Shaykh Al-Albani (RA) & Differences of Opinions!

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Globalpeace

Banned
Asslamo Allaikum,

All I ASK is some tolerance and understanding from Brothers/Sisters who learn their Islam from Google and this DOES NOT MEAN being tolerant to opinions which have no basis in Qur’aan & Sunnah!​

Scenario one:

I had an interesting conversation with someone sometime back about an issue n Fiqh which shall remain hidden.

I quoted Imam Ibnul-Haj’r Al-Asqalani (RA) & he kept on quoting Shaykh Al-Albani (RA), just kept on going and going…

So I asked do you consider Shaykh Al-Albani (RA) to be a bigger Muhaddith then Imam Ibnul-Haj’r Al-Asqalani (RA), He said, “YES”

I asked, “Do you even know WHO Imam Ibnul-Haj’r Al-Asqalani (RA) was?”

He said, “Yes”

I was shocked and there was no point in taking this conversation any further.

For those who don’t know, Imam Ibnul-Haj’r Al-Asqalani (RA) is the commentator of Saheeh Bukhari and he wrote “Fathul-Bari Bi Sharh Saheeh Bukhari” , he is one of the greatest Muhadatheen in Muslim Ummah and his commentary is regarded as the BENCH-MARK in understanding and deciphering Saheeh Bukhari!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibn_Hajar_al-Asqalani

Scenario Two:

This time a Brother who quoted something from Shaykh Al-Albani (RA)’s book about Salah and I pointed him to the original Hadeeth in Abi Dawud and the commentary (Aunul-Mabood Sharh Sunan Abi Dawud) where the Hadeeth and opinions of majority of Scholars are discussed in detail & then islam-qa where the opinion is different to Shaykh Al-Albani (RA)!

His reply, “You are making my head hurt”!

So he had been going around condemning everyone else’s Salah based on ONE BOOK without checking the original Hadeeth & what the Muhadetheen & Scholars of Islam had to say about the matter!

BIG MISTAKE!

I find most Brothers/Sisters do the same….ONE BOOK and EVERYBODY ELSE is WRONG!

Scenario Three:

Take a good look at this thread…

http://www.turntoislam.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17158

Take a look at post 58 by Brother Abu.Amirah where a Hadeeth is quoted:

Annas(r.a) said that during the prophet’s (s.a.w) time they used to avoid praying between pillars. (At-Tirmithi 229)

Now take a look at my post and the 2nd answer by Shaykh Uthaymeen (RA) and pay attention to the last two lines & I quote:

...because exceptional circumstances are governed by special rulings, and necessity and need also have special rulings....

You EITHER see the point OR you don't. I am not saying it, Shaykh Uthaymeen (RA) is saying it!​
 

Mabsoot

Amir
Staff member
:salam2:

Whoever said Shaykh Ibn Hajr Askalani was less knowledgeable than Shaykh Muhammad Nassir ud-Deen al Albani needs their head examined.

Ibn Hajr Askalani was one of the greatest hadith scholars, and his books are used by all serious Tulab al Ilm.

So, this was one off you saw from someone.

As for differences in fiqh, these are not matters for disputing and differing in the Ummah. We must stick to those things that are in accordance with the Quran and Authentic sunnah.

If there are issues that have valid evidences made by the Scholars of Ahlus Sunnah, than person chooses accordingly.

Once, I was praying in Masjid Al Nabawi back in 2000 and we used to open our fast there with Shaykh Hussein. Then, during Maghrib prayer the Shaykh was praying beside me.. He had noticed that I moved my finger during Tashahud and asked me why I did so. He said that we should just move our finger when we say Allah. I told him that I had learnt so from book of prayer by Shaykh Albani and that the evidence was in there, although I didnt know the evidence from the top of my head. The Shaykh smiled and that was it and said he would look into itwai. These are simply differences in Fiqh.

Shaykh Hussein al shaykh taught Bulugh al Maram which is by Ibn Hajar al Askalani. He also gave commentary by Shaykh Albani.

In matters of Aqeedah the Scholars are united, with regards Fiqh there are some differences. Nobody should cut out or only allow for presentation of one side of the Fiqh issues.

