The Prohibition of Seeking Protection through Amulets, Rings, Twines and their likes

And verily, if you ask them: “Who created the heavens and the earth?” Surely, they will say: “Allaah (has created them).” Say: “Tell me then, the things that you invoke besides Allaah, if Allaah intended some harm for me, could they remove His harm, or if He (Allaah) intended some mercy for me, could they withhold His Mercy?” Say : “Sufficient for me is Allaah; in Him those who trust (i.e. believers) must put their trust.” [39:38]

Imran bin Husain (may Allaah be pleased with him) narrated:

The Prophet (may the peace and blessing of Allaah be upon him) once saw a man with a brass ring on his hand and asked him, “What is this?” The man replied, “To overcome the weakness of old age.” He said, “Remove it, for it can only add to your weakness. Should death overtake you while you are wearing it, you would never succeed.” [Reported by Ahmad Ibn Hanbal]

He also recorded a Marfu’ Hadith; Uqbah bin Aamir (may Allaah be pleased with him) narrated that Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessing of Allaah be upon him) said:

“Whoever wears talisman or an amulet would never see his wish fulfilled by Allaah. And whoever hangs a sea shell would never get peace and rest.”

In another version the Prophet (may the peace and blessing of Allaah be upon him) is reported to have said:

“Whoever wears a talisman has committed Shirk (polytheism).”

Ibn Abi Hatim reported about Hudhaifah (may Allaah be pleased with him):

He saw a man with a piece of twine on his hand (as a protection or cure from fever) so he cut the twine and read the verse: “Most of them believe in Allaah and still practise Shirk (polytheism).” [12:106]

Narrated Abu Bashir Al-Ansari (may Allaah be pleased with him):

He was in the company of Allaah’s Messenger (may the peace and blessing of Allaah be upon him) on one of his journeys, Allaah’s Messenger (may the peace and blessing of Allaah be upon him) sent a messenger ordering:

“There shall not remain any necklace of bowstring or any other kind of necklace round the necks of camels except it is cut off.’ [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

Ibn Mas’ud (may Allaah be pleased with him) narrated that he heard Allaah’s Messenger (may the peace and blessing of Allaah be upon him) saying:

“Ar-Ruqa, At-Tama’im and At-Tiwalah are all acts of Shirk (polytheism).” [Musnad Ahmad; Abu Dawud]

Ar-Ruqa is the act of reciting incantations or charms. Al-Tiwalah is bewitchment. At-Tama’im is the placing of amulets on children’s necks for protection.

Abdullah bin Ukaim narrated the following Marfu’ Hadith:

“Whoever uses, attaches or wears a talisman to himself, will have that talisman put in charge of him.” [Ahmad & Trimidhi]

Ahmad reported the tradition of Ruwaifi’ (may Allaah be pleased with him) who said that Allaah’s Messenger (may the peace and blessing of Allaah be upon him) said to him:

“O Ruwaifi’, it may be that you will live a longer time after me, so inform people that whoever ties a knot in his beard, places any string or cord around the neck (as a charm), or cleans himself (after toilet) with animal dung or bone, then Muhammad (may the peace and blessing of Allaah be upon him) has disowned him (has nothing to do with him).”

Sa’id bin Jubair said:

“Whoever cut an amulet or talisman from anyone, it would be equal to liberating a slave.”

Taken from Kitab at Tawheed, by Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Abdul-Wahhab (rahimahullah).

Explanation of the 3 Fundamental Principles by Shaykh Salih as Suhaymee (translated by Abdulilah Lahmami)

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

http://www.learnaboutislam.co.uk/2014/04/28/explanation-of-the-3-fundamental-principles-by-shaykh-saalih-as-suhaymee-abdulilah-lahmami/

Free downloadable audio lessons available at the above link.

This book is recommended for every student of knowledge and every Muslim wanting to gain firm foundations in Islam.

May Allaah preserve our brother Abdulilah Lahmami for translating Shaykh Salih as Suhaymee’s sharh (explanation) of this fabulous and essential piece of work.

Juicing Recipe – عصير الجزر

Ingredients:

10 x Carrots
1 x Small Glass of Milk
Ginger
Organic honey

Benefits:

Carrots:
– Rich in beta-carotene which converts to vitamin A in the liver.
– Thought to combat risks of lung, breast and colon cancer.
– Slow down the aging of cells.
– Carotenoids associated with lower risks of heart disease.
– Thought to prevent strokes.

