[Lesson 44] – Chapter: The Obligation of Hearing and Obeying the Muslim Rulers. – The ‘Aqīdah of Imām Muhammad ibn ‘Abdil-Wahhāb – By Abu Khadeejah – Masjid Bin Bāz – London.

Abu Khadeejah ‘Abdul Wahid

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[25/02/2023] [Lesson 44] Chapter: The Obligation of Hearing and Obeying the Muslim Rulers. – The ‘Aqīdah of Imām Muhammad ibn ‘Abdil-Wahhāb – By Abu Khadeejah – Masjid Bin Bāz – London.

Weekly lesson at Masjid Bin Bāz, London, UK – by Abu Khadeejah ‘Abdul-Wāhid حفظه الله. To listen to previous lessons, go to the Playlist HERE

Some points covered during this lesson:

  • Chapter: The Obligation of Hearing and Obeying the Muslim Rulers.
  • Affairs that fall under the fundamentals of ‘Aqīdah. 
  • Allāh’s command to obey the Muslim rulers.
  • Clarification regarding obedience to the non-Muslim ruler and obeying laws in a non-Muslim land.
  • Obeying the Muslim ruler, regardless of who he is.
  • Clear advice from the Prophet ﷺ regarding what should be done when differing occurs.
  • The reason obeying the Muslim ruler is from the ‘Aqīdah of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamā’ah.
  • The specific meaning of ‘Jamā’ah’ in the Sharī’ah.
  • A warning against the callers upon the gates of Jahannam, and their description.
  • Ibn Taymiyyah (رحمه الله) on the similarity between the philosophers and those who sat at [the Council of] Nicaea. 
  • The prohibition of differing and splitting into groups.
  • Refutation of the false claim of the Khawārij that the ruler has to be 100% righteous in order for him to be obeyed.
  • The reality that even the Khawārij do not adhere to this condition they invented.
  • One of the Salaf on why a fāsiq who is strong is more suitable to be the ruler over the Muslims than a pious person who is weak.
  • The reason Imām Aḥmad (رحمه الله) never called to rebellion even though the ruler was commanding with kufr.
  • The three methods by way of which a ruler is chosen, with examples from history.

Questions:

  1. What is your opinion regarding Abū Taymiyyah? Can we take knowledge from him?
  2. How can an older brother advise his 16 year old sister regarding observing the ḥijāb properly?
  3. Is a woman allowed to dye her hair?
  4. The one who brings his sword to overpower the people, is he to be aided?
  5. My wife wants a divorce but I want to remain as I have children with her. Can you advise?

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