. Discuss briefly the Ninth Naaqid (Nullifier) of Islam.

 

  1. Mention a Daleel (evidence) for this Naaqid (Nullifier).

 

 

  1. How has the Prophet explained this Ayah (6:153) in the Hadeeth?

 

 

 

  1. What is the ruling for the one who believes that it is permissible for someone to be exempt from the Sharee’ah of the Prophet?

 

 

 

  1. What is the Daleel that obedience or disobedience of the Prophet will be the cause of entering Paradise or the Hell-Fire?

 

 

  1. Explain the expressions: Ummah Ijaabah and Ummah Da’wah.

 

 

 

  1. Mention the Hadeeth that suggests this division of the Ummah.

 

 

 

  1. How do the Soofees use the story of Moosaa and al-Khidr as a proof for their deviation?

 

 

 

 

  1. Discuss the argument of Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah against them.

ISLAMIC CREED TRAINING COURSE VII

 

Sharh: Nawaaqid al-Islam

Things Which Nullify a Muslim’s Islam

Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab at-Tamimi An-Najdi

(1115 - 1206H)

 

Questionnaire Study Guide

 

 Lecture No. 11

 

العاشر: الاعراض عن دين الله تعالى لا يتعلمه ولا يعمل به.

والدليل قوله تعالى(( ومن أظلم ممن ذكر بآيات ربه ثم أعرض عنها إنا من المجرمين منتقمون )).

أعظم ما يكون خطرا وأكثر ما يكون وقوعا. فينبغي للمسلم أن يحذرها ويخاف منها ولا فرق في جميع هذه النواقض بين الهازل والجاد والخائف إلا المكره وكلها من على نفسه. نعوذ بالله من موجبات غضبه وأليم عقابه

 

The Tenth Naaqid (Nullifier): 

al-I’raad ‘an Deen Allah Ta’aalaa, la yata’allamu-hu and la  ya’malu bi-hi:

Total Disregard or Turning Away from the Religion of Allah, by Neither Learning It Nor Acting Upon It.

 

And the evidence of this is the Saying of Allah, the Most High:

And who does more wrong than he who is reminded of the Ayaat (proofs, evidences, verses, signs, revelations, etc.) of his Lord, then he turns away therefrom?  Verily, We shall exact retribution from the Mujrimoon (disbelievers, polytheists, sinners, etc).  [as-Sajdah 32:22]

 

There is no difference – in respect of [the commission of] these nullifiers - between the al-Haazil (joker), al-Jaadd (the serious person) or al-Khaa’if (the one who fears). The exception to this is al-Mukrah (the one who is under duress/coercion).  All of these (nullifiers) are of the most dangerous matters and the most common in occurrence.  Hence, a Muslim should be cautious about them and fear for himself [from falling into them].  We seek refuge with Allah from the causes of His wrath and severe punishment.

 

Questions:

  1. Discuss briefly the Tenth Naaqid (Nullifier) of Islam.
  2. Mention a Daleel (evidence) for this Naaqid (Nullifier).
  3. Does this include those who never learn the fine details of the Sharee’ah?
  4. Mention some of the Sifaat Ahlun-Naar (the People of the Fire). [10:7,8]
  5. Is there any reward for those who merely desire al-Hayaat ad-Dunya?
  6. Discuss: ‘Whosoever desires the reward of the Hereafter, We give him increase in his reward, and whosoever desires the reward of this world, We give him thereof...’ 42:20
  7. Why/when does Allah appoint for someone Qareen as-Soo’ (evil companion)?
  8. How has Allah described al-Ghaafiloon (the heedless)? [al-A’raaf 7:179]
  9. How has Shaykh Abdul-Lateef Ibn Abdur-Rahman ibn Hasan defined Kufr al-I’raad?
  10. Discuss the distinction between those who commit at-Tafreet (falling short or neglect) in some of the obligatory or commendable duties and those who commit Kufr al-I’raad.      
    العاشر: الاعراض عن دين الله تعالى لا يتعلمه ولا يعمل به.

والدليل قوله تعالى(( ومن أظلم ممن ذكر بآيات ربه ثم أعرض عنها إنا من المجرمين منتقمون )).

 

ولا فرق في جميع هذه النواقض بين الهازل والجاد والخائف إلا المكره

 وكلها من أعظم ما يكون خطرا وأكثر ما يكون وقوعا. فينبغي للمسلم

أن يحذرها ويخاف منها على نفسه. نعوذ بالله من موجبات غضبه وأليم عقابه

 

The Tenth Naaqid (Nullifier): 

Total Disregard or Turning Away from the Religion of Allah, by Neither Learning It Nor Acting Upon It.

“And who does more wrong than he who is reminded of the Ayaat (proofs, evidences, verses, signs, revelations, etc.) of his Lord, then he turns away therefrom?  Verily, We shall exact retribution from the Mujrimoon (disbelievers, polytheists, sinners, etc).”  [as-Sajdah 32:22]

 

  1. Discuss briefly the Tenth Naaqid (Nullifier) of Islam.

 

  1. Mention a Daleel (evidence) for this Naaqid (Nullifier).

 

  1. Does this include those who never learn the fine details of the Sharee’ah?

 

 

  1. Mention some of the Sifaat of  Ahlun-Naar (the People of the Fire). [10:7,8]

 

 

  1. Is there any reward for those who merely desire al-Hayaat ad-Dunya?

 

 

  1. Discuss: ‘Whosoever desires the reward of the Hereafter, We give him increase in his reward, and whosoever desires the reward of this world, We give him thereof...’ 42:20

 

 

 

  1. Why/when does Allah appoint for someone Qareen as-Soo’ (evil companion)?

 

 

 

  1. How has Allah described al-Ghaafiloon (the heedless)? [al-A’raaf 7:179]

 

 

  1. How has Shaykh Abdul-Lateef Ibn Abdur-Rahman ibn Hasan defined Kufr al-I’raad?

 

 

  1. Discuss the distinction between those who commit at-Tafreet (falling short or neglect) in some of the obligatory or commendable duties and those who commit Kufr al-I’raad.