Continuation of the Shaykh's remarks on the hadith, "Islam began as something strange, and it will return as something strange, just as it began."
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The Shaykh : ...those who think they are among the people of knowledge are far from this understanding, so what can we say about the masses of Muslims? As for the second narration, it is very clear and every person understands it. They asked: Who are the strangers, O Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)? He said: They are a few righteous people among many people, of whom more disobey them than obey them. More disobey them than obey them. This is a very clear matter.
You, Muhammad, did not greet us. May Allah be pleased with you. When you want to enter the gathering, you want to say, "Peace be upon you" ...
The Shaykh is speaking, isn't he? Because when the Companions entered upon the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) while he was praying, they used to say to him, "Peace be upon you," while he was praying. We are not praying; we are talking and joking. So, if you enter the gathering again, if Allah wills, you must say, "Peace be upon you." And then, it is not just that you hear yourself, especially since your voice is soft like your speech. No, you must make the people present hear you and say, "Peace be upon you."
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : I did not understand it. It is permissible to understand it later, but the text is explicit. But by way of example, so that we can see what comes out of us, does it clarify what you intended or not? He (peace be upon him) said: Meaning, by way of example, this is it, praise be to Allah.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : Correct, but you should say "Abu Muhammad" before "Muhammad."
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : No, regarding the exit. This is one of the benefits of repeating gatherings, so that we remind one another. This is because he lives in this atmosphere. Please, go ahead.
You, Muhammad, did not greet us. May Allah be pleased with you. When you want to enter the gathering, you want to say, "Peace be upon you" ...
The Shaykh is speaking, isn't he? Because when the Companions entered upon the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) while he was praying, they used to say to him, "Peace be upon you," while he was praying. We are not praying; we are talking and joking. So, if you enter the gathering again, if Allah wills, you must say, "Peace be upon you." And then, it is not just that you hear yourself, especially since your voice is soft like your speech. No, you must make the people present hear you and say, "Peace be upon you."
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : I did not understand it. It is permissible to understand it later, but the text is explicit. But by way of example, so that we can see what comes out of us, does it clarify what you intended or not? He (peace be upon him) said:
When one of you enters a gathering, let him greet, and when he leaves, let him greet, for the first is not more deserving than the second.
إذا دخل أحدكم المجلس فليسلم وإذا خرج فليسلم، فليست الأولى بأحق من الأخرىThe questioner : ...
The Shaykh : Correct, but you should say "Abu Muhammad" before "Muhammad."
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : No, regarding the exit. This is one of the benefits of repeating gatherings, so that we remind one another. This is because he lives in this atmosphere. Please, go ahead.