Sheikh Yahya Al-Hajoori hafidhahullah said:
Taqlīd means following someone who is not a hujjah/proof, without hujjah/proof. This is not permissible.
As for what you may see in the words of Ibn Al-Qayyim, as transmitted by Ibn ‘Abdil-Barr or others, that “the scholars agreed that the blind follower is not a scholar,” the meaning is: in the issue in which he blindly followed others.
For example, a person may be…
BENEFIT: 'Awaam Should Not be Allowed to Have the Final Say in Da'wah Related Matters
This is an advice from Shaykh Yahya ibn Ali Al-Hajoori hafidhahullah from his lesson on Al-Adab Al-Mufrad of Imam Al-Bukhari rahimahullah, during his commentary on Hadith no. 919.
In it, our noble Shaykh spoke about:
Understanding and wisdom in da‘wah, and that part of proper understanding in da‘wah is protecting and preserving the da‘wah itself.
▪️From proper understanding in da‘wah is being keen on brotherhood…
Innovation of Khurooj (As Jama’at Tablīgh Often Practices It) – Shaykh Salih Al-Fawzan
Shaykh Salih Al-Fawzan said:
“As for that which they now call ‘Khurooj’ (as the Tableeghis claim when they go out for da‘wah), then this is an innovation. It has not been reported from the Salaf.
A person going out to call to Allah is not restricted to specific days. Rather, he calls to Allah according to his capability, without restricting it to a group, forty days, or any lesser or greater period.
Likewise, it…
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
The following is a brief clarification regarding some observations made against the aforementioned group.
Description
Jama’atu at-Tableegh is one of the largest Islamic movements and has become a predominant call to Islam in many parts of Asia. In fact, they are found in over 200 countries worldwide. However, unfortunately, it is a movement that has been devoid of correct Islamic…
BENEFIT: Being an Imam in a Jamaat Tableegh Masjid
Question:
A strong student of knowledge was invited to be the imam of a masjid in which Jamaat Tableegh is present. Should he accept, considering that they hold their lectures in this masjid?
Sheikh Yahya Al-Hajoori hafidhahullah:
Whoever is capable of leading the people in prayer, establishing the Sunnah, and warning against innovations should do so according to his ability.
However, if he is only serving as an…
BENEFIT: Hearing and Understanding the Qur'an Removes the Excuse of Ignorance
Sheikh Yahya Al-Hajoori hafidhahullah said:
“Whoever hears the Qur'an being recited in a clear and understandable way — through the radio or any other means — then the proof has reached him, and he is not ignorant of the Book of Allah. It cannot be said that he is ignorant as long as he has HEARD it, it became CLEAR to him, and he UNDERSTOOD it. Nor can it be said that he is excused because of ignorance.
Rather,…
❓Question:
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاتة
If a scholar of Ahlusunnah has made a verdict that Y is an innovator, then after that, students of the Y continue to take knowledge from him, without a conclusive argument to refute the scholar's knowledge-based verdict, is the students considered as innovators?
I hope you would answer with concrete evidences.
For questions ,suggestions and etc…
To my student on YouTube who requested a clarification:
Firstly, I encourage you to continue benefitting from the online classes.
Secondly, show some gratitude to Sheikh Yahya Al-Hajoori and his students for welcoming us in Yemen and teaching us, so that we could return and produce content for you to benefit from.
Thirdly, regarding clarification, I have already addressed this…
BENEFIT: Consensus is Not Required Before Declaring Someone an Innovator
Question:
Some people say that before applying the rule, ‘Whoever does not declare an innovator to be an innovator is himself an innovator,’ there must first be consensus (ijmā‘). Is this condition correct?
Sheikh Yahya Al-Hajoori hafidhahullah:
This condition is incorrect. The idea that we cannot call someone an innovator unless everyone agrees about him is false. In reality, scholars have not agreed about many…
BENEFIT: Refuting the Claim That We Live in a New Meccan Era
Note: This is a summary
Question:
Some the claim that Muslims today are living in conditions comparable to the early Meccan period of Islam (“العهد المكي”), when the Prophet ﷺ and the first Muslims were severely persecuted and weak.
Main points from Sheikh Yahya's response:
The early Meccan period was marked by extreme oppression:
Muslims were tortured, isolated, and unable to practice openly.
Such as Bilal…
Sheikh Yahya Al-Hajoori hafidhahullah said:
Sahih hadiths have different levels, including “Sahih li Ghayrihi” and “Hasan li Ghayrihi.” As for dismissing hadiths that are considered “Hasan li Ghayrihi,” this is very strongly criticised. Anyone who only accepts hadiths that are Sahih li Dhatihi or Hasan li Dhatihi would end up rejecting many well-established hadiths on which there is scholarly consensus and…
Question:
Who are the Dhāhiriyyah, and does the disagreement of Ibn Hazm and the Dhāhiriyyah invalidate scholarly consensus (ijmāʿ) in fiqh?
Sheikh Abu 'Amr Al-Hajoori hafidhahullah:
The Dhāhiriyyah were followers of Dawud Adh-Dhahiri, and Ibn Hazm followed this approach as well. They held tightly to the apparent wording of the texts and became very literal in their understanding.
Ibn Kathir said in Al-Bidayah…
Question:
I am a beginner in learning the Deen, and I sincerely wish to understand matters correctly, following the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah. Recently, I have started studying the book “Description of the Prophet’s ﷺ Prayer” by Shaykh al-Albani, and it has encouraged me to improve my Salah according to authentic narrations.
However, I have some confusion and questions in my mind, and I humbly seek your…
Question❓
The academy is based in Bosnia and Herzegovina. They claim they're upon salafiyyah , they do warn against innovators/innovations. A friend recently explained to me that one of the teachers of the academy claims he is against madhkalis and she decided to leave the academy because of it. I'm new to the salafiyyah, I do not know what madhkalis are or why should we stay away from it. I did not find anything…
BENEFIT: What is the ruling on saying "Life taught me," and does it fall under Shirk?
Sheikh Sulaymān Ar-Ruhayli hafidhahullah answered:
May Allah bless you, this is an important question. Perhaps, O brothers, O students of knowledge, I should alert students of knowledge and scholars to an important matter I have noticed in this time. Some people hunt for a specific sentence from the speech of some Muslim rulers, or from the speech of some scholars, or from some students of knowledge, and then they…
Sheikh Sālih As-Sindī hafidhahullah said:
This is a beautiful statement: "An innovation is not repelled by an innovation; rather, it is repelled by the Sunnah," whether this is in matters of knowledge (creed) or in matters of action (worship).
So, if the deniers, like the Jahmiyyah and the Mu'tazilah, come, they are not refuted by committing to false principles, or by committing to ambiguous terms that can carry…
BENEFIT: Can one exercise Ijtihād in Matters of Aqeedah?
Question
The Questioner says: What is the ruling on exercising independent reasoning (ijtihād) in matters of creed (‘Aqīdah)? And if someone exercises ijtihād and his statement inclines toward some of the deviant sects, is he considered from them, or is he still from Ahlus-Sunnah Wal Jamā‘ah?
Shaykh Muhammad Ba Jammal hafidahullah
Whoever is qualified for ijtihād may exercise ijtihād.
However, in matters of…
The Salafi manhaj is one that says to the one who is right, “You are correct,” and to the one who is wrong, “You are mistaken.” It says to the one upon falsehood, “You are upon falsehood,” to the misguided, “You are misguided,” and to the deviant, “You have deviated.”
It does not involve flattery or compromise, because it is the inheritance of the prophets—those who came with the truth and judged by it.
