ISLAMIC CREED TRAINING COURSE V
Sharh: al-Usool as-Sitta
Explanation
of The Six Fundamentals
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab
Ibn Sulaiman at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire Study
Guide
Lecture No. 1
Brief Biography of the Mu’allif (Author)
Brief Biography of the Shaarih (Explainer, Expounder)
The Text
The author, Shaykhu-l-Islam
said: Bismi-llah, ar-Rahmaan
ar-Raheem, Of the most amazing matters, and of
the greatest signs which indicate the power of (Allah) al-Malik (the King), al-Ghallaab
(the Triumphant, Victorious) are Six Fundamentals which Allah, the Most
High, has made crystal clear for the ‘Awaam
(common masses), beyond what anyone might imagine. Then, after all this, many of Adh-kiyaa’ al-‘Aalam (the
most intelligent people in the world) and ‘Uqalaa’
Banee Aadam (the most
rational of human beings) – except an all but negligible number – have erred
concerning them [i.e. concerning these Six Fundamentals].
الأصل
الأول
The First Fundamental
It
is Ikhlaas ad-Deen
(Making the Deen, i.e. worship)
for Allah, the
Most High, Alone; without having any partners (in this worship); And the clarification of its opposite, which is ash-Shirk bi-llah (associating partners with Allah). [And the fact that] Most of the Qur’an deals
with the clarification of this fundamental - from many (different) perspectives
– with speech which can be understood by Ablad
al-‘Aamah (the most stupid person from the masses
of people).
Then,
when most of the Ummah (Muslim nation) reached
the condition that it reached [i.e. being far removed from proper understanding
and implementation of the Deen] – ash-Shaytaan (Satan)
made al-Ikhlaas appear to them as a form of Tanaqqus as-Saaliheen (lessening
the status of the righteous) and at-Taqseer fee Huqooqihim (falling
short concerning their rights). He [Ash-Shaytan] also made ash-Shirk bi-llah appear to them as a form of Mahabbah
as-Saaliheen wa atbaa’ihim (love of the righteous and their followers).
Questions:
الأصـول
السـتـة – الإمام
مـحـمـد بن
عبد الـوهـاب
ISLAMIC CREED TRAINING COURSE V
Sharh: al-Usool as-Sitta
Explanation
of The Six Fundamentals
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab
Ibn Sulaiman at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire Study
Guide
Lecture No. 2
The Text
The author, Shaykhu-l-Islam
said: Bismi-llah, ar-Rahmaan
ar-Raheem, Of the most amazing matters, and of
the greatest signs which indicate the power of (Allah) al-Malik (the King), al-Ghallaab
(the Triumphant, Victorious) are Six Fundamentals which Allah, the Most
High, has made crystal clear for the ‘Awaam
(common masses), beyond what anyone might imagine. Then, after all this, many of Adh-kiyaa’ al-‘Aalam (the
most intelligent people in the world) and ‘Uqalaa’
Banee Aadam (the most
rational of human beings) – except an all but negligible number – have erred
concerning them [i.e. concerning these Six Fundamentals].
الأصل
الثـانـي
The Second Fundamental
Allah
has ordered al-Ijtimaa’ (unity, community [life],
getting together) in the Deen, and prohibited
at-Tafarruq (disunity, separation,
division). Thus, Allah made this
(matter) unequivocally clear, to the extent that the
common people can understand it. He
(also) prohibited us from being like those before us who tafarraqoo (became
divided/disunited) and ikhtalafoo (differed)
and were thus destroyed.
He
(Allah) mentioned that He commanded the Muslims with al-Ijtimaa’
(unity, community, getting together) in the Deen,
and forbade them from at-Tafarruq
(disunity, separation, division) in it.
And that which increases its clarity are the amazing things (al-Ajab al-Ujaab) that the Sunnah has
come with concerning this issue.
Then,
the situation reached the point where al-Iftiraaq
(separation, disunion and division) - in Usool ad-Deen (the
Fundamentals of the Religion, i.e. al-‘Aqeedah, Creed)
as well as in Furoo’I-hi (its Branches, i.e. al-Fiqh,
Jurisprudence) – is considered al-‘Ilm
(Knowledge) and al-Fiqh (Understanding) in the Deen. Likewise, [this situation] reached the point
where al-Ijtimaa’ (unity, community, getting
together) in the Deen, is something
which: ‘no one says it (i.e. calls to it) except a Zindeeq
(atheist, freethinker) or a Majnoon (crazy
person)’.
