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COMING SOON Inshaa'Allaah - Our First Publication: Teaching Children Tawheed

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:14:55 PST

Inshaa'Allaah, we hope to be releasing our 1st book soon, Teaching Children Tawheed by al-Imaam Muhammad ibn 'Abdul-Wahhaab (rahimahullaah), which is a short, concise guide to those matters that are obligatory upon us to learn and then teach our children, along with a section entitled Examples from the Qur'aan and Sunnah and the Statements of the Salaf related to raising Children compiled by our brother Aboo Sufyaan 'Uthmaan Beecher and our shaykh, Shaykh Muhammad al-'Anjaree (hafidhahullaah).

Stay tuned for more updates on this project....

the Virtue of Laylatul-Qadr and exhortation towards striving in it

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:11:59 PDT

Regarding clarifying the Virtue of Laylatul-Qadr and exhortation towards striving in it

Taken from Itihaafu Ahlil-Eemaan bi daroosi shahri Ramadaan
of Ash-Shaykh Saalih bin Fawzaan bin 'Abdillaah al-Fawzaan
[Lesson #26]

All praise is due to Allaah, He gave preference to the month of Ramadaan over other than it from the (other) months, and may blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and his Companions: To proceed:

Allaah the Most High said:

إِنَّا أَنزَلْنَاهُ فِي لَيْلَةٍ مُّبَارَكَةٍ إِنَّا كُنَّا مُنذِرِي 

فِيهَا يُفْرَقُ كُلُّ أَمْرٍ حَكِيم

"We sent it (this Qur'aan) down on a blessed night in the month of Ramadaan. Verily, We are ever warning [mankind that Our Torment will reach those who disbelieve in Our Oneness of Lordship and in Our Oneness of worship]. Therein (that night) is decreed every matter of ordainments." [Ad-Dukhaan (44):4]

And the Most High said:

إِنَّا أَنزَلْنَاهُ فِي لَيْلَةِ الْقَدْرِ
وَمَا أَدْرَاكَ مَا لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ
لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ خَيْرٌ مِّنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍ
تَنَزَّلُ الْمَلَائِكَةُ وَالرُّوحُ فِيهَا بِإِذْنِ رَبِّهِم مِّن كُلِّ أَمْرٍ
سَلَامٌ هِيَ حَتَّى مَطْلَعِ الْفَجْرِ

"Verily! We have sent it (this Qur'aan) down in the night of Al-Qadr, And what will make you know what the night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is? The night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is better than a thousand months [i.e. worshipping Allaah in that night is better than worshipping Him a thousand months.] Therein descend the angels and the Rooh [Jibreel] by Allaah's Permission with all Decrees, Peace! (All that night, there is Peace and Goodness from Allaah to His believing slaves) until the appearance of dawn." [Al-Qadr (97)]

And it is in the blessed month of Ramadaan, due to the saying of the Most High:

شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِيَ أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِّنَ الْهُدَى وَالْفُرْقَانِ

"The month of Ramadaan in which was revealed the Qur'aan, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the Furqaan (the distinction between Truth and falsehood)." [al-Baqarah (2):185]

And it is sought after in the last ten from it [i.e. from the month of Ramadaan], due to the saying of the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam): (( Seek (zealously) Laylatul-Qadr in the last ten (nights) of Ramadaan.)) Agreed upon. So ijtihaad (striving) is a must in all of the ten nights, seeking this night, for indeed the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam) said: (( Whoever stands (in prayer) during Laylatul-Qadr out of Eemaan and seeking reward, then his previous sins will be forgiven.)) And He informed, the Most High, that it is better than a thousand months, and it is called Laylatul-Qadr because in it what will be in that year is decreed, due to His saying:

فِيهَا يُفْرَقُ كُلُّ أَمْرٍ حَكِيم

"Therein (that night) is decreed every matter of ordainments."

And it is the Taqdeer as-Sanawee [what has been pre-decreed by Allaah for that year], and it is the specific type of Taqdeer (decree). As for the general Taqdeer, then it is what preceded the creation of the heavens and the earth by 50 thousand years, as that is authentically reported by the ahaadeeth. And it is said: it is called Laylatul-Qadr due to it's tremendous magnitude and it's nobility and the meaning of His saying the Most High:

خَيْرٌ مِّنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍ

"(It) is better than a thousand months [i.e. worshipping Allaah in that night is better than worshipping Him a thousand months.]"

Meaning: Standing in it and performing actions in it is better than performing actions in a thousand months outside of it. And seeking it is in the odd nights of the (last) ten without doubt, due to the saying of the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam): (( Seek it in the Last Ten (nights) on the night when nine or seven or five nights remain out of the last ten nights of Ramadaan [i.e. 21, 23, 25, respectively]. )). And the twenty-seventh is considered what is most correct due to the sayings of many of the Sahaabah: that indeed it is the twenty-seventh night, from them Ibn 'Abbaas and Ubayy bin Ka'b and other than them – and the wisdom in it's concealment [it not being known on which night it is] is so that the Muslims strive in 'ibaadah in all of the ten nights, just as the hour of being answered from the day of Jumu'ah has been concealed so that the Muslim strives throughout the day. And it is recommended for the Muslim to make a lot of du'aa in it, because Du'aa in it is recommended, and he supplicates with what is reported from 'Aa'ishah (radiyallaahu 'anhaa). She said: "O Messenger of Allaah! If I find it, with what should I supplicate?" He said: (( Say: Allaahumma innaka 'afuwun tuhibbul-'afwa fa'fu 'annee.)) It was reported by Ahmad and Ibn Maajah.