For example, many of the scholars especially those today in Arabia say that the niqab is obligatory. This is based on evidence found in Hadith. Likewise, there are other Scholars from Past and present who give fatwa saying that it is not obligatory for women to cover their face. - This is not an issue for us to be debating over, it is one for the scholars to resolve. On this site, we have both the views in the women section.

Wasalam.
 

alkathiri

As-Shafaa'i(Brother)
:salam2:

Whoever said Shaykh Ibn Hajr Askalani was less knowledgeable than Shaykh Muhammad Nassir ud-Deen al Albani needs their head examined.

Ibn Hajr Askalani was one of the greatest hadith scholars, and his books are used by all serious Tulab al Ilm.

Im in shocked . I cant believe you just say that....
i was very happy when you said that .

Thank god i dont need my head examined....

But akhi , the sheikh might havent the chance to meet you after he look into it. :) .
 

Globalpeace

Banned
:salam2:

Whoever said Shaykh Ibn Hajr Askalani was less knowledgeable than Shaykh Muhammad Nassir ud-Deen al Albani needs their head examined.

Ibn Hajr Askalani was one of the greatest hadith scholars, and his books are used by all serious Tulab al Ilm.

So, this was one off you saw from someone.

As for differences in fiqh, these are not matters for disputing and differing in the Ummah. We must stick to those things that are in accordance with the Quran and Authentic sunnah.

If there are issues that have valid evidences made by the Scholars of Ahlus Sunnah, than person chooses accordingly.

Once, I was praying in Masjid Al Nabawi back in 2000 and we used to open our fast there with Shaykh Hussein. Then, during Maghrib prayer the Shaykh was praying beside me.. He had noticed that I moved my finger during Tashahud and asked me why I did so. He said that we should just move our finger when we say Allah. I told him that I had learnt so from book of prayer by Shaykh Albani and that the evidence was in there, although I didnt know the evidence from the top of my head. The Shaykh smiled and that was it and said he would look into itwai. These are simply differences in Fiqh.

Shaykh Hussein al shaykh taught Bulugh al Maram which is by Ibn Hajar al Askalani. He also gave commentary by Shaykh Albani.

In matters of Aqeedah the Scholars are united, with regards Fiqh there are some differences. Nobody should cut out or only allow for presentation of one side of the Fiqh issues.

For example, many of the scholars especially those today in Arabia say that the niqab is obligatory. This is based on evidence found in Hadith. Likewise, there are other Scholars from Past and present who give fatwa saying that it is not obligatory for women to cover their face. - This is not an issue for us to be debating over, it is one for the scholars to resolve. On this site, we have both the views in the women section.

Wasalam.

Asslamo Allaikum,

First and foremost, I support you and others 100% on your efforts in helping establish the Deen of Allah (SWT) & Authentic Sunnah.

May Allah (SWT) reward you for your efforts in this world & the Next, abundantly (Ameen).

1) According to whose opinion? Scholars differ even on Authentic Sunnah & you know that beloved Brother in Islam…..

a) http://www.turntoislam.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10226

Note there is no difference in Men and Women Praying if there was why didn’t he Salallahualayhiwasalam say and tell us? Why didn’t he highlight the differences? Why isn’t there any sound hadith on it? Why is it the hadith that do supposedly state this so called fact are weak? The truth is there is no Difference Allah knows best!

Who is wrong, Shaykh Al-Albani (RA)? who says that there are no differences?

Or

Shaykh Salih Al-Munajjid? who says that there are differences?

b) On your issue about Tashahudd?

Who is wrong , Shaykh Al-Albani (RA)?
Or
Shaykh Uthaymeen?
Or
Lujna?

c) On Issue about Hijrah from the West?

Who is wrong, Shaykh Bin-Baaz?
Or
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi?
Or
Imam Abu Daud (or Imam Tirmidhi)?

2) That is all that I am asking, present a valid point of view & don’t just start shutting threads with your personal commentary on things.

3) Why are you rejecting Shcolars in the West? What is your Daleel?
 

Mabsoot

Amir
Staff member
Asslamo Allaikum,

First and foremost, I support you and others 100% on your efforts in helping establish the Deen of Allah (SWT) & Authentic Sunnah.

May Allah (SWT) reward you for your efforts in this world & the Next, abundantly (Ameen).

