argh...
:salam2:
Subhan'allah, It's late so please, what I am going to now do and say don't take in the wrong way if it comes out a bit harsh un-intendedly.
The only type of Islamic government I support is the one backed by Shariah Law. I do not think this Mayalsian type of government, or whatever this system is, can even hold a candle up to the Shariah, and I will not approve of it, despite whatever laws it may base itself off of, or pillars of Qur'aan and Sunnah. Because Allah's Law is ultimately highest, and regardless of how this is adapted to make it "better" how can you make better what Allah has perfected?! Astagfirullah. And truly following the Qur'aan and Sunnah, and understanding Islam, according to the way of the Pious Salaf, would bring one to the realization that this is the only way it can be!
I do not dispute how lovely and tolerant Malaysia/Malaysians are! No, never, and I shall not insha'allah. I do not judge the people there as wrong based on my own standards, but if they are doing something which is against Qur'aan and Sunnah I will not back them. If a man gives a fatwa against which there is correct evidence from the Qur'aan and Sunnah, I will most definetly back that against the man. Man is liable to errors, to misjudgement, to various opinions, but as it is said in the Qur'aan...
"But no, by your Rubb, they can have no Faith, until they make you (O Muhammad (PBUH)) judge in all disputes between them, and find in themselves no resistance against your decisions, and accept (them) with full submission". (4:65)
"(And) if you differ in anything amongst yourselves, refer it to Allah and His Messenger (PBUH)". (4:59)
So that is where we stand. Perhaps these celebrations are out of Ignorance, for surely they have no place in Islam.
Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) delivered a Khutbah, his eyes would become red, his tone loud and he showed anger as if he were warning us against an army. He (PBUH) would say, "The enemy is about to attack you in the morning and the enemy is advancing against you in the evening". He would further say, "I am sent with the final Hour like these two fingers of mine.'' Messenger of Allah (PBUH) held up his index finger and the middle finger together to illustrate. He used to add: "To proceed, the best speech is the Book of Allah and the best guidance is the guidance of Muhammad (PBUH), the worst practice is the introduction of new practices in Islam and every Bid`ah is a misguidance". He would also say, "I am, in respect of rights, nearer to every believer than his own self. He who leaves an estate, it belongs to his heirs, and he who leaves a debt, it is my responsibility to pay it off.'' [Muslim]. Same Hadith as reported by `Irbad bin Sariyah (May Allah be pleased with him)
And to be said against those who start such innovative practices (commentary not from me):
Jarir bin `Abdullah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: We were with Messenger of Allah (PBUH) shortly after dawn when there came to him some people clad in woollen rags, or covered with sleeveless blankets; and with swords hanging down from their necks. Most of them rather, all of them, belonged to the Mudar tribe. The face of the Prophet (PBUH) changed when he saw them starving. Then he went into his house and came out; then he commanded Bilal (May Allah be pleased with him) to proclaim Adhan (call to prayers). So he proclaimed Adhan and recited Iqamah and the Prophet (PBUH) led the Salat. Then he delivered a Khutbah saying,
"O mankind! Be dutiful to your Rubb, Who created you from a single person (Adam), and from him (Adam) He created his wife (Eve), and from them both He created many men and women; and fear Allah through Whom you demand your (natural) rights, and do not sever the relations of kinship. Surely, Allah is Ever an All-Watcher over you.'' (4:1) He also recited the Ayah which is in the end of Surat Al-Hashr: "O you who believe! Fear Allah and keep your duty to Him. And let every one look what he has sent forth for the tomorrow". (59:18). Thereafter, every man gave in charity Dinar, Dirham, clothes, measure-fulls of wheat and measure-fulls of dates till he said: "(Give in charity) be it half a date". Then a man of the Ansar came with a bag which was difficult for him to hold in his hand. Thereafter, the people came successively (with charity) till I saw two heaps of food and clothes. I noticed that the face of Messenger of Allah (PBUH) was glowing like that of the bright moon or glittering gold. Then he (PBUH) said,
"Whosoever introduces a good practice in Islam, there is for him its reward and the reward of those who act upon it after him without anything being diminished from their rewards. And whosoever introduces an evil practice in Islam, will shoulder its sin and the sins of all those who will act upon it, without diminishing in any way their burden"[Muslim].
Commentary: *PLEASE READ*
1. Some people try to deduce a proof for good innovations from the words: "Mun sana' fi Al- islam sunah hasanah". Whosoever introduces a good practice in Islam.
Thus they classify innovations Bid`ah into two categories, namely good innovations and bad innovations. But this is wrong. No innovation can be good. It is always bad because it amounts to inventing Shar`iah which no one has the right to do. Constitution of Shar`iah is the exclusive Right of Allah Alone. It is He who constitutes the Shar`iah and it is on His behest that His Prophets convey it to the people. Not to speak of scholars and others.
2. What this Hadith makes abundantly clear is that anyone who tries to find new ways and means to preach and practice Islamic Shar`iah, which are later on adopted by other people also, would not only get the reward of doing so but he will also be rewarded for the endeavours of those who will after him continue them and perform good deeds. But anything of which we do not find any trace in Shar`iah is bad. It cannot be good in any case, no matter what means are adopted for this purpose.
3. Other benefits of this Hadith are self-evident and do not need further elaboration.
Ibn Mas`ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "The first son of Adam* takes a share of the guilt of every one who murders another wrongfully because he was the initiator of committing murder".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
* The son of Adam in the Hadith is said to be Qabil. Allah tells us about his story in Surat Al-Ma'idah (The Table spread with Food). Verses 27-31.
Commentary: This Hadith gives us an idea how serious is the crime of initiating an evil which is followed by others. One who initiates an evil would be sinful for all those who follow him in that crime till the Day of Resurrection. The safest course, therefore, is that one should abstain from heresy and stick to obedience only.
We have been commanded to be different and distinct from the disbelievers, as in surat ul-Fatihah. Also, Allah (T) said (what means):
"Then We have put you (O Muhammad) on a plain way of (Our) commandment [like the one which We commanded Our Messengers before you (i.e. legal ways and laws of the Islamic Monotheism)]. So follow you that (Islamic Monotheism and its laws), and follow not the desires of those who know not."
[Al-Jathiyah 45:18]
And His Messenger (S) said: "Whoever imitates a people is but one of them." [Recorded by Abu Dawud, and judged to be authentic by al-Albani]
So please, I urge you... Do NOT participate in the celebrations of the disbelievers! Please... it is not right, and is not from the acts of a Muslim!
For more information please refer to:
Lakum Eidukum Wa Liya Eid!! - (To You Be Your Celebrations, And To Me Mine)
"And say: `The truth is from your Rubb.' Then whosoever wills, let him believe; and whosoever wills, let him disbelieve". (18:29)
I think this needs no more debate. Thread Closed.
wasalam