So O you Muslims! Strive in this blessed night with Salaah and Du'aa and making istighfaar and righteous actions, for verily it is an opportunity of a lifetime, and the opportunities do not remain. For verily Allaah, glorified is He, informed that it is better than a thousand months, and a thousand months is more than 80 years [83 years and 4 months], and it is a long lifespan if the human-being spent all of it in (acting in) obedience to Allaah. So one night, and it is Laylatul-Qadr, is better than it [i.e. a thousand months of worship], and this is a tremendous virtue. And this night is in Ramadaan without question and in the Last Ten (nights) from it without doubt, and if the Muslim strove in all of the nights of Ramadaan, then indeed he will coincide with Laylatul-Qadr without question and it is hoped for him the obtainment of its goodness.

So which virtue is more tremendous than this virtue for the one who Allaah grants success! So be persistent , may Allaah have mercy upon you, in seeking this night, and strive by righteous actions so that you obtain it's reward, for verily the deprived one is the one for whom the reward has been forbidden. And whoever the season of forgiveness passes by, and he remains burdened by carrying his sins because of his negligence and his turning away, and his lack of concern then indeed he is deprived. O you sinful one! Repent to your Lord and ask Him for forgiveness, for indeed the door of Tawbah has been opened for you, and He calls you to it and made for you a season for goodness. In it the good deeds are multiplied and in it the evil deeds are erased, so take for yourself the means of salvation.

And all praise is due to Allaah, Lord of the 'Aalameen, and blessing and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad, and his family and his companions.

Monthly Lecture ::: 3 Sept. 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:43:11 PDT

Inshaa'Allaah, our Monthly Lecture will be held this Thursday, 3 Sept. 2009, in the home of our brother 'Abdul-Malik (hafidhahullaah), starting at 9:30 inshaa'Allaah.

The topic will be Benefits from the Athar of Ibn Seereen [d.110H]. Our speaker will be Br. Aboo Sufyaan, inshaa'Allaah.

Map - (from 6th Ring Rd):

Directions from 30, 40, 50 and 55:

- Take 6th ring road direction Jahra

- Take 60 direction Cargo Terminal

- Go all the way to the first round about and take the first right

- Continue for a while straight going through some lights

- Continue until the next round about and take the second “exit” which will be like continuing straight, you should be passing a big yellow masjid on your right

- Continue until the third round about when you take the second right (Basically keeping straight again)

- Continue until the fourth round about where you take the first right

- Then first right again

- Then first left, it will be the third Villa on your right, number 13

Notes:

- Please park on the parking lot in front of the school which is at the round about

- The apartment number is 2 and it is on the second floor

- Entrance to the elevator is on the left side of the villa when facing it

A Summarization of the Ways of Praying Qiyaamul-Layl and Witr

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:44:25 PDT

A Summarization of the Ways of Praying

Qiyaamul-Layl and Witr

Summarized from the book “Salaatut-Taraaweeh”

of Shaykh Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee (rahimahullaah)

Rendered into English, summarized and arranged by

Aboo Sufyaan ‘Uthmaan Beecher

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Bismillaah, walhamdulillaah, was-Salaatu was-Salaamu ‘alaa Rasoolillaah, wa ‘alaa Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa man walaahum. Amma ba’du:

What follows is a summary and simplification of the various ways the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) used to pray Qiyaam and Witr in Ramadaan, adapted from the beneficial book of the Imaam, the Muhaddith of this time, Shaykh Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee – rahimahullaahu Ta’aala. We ask Allaah – ‘Azza wa Jal – to make it beneficial grant us the ability to pray them in the manner in which His Messenger (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) prayed them and make that means for gaining closeness to Him and His forgiveness. Aameen.

There are different ways in which Allaah’s Messenger (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) prayed Qiyaam and Witr, the summarization of which follows [1]:

(1) - 13 Rak’ah (2+2+2+2+2+2+1)

How:

2 light rak’ahs (as the sunan of ‘Ishaa’ as Shaykh al-Albaanee explains), and 11 rak’ah (2x2x2 long, followed by 2 that were shorter than those before them, then 2 rak’ah shorter than those before them, then Witr).

Evidence:

*Hadeeth of Zayd bin Khaalid al-Juhanee, collected by Muslim and others.

*Hadeeth of Ibn ‘Abbaas, collected by Aboo Daawood (1/215) and its asl is in the Saheehayn.

*Hadeeth of ‘Aa’ishah, collected by at-Tahaawee (1/165), Muslim, an-Nasaa’ee (1/250) and Ahmad (6/168)

(2) - 13 Rak’ah (2+2+2+2+5)

How:

8 rak’aat, making tasleem between each 2 rak’ah, then make Witr with 5 rak’aat, not sitting and not making tasleem except in the 5th.

