Commentary on the term: (Scholars of the Awakening)?
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The questioner:
Peace be upon you. Your Eminence, the father. The questioner says: The term "Scholars of the Awakening" has been frequently used recently. When asked about them, some of the virtuous are mentioned without mentioning the established, prominent scholars. What is the correctness of this term?
The Shaykh:
First, what is the meaning of "al-Sahwa" (the Awakening)? Does it mean that the Muslims were heedless all this time, and then the Awakening came? No, this is an incorrect expression. The Muslims, praise be to Allah, still have among them those who are awake to their religion, engaged in righteous deeds, and the good does not cease. So their use of the word "al-Sahwa" implies what it implies, because its meaning is that the Muslims were heedless and asleep regarding their religion and falling short, until these people came. This is self-praise and belittling of others. So this term is not appropriate to be used. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father.
The Shaykh:
That they mention their loved ones and those they want, and do not mention those they do not love, this is following desire. This is desire.[Al-Qasas 28:50]. Yes.
Peace be upon you. Your Eminence, the father. The questioner says: The term "Scholars of the Awakening" has been frequently used recently. When asked about them, some of the virtuous are mentioned without mentioning the established, prominent scholars. What is the correctness of this term?
The Shaykh:
First, what is the meaning of "al-Sahwa" (the Awakening)? Does it mean that the Muslims were heedless all this time, and then the Awakening came? No, this is an incorrect expression. The Muslims, praise be to Allah, still have among them those who are awake to their religion, engaged in righteous deeds, and the good does not cease. So their use of the word "al-Sahwa" implies what it implies, because its meaning is that the Muslims were heedless and asleep regarding their religion and falling short, until these people came. This is self-praise and belittling of others. So this term is not appropriate to be used. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father.
The Shaykh:
That they mention their loved ones and those they want, and do not mention those they do not love, this is following desire. This is desire.
And who is more astray than one who follows his desire without guidance from Allah?
وَمَنْ أَضَلُّ مِمَّنِ اتَّبَعَ هَوَاهُ بِغَيْرِ هُدًى مِّنَ اللَّهِ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [948- 4717] التعليق على مصطلح:(علماء الصحوة)؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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