Questions:
الأصـول
السـتـة – الإمام
مـحـمـد بن
عبد الـوهـاب
ISLAMIC CREED TRAINING COURSE V
Sharh: al-Usool as-Sitta
Explanation
of The Six Fundamentals
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab
Ibn Sulaiman at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire Study
Guide
Lecture No. 3
The Text
The author, Shaykhu-l-Islam
said: Bismi-llah, ar-Rahmaan
ar-Raheem, Of the most amazing matters, and of
the greatest signs which indicate the power of (Allah) al-Malik (the King), al-Ghallaab
(the Triumphant, Victorious) are Six Fundamentals which Allah, the Most
High, has made crystal clear for the ‘Awaam
(common masses), beyond what anyone might imagine. Then, after all this, many of Adh-kiyaa’ al-‘Aalam (the
most intelligent people in the world) and ‘Uqalaa’
Banee Aadam (the most rational
of human beings) – except an all but negligible number – have erred concerning
them [i.e. concerning these Six Fundamentals].
الأصل
الـثـالـث
The Third Fundamental
Indeed,
from the perfection/completion of al-Ijtimaa’ (unity,
community [life], getting together) is as-Sam’u
(Hearing) and at-Taa’ah (Obedience) to whoever has been placed in
authority over us – even if he was an Ethiopian slave.
Then,
Allah made this (matter) clear – a clarification which is widespread/common (to
all) and sufficient [to
remove any misunderstanding] – through different aspects of Anwaa’u-l-Bayaan
(the types of clarification), Shar’an
(Revealed Legislative Text, i.e. al-Qur’an and as-Sunnah) and Qadaran (Divine
Decree).
Then
[the situation reached the point where], this Asl
(Fundamental) was unknown (la yu’rafu) amongst
most of those who claim to have knowledge (the so-called
scholars). So, how can [it be expected
that] it be acted upon.
Questions:
الأصـول
السـتـة – الإمام
مـحـمـد بن
عبد الـوهـاب
ISLAMIC CREED TRAINING COURSE V
Sharh: al-Usool as-Sitta
Explanation
of The Six Fundamentals
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab
Ibn Sulaiman at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire Study
Guide
Lecture No. 4
The Text
The author, Shaykhu-l-Islam
said: Bismi-llah, ar-Rahmaan
ar-Raheem, Of the most amazing matters, and of
the greatest signs which indicate the power of (Allah) al-Malik (the King), al-Ghallaab
(the Triumphant, Victorious) are Six Fundamentals which Allah, the Most
High, has made crystal clear for the ‘Awaam
(common masses), beyond what anyone might imagine. Then, after all this, many of Adh-kiyaa’ al-‘Aalam (the
most intelligent people in the world) and ‘Uqalaa’
Banee Aadam (the most rational
of human beings) – except an all but negligible number – have erred concerning
them [i.e. concerning these Six Fundamentals].
الأصل
الـرابـع
The Fourth Fundamental
Clarification of al-‘Ilm
(Knowledge) and al-‘Ulamaa’ (Scholars), as well as al-Fiqh
(Jurisprudence) and al-Fuqahaa’ (Scholars of Fiqh). [In addition to] clarification of those who Tashabbaha bi-him (imitate
them) but are not from them.
Verily,
Allah has clarified this Asl
(Fundamental) in the early part of Soorah
al-Baqarah, from His saying: O Children of
[Within
these verses are the words of Allah: …And believe in what
I have sent down (this Qur’an) confirming that which is with you, and be not
the first to disbelieve
therein, and buy
not with My verses a small price and fear Me and Me
alone. And mix not truth with
falsehood, nor conceal the truth while you know…Do you
enjoin upon the people piety and forget to practice it yourselves, while
you recite the Book. Have you then no
sense?]
And that which increases its clarity is that which the Sunnah (of the
Prophet) has explained/declared, in so many sayings that are obvious and clear
[even to] the common man who is not intelligent.
Afterwards,
this (Fundamental) became the strangest of matters [i.e. a very strange
reality, which was no longer accepted].