Evidence:

*Hadeeth of ‘Aa’ishah, collected by Ahmad (6/123, 230) and its sanad (chain) is saheeh according to the conditions of the Shaykhayn, al-Bukhaaree and Muslim. And it was collected by Muslim (2/166), Aboo Daawood (1/210), at-Tirmidhee (2/321) and he declared it saheeh, and ad-Daarimee (1/371) and others. Shaykh al-Albaanee mentions that this hadeeth has a supporting witness in the hadeeth of Ibn ‘Abbaas collected by Aboo Daawood (1/214) and al-Bayhaqee (3/29) and its sanad is saheeh.

Note:

Shaykh al-Albaanee (rahimahullaah) mentions that the first two rak’ahs were as those mentioned in the previous type/category, so this does not conflict with the narration of ‘Aa’ishah, “The Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) used to not increase in Ramadaan nor in other than it beyond 11 rak’ah”, collected by al-Bukhaaree and Muslim, Aboo Daawood (1/210), at-Tirmidhee (2/302, 303 in the print of Ahmad Shaakir), an-Nasaa’ee (1/248), Maalik (1/134) and from him al-Bayhaqee (2/495-496), and Ahmad (6/36, 73, 104).

(3) - 11 Rak’ah (2+2+2+2+2+1)

How:

11 rak’ah, making tasleem between each 2 rak’ah, then make Witr as 1 rak’ah.

Evidence:

*Hadeeth of ‘Aa’ishah, collected by Muslim (2/155), Aboo ‘Awaanah (2/326), Aboo Daawood (1/209), at-Tahaawee (1/167) and Ahmad (6/215, 248). Shaykh al-Albaanee mentions that this hadeeth has a supporting witness in the hadeeth of Ibn ‘Abbaas collected by Aboo Daawood (1/214) and al-Bayhaqee (3/29) and its sanad is saheeh.

*Hadeeth of Ibn ‘Umar, collected by Maalik (1/144), al-Bukhaaree (2/382-385), Muslim (2/172), Aboo ‘Awaanah (2/330-331).

(4) - 11 Rak’ah (4+4+3)

How:

11 rak’ah, making 4 rak’aat with one tasleem, then 4 rak’aat again with one tasleem, then make Witr as 3 rak’aat.

Evidence:

*Hadeeth of ‘Aa’ishah, collected by al-Bukhaaree and Muslim.

Note:

Shaykh al-Albaanee (rahimahullaah) mentions that what is apparent from this hadeeth is that he (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) would sit in every second rak’ah but would not make tasleem as explained by an-Nawawee and others. But there will come what nullifies this apparent meaning.

(5) - 11 Rak’ah (9+2)

How:

9 rak’aat, sitting in the 8th rak’ah, making mention of Allaah and praising Him and sending Salaat upon His Prophet (i.e. the first Tashahhud), then make the tasleem in the 9th rak’ah (Witr), then he prayed 2 rak’ah while sitting.

Evidence:

*Hadeeth of ‘Aa’ishah, collected by Muslim (2/169-170), Aboo ‘Awaanah (2/321-325), Aboo Daawood (1/210-211), an-Nasaa’ee (1/244-250), Ibn Nasr (49), al-Bayhaqee (3/30) and Ahmad (6/53-54, 168).

Note:

Shaykh al-Albaanee (rahimahullaah) mentions two beneficial points in his footnotes.

(1)- that we see from this that the Prophet (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) used to send Salaat upon himself and used to make this in the first tashahhud and in the last tashahhud, which refutes the one who says it is his madhhab holds it is disliked to send Salaah upon the Prophet in the first tashahhud with the dislike that is prohibited.

(2) – these last two rak’aat after the Witr (after the 9 rak’aat), in what is apparent, contradict the saying of the Prophet (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam): “Make the last of your prayer in the night an odd number (Witr).” [collected by the Shaykhayn and other than them] And the ‘Ulamaa’ differed in the agreement of these two narrations in angles that Shaykh al-Albaanee does not find any correct answer from them. So the Shaykh said: “And what is the safest approach is to stop at this saying (i.e. “Make the last of your prayer…”) because it is a general sharee’ah, and he did it (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) as two rak’aat (rak’atayn) which indicate khusoosiyyah (that this was specific and particular to only the Prophet), and Allaah knows best.” [pg. 106, note #2]

[TN Note]: So this narration shows that he (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) would not sit in every two rak’aat without tasleem. This is what the Shaykh referred to in regards to the explanation of an-Nawawee (rahimahullaah) in the previous category. And Allaah knows best.

(6) - 9 Rak’ah (7+2)

How:

9 rak’ah, making 6 and not sitting except in the 6th for the tashahhud (without tasleem), standing and making 1 rak’ah for Witr (with tasleem). Then he prayed 2 rak’aat and he was sitting (as in the previous hadeeth of ‘Aa’ishah).

Evidence:

*Hadeeth of ‘Aa’ishah mentioned previously.