1) According to whose opinion? Scholars differ even on Authentic Sunnah & you know that beloved Brother in Islam…..

a) http://www.turntoislam.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10226

Note there is no difference in Men and Women Praying if there was why didn’t he Salallahualayhiwasalam say and tell us? Why didn’t he highlight the differences? Why isn’t there any sound hadith on it? Why is it the hadith that do supposedly state this so called fact are weak? The truth is there is no Difference Allah knows best!

Who is wrong, Shaykh Al-Albani (RA)? who says that there are no differences?

Or

Shaykh Salih Al-Munajjid? who says that there are differences?

b) On your issue about Tashahudd?

Who is wrong , Shaykh Al-Albani (RA)?
Or
Shaykh Uthaymeen?
Or
Lujna?

c) On Issue about Hijrah from the West?

Who is wrong, Shaykh Bin-Baaz?
Or
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi?
Or
Imam Abu Daud (or Imam Tirmidhi)?

2) Why are you imposing Islam-qa on Hanafi & Shafae Brothers & Sisters? That is confusing the heck out of people?

3) That is all that I am asking, present a valid point of view & don’t just start shutting threads with your personal commentary on things.

:salam2:

There are some fiqh view points built on da'eef (fabricated) hadith.

So, if that is the case, then the authentic view point must be taken. Also, I dont think you should mix the Ulema with people who are not scholars, i.e. comparing Shaykh Ibn Baz (Rahimahullah) with brother yassir qadhi.

As for these matters of opinion, they are not wrong. IF You have all these fatawa infront of you, and the evidence is Sahih for both of them, then you should decide.

However, if one gives a fatwa based on his school of Thought, and that is not in accordance with Sahih Hadith, then it shouldn't be taken. Obviously, if someone is following Hanafi Fiqh and does not know about this, then it is Ok. But, if someone did point out to him or her that a Hadith which is evidence for something he does is not authentic, then he must take what is authentic. We must follow the Prophet Muhammad :saw: at all times, not any Imam.

I went over these points in my earlier post.

also, my dear brothers please read:

Ijtihâd and Taqlîd By Shaykh Muhammad ibn Sâlih al-’Uthaymîn

and perhaps this is useful too:

http://www.turntoislam.com/forum/showpost.php?p=54449&postcount=18

Ohhh, and one more thing!! These scholars, (Past and Present) were all very good friends no matter their differences. Their Students did not have any enmity too. A lot of the students of the 4 Imams had their own opinions on certain matters or went on other clearer evidence later. The Scholars themselves change their opinions when evidence from quran and Sunnah was bought to their attention.

And this can be seen in the last link provided above.

wasalamu alaykum
 
:salam2:

There are some fiqh view points built on da'eef (fabricated) hadith.

So, if that is the case, then the authentic view point must be taken. Also, I dont think you should mix the Ulema with people who are not scholars.


However, if one gives a fatwa based on his school of Thought, and that is not in accordance with Sahih Hadith, then it shouldn't be taken. But, if someone did point out to him or her that a Hadith which is evidence for something he does is not authentic, then he must take what is authentic. We must follow the Prophet Muhammad :saw: at all times, not any Imam.

I am agree all with this point.

But problem is that some scholars has problem with the authentic of hadiths according to their knowledge.

For example as i have heard the most authentic book is al-bukhari but some scholars or sheikh nasiruddin al-albani had some confusion about the authentic source of hadtih of bukhari. According to his knowledge of hadiths science a hadiths is daeef but another 100´s of olama´s saw nothing wrong in that hadith.

Now which evidence will be showed in any articles?It is the main problem of our communication which we feel some time in our daily life with some muslim brother by talking about any islamic topic.
 

Globalpeace

Banned
Imam Ibnul Haj'r Asqalani (RA) over Shaykh Al-Albani (RA)???

Asslamo Allaium,

Are you sure?

Be VERY sure before you answer it?
 

Mabsoot

Amir
Staff member
:salam2:
Bro i dont understand why you dont regard Sheikh Yasir Qadhi as a scholar/ Sheikh

:wasalam:

I meant they are at very very different levels of knowledge to be compared.

There are differences between levels of knowledge between people, and also between scholars. So, this is legitimate thing. . The scholars in the past would not take from the smaller students of knowledge, just as you would not ask a 3 year old to diagnose your illness... you would go see a qualified Doctor !!

Likewise, to ask a question, it is best you see a Scholar.

