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Sheikh Yūsuf Al-Jazaa’iri hafidahullāh said: "...If it is established that this is not an issue of ijtihād, based on the previous criterion, this means that opposition in this matter after clarification is harmful. That is why you find Sheikh Rabee' mentioning from the oppositions of Abul Hasan against the Salafi principles the issue of free-mixing. He said: "...and your stubbornness in the issue of free-mixing, as…

Sheikh Yūsuf Al-Jazaa’iri hafidahullāh says (slightly paraphrased) "...Firstly, deeming this (teaching/working in free-mixed environments) to be an issue of ijtihād is disputable, because issues of ijtihad have been determined by scholars, such as Sheikhul Islam, Ash-Shinqiti, among others, to refer to: Issues lacking clear text, apparent evidence, and definitive consensus; these are the issues categorised as مسائل…

Sheikh Albani rahimahullah clarifies below when this matter comes under the category of ijtihaad and when it doesn't: "...We are still not able to say that these people are astray. But, we only say: perhaps he made ijtihaad (he strove to reach the truth) but missed the mark; that is as long as he remains with us, following the Qur'aan and Sunnah. As for those who may state clearly that they are not seeking the…

Shaykh al-Albaanee rahimahullah said: "...You were saying what is the difference between the reflection in the mirror and television or video? We say the difference is very much. We say to you now: stand in the mirror; come now and give me the image which you saw in the mirror. You are not able to do so. But, if it was given permanent form, it would become like a video and be forbidden. The harm comes from it…

"Thus, tasweer in all its forms is prohibited due to the general evidence mentioned earlier, and excluding an aspect of it [from the general prohibition] requires specific evidence. Whenever something is labeled as a "صورة", it becomes impermissible. Is the matter clear? Whoever claims that a certain type is permissible or impermissible must provide evidence to support their stance. If they label it as tasweer, then…

O Sheikh, what is the ruling regarding Tasweer using a mobile camera? Sheikh Wasee'ullah Abbas waffaqahullah: "This matter is very clear! The ruling on photography, my brother, is that all types of pictures have been prohibited by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. On the day of judgement, the one who takes a picture will be tasked with breathing life into it and bringing it to life, which they are not capable of. Therefore,…

However, if we brush off the surface and dig a little deeper, we find some serious issues which should make us cautious of this man. Let's give some examples: 1⃣. There's a clip where he speaks about one of the Attributes of Allah, but rather than clarifying the correct creed with relation to this Attribute, he relays the different opinions as though he is discussing an issue of Fiqh, leaving the listener under…

Sheikh 'Abdulhameed Az-Zu'kari hafidhahullah said: “Salafiyyah is like a perfume which makes one smell good. The more obvious one's Salafiyyah is, the stronger the scent that emanates from them.” The Sheikh mentioned these wise words in response to a question about Dr. Sa'eed Al-Kamali (from Morocco) Source: https://t.me/A_lzoukory/27799

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After seeing the EVIDENCES prohibiting tasweer, the one who adopts this view will realise that it carries some implications: 1⃣. One cannot attend lectures/classes involving tasweer https://t.me/almanhajussalafi/417 2⃣. One cannot attend wedding ceremonies involving tasweer https://t.me/almanhajussalafi/418 3⃣. One cannot give a lecture in a venue involving tasweer https://t.me/almanhajussalafi/419 4⃣. One…

Who is he that makes an exception and seeks to redress the Prophet ﷺ?

Host: Many students of knowledge say that Tasweer is an issue of differing?! Sheikh Fawzan: They want to turn everything into an issue of differing. [What matters is] who is the evidence with? It is with the hadith of the Prophet ﷺ: ((كُلُّ مُصَوِّرٍ فِي النَّارِ)) “Every picture-maker will be in the Fire.” ((إِنَّ أَشَدَّ النَّاسِ عَذَابًا يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ الْمُصَوِّرُونَ)) “The people who will receive…

Sheikh Abdulkareem Al-Khuḍhair, may Allah grant him success, taught Tafsir Al-Qurṭubi over a course of 23 years. He was invited to give a talk to shed light on his experiences throughout this journey. But before doing so, he layed down some conditions... Host: "Therefore, let us leave the floor to the esteemed Sheikh to commence and proceed with presenting this experience and these fruitful encounters... (Someone…