Shaykh al-Albaanee (rahimahullaah) says after mentioning these different ways [ppg.107-108]:

“These are the ways that the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) used to pray the Night prayer and Witr in. And it is possible to add to them other types (or ways), and that is because it is lessened from every type from the ways mentioned what he wishes from the rak’aat and is even allowed for him to suffice with one rak’ah only, due to his saying (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam): “…so whoever wishes then let him make Witr by 5 and whoever wishes let him make Witr by 3, and whoever wishes let him make Witr by 1 (rak’ah).” So this hadeeth is a text to support the permissibility of making Witr (al-Eetaar) in these three ways mentioned in it even if it is not authentically reported from the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam). Rather it is authentic from the hadeeth of ‘Aa’ishah that he (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) did not make Witr by less than seven as has preceded there.

So these five and three, if he wishes he prays them with one sitting and one tasleem as comes in the second way. And if he wishes he prays them with sitting between every two rak’ah without giving the salaam as comes in the fourth way. And if he wishes he makes the salaam between every two rak’ah and, it is the best, as comes in the third type and other than it.”

Then the Shaykh mentions what was mentioned by al-Haafidh Muhammad bin Nasr al-Marwazee –rahimahullaah- in “Qiyaamul-Layl” that what is preferred is to make the tasleem after every two rak’ah even if one wishes to pray three rak’aat, he prays two rak’ah, makes the tashahhud and tasleem and then prays one rak’ah. But all of those ways mentioned are permissible.

Shaykh al-Albaanee (rahimahullaah) concludes by saying [pg.112]:

“And it can be summarized from all that has preceded that al-Eetaar (making Witr) in any of these ways that have preceded is permissible, good, and that making Witr by three with two tashahhuds like Salaatul-Maghrib has no authentic, clear hadeeth regarding it. Rather it is not free from dislike, and due to that we choose that one does not sit between the even (rak’ah) and Witr and if he (does) sit, he makes tasleem. And this is what is better due to what has preceded. And Allaah is the Granter of Success, no Rabb besides Him.”

And Allaah knows best.

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[1] One should refer back to the Shaykh’s book to review this matter in detail, Chapter 7, ppg. 99-112.

Beneficial Audio files of Daroos (translated)

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:09:16 PDT

Listed below are some of the daroos from Live Salafi Daroos that the brothers may find beneficial, inshaa'Allaah.

Shaykh 'Ubayd al-Jaabiree - Explanation of Kitaabus-Siyaam from Lu'lu' wal-Marjaan (1-10)

Shaykh 'Ubayd - Kitaabus-Siyaam from 'Umdatul-Fiqh 1 | 2 | 3

Shaykh 'Ubayd - Explanation of 4o Hadeeth of An-Nawawee (1-8)

Shaykh Abool-'Abbaas - Tafseer of short Soorahs from the Qur'aan 1 | 2 | 3

Shaykh Ahmad bin 'Umar Baazmool - Explanation of Minhaajus-Saalikeen (1-10)

Shaykh Ahmad's daroos schedule

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:45:09 PDT

Saturday - Sharh 'Aqeedatul-Wasitiyyah (Sharh of Shaykh Haraas)

Sunday - Kitaabus-Sunnah of Ibn Abee 'Aasim

Monday - Kitaabus-Sunnah

Tuesday - Sharh 'Aqeedatul-Wasitiyyah

Wednesday - Sharh 'Aqeedatul-Wasitiyyah

* All daroos are after Maghrib

Sunday - after 'Ishaa' - Kashfush-Shubuhaat w/ Aboo Muhammad Fawaaz al-'Awwadih

Daroos put on hold!!

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:52:10 PDT

Due to the dawrah of Shaykh Ahmad everyday between Maghrib and 'Ishaa', the restart of Thalaathatul-Usool (Wednesday) is postponed (tentatively) until next week. Likewise Kashfush-Shubuhaat with Sh. Fawaaz al-'Awwaadih (Sunday) is cancelled for next week and 'Umdatul-Ahkaam with 'Alee Saalem (Mondays) is cancelled for the next 3 weeks.

Thalaathatul-Usool ::: Starting Wednesday, 3 June, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Mon, 25 May 2009 02:08:05 PDT

Inshaa'Allaah, the Thalaathatul-Usool lessons (English) with Br. Aboo Sufyaan will resume next Wednesday (3/6/2009). The lessons will be held in Fintas, directly after Salaatul-Maghrib. Stay tuned for updates....

Other lessons:

Kashfush-Shubuhaat - Sundays after 'Ishaa', Khaldiyya (Shaykh Ahmad's diwaaniyyah) - by: Aboo Muhammad Fawaaz al-Awwadhee

'Umdatul-Ahkaam - after 'Ishaa', Khaldiyya (Shaykh Ahmad's diwaaniyyah) - by: Aboo 'Abdir-Rahmaan 'Alee Saalim

Daroos with Shaykh Falaah - to be updated shortly

Daroos with Shaykh al-'Anjaree - TBA soon, inshaa'Allaah.

Defining Kuwait's conservatives - Kuwait Times Special Report

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Tue, 26 May 2009 04:07:39 PDT

Defining Kuwait's conservatives

Published Date: April 24, 2009
By Hussain Al-Qatari, Staff writer

During the pre-election period, religious sects gain great political power and suddenly everyone is labeled a HADAS supporter, a Salafi follower or a Shiite devotee, regardless of where their actual political sympathies lay. Conservatives in Kuwait are experiencing a high period of popularity and political power. From moderate conservatives to radicals, social issues like the changing attitudes of Kuwait's youth or the banning of Valetine's Day seems to resonate with voters and conservatives are appealing to an ever widening portion of constituents.

