The Status of the Land of the Two Holy Mosques and Gratitude for Allah’s Blessing Upon It
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, our country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is known, praise be to Allah, for the unity of its ranks and the agreement of its word. This is from the favor, grace, and blessings of Allah upon us, which obligates everyone to give thanks and praise to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) in the manner He deserves. There is no doubt that this blessed land, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has a position, O Shaykh Salih, in the hearts of Muslims. It is the place where revelation descended and the source of the Muhammadan message, and it also contains the two sacred sanctuaries. This is from the favor of Allah upon us. So what is the position of this land in the hearts of Muslims? Tell us about this, may you be rewarded.
Answer:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and all his Companions. This land, praise be to Allah, is distinguished by great merits, the greatest of which is the implementation of the law of Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, in matters of creed, in disputes and litigation, and in all aspects of life. This is a great distinction that sets this land apart from others. The second distinction is that this land, praise be to Allah, contains the qiblah of the Muslims, the two mosques: al-Masjid al-Haram and the Mosque of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). It is the destination of the Muslims for their Hajj and 'Umrah, and for visiting the Mosque of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him).
This land is distinguished, praise be to Allah, and this is a great blessing. It is obligatory upon the people of this land, both rulers and the ruled, to thank Allah for it. This is done by fulfilling its rights, as Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, has commanded. Allah the Exalted said:[Ibrahim 14:7-8] Glorified and Exalted is He [Muhammad 47:38].
However, this land, praise be to Allah, is steadfast in its principles and firmly established in its status. It is a model for the Islamic world in the east and west of the earth. Therefore, security has been established in it, and blessings have been made available. And Allah has given them everything they asked for, as Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, promised. This is a great blessing by which it is distinguished.
The Land of the Two Holy Mosques is distinguished from other lands of the Islamic world, and it is undoubtedly the heart of the Islamic world. It has a distinction that does not exist in others. Although the lands of the Muslims, praise be to Allah, contain good, this land, because it encompasses the qiblah of the Muslims, al-Masjid al-Haram, and the Mosque of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), and also because it is governed by the Book of Allah, Mighty and Majestic, in matters of creed first, and in transactions and all disputes, this is a distinction by which Allah has distinguished this land, and a great blessing that we must thank Him for. Gratitude consists of three pillars. First, speaking of the blessing of Allah, as He, Exalted and Majestic, said:[Ad-Duhaa 93:11]. Second, acknowledging it inwardly that it is a blessing from Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, not by our power or strength, but rather it is a blessing from Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, whom He has bestowed upon us. The third pillar is spending these blessings in obedience to Allah and using them to assist in obeying and worshipping Him, Glorified and Exalted is He. This is something, praise be to Allah, that is available. We hope that although there is shortcoming on our part, praise be to Allah, the shortcoming is rectified and the defects are corrected by the permission of Allah. As long as this land is established upon this important Islamic service, then Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, says: [Ar-Ra'd 13:11]. So as long as the Muslims hold fast to this blessing, acknowledge it, and give thanks for it, then Allah will increase it for them, and this is by His grace, His generosity, His blessing, and His kindness. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you for this generous speech.
Honorable Shaykh, our country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is known, praise be to Allah, for the unity of its ranks and the agreement of its word. This is from the favor, grace, and blessings of Allah upon us, which obligates everyone to give thanks and praise to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) in the manner He deserves. There is no doubt that this blessed land, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has a position, O Shaykh Salih, in the hearts of Muslims. It is the place where revelation descended and the source of the Muhammadan message, and it also contains the two sacred sanctuaries. This is from the favor of Allah upon us. So what is the position of this land in the hearts of Muslims? Tell us about this, may you be rewarded.
Answer:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and all his Companions. This land, praise be to Allah, is distinguished by great merits, the greatest of which is the implementation of the law of Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, in matters of creed, in disputes and litigation, and in all aspects of life. This is a great distinction that sets this land apart from others. The second distinction is that this land, praise be to Allah, contains the qiblah of the Muslims, the two mosques: al-Masjid al-Haram and the Mosque of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). It is the destination of the Muslims for their Hajj and 'Umrah, and for visiting the Mosque of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him).
This land is distinguished, praise be to Allah, and this is a great blessing. It is obligatory upon the people of this land, both rulers and the ruled, to thank Allah for it. This is done by fulfilling its rights, as Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, has commanded. Allah the Exalted said:
If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]; but if you deny, indeed, My punishment is severe.' " (8) And
لَئِن شَكَرْتُمْ لَأَزِيدَنَّكُمْ وَلَئِن كَفَرْتُمْ إِنَّ عَذَابِي لَشَدِيدٌ وَقَالَAnd if you turn away, He will replace you with another people; then they will not be the likes of you.
وَإِن تَتَوَلَّوْا يَسْتَبْدِلْ قَوْمًا غَيْرَكُمْ ثُمَّ لَا يَكُونُوا أَمْثَالَكُمHowever, this land, praise be to Allah, is steadfast in its principles and firmly established in its status. It is a model for the Islamic world in the east and west of the earth. Therefore, security has been established in it, and blessings have been made available. And Allah has given them everything they asked for, as Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, promised. This is a great blessing by which it is distinguished.
The Land of the Two Holy Mosques is distinguished from other lands of the Islamic world, and it is undoubtedly the heart of the Islamic world. It has a distinction that does not exist in others. Although the lands of the Muslims, praise be to Allah, contain good, this land, because it encompasses the qiblah of the Muslims, al-Masjid al-Haram, and the Mosque of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), and also because it is governed by the Book of Allah, Mighty and Majestic, in matters of creed first, and in transactions and all disputes, this is a distinction by which Allah has distinguished this land, and a great blessing that we must thank Him for. Gratitude consists of three pillars. First, speaking of the blessing of Allah, as He, Exalted and Majestic, said:
But as for the favor of your Lord, report [it].
وَأَمَّا بِنِعْمَةِ رَبِّكَ فَحَدِّثْIndeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves.
إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يُغَيِّرُ مَا بِقَوْمٍ حَتَّىٰ يُغَيِّرُوا مَا بِأَنفُسِهِمْThe presenter:
May Allah reward you for this generous speech.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (097) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1436-07-24] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (0:32)
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