Likewise, the situation reached the point where al-‘Ilm
(Knowledge) and al-Fiqh
(Jurisprudence) [i.e. the true knowledge from the Book of Allah
and the Sunnah] was considered as al-Bida’u
(innovations) and ad-Dalaalaatu (astray deviations). And the
best of what they have is Labsu al-Haqq
bi-l-Baatil (mixing the truth with
falsehood).
Similarly,
the situation reached the point where [in this distorted view of the matter]
the knowledge which Allah made obligatory upon the creatures and praised
it – no one speaks of it except a Zindeeq
(atheist, freethinker) or a Majnoon (crazy
person)’. And whoever Ankara-hu (rejects/disputes it) and ‘Aadaa-hu (opposes
it), and writes books warning against it and prohibiting
it – he (is now considered as) al-Faqeeh al-‘Aalim (Jurisprudent, Scholar).
Questions:
4.
Which
is the ‘Ilm that Allah has made obligatory
upon the creatures and praised it? Explain!
5.
Can
there be any benefit in the worldly knowledge? Explain the related Qaa’idah!
6.
Mention
some of the Fadaa’il (Virtues) of al-‘Ilm ash-Shar’ee
(Religious Knowledge).
7.
What
is the Qissah (story) mentioned by the Shaarih (Explainer of the Book) showing the
difference between the ‘Aalim (scholar)
and the Jaahil (ignorant
person)?
8.
How
has the author described those who are today considered as al-Faqeeh
al-‘Aalim ?
الأصـول
السـتـة – الإمام
مـحـمـد بن
عبد الـوهـاب
ISLAMIC CREED TRAINING COURSE V
Sharh: al-Usool as-Sitta
Explanation
of The Six Fundamentals
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab
Ibn Sulaiman at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire Study
Guide
Lecture No. 5
The Text
The author, Shaykhu-l-Islam
said: Bismi-llah, ar-Rahmaan
ar-Raheem, Of the most amazing matters, and of
the greatest signs which indicate the power of (Allah) al-Malik (the King), al-Ghallaab
(the Triumphant, Victorious) are Six Fundamentals which Allah, the Most
High, has made crystal clear for the ‘Awaam
(common masses), beyond what anyone might imagine. Then, after all this, many of Adh-kiyaa’ al-‘Aalam (the
most intelligent people in the world) and ‘Uqalaa’
Banee Aadam (the most
rational of human beings) – except an all but negligible number – have erred
concerning them [i.e. concerning these Six Fundamentals].
الأصل
الـخامـس
The Fifth Fundamental
Clarification
from Allah, the One Free of all Imperfections, concerning [who are] the Awliyaa’u-llah
(Friends of Allah, those close to Him); and His distinguishing between them
[His Awliyaa’] and al-Mutashabbiheen
bi-him (those who imitate them) from among A’daa’i-llah (the
enemies of Allah): al-Munaafiqoon (the
hypocrites) and al-Fujjaar (corrupt, immoral
ones).
And
that which is sufficient [as a proof and clarification of] this matter, is an Ayah
of Soorah Aali ‘Imraan, His saying: Say (O Muhammad): If indeed you
love Allah, then you must follow me, and Allah will love you…[Qur’an Aali
‘Imraan
Also,
an Ayah of Soorah al-Maa’idah, His saying: O you who believe! Whoever
amongst you turns back from his Deen (i.e. al-
Islam), then Allah will bring [in their place] a people whom Yuhibbu-hum (He
will love) and Yuhibboona-hu (they
will love Him)…[Qur’an
al-Maa’idah
Also,
an Ayah of Yoonus, His saying: Indeed,
the Awliyaa’a-llah (Friends of Allah), they shall
have no fear, nor shall they grieve; [they are] those who Aamanoo (believe)
and observe Taqwa (piety)…[Qur’an Yoonus 10:62].
Then,
the situation reached the point where most of those who Yadda’ee al-‘Ilm (Claim
to have Knowledge), and (claim) that he is of the Hudaat al-Khalq (Guides
of the creatures) and of the Huffaath ash-Shar’
(Preservers of the Divine Law, i.e. the Sharee’ah) – [the situation became
reversed where they] considered that the Awliyaa’ (1)
must be of those who abandon the Ittibaa’ ar-Rusul
(following of the Messengers), and whoever follows them (i.e. the
Messengers) is not one of them (i.e. the Awliyaa’);
(2) must be of those who abandon al-Jihaad (fighting
in the Cause of Allah), and whoever performs it is not one of them (i.e.
the Awliyaa’); (3) must be of those who abandon al-Emaan
(the conviction in the heart) and at-Taqwa (piety,
in actions and speech), and whoever commits himself to observing al-Emaan and at-Taqwa,
then he is not one of them (i.e. the Awliyaa’).
