The Position on the Fitnah (Trial, Discord or Temptation) That Occurred Among the Companions
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Question:
I hope you will clarify the Muslim's position regarding the fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) that occurred among the Companions, and whether it is appropriate to speak about it on some channels to clarify the Shari'ah methodology in that matter, or on some tapes that have been released clarifying that fitnah?
Answer:
You have heard, in the course of the discussion, that one of the principles of the people of the Sunnah and the community is not delving into what arose among the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). And what is said about them, as Shaykh Taqi al-Din ibn Taymiyyah said, is either attributed to them falsely, and I do not assert that, and this is the majority of cases, or it is due to ijtihad (independent legal reasoning), and the mujtahid (a scholar qualified to derive rulings) is forgiven if his intention was truth; he is forgiven if he is a person of knowledge and exerted effort, so he is either correct and has two rewards, or he is mistaken and has one reward. And who is more knowledgeable than the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Thirdly, what is attributed to them, even if it is true, is forgiven, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) informed us that they are forgiven, that they are forgiven, and he informed thatSahih Muslim 2494a. So He has forgiven you. And Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) said: [Al-Fath 48:18]. May Allah be pleased with the believers. He was pleased with them. That is the end. You come and say, "No, these are not mistaken, and they do not fall under the pleasure of Allah." Allah was pleased with them, [Al-Fath 48:18] and He mentioned the Muhajireen and the Ansar. He mentioned that the Muhajireen were driven out of their homes and their wealth, coming with favor from Allah and pleasure, until He said, "Those are the truthful ones." And He mentioned the Ansar, and said at the end of mentioning them, "And whoever guards himself from his own soul, then those are the successful ones." You are excluding them, saying, "No, there are people among them who are not truthful, there are people among them who are not among the successful." You are correcting Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). This alone is sufficient misguidance.
My brother, what has Allah burdened you with in that you search? Search for the faults in yourself if you have sincerity. Search for the faults in yourself, you. And leave the faults of people in general, let alone the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him).
The refutation of these people on the satellite channels, or in writing, or in authoring is obligatory for the one who is able to do this. As for the one who is not able, he remains silent and praises his Lord for well-being, and he remains silent and holds his tongue, yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
I hope you will clarify the Muslim's position regarding the fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) that occurred among the Companions, and whether it is appropriate to speak about it on some channels to clarify the Shari'ah methodology in that matter, or on some tapes that have been released clarifying that fitnah?
Answer:
You have heard, in the course of the discussion, that one of the principles of the people of the Sunnah and the community is not delving into what arose among the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). And what is said about them, as Shaykh Taqi al-Din ibn Taymiyyah said, is either attributed to them falsely, and I do not assert that, and this is the majority of cases, or it is due to ijtihad (independent legal reasoning), and the mujtahid (a scholar qualified to derive rulings) is forgiven if his intention was truth; he is forgiven if he is a person of knowledge and exerted effort, so he is either correct and has two rewards, or he is mistaken and has one reward. And who is more knowledgeable than the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Thirdly, what is attributed to them, even if it is true, is forgiven, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) informed us that they are forgiven, that they are forgiven, and he informed that
Allah revealed about the people of Badr: Do what you like for there is forgiveness for you
الله اطلع على اهل بدر فقال اعملوا ما شئتم فقد غفرت لكمCertainly was Allah pleased with the believers when they pledged allegiance to you, [O Muhammad], under the tree
لَّقَدْ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ إِذْ يُبَايِعُونَكَ تَحْتَ الشَّجَرَةِCertainly was Allah pleased with the believers when they pledged allegiance to you, [O Muhammad], under the tree, and He knew what was in their hearts
لَّقَدْ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ إِذْ يُبَايِعُونَكَ تَحْتَ الشَّجَرَةِ فَعَلِمَ مَا فِي قُلُوبِهِمْMy brother, what has Allah burdened you with in that you search? Search for the faults in yourself if you have sincerity. Search for the faults in yourself, you. And leave the faults of people in general, let alone the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him).
The refutation of these people on the satellite channels, or in writing, or in authoring is obligatory for the one who is able to do this. As for the one who is not able, he remains silent and praises his Lord for well-being, and he remains silent and holds his tongue, yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-50-منهج أهل السنة والجماعة في الصحابة|صالح الفوزان|العام|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (50:52)
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