Food for thought!

Have you ever heard of Sheikh Muqbil Ibn Hādī al-Wādiʿī – may Allāh have mercy on him? Was that a yes? [If not, see link https://t.me/salafirecords/913 ] If so, allow me to ask: Have you ever seen him? And by that, I don’t mean in person—I mean, have you ever seen any videos of him delivering a sermon or conducting a lesson? Was that a no? Of course not. Because no such videos exist. And don't go searching for them on YouTube either—your time is far too valuable for that. Now, let me ask: despite never having seen any footage of him, have you benefitted from Sheikh Muqbil in any way? Most likely, your answer is yes. So let us now return to the point: are video recordings truly necessary for the propagation of daʿwah? When considering the grave warnings directed toward image-makers, can we honestly say that it’s worth the potential risk? I recognise some allow it, however, as with all issues of disagreement, two opposing views cannot both be correct. So simply citing “a difference of opinion” does not always suffice as a justification. Why is it that we can't be content with simply listening and benefitting from the speech of the scholars? Have we become more attached to appearances and visuals than to the actual substance of what is being conveyed? Sheikh ibn Baz ⤵️ https://t.me/salafirecords/567 Sheikh Uthaymeen ⤵️ https://t.me/almanhajussalafi/666 Sheikh Albani ⤵️ https://t.me/almanhajussalafi/1549 Sheikh Fawzān ⤵️ https://t.me/salafirecords/682 If it’s visual pleasure we’re seeking, then surely scenes of waterfalls, lush green forests, and other natural wonders of Allāh are far more pleasing to the eye. And perhaps, while watching such scenes and reflecting on the majesty of Allāh’s creation, we could play a lecture or recitation in the background. That way, we nourish both the soul and the senses—a win-win situation. Here’s a suggestion: https://t.me/salafirecords/1610