Dr. Haila Al-Mukaimi said that this phenomenon is predictable during the pre-election period at a time of political campaigning. "The weapon of religion is suddenly used by all parties playing the political game. It's the easiest way to win voters' support. People have always been weak when confronted with the weapon of religion," she told the Kuwait Times.

She explained that this phenomenon is not exclusive to Kuwait: "Even in the United States, the world's biggest democracy and most liberal country, religion was used by the Bush administration to win the sympathy and support of voters. Using religion is what allowed him to remain president of the US for eight consecutive years. Religion is used everywhere to gain the ultimate power over people."

To paint the most accurate picture of Kuwait's conservative political powers, Al-Mukaimi says, you have to look at their three dimensions in Kuwait. "The first and largest group is HADAS, which has grown from the Islamic Brotherhood philosophy. It is probably the most organized of the three parties," she said.

HADAS and reform
HADAS, or the Islamic Constitutional Movement, announced its establishment in 1991, shortly after the liberation of Kuwait from the Iraqi invasion. It announced itself as a political movement, demanding the formation of political parties in the country.

The Kuwait Times spoke to Tariq Al-Mutairi, a member of HADAS who explained the movement's history. "The line of thought of the Islamic Brotherhood existed in Kuwait since the late 1940s. It began to gain more momentum after the Social Reform Society was established in the 1960s, and took over the students' base in Kuwait University in the early 1970s. To this day, the Kuwait University Students Union is controlled by HADAS," he explained.

The demands of the political group (or party) are strictly political, claims Al-Mutairi. "We rejected the notion of giving women their political rights because we believed it was socially unacceptable. We did not bring religion into it because we knew that opinions of clerics vary on that matter," he said.

Commenting on HADAS' standpoint on segregation in universities, Al-Mutairi said that the problems that resulted in this decision are strictly caused by poor planning on Kuwait University's part: "If the university worked hard on applying this law - if it brought new professors, provided more classrooms and worked on managing to cover all the students' needs-we wouldn't have heard of the problems that we are hearing about now," he said.

Kuwait University students suffer from closed sections and delays in graduation because the university claims its budget is insufficient to cover the establishment of two separate campuses for the two sexes at the moment. Al-Mutairi continued: "If the new campus for KU in Shedadiya is built according to plan, the problems that are blamed on segregation will disappear and you will see that it is all due to the bad management of KU.

SALAFIS
The second entity that forms Kuwait's conservative political power is the Salafis, says Dr. Al-Mukaimi. "The Salafis in Kuwait are manifested in the Society of the Revival of Islamic Heritage, Al-Ummah party and independent candidates that follow the Salafi school of thought, but who run independently in the elections," she said.

The Kuwait Times spoke with former independent Islamist MP Faisal Al-Mislim about his platform and his demands for the May 16 elections. "The most important point to note about our demands is that they do not negate the constitution, nor do they negate the Sharia laws," he said. "My demands - and I'm not very knowledgeable about the demands of my fellow Islamist candidates, so I will speak for myself - are influenced by religion, and this is all according to the constitution. The constitution says in Article Two: The religion of the State is Islam, and Islamic Sharia shall be a main source of legislation. So we are not negating the constitution; we are, actually following it rather thoroughly," he said.

Al-Mislim's spokesperson Falah Al-Utaibi explained that Kuwait, according to the interpretation of Al-Mislim and other independent Islamist candidates, is an Islamic state, and should abide by the rules of the Sharia.

"The demand to segregate students in educational institutes, for example, is a 100 percent Sharia demand. And if the constitution says that laws should be in compliance with Sharia, then I don't see where the problem is in demanding segregation," Al-Utaibi said.

Through working with several conservative MPs, he says, "I noticed that they respect democracy and they abide by the laws of the constitution. They respect the vote of the majority. All conservatives stood against giving women the right to vote and elect, but they were given these rights in 2005, and all the conservative MPs at the time accepted this decision because of their belief in democracy. They are not against the constitution, and not against people's freedoms as long as they are monitored by Sharia."

This is the third part in a three part series examining the political factions in Kuwait.

General talk in Bayaan by Shaykh Khaalid 'Abdur-Rahmaan ::: TONIGHT!

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Wed, 06 May 2009 01:43:17 PDT

Tonight (Wednesday, 6 May, 2009) there will be a general kalimah by Shaykh Khaalid bin 'Abdur-Rahmaan from Egypt in the diwaaniyyah of Shaykh Zayd Hulays ad-Dawsiree in Bayaan, directly after 'Ishaa'.

Monthly Lecture ::: this Thursday - 7th of May, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Wed, 06 May 2009 01:36:51 PDT

As-Salaamu 'alaykum,

Inshaa'Allaah, we will continue our Monthly Lecture series this Thursday, 7 May 2009, in the home of our brother 'Abdul-Malik (hafidhahullaah), starting at 8:15 inshaa'Allaah. We ask the brothers and sisters to bring a dish, drinks or anything else to help contribute to this noble effort and make things easy upon our host and his family.

