Scholars that befriend the Tyrants

These are some narrations that should help the wise differentiate between the true scholar and the faker. Most of the true scholars, these days, are either behind bars or on the battle frontlines.

‘Abdullaah Ibn ‘Abbaas said that Allaah’s Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “There shall be rulers whom you will recognize from them good and evil. Whoever opposes them is saved. Whoever abandons them is freed. And whoever intermingles with them is destroyed.” (Collected by Ibn Abee Shaybah and at-Tabaraanee; al-Albaanee authenticated it in “Saheeh al-Jaami’”, hadeeth #3661).

Abul-A’war as-Sulamee said that Allaah’s Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Be wary of the ruler’s gates; for there, there is difficulty and humiliation.” (Collected by ad-Daylamee and at-Tabaraanee; al-Albaanee authenticated it in “as-Silsilah as-Saheehah”, hadeeth #1253).

Aboo Hurayrah said that Allaah’s Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Whoever approaches the ruler’s gates becomes afflicted. Whenever a slave draws closer to the ruler, he only gains distance from Allaah.” (Collected by Ahmad; al-Albaanee authenticated it in “Saheeh at-Targheeb wat-Tarheeb”, hadeeth #2241. A similar narration, save the last sentence, is reported from Ibn ‘Abbaas; al-Albaanee authenticated it in “Saheeh at-Targheeb wat-Tarheeb”, hadeeth #2242).

Jaabir Ibn ‘Abdillaah said that Allaah’s Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said to Ka’b Ibn ‘Ujrah, “O Ka’b Ibn ‘Ujrah, I seek Allaah’s protection for you from the leadership of fools. There shall be rulers, whoever enters upon them, then aids them in their oppression and validates their lies, then he is not from me nor I from him, and he shall not be admitted to the Hawd. Whoever does not enter upon them, and does not aid them in their oppression, nor validates their lies, then he is from me and I from him, and he shall be admitted to the Hawd.” (Collected by Ahmad, al-Bazzaar, and Ibn Hibbaan; al-Albaanee authenticated it in “Saheeh at-Targheeb wat-Tarheeb”, hadeeth #2243. Similar narrations are reported from an-Nu’man Ibn Basheer, ‘Abdillaah Ibn Khabbaab (from his father), Abee Sa’eed al-Khudree, and Ka’b Ibn ‘Ujrah; Al-Albaanee authenticated these other narrations in “Saheeh at-Targheeb wat-Tarheeb”, ahaadeeth #2243-2246).

As for narrations from the words of the Companions, then as-Suyootee has collected from ‘Alee Ibn Abee Taalib, Ibn Mas’ood, Hudhayfah Ibn al-Yamaan, and Abee Dharr, narrations of general warning against approaching the rulers or their gates. See “Maa Rawaahul-Asaateen Fee ‘Adam al-Majee’ Ilas-Salaateen”.

There are too many with similar meanings, so here are some examples:

Ibn Mas’ood said, “Whoever wishes to honor his religion, then he should not enter upon the ruler.” (Collected by ad-Daarimee).

Ibn Mas’ood also said, “A man enters upon the ruler, carrying his religion with him, then exits without anything with him.” (Collected by al-Bukhaaree in his “Taareekh” and Ibn Sa’d in “at-Tabaqaat”).

Hudhayfah Ibn al-Yamaan said, “O indeed! Never should any of you walk even a hand-span in the direction of the ruler.” (Collected by Ibn Abee Shaybah).

He collects from the later scholars of the Salaf, similar narrations from Sufyaan ath-Thawree, Sa’eed Ibn al-Musayyib, Hammaad Ibn Salamah, al-Hasan al-Basree, Ibn al-Mubaarak, Abee Haazim, al-Awzaa’ee, and al-Fudayl Ibn al-‘Iyaad.

Here are some examples from these scholars of the Salaf:

Sufyaan at-Thawree said, “Don’t go, even if they ask you to visit them just to recite ‘qul huwallaahu ahad’.” (Collected by al-Bayhaqee).

Maalik Ibn Anas said, “I met more than ten and some Taabi’een, all of them saying, do not go to them, do not admonish them, meaning the ruler.” (Collected by al-Khateeb al-Baghdaadee in “Ruwaah Maalik”).

Sufyaan ath-Thawree said, “Looking at the ruler is a sin.” (Collected by Abee ‘Alee al-Aamudee in his “Ta’leeq”).

Bishr al-Haafee said, “How disgusting is it to request to see a scholar, but then to get the response that he is at the ruler’s gate.” (Collected by al-Bayhaqee in “Shu’ab al-Eemaan”).