Im sure he would agree to that too. It is good for brothers to help one another and to teach Islam. Especially those who may have graduated from various Islamic institutions etc. But, this by no way makes that person a "scholar". Nor does the fact someone writes 100s of books or has a website (like this one!!) or has great number of "fans" make them a scholar.

Just because someone is said to be a Shaykh, doesnt mean he is one.. nor someone who has studied a few years in a university or has phd is a scholar. I am speaking in general. Not about anyone in particular. Just, there are a growing number of people who give lectures, and teach Islam and give fatawa when in reality they should try their best to refer people to those scholars who have much greater knowledge. If those things are in the classical books, and even with the great scholars alive today, then we should refer back to them.

This is a growing problem we are facing especially in the West, and is just one of the signs of day of judgement.

A Scholar is someone who has spent many many years at the feet of the scholars and have studied the various books from them and have Ijaza in teaching those books. - So, it is important who we call scholar.. this leads to great confusion. Especially, when people go upon the fatawa of those who are not scholar. As the latter have no right to be making fatwa or even be teaching the Classical books etc.

There are many good brothers who give da'wah and call to Islam. It is not good for us to be thinking of them as scholars or for us to accept any fatwa etc from them. And it is important that they refer back to those with greater knowledge. i.e. from the Scholars of the Present and the Past.

Shaykh Albani (rahimahullah) said in book "The Night prayer">

It is authentically reported on Ibn Mas’ood (radyAllaahu ‘anhu) in mawqoof form,1 but it takes the ruling of being marfoo’ 2 as a saying of the Prophet, that he said: “How will you be when a fitnah (calamity, i.e. innovation) engulfs you such that the adult will grow old (with it) and the youth will be raised upon it, and the people will take it as a Sunnah? So when any part of it (i.e. the innovation) is abandoned, it will be said: ‘Have you abandoned the Sunnah?’ They said: “When will that be?” He said: “(It will be) When your scholars have passed away, your reciters have increased, your Fuqahaa have become few, your leaders become many, your trusted ones decrease, the worldly life is sought after by (doing) the works of the Hereafter, and knowledge is sought for a reason other than the Religion.” 3

I say: This hadeeth is one of the signs of his (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam)
Prophethood and the verity of his Messengership, for indeed every one of its portions has become actualized in this present time. From them is the spread of various innovations, which the people are tested with, such that they have taken them as a Sunnah and (part of the) Religion to be followed. So when the real Ahlus-Sunnah turn away from them towards the Sunnah, which is authentically established on the Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam), it will be said: “Has the Sunnah been abandoned?”

- And also, the gread hadith scholar, Ibn Hajar al-Askalani related:

Ibn Mas’ud (radiyallaahu anhu) said: "There will not come upon you a time, except that it is more evil than the time before it. I do not mean a leader better than another leader, nor a year better than another year. But your 'Ulemah and fuqahaa (i.e. your Scholars) will disappear, and you will not find anyone to succeed them. Then there will come a people who will give verdicts according to their opinion." (Ibn Hajr related it in Fathul-Baaree). And in another wording: "It is not due to abundance of rain, nor due to its scarcity. Rather it is due to the disappearance of the Scholars. Then there will come a people who will give verdicts on matters based upon mere opinion; and thus they will destroy Islaam." (Ibn Hajr related it in Fathul-Baaree)

And that, which affirms the truth of what Ibn Mas’ud (radiyallaahu anhu) said, is what is reported in the Sunnah of the Prophet, in his (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam’s) saying: "Indeed, Allaah does not snatch away the knowledge, but He takes it away by the passing away of the Scholars. Such that when no Scholar remains, the people take ignorant ones as their leaders. They are asked and give verdicts without knowledge. Thus, they misguide themselves and misguide others." (Saheeh al-Bukhaaree and Saheeh Muslim)

And the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “Indeed it is among the signs of the Hour that knowledge be sought from the asaghar (minor / lesser people, in lineage or knowledge).” (Recorded by Ibn al-Mubarak in az-Zuhd, 61 and al-Lalaka’i in Sharh Usool I‘tiqad Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamaa‘ah, 102)