The topic will be The Khawaarij - the deviant sect that the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam) warned against by name - their history and their bid'ah, and points regarding the Salafee 'Aqeedah in regards to the Muslim Rulers vs. that of the Khawaarij and those who follow their methodology today. Our speakers will be Br. Aboo 'Abdillaah Nabeel Chogle and Br. Aboo Sufyaan 'Uthmaan Beecher, inshaa'Allaah.

Shaykh Abool-'Abbaas in Kuwait

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:25:23 PDT

Shaykh Abool-'Abbaas 'Aadil Mansoor from Ar-Riyaadh is conducting a dawrah in Bayaan daily (except Thursday and Friday) in the diwaaniyyah of Shaykh Zayd.

After Maghrib: Kitaabus-Salaah from Bulooghul-Maraam

After 'Ishaa': Al-Kabaa'ir of Imaam Muhammad bin 'Abdil-Wahhaab

Monthly Lecture for March :::: Thursday 5 March, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:01:48 PST

As-Salaamu 'alaykum,

Inshaa'Allaah, we will continue our Monthly Lectures series this Thursday, 5 March 2009, in the home of our brother 'Abdul-Malik (hafidhahullaah) in Abdullaah al-Mubaarak area, starting at 7:45. We ask the brothers and sisters to bring a dish, drinks or anything else to help contribute to this noble effort and make things easy upon our host and his family.

Inshaa'Allaah, this months topic will be Benefits & Lessons from the hadeeth of the Man who killed 99 people and our speaker will be Br. Aboo Sufyaan.

A short test on the 'Aqeedah of al-Imaam al-Bukhaaree (covered in the previous monthly lectures) may follow the lecture.

Shaykh 'Ubayd's visited has been CANCELLED

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:34:46 PST

Shaykh 'Ubayd's visit has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances - قدر الله ما شاء فعل

Shaykh 'Ubayd to visit Kuwait on way to Sri Lanka

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:55:34 PST

We have received word from Shaykh al-'Anjaree and Shaykh Zayd that the noble Shaykh 'Ubayd bin 'Abdillaah al-Jaabiree (حفظه الله) is confirmed to visit Kuwait for a few days, inshaa'Allaah. The Shaykh is supposed to travel with Shaykh al-'Anjaree to Sri Lanka - inshaa'Allaah - and will be in Kuwait starting from the 21st of February.

The schedule of lessons Shaykh 'Ubayd has agreed to (and is subject to change) is as follows:

Starting from 21 Feb.:

Between Maghrib and 'Ishaa': Dars in Masjid Al-'Abdali in Zahraa', accross from the Police Consuming Society

After 'Ishaa': Open Q&A in diwaaniyya of Shaykh Taariq and Shaykh Ahmad as-Subay'ee

After Fajr (22nd): Dars in diwaaniyya of Sh. Zayd ad-Dawsiree

Stay tuned for more details as they become available....

A Summarized Chart of Al-Qawaa'id Al-Muthlaa of Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:06:36 PST

During the past dawrah with our beloved brother, Shaykh Abool-'Abbaas 'Aadil Mansoor (a student of Shaykh Muqbil, Shaykh al-Fawzaan and Shaykh Rabee' from Riyaadh -hafidhahumullaah), we studied the book Al-Qawaa'id Al-Muthlaa of ash-Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (rahimahullaah), walhamdulillaah. A small summarized chart of each principle mentioned by Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen (rahimahullaah) in his book regarding the Names and Attributes of Allaah was circulated in Arabic in the beginning. We would like to present for the benefit of our brothers and sisters the translation of this small chart which can be carried in ones pocket for study, memorization and review. The chart can be downloaded here.

May Allaah accept it as being solely for His Sake and make it beneficial for those who use it. Aameen.

Monthly Lecture this Thursday (5/2/2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:33:32 PST

As-Salaamu 'alaykum,

Inshaa'Allaah, we will continue our lessons in the 'Aqeedah of al-Imaam al-Bukhaaree (rahimahullaah) this Thursday, 5 February 2009, in the home of our brother 'Abdul-Malik (hafidhahullaah), starting at 7:30. We will be covering the final point regarding the Muslim Rulers and Br. Aboo 'Abdillaah will be our speaker, inshaa'Allaah. We ask the brothers and sisters to bring a dish, drinks or anything else to help contribute to this noble effort and make things easy upon our host and his family.

Map - (from 6th Ring Rd):

Directions from 30, 40, 50 and 55:

- Take 6th ring road direction Jahra

- Take 60 direction Cargo Terminal

- Go all the way to the first round about and take the first right

- Continue for a while straight going through some lights

- Continue until the next round about and take the second “exit” which will be like continuing straight, you should be passing a big yellow masjid on your right

- Continue until the third round about when you take the second right (Basically keeping straight again)

- Continue until the fourth round about where you take the first right

- Then first right again

- Then first left, it will be the third Villa on your right, number 13

Notes:

- Please park on the parking lot in front of the school which is at the round about

- The apartment number is 2 and it is on the second floor

- Entrance to the elevator is on the left side of the villa when facing it

No Thalaathatul-Usool for next 2 weeks

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 01:45:25 PST

PLease note that the Thalaathatul-Usool is cancelled for the next 2 weeks.