What remains is the matter that: isn’t speaking the truth in the face of a tyrant the greatest Jihad? The answer: Yes, but other similar narrations mention why it is the greatest Jihad and martyrdom, because after he commands the good and denounces evil, the ruler kills him. This is the real speaking of the truth, not the following of desires and visiting the ruler daily until the scholar is one of his personal advisors and henchmen. The Salaf were afraid that most people were too weak to stay firm in the face of the tyrant, but instead would be affected by his power and wealth, thereby justifying religious compromise with the ruler, which is exactly what we see these days from our “scholars.” How wise were the Salaf, and how foolish are the Khalaf.

Allaah knows best.

Important Point: These narrations warn against approaching tyrannical, MUSLIM rulers, so what of those rulers who apostate by aiding the infidels against the Muslims, or by legislating manmade laws, or ruling by manmade laws, etc.

The secularists' attack on Islam

Secularism is about separating religion from life’s affairs. Obviously a religion is secular by default as it constitutes only a spiritual relationship between an individual and God. Islam however is not a religion, and the closest word to describe Islam in English is "ideology" i.e. a belief from which a complete system of life emanates. However, ideally Muslims should use the divine word given by Almighty Allah instead i.e. Deen.

Understanding this, one can conclude that anybody who separates Islam from life’s affairs can no longer be called a Muslim and commits apostasy from the Deen of Islam (i.e. becomes a Kaafir). Many secularists who call themselves Muslims do not therefore realise that all their prayers, fasting, Hajj, zakaat, charity and any other supposedly good deeds are nullified and void if at the end of all their good deeds, they believe in giving allegiance to the Queen or to the British government.

The secular apostates believe in inviting the disbelievers to the House of Allah to speak about kufr politics and to propagate their kufr and shirk (e.g. voting for man-made law), yet when sincere Muslims wish to propagate the message of Islam, they co-operate with the Kuffaar (police) and prevent them from entering the mosques. Allah (SWT) says in the Qur’aan:

“And who is more unjust than those who forbid that Allah’s name be glorified and mentioned…” [EMQ 2: 114]

“The mosques of Allah shall be maintained only by those who believe in Allah and the Last Day…” [EMQ 9: 18]

It is therefore prohibited for non-Muslims to build or maintain the Mosques, however if we take a look around us, not only are many so called Mosques built by the Kuffaar, but they are also mortgaged to them! Indeed they are empty from any barakah (blessing from Allah) and are contaminated by the Kaafir MPs who visit the House of Allah with their impurities in order to propagate their kufr.

The secularists also invite MPs such as George Galloway and other Kuffaar, such as Tony Benn, to give the Muslims solutions for the crisis in which we are in. They imitate the disbelievers step by step, from speaking like them, to dressing, smelling, behaving and even carrying the same kufr concepts as them.

The Messenger Muhammad (SAW) said: "My Ummah will imitate the disbelievers so much so, that if they were to enter a Lizard’s hole they would follow them."

They love the non-Muslims more than Allah, His Messenger and the Muslims, and they always refer to the non-Muslims for guidance and example, rather than referring to the Qur’aan and Sunnah; "Look at the Jews! We should be more like them", is a common statement of the secularists.

The Secularists believe that Islam is only in the heart, mortgages are halaal (lawful), it is allowed to demonstrate with the Socialists (i.e. homosexuals, lesbians and paedophiles etc.) and that democracy is part of Islam etc. Their evil characteristics are countless and they are one of the most dangerous threats to sincere Muslims and to the re-emergence of the khilaafah, because they are the threat from within (i.e. the Munaafiqeen).

Sadly, the Secularists represent the majority of the "Muslims" today, as our beloved Messenger Muhammad (SAW) warned over 1400 years ago that the majority of Muslims will be deviant and misguided:

"My Ummah will be divided into 73 sects; all of them will be in Hellfire except one." His companions then asked: "Who are they?" He (SAW) replied: "Those who follow me and my companions." (Al-Bukhaari and Muslim)

This hadeeth informs us that the majority of Muslims will be deviant and will enter Hellfire. Only a small portion or minority will be eligible for Paradise.

In conclusion, secularism is one the causes of disunity and decline within the Muslim Ummah. Allah (SWT) sent Islam for us to govern our lives by and to rule the earth with it. Without the Islamic state (khilaafah) the Muslims are living like fish out of water.

Muslims are obliged to support all forms of jihaad and work collectively for the establishment of the khilaafah (Islamic state) which will once again unite this Ummah under the banner of Laa ilaaha illallah Muhammadur Rasoolullah and which will rid the world from secularism, inshaa-Allah.