Milk:
– Calcium for strong bones and teeth.
– Calcium helps blood clotting, wound healing, maintaining normal blood pressure and muscle contractions (including the heartbeat).
– Strong source of choline; an important nutrient found that helps with sleep, muscle movement, learning and memory. Choline helps to maintain the structure of cellular membranes, aids in the transmission of nerve impulses, assists in the absorption of fat and reduces chronic inflammation.
– High potassium source; associated with a reduced risk of stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure, protection against loss of muscle mass, preservation of bone mineral density and reduction in the formation of kidney stones.
– Source of vitamin D; important for bone health, aiding in the formation, growth, and repair of bones. Vitamin D also plays an important role in calcium absorption and immune function.

Ginger:
– Acts as a carminative (it prevents flatulence) and an intestinal spasmolytic (it soothes the intestinal tract).
– Modern research supports its efficacy as a safe remedy for travel sickness, and for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
– Appears to have an analgesic effect on the joints.
– Gingerols, the potent anti-inflammatory compounds found in ginger, appear to reduce the pain, and improve the mobility, of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis sufferers.

Honey:
– https://muslimbenefits.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/honey-and-its-antibiotic-properties/

And all benefits, cures and remedies occur only by the Will of Allaah, and by His Will Alone!

Juicing Recipe – Red Warrior

Ingredients:

2 x Beetroots
4 x Red apples
4 x Cucumbers
3 x Kiwis
Ginger
Honey

Benefits:

Beetroot:
– Excellent source of calcium, iron, vitamins A & C, folic acid, fibre, manganese & potassium.
– Combats liver disorders and thought to suppress some types of cancer.
– Increases levels of antioxidant enzymes and number of white blood cells.
– Rich in glutamine which is essential for good health and maintenance of the intestinal tract.
– Lowers blood pressure.

Red Apples:
– Good source of vitamins A & C and fibre.
– Thought to fight cancer and help improve memory.

Cucumbers:
– Good source of vitamins C & A, folate, manganese, molybdenum, potassium, silica, sulfur, and lesser amounts of vitamin B complex, sodium, calcium, and phosphorus.
– Regulate the body’s blood pH and blood pressure.
– Excellent source of silica contributes to the proper construction of connective tissues in in the bones, muscles, cartilage, ligaments and tendons.
– Act as a diuretic; encouraging waste removal through urination.

Kiwis:
– Source of fiber.
– Excellent source of vitamin C; which fights radicals inside the body, prevents disease, and aids in formation and repair of tissue (particularly cartilage, blood vessels, tendons and skin).
– Source of vitamin K which helps blood clotting and absorption of vitamin D.
– High levels of potassium which help regulate blood pressure.

Ginger:
– Acts as a carminative (it prevents flatulence) and an intestinal spasmolytic (it soothes the intestinal tract).
– Modern research supports its efficacy as a safe remedy for travel sickness, and for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
– Appears to have an analgesic effect on the joints.
– Gingerols, the potent anti-inflammatory compounds found in ginger, appear to reduce the pain, and improve the mobility, of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis sufferers.

Honey:
– https://muslimbenefits.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/honey-and-its-antibiotic-properties/

And all benefits, cures and remedies occur only by the Will of Allaah, and by His Will Alone!

The Statements of Ibn Abbas & Imaam Maalik upon the Narrators of Hadeeth

An excerpt of Shaykh Zayd Ibn Muhammad Ibn Hadee Al Madkhalee in response to a question posed regarding the science of Jarh wat-Ta’deel:

So who do you take your Religion from? Any person that narrates? One has diligence when it comes to his university studies or to complete a course he must undertake, but when it comes to his Religion, he becomes lackadaisical and negligent, then makes excuses and tries to justify his erroneous methodology upon the basis of unity and peace. Where is your jealousy over Islam? A jealousy that should entail your hatred towards anything inauthentic and false that is ascribed to it. May Allaah preserve those who seek to preserve this Religion from false innovations, ascriptions and manipulations.

Source: Al-Ajwibaa as-Sadeedah ‘ala al-Asailatee ar-Rasheedah’, p.44-49: Questions put forth by Abu Ibraheem Muhammed bin Muhammad al Aanasee al Atharee to Shaykh Zayd ibn Muhammad bin Hadee al Madkhalee.

Taken from the article, ‘Is the Science of Jarh wat-Ta’deel Abrogated?’, compiled by Abbas Abu Yahyaa, from http://www.salafipublications.com

Why are you Mad at Us?

Taken from http://www.salaf-us-saalih.com