Br. Ali Saalem's dars on Monday in "'Umdatul-Ahkaam" is still going on and the brothers are encouraged to attend

Thursday 8 January, 2009 ::: Monthly Lecture (The Creed of al-Bukhaaree - cont.)

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:54:56 PST

This Thursday, 8 January, 2009, is our Monthly Lecture, inshaa'Allaah. We will continue with our readings from the Creed ('Aqeedah) of al-Imaam al-Bukhaaree (rahimahullaah). The text of al-Bukhaaree's 'Aqeedah (Arabic/English) can be downloaded here. The lesson is scheduled to begin @ 8pm and will be hosted in the home of our Br. Abdul-Malik in 'Abdullaah al-Mubaarak Area (behind Jleeb), and we kindly ask everyone who is able to contribute to this effort by bringing a dish, drinks, etc, inshaa'Allaah. Maps to the brothers house with directions follow:

Map - (from 6th Ring Rd):

Is the khilaaf with Jam'iyyah Ihyaa' at-Turaath & Ikhwaanul-Muslimeen due to 'Aqeedah? Shaykh al-'Anjaree asks, Shaykh Falaah answers!

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:20:25 PST

Ash-Shaykh Muhammad bin ‘Uthmaan al-‘Anjaree asked:

“If someone says that the khilaaf (khilaaf of Ahlul-Haqq) with Jam’iyyah Ihyaa’ at-Turaath al-Islaamee or Jam’iyyatul-Islaah [Ikhwaanul-Muslimeen in Kuwait] is a khilaaf that is ‘aqadee (‘Aqeedah-based), is this statement correct or not?”

Ash-Shaykh Falaah bin Ismaa’eel Mindikaar answered:

“If you know what they have of mukhaalifaat in ‘Aqeedah, yes. This is the asl. Meaning, the asl in splitting and separating (from) the people is the affairs of I’tiqaad. And this issue, ya’nee, it has been made obligatory upon us by all of the nusoos (texts) of al-Walaa’ wal-Baraa’, without doubt, or else why do we separate and split from them?

If the khilaaf between you and them is not in an issue from the issues of I’tiqaad so then how do you separate from them? And how do you boycott them? And how do you warn against them?

So either you know these affairs of ‘Aqeedah that you differ with them in them, or you know their mukhaalifaat that are ‘Aqeedah-based, otherwise you… finished. So if there is no khilaaf ‘aqadee (no khilaaf in the affairs of ‘Aqeedah) between you and them, then go. Enter along with them, and sit with them, and mix with them, and help and support them, and enter with them in their da’wah!

However, I say, the asl regarding those who split and separate, and warn – meaning, from these groups and parties – without doubt – then, ya’nee, their issues in the affairs based in ‘Aqeedah are innumerable.

And everyday, ya’nee, many proofs come to us of ikhtilaafaat or mufaaraqaat between us and them in the affairs of I’tiqaad. And the most recent of them is a paper published today. It was published today – where is it, O shaykh Faaris?

Maa shaa’ Allaah, this is with shaykh Faaris, this da’wah to al-Wasitiyyah (following a moderate, middle path).

And the term al-Wasitiyyah, without doubt, is an asl from the Usool of I’tiqaad. So they participate with the Raafidhah, yaa shaykh! And with them (the Raafidhah) is one who is called Aayatollah what? Aayatollah at-Taskheeree, yaa shaykh. Meaning, they join and participate with ahlul-bid’a and participate with this nation, with all of its bid’a and its misguidance, and (claim) they are moderation (al-wasatiyyah), and they are the ones who understand al-wasatiyyah.

And it doesn’t mean they invite anyone from Ahlus-Sunnah or from the Salafees in the likes of these meetings. So their cooperation and participation with ahlul-bid’a and their cooperation and participation with the Raafidhah and other than the Raafidhah, like what our Shaykh mentioned a little while ago, there is no doubt that the ikhtilaaf between us and them is in a tremendous principle, and it is al-Walaa’ wal-Baraa’, and at-Tahazzub – I say - at-Ta’assub towards other than the Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه و سلم) and what Muhammad was upon and what the Companions were upon from the affairs that bring about their benefit and other than them.”

Ash-Shaykh Ahmad bin ‘Umar Baazmool, one of our Mashaayikh based in Makkah, responded to this on Sahab. He wrote:

بـسم الله الرحـمن الرحيـم

May reward with goodness ash-Shaykh, al-‘Allaamah Falaah Mindikaar, and ash-Shaykh, the noble advisor Muhammad bin ‘Uthmaan al-‘Anjaree for these sound, well-expressed, exposing the people of misguidance, clarifying the obligation upon every Muslim, opposing ahlul-bid’a and whoever aids them or praises them or defends them. And there is no doubt that this jam’iyyah (Jam’iyyah Ihyaa’ at-Turaath) has caused much corruption in the earth, and put to trial some of the Salafees, and drawing them to their ranks. So you see him standing up to defend them, ولا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله, so to Allaah is the complaint.

But by the fadhl of Allaah the Most High and from His blessings is that the Haqq and its people – they are the majority and they are more powerful over their small numbers – so we do not cease to be those who adhere tightly to the Haqq, so we are a jamaa’ah upon our small numbers just as the noble Companion ‘Abdullaah bin Mas’ood (رضى الله عنه) said: “The Jamaa’ah is Ahlul-Haqq, even if you are by yourself.”

