Safety from Trials and Adherence to the Study of Creed
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The Shaykh:
Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward Shaykh Sa'd for these words, and I ask Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, to reward him with the best reward. Shaykh Sa'd is one of the pioneers of this association and a member of its board of directors in previous terms. He is among the greatest supporters, after Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, and encouragers of his brothers who are in charge of this association. May Allah reward us with the best reward for him. In truth, many questions and inquiries have reached the Shaykh (may Allah preserve him), but I noticed
The questioner:
from the Shaykh's methodology that he does not wish to answer some questions, so it does not mean I will raise them, with my apologies to my brothers for what we heard regarding the Shaykh's inclination. However, there are general issues from which we can benefit from Your Excellency the Shaykh. Many questions, or some questions, mention that he has passed through, in periods of his life, certain situations and trials that have passed through the Ummah. They had an impact on the Ummah, as they came, for example, in the trial of al-Nasiriyah and others before it. And today we are passing through the trial of takfir (declaring someone a disbeliever) in Islamic societies and the trial of sanctifying blood by some sects that have strayed from the straight path. The students of this college, the College of Shari'ah, are seeking the sound, moderate methodology. Perhaps the Honorable Shaykh, our birthday celebrant, will remind us of something in this regard.
The Shaykh:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Without a doubt, the Ummah is now passing through waves of trials, and this is not strange. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) informed us of what happens in the end times regarding trials. But with this, he (peace and blessings be upon him) gave us glad tidings with his saying: Blessed and Exalted is He. Praise be to Allah. This is a glad tidings that whoever Allah wills good for will join this group, and it exists, praise be to Allah.
Also, a person does not escape from these trials and these evils except if he studies the creed. If he studies the creed in a serious manner, he will have a foundation to walk upon, a clear path to walk upon. Especially the Al-Wasitiyyah Creed, my brothers. The Al-Wasitiyyah Creed of the Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah summarized the school of the people of the Sunnah and the community and clarified the correct creed. It stated: "This is from their principles, and this is from their principles, and this is from their principles." So this creed, despite its brevity and ease, is very beneficial. It is obligatory to pay attention to it. It is obligatory to memorize it and receive it from the scholars so that they explain it to him. It is a clear path from him (may Allah have mercy on him) for those who come after him.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward Shaykh Sa'd for these words, and I ask Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, to reward him with the best reward. Shaykh Sa'd is one of the pioneers of this association and a member of its board of directors in previous terms. He is among the greatest supporters, after Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, and encouragers of his brothers who are in charge of this association. May Allah reward us with the best reward for him. In truth, many questions and inquiries have reached the Shaykh (may Allah preserve him), but I noticed
The questioner:
from the Shaykh's methodology that he does not wish to answer some questions, so it does not mean I will raise them, with my apologies to my brothers for what we heard regarding the Shaykh's inclination. However, there are general issues from which we can benefit from Your Excellency the Shaykh. Many questions, or some questions, mention that he has passed through, in periods of his life, certain situations and trials that have passed through the Ummah. They had an impact on the Ummah, as they came, for example, in the trial of al-Nasiriyah and others before it. And today we are passing through the trial of takfir (declaring someone a disbeliever) in Islamic societies and the trial of sanctifying blood by some sects that have strayed from the straight path. The students of this college, the College of Shari'ah, are seeking the sound, moderate methodology. Perhaps the Honorable Shaykh, our birthday celebrant, will remind us of something in this regard.
The Shaykh:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Without a doubt, the Ummah is now passing through waves of trials, and this is not strange. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) informed us of what happens in the end times regarding trials. But with this, he (peace and blessings be upon him) gave us glad tidings with his saying:
A group from my Ummah will remain manifestly upon the truth, and those who abandon them or oppose them will not harm them, until the command of Allah comes.
لا تزال طائفة من أمتي على الحق ظاهرين لا يضرهم من خذلهم ولا من خالفهم حتى يأتي أمر اللهAlso, a person does not escape from these trials and these evils except if he studies the creed. If he studies the creed in a serious manner, he will have a foundation to walk upon, a clear path to walk upon. Especially the Al-Wasitiyyah Creed, my brothers. The Al-Wasitiyyah Creed of the Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah summarized the school of the people of the Sunnah and the community and clarified the correct creed. It stated: "This is from their principles, and this is from their principles, and this is from their principles." So this creed, despite its brevity and ease, is very beneficial. It is obligatory to pay attention to it. It is obligatory to memorize it and receive it from the scholars so that they explain it to him. It is a clear path from him (may Allah have mercy on him) for those who come after him.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
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