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Imām al-Thahabi states, "Abdullāh b. Ali was a determined and oppressive monarch, known for shedding blood. However, unlike certain corrupt scholars who acquit the unjust actions of leaders and distort falsehoods as truth, Imām al-Awzā’i fearlessly spoke the truth in his presence. Some others, despite possessing the ability to elucidate the truth, choose to remain silent. May Allāh's curse be upon them."
Abu Bakr's life serves as a radiant beacon for all of humanity, illustrating how a soul can ascend to such exalted status in the eyes of its Creator. His unwavering devotion and selfless actions epitomized Islām in every aspect of his existence... Abu Bakr - the Sidīq - finds mention throughout the entirety of the Qur'ān.
Leavers of Islām should know full well that they leave behind nothing but a purer base, a surer assembly, and a firmer, better bonded core, ready to weather whatever dreary day or turn of fortune awaits ahead...
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.
How did the scholars of Islam expose the historical alliances between ‘fraudulent scholars’ and ‘evil leaders’ to preserve their independence and maintain their integrity and impact on society?
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)
Many scholars participated in an attempt to depose ‘Abd al-Malik b. Marwān and his deputy of Iraq, al-Hajjāj b. Yūsuf, taking the pledge upon Allāh’s Book and the Sunnah of his Messenger to depose the ‘imams of misguidance’. The period of the Tābi’īn witnessed an unprecedented level of Muhaddithūn-led revolts against tyranny. This era saw the Revolution of … Continue reading Scholars That Rebelled Against Tyranny (Part 2 of 3)
The Salaf of old have a profound history of political opposition... It has become almost impossible to come across those who claim adherence to Ahl al-Hadīth today who are actually so. You find those who claim to do so particularly submissive to their rulers, issuing legal verdicts (fatāwa) in their favour and prohibiting going against them even by mere … Continue reading Scholars That Rebelled Against Tyranny (Part 1 of 3)
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