So may reward our brother Haanee with the best of rewards for this beautiful benefit, and may peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon his family and his Companions.

Your dear brother,

Ahmad Baazmool
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* Posted on Sahab by Shaykh Ahmad on 9 December, 2008

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May Allaah reward our Mashaayikh for their defense of the Haqq and their refuting and warning against the baatil! Aameen.

Thalaathatul-Usool / Monthly Lecture - 8 January

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:28:37 PST

As-Salaamu 'alaykum,

Thalaathatul-Usool is canceled for this week (Saturday 3 Jan 2009). It will resume as normal, inshaa'Allaah, next week.

The Monthly Lecture, The 'Aqeedah of Imaam al-Bukhaaree, is scheduled for this Thursday, January 9th @ the home of our noble brother 'Abdul-Malik in 'Abdullaah al-Mubaarak area. More details to follow inshaa'Allaah.

Tonight (Saturday 20 Dec, 2008)! :::: Reminder

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:25:18 PST

Upcoming Daroos إن شاء الله

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:58:48 PST

Thalaathatul-Usool with Br. Aboo Sufyaan :::: to restart next Saturday, 20 December

'Umdatul-Ahkaam with Br. 'Alee Saalem in Khaldiyyah :::: should restart Tuesday

Monthly Lecture Series :::: 8 January, 2009 (Continuation of "The Creed of Imaam al-Bukhaaree")

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:48:30 PST

A forgotten sunnah of ‘Eed:
Praying Two Rak’ah after returning from the ‘Eed prayer [1]
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Aboo Sa’eed al-Khudree (رضى الله تعالى عنه) said: “The Messenger of Allaah ( صلى الله عليه و سلم) used to not pray anything before the ‘Eed (prayer), then when he returned to his home he prayed two rak’ah.”

It was collected by Ibn Maajah [2] and declared hasan by Shaykh al-Albaanee, Ahmad in "al-Musnad" [3], Aboo Ya’laa [4] and Ibn Khuzaymah [5], and he brought a chapter heading: “Chapter: The desirability of praying in the home after returning from the Musallaa.”

And Shaykh al-Albaanee declared it hasan in “al-Irwaa’” [6] and he said:
“And the reconciliation between this hadeeth and the ahaadeeth that have preceded, negating salaah after the ‘Eed (prayer) [7] is that the negation only covered salaah in the Musallaa, just as al-Haafidh (Ibn Hajar) stated in “at-Talkhees” [8], and Allaah knows best.”

And it was reported by al-Haakim [9] who said: “This is a precious Sunnah, by an isnaad (chain) that is saheeh and they (al-Bukhaaree and Muslim) did not collect it.” And al-Haafidh declared it hasan in “al-Fath” [10] and in “Buloogh al-Maraam” [11].

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Rendered into English and adapted by Aboo Sufyaan ‘Uthmaan Beecher
Kuwait
28 Ramadhaan 1429
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[1] Adapted from “al-Wasiyyah bi-badhis-Sunan shibhun-mansiyyah” by Hayfaa’ bint ‘Abdillaah ar-Rasheed with the checking of our brother, Shaykh Abool-‘Abbaas ‘Aadil bin Mansoor (pg.117)
[2] #1293
[3] #11226
[4] #1347
[5] #1469
[6] (3/100)
[7] From them the hadeeth of Ibn ‘Abbaas that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم) prayed on the day of ‘Eed two rak’ah, and “he did not pray before it nor after it.” Collected by al-Bukhaaree (#964), Muslim (#884), Aboo Daawood (#1159), at-Tirmidhee (#537) and other than them.
[8] Pg. 144
[9] 1/428, # 1103
[10] 2/552
[11] Pg. 126

UPDATED - Monthly Lecture :::: 4 December, 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Salafiyyah-Kuwait) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:02:28 PST

إن شاء الله we will resume our Monthly Lecture Series on Thursday, December 4th @ 7:30 pm, continuing with our readings from the 'Aqeedah of al-Imaam, al-Faqeeh Muhammad bin Ismaa'eel al-Bukhaaree (رحمه الله) - [d.256H]. The lecture will be held in the home of our brother 'Abdul-Malik and is open for families. Directions will be added to the bottom of this post shortly, إن شاء الله.

The text of al-Bukhaaree's 'Aqeedah (Arabic/English) can be downloaded here.

Map - (from 6th Ring Rd):

Directions from 30, 40, 50 and 55:

- Take 6th ring road direction Jahra

- Take 60 direction Cargo Terminal

- Go all the way to the first round about and take the first right

- Continue for a while straight going through some lights

- Continue until the next round about and take the second “exit” which will be like continuing straight, you should be passing a big yellow masjid on your right

- Continue until the third round about when you take the second right (Basically keeping straight again)

- Continue until the fourth round about where you take the first right

- Then first right again

- Then first left, it will be the third Villa on your right, number 13

Notes:

- Please park on the parking lot in front of the school which is at the round about

- The apartment number is 2 and it is on the second floor

- Entrance to the elevator is on the left side of the villa when facing it