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In almost all periods of Islam’s history, scholars – and in particular jurists (fuqahā’) – relied on a number of methods and initiatives to ensure their financial self-sufficiency...
Al-Subki and al-Qarāfi would use the term Fāsiq in reference to scholars who flatter debauched authorities, despite such a title usually afforded to those who commit major sins.
Just one more gesture of kindness, just one more piece of litter taken off the pavement, or just one more mention of Allah's name, could have tipped the balance.
After the previous nations which were given the Covenant of God failed and rejected the last Messenger, they forfeited their position as guardians of the Sanctuary. Now, this responsibility inescapably sits with the only lasting and enduring tradition of Truth and Justice – Islam.
In fact, most of the scholars of the Salaf remained extremely apprehensive concerning having any relationship with those in charge. They would consistently warn of getting too close to those in power... Imam al-Shāfi’ī (d. 204AH) is the founder of the Shāfi’ī school of jurisprudence and whose collection comprise his own musnad (Musnad Al-Shāfi’ī), which was compiled from his various works. … Continue reading Scholars That Rebelled Against Tyranny (Part 3 of 3)
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