And the following statement of the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam): “Towards the last days, a people will emerge who will be young in age and have foolish ideas. They will speak with the best speech of the creatures. Their Eemaan will not go past their throats. So wherever you encounter them, kill them, for indeed there will be a reward for the one who kills them on the Day of Judgement.” (Recorded in as-Sunnah of Imaam Ahmed bin Hanbal) Muhammad bin Sireen, Maalik bin Anas and many more of the Salaf (Rahimullah) have said: “Indeed, this knowledge is the Religion! So look carefully towards whom you take your Religion from.” (An authentic narration on Muhammad Ibn Sireen reported by Muslimi n the introduction to his Saheeh Muslim)

So when taking knowledge we have to be extremely careful where we take it from because taking knowledge from untrustworthy, unreliable and unqualified sources has led many a people to confusion and eventual straying from the straight path. So this taking of knowledge is something that could be a matter of heaven or hell.

It was said: “The people will not cease to be in good as long as they obtain knowledge from the Companions of Muhammad and their elders. But when they obtain knowledge from their asaghar (minor / lesser people, in lineage or knowledge), then that is when they shall be ruined.” (Recorded by Ibn al-Mubarak in az-Zuhd, 851 and al- Lalaka’i in Sharh Usool I‘tiqad Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamaa‘ah, 101 and others)

The Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “This knowledge shall be carried by the trustworthy of every generation, negating the distortions of the extreme from it, as well as the impersonation of the false people, and the interpretations of the ignorant.” (Related by Ibnul Wazeer al-Yamaanee in ar-Rawdhun Naas (1/21-23), it was authenticated by Shaykh al-Albaanee in Takhreejul Mishkaat (1/28-38/248) and by Shaykh Saleem al-Hilaalee in Hidaayatus Sultaan no. 38)

The latter, is why we need to respect and acknowledge the wise and good Scholars. And also, why we should work hard in making sure everyone sticks to the pure teachings of Islam. .


wasalam
 

ibn azem

Super Moderator
Staff member
salam alaykum

I should advise my brothers and sister not to make these issues such that is seems we are competing whether this shaykh or that shaykh is greater and more knowledgable. That is not right.

That is not what Islam and its teaching are about, and that has never been practiced/asked/ by the wise people about any shaykh in the past!

We should controll our emotions and act not according them but according to our wise and humbe behaviour.

salam alaykum.
 

Mabsoot

Amir
Staff member
salam alaykum

I should advise my brothers and sister not to make these issues such that is seems we are competing whether this shaykh or that shaykh is greater and more knowledgable. That is not right.

That is not what Islam and its teaching are about, and that has never been practiced/asked/ by the wise people about any shaykh in the past!

We should controll our emotions and act not according them but according to our wise and humbe behaviour.

salam alaykum.

:salam2:

Actually, scholars did do that, there are volumes upon volumes of book pertaining to Jarh wa ta'deel. It underpins which hadith are authentic or not. They would mention who was trustworthy and reliable, who was known to be a liar, who had mistakes in aqeedah and so forth.

However, if you mean comparing the Correct Scholars of ahlus sunnah.. The ones who are not upon Shirk or bid'ah and have sound Aqeedah.. Then of course, it is not for us to do.

But, this is different to someone mentioning a lay person or student of knowledge and giving him status of "Shaykh". - The latter is incorrect.
 

ibn azem

Super Moderator
Staff member
:salam2:

Actually, scholars did do that, there are volumes upon volumes of book pertaining to Jarh wa ta'deel. It underpins which hadith are authentic or not. They would mention who was trustworthy and reliable, who was known to be a liar, who had mistakes in aqeedah and so forth.

However, if you mean comparing the Correct Scholars of ahlus sunnah.. The ones who are not upon Shirk or bid'ah and have sound Aqeedah.. Then of course, it is not for us to do.

But, this is different to someone mentioning a lay person or student of knowledge and giving him status of "Shaykh". - The latter is incorrect.
:salam2:

I meant not the scholars akhi. That is a different thing, although it might have appeared that way from my post, I meant us - those who seek knowledge. We cannot make jarh wa ta'deel.
My post was a reply to the question of brother Globalpeace (I love him for the sake of Allaah ;)).

P.S. By the way my post came after that of brother Mabsoot though was meant to be before.
salam alaykum.
 