O
our Lord! We ask of You
al-‘Afwa (Pardon) and al-‘Aafiyah (Well-being)!
Questions:
الأصـول
السـتـة – الإمام
مـحـمـد بن
عبد الـوهـاب
ISLAMIC CREED TRAINING COURSE V
Sharh: al-Usool as-Sitta
Explanation
of The Six Fundamentals
Al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab
Ibn Sulaiman at-Tamimi an-Najdi
(1115-1206H)
Questionnaire Study
Guide
Lecture No. 6
The Text
The author, Shaykhu-l-Islam
said: Bismi-llah, ar-Rahmaan
ar-Raheem, Of the most amazing matters, and of
the greatest signs which indicate the power of (Allah) al-Malik (the King), al-Ghallaab
(the Triumphant, Victorious) are Six Fundamentals which Allah, the Most
High, has made crystal clear for the ‘Awaam
(common masses), beyond what anyone might imagine. Then, after all this, many of Ath-kiyaa’ al-‘Aalam (the
most intelligent people in the world) and ‘Uqalaa’
Banee Aadam (the most
rational of human beings) – except an all but negligible number – have erred
concerning them [i.e. concerning these Six Fundamentals].
الأصل
الـسـاد س
The Sixth Fundamental
Refutation
of the Shubhah (obscure, doubtful matter) that
has been contrived/originated by Shaytaan
(Satan) concerning the abandonment of the Qur’an and Sunnah and
(instead) following the various scatted Aaraa’i
(opinions) and Ahwaa’i (desires) [which serve to
separate and divide the Muslims]. And
it [i.e. this Subhah ] is that the Qur’an and Sunnah
are not [or cannot be] known to anyone except al-Mujtahid al-Mutlaq (i.e. the Mujtahid
Scholar who is not restricted to a Madh-hab
in deriving legal rulings). And, such a Mujtahid is described with such and such
characteristics (or qualifications) that might not even be found fully
in Abu Bakr (as-Siddeeq)
and Umar (ibn al-Khattaab).
Consequently,
if a person is not (qualified, in this way), then it is absolutely obligatory
for him to turn away from these two (sources) [i.e. al-Qur’an and as-Sunnah]
– there being no doubt or ambiguity about the matter. Hence, whoever seeks al-Hudaa (the
True Guidance) from these two (sources), is either a Zindeeq
(Heretic, Free-thinker) or Majnoon (crazy
person) – due to the difficulty of understanding these two (sources) [Qur’an, Sunnah].
Subhaana-llahi wa Bi-Hamdi-hi! [Allah
is Free of all Imperfections and Worthy of Praise]! [Consider] how much [or to what extent] Allah
(Subhaana-hu) has made clear Shar’an
(through that which He has legislated) and Qadaran
(through that which He has decreed), Khalqan
(through that which He has created) and Amran
(through that which He has commanded) the refutation of this Shubhah Mal’oonah
(accursed doubt). [And He has clarified
this matter] from many different perspectives, such that it reached the point
of ad-Darooriyaat al-‘Aamah (that
knowledge which must - of necessity - be known to the generality of the
people). Yet, In spite of that, most
people do not know.
“Indeed
the Word (of punishment) has proved true against most of them, so they will
not believe. Verily, We have put on their necks iron collars reaching to the
chins, so that their heads are raised up.
And We have put a barrier before them,
and a barrier behind them, and We have covered them up, so
that they cannot see. It is the same
to them whether you warn them or you warn them not, they will not believe. You can only warn him who follows the
Reminder (the Qur’an), and fears the Most Gracious (Allah) unseen. So, give him the glad tidings of forgiveness,
and a generous reward (i.e.
In
the end the Praise belongs to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds. And may the
Praise of Allah [in the Highest Assemblies] and Peace and Safety be upon our
Leader Muhammad, and upon his family and companions, until the Day of Judgment.
Questions: