Other than the Companions: Is the issue regarding them the same as with the Companions, like al-Hajjaj? That is, do we remain silent about what happened?
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The questioner : Other than the Companions, is the issue regarding them the same as with the Companions, like al-Hajjaj? That is, do we remain silent about what happened?
The Shaykh : No, no. The author’s statement is about what occurred between the Companions.
The questioner : Yes, indeed.
The Shaykh : As for those other than the Companions, they do not have the same right and sanctity as the Companions. However, it is better that we remain silent. What is the benefit of mentioning al-Hajjaj, for example, now? What is the benefit of this?
The questioner : ... The impact of the consequences of the oppressors, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh : Huh?
The questioner : The impact of the consequences of the oppressors and mentioning them after death.
The Shaykh : We have no right to do so as long as the man is a Muslim, and the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:. Yes, if there is a method adopted by this man, we may criticize his method, even if that entails criticizing him. For example, some leaders have principles by which they mislead the servants of Allah; there is no harm in mentioning these principles and exposing their falsehood so that people are not deceived by them.
As for al-Hajjaj’s oppression and his killing of scholars, everyone knows that it was oppression. So there is no benefit in going to criticize him, yes?
The questioner : His saying, the Exalted:[Al-Baqarah 2:134] ... text ... . [Al-Baqarah 2:134].
The Shaykh : No, this is because the Jews and the Christians used to say, for example, that we follow these people; we are more worthy of Ibrahim and more worthy of the prophets, and so on. Yes? Khalid.
The Shaykh : No, no. The author’s statement is about what occurred between the Companions.
The questioner : Yes, indeed.
The Shaykh : As for those other than the Companions, they do not have the same right and sanctity as the Companions. However, it is better that we remain silent. What is the benefit of mentioning al-Hajjaj, for example, now? What is the benefit of this?
The questioner : ... The impact of the consequences of the oppressors, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh : Huh?
The questioner : The impact of the consequences of the oppressors and mentioning them after death.
The Shaykh : We have no right to do so as long as the man is a Muslim, and the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Do not revile the dead
لا تسبوا الأمواتAs for al-Hajjaj’s oppression and his killing of scholars, everyone knows that it was oppression. So there is no benefit in going to criticize him, yes?
The questioner : His saying, the Exalted:
That was a nation which has passed on
تلك أمة قد خلتThat was a nation which has passed on. It will have [the consequence of] what it earned, and you will have what you have earned
تلك أمة قد خلت لها ما كسبت ولكم ما كسبتمThe Shaykh : No, this is because the Jews and the Christians used to say, for example, that we follow these people; we are more worthy of Ibrahim and more worthy of the prophets, and so on. Yes? Khalid.