Abu Sarah

Allahu Akbar
Staff member
Assalam alaykum

Allaah has made our worship based on His Book and the Sunnah of His Messenger :saw: (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). The right way is to understand the texts of sharee’ah as they were understood by the Companions of the Prophet :saw: (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and their followers among the scholars who are qualified and prominent mujtahids. This includes the imaams whose sincerity, fairness and leadership in religion, knowledge, virtue, goodness and righteousness is a matter of record.

Alhamdulillah..

  • all of them followed the texts of the Sharee’ah and their efforts were all focused on teaching and spreading sound Islamic knowledge.
  • All of them were on the right path, and all were devoted followers of the Prophet :saw: (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him).


If mistakes happened, then the Sahaabah made mistakes too. The things to be followed in Sharee’ah are those for which evidence (daleel) is established


In some cases, some scholars may not have known of daleel whilst others did, but this does not mean that their knowledge and ability is to be discredited.

  • All of them were seeking to find and propagate the truth.

If a person wants to follow one of the Imaams and adopt his madhhab, then he should follow him in matters for which there is clear, sound daleel, for this is what is required in Islam, but he should not develop partisan or sectarian feelings towards anybody.

It is not permissible for the Muslim to believe that he has to follow anybody in all that he says except the Prophet :saw: (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him).

The person who is suitably qualified can examine what the scholars said and see what is supported by sound daleel. The “rank and file” Muslim who does not know how to examine the evidence and weigh it up should follow a scholar whose religious commitment and knowledge he trusts, and act according to his fatwas. And Allaah knows best.

end Quoted from Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid..
Which of Madhhabs is most correct?..enen he talk about the four Madhhabs but i take it as genernal..



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......Dear All i didn't talk about any shaykh or Scholar..:astag: but i was delete videos created by some of brothers whom didn't take Permission form any Confident (tursted) salafi's Sclolars (Kibaar Ulama)..

..we didn't wanna take our Deen from anyone we must be Carefuly..that's All...n i didn't say he is..???or anything..but only what i saied we didn't need to listen to him until he take permission from great Scholars

finally...........

fatwa al-Shaykh ‘Abd al-‘Azeez ibn ‘Abd-Allaah ibn Baaz

Allaah has enjoined justice and good treatment of others, and He has forbidden wrongdoing, hatred and enmity. Allaah sent His Prophet Muhammad :saw:(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) with the same message as He sent all the Messengers, namely the call to Tawheed and to worship of Allaah alone. He commanded him to establish justice and forbade him to do the opposite, i.e., to worship anything other than Allaah, to cause division and to transgress against the rights of others.

In these days it has become very common that people who claim to have knowledge and to be calling people to good slander many of their brothers among the well-known daa’iyahs, and they talk about the seekers of knowledge, daa’iyahs and lecturers. They do that in secret in their own gatherings, but it may be recorded on tapes that are distributed among the people, and they may do it openly in public lectures in the mosques. This behaviour goes against the commands of Allaah and His Messenger in several ways.

1 – It is a transgression against the rights of the Muslims, and against the elite of the people, namely the seekers of knowledge and daa’iyahs who are striving to make the people aware and to teach them and correct their beliefs and practices, and to organize lessons and lectures, and to write beneficial books.

2 – It splits the Muslims and causes division in their ranks. They are the most in need of unity and they need to keep away from division, discord and too much gossip amongst themselves, especially when the daa’iyahs who are being slandered are from among the Ahl al-Sunnah wa’l-Jamaa’ah who are well known for their opposition to bid’ah (innovation) and myth, and for standing up against those who promote such things, and for exposing their plots and tricks. We see no benefit to be gained by such actions, except for the enemies who lie in wait for opportunities to harm the Muslims, such as the kaafirs, hypocrites and followers of bid’ah and misguidance.

3 – This action offers support and help for the self-serving among the secularists, westernizers and other heretics who are well known for stirring up trouble among the daa’iyahs and telling lies against them, and inciting people against them in their writings and recordings. It is contrary to Islamic brotherhood for those who are too hasty to help their enemies against their brothers among the seekers of knowledge, daa’iyahs and others.

4 – This spreads corrupts ideas in the hearts and minds of the common folk and elite; it spreads and propagates lies and false rumours, and causes a great deal of backbiting and slander. It leaves the door wide open to evil people who persist in spreading doubts and stirring up fitnah, and who are keen to cause harm to the believers by accusing them of things that they did not do.

5 – Much of what is being said has no basis in reality; rather these are illusions which the Shaytaan has made attractive to them, through which he has tempted them. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“O you who believe! Avoid much suspicion; indeed some suspicions are sins. And spy not, neither backbite one another…”[al-Hujuraat 49:12]

The believer should interpret what his Muslim brother says in the best possible way. One of the salaf said: Never think of something that is said by your brother as being bad when you still find room for a good interpretation.

6 – Whatever ijtihaad is produced by some scholars or seekers of knowledge, in areas where ijtihaad is permitted, the author of said ijtihaad cannot be blamed or rebuked for it, so long as he is qualified to engage in ijtihaad. If someone else has a different opinion, it is better for him to debate with him in a proper manner, striving to reach the truth via the shortest route and leaving no room for the insinuating whispers of the Shaytaan or for him to cause trouble among the believers. If that is not possible, and someone thinks that he has no choice but to explain what is wrong with his ijtihaad, then he should choose the best wording and the most subtle way of explaining, and not resort to attacking, slandering or going to extremes in criticizing him, which may cause others to reject the truth or to turn away from it. He should also avoid criticizing specific people, casting aspersions upon their intentions or saying unnecessary or irrelevant things about them. In such cases the Messenger :saw:(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) would say, “What is the matter with some people who say such and such…?”

The advice I offer to these brothers who have fallen into the sin of slandering the daa’iyahs is to repent to Allaah for the things that they have written or said that may have corrupted the hearts of some youth and filled them with hatred and grudges, and kept them from seeking beneficial knowledge or from calling people to Allaah by making them preoccupied with gossip and talking about this one and that one, and seeking out faults for which they could criticize people, and going to extremes in doing that.

I also advise them to offer expiation for the things that they have done by writing and other means that they think they should not have done, and to remove from people’s minds the wrong ideas they may have given them. They should focus on fruitful actions which will bring them closer to Allaah and will be beneficial to people, and they should beware of being too hasty to accuse people of kufr, fisq and bid’ah without any clear evidence or proof. The Prophet :saw:(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever says to his brother ‘O kaafir!’ one of them will be deserving of that description.” (Saheeh, agreed upon).

It is prescribed for those who call others to the truth and for seekers of knowledge, if they are uncertain about something said by a scholar or anyone else, to refer to the prominent scholars and to ask them, so that they can explain the facts of the matter to them and remove the confusion and doubt from their minds, in accordance with the words of Allaah in Soorat al-Nisaa’ (interpretatiuon of the meaning):

“When there comes to them some matter touching (public) safety or fear, they make it known (among the people); if only they had referred it to the Messenger or to those charged with authority among them, the proper investigators would have understood it from them (directly). Had it not been for the Grace and Mercy of Allaah upon you, you would have followed Shaytaan (Satan), save a few of you”[al-Nisaa’ 4:83]

And Allaah is the One Whom we ask to reform all the Muslims and to unite their hearts in taqwa and to bring the scholars of the Muslims and those who call to the truth together in doing that which pleases Him and will benefit His slaves. May He unite them in following guidance and protect them against all the causes of division and dissent; may He support the truth through them and humiliate falsehood through them, for He is the One Who is able to do that. May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions, and those who follow his guidance until the Day of Resurrection.



Majmoo’ Fataawa wa Maqaalaat Mutanawwi’ah li Samaahat al-Shaykh ‘Abd al-‘Azeez ibn ‘Abd-Allaah ibn Baaz (may Allaah have mercy on him), vol. 7, p. 311.




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So I asked do you consider Shaykh Al-Albani (RA) to be a bigger Muhaddith then Imam Ibnul-Haj’r Al-Asqalani (RA), He said, “YES”
I asked, “Do you even know WHO Imam Ibnul-Haj’r Al-Asqalani (RA) was?”
He said, “Yes”
I was shocked and there was no point in taking this conversation any further.

brother thats nothing new.

AS the aqidah of salafi manhaj not to follow any person blindly but sometime some people forget this aqidah and follow sheikh al-albani blindly.

According to their opinion only sheikh albani´s fatwa based 100% more or less on sahih hadith.
I have meet even some bro who dont think even that it was possible by sheikh albani(rahmatullahi alaih) to do mistake.

Is a hadith sahih or not its also depend by the scholar who researching it and how much knowledge he has about hadith science.
 
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