A Brief Timeline of the Fitnah Between Shaykh Yahya and Shaykh Rabee' (May Allāh Have Mercy on Him)

1. Initial Relationship Marked by Mutual Love and Respect The relationship between Shaykh Yahya and Shaykh Rabee' began on a foundation of mutual affection and high regard. ▸ Example: Shaykh Rabee's praise for Shaykh Yahya (https://t.me/AlHajoori/16) 2. The Involvement of Fitnah Makers Certain individuals began sowing discord between the two scholars, leading to serious misunderstandings. ▸(https://t.me/AlHajoori/813) ▸(https://t.me/AlHajoori/808) As a result of these provocations, Shaykh Rabee' harshly criticised Shaykh Yahya, labelling him a Haddādi. 3. Shaykh Yahya's Counsel to Shaykh Rabee' In a respectful and sincere manner, Shaykh Yahya offered advice to Shaykh Rabee'. ▸ Reference: "النصح الرفيع" https://alilmia.com/sub_sound1_8322.html 4. Resolution and Reconciliation Shaykh Rabee' personally contacted Shaykh Yahya and affirmed that the conflict between them had come to a final end. He even permitted Shaykh Yahya to deliver a lecture to his own students. https://t.me/AlHajoori/819 5. Continued Agitation by the Fitnah Makers The troublemakers were displeased with the reconciliation, claiming that Shaykh Rabee' only made peace due to the siege on Dammaj and not out of conviction!!! 6. An Attempted Visit in Makkah Shaykh Yahya later tried to visit Shaykh Rabee' during his time in Makkah, but the visit did not come to fruition. 7. Ongoing Positive Remarks from Shaykh Rabee' Over time, various individuals reported that Shaykh Rabee' continued to speak positively about Shaykh Yahya. ▸ Most recently, a group of Shaykh Yahya’s students visited Shaykh Rabee’ (https://youtu.be/A5ermCPK5Mo?feature=shared) 8. Passing of Shaykh Rabee' and Condolences from Shaykh Yahya Following Shaykh Rabee’s death, Shaykh Yahya and his students expressed their condolences. ▸(https://t.me/AlHajoori/820) ▸(https://t.me/A_lzoukory/87468) ▸(https://t.me/salmansalehalemad/4831) ▸(https://t.me/AbulYamman/46170) 9. Release of Shaykh Rabee’s Final Words Regarding Shaykh Yahya A recorded statement of Shaykh Rabee’ praising Shaykh Yahya was recently released and translated. However, those who had previously fuelled the fitnah continued to spread doubts. ▸(https://t.me/almanhajussalafi/1909) Their Objection: Why wasn’t the audio made public earlier? Response from Shaykh ’Abdulkhaliq Al-‘Imād: It had been conveyed in text, but the actual audio was withheld at the time to avoid fuelling further conflict. ▸(https://t.me/almanhajussalafi/1910) 10. Recent Developments In the wake of Shaykh Rabee’s passing, Allāh has brought about greater clarity and a degree of unity among Ahlus-Sunnah. However, the Fitnah-makers continue to stir unrest. ▸ Shaykh Rabee’s advice: (https://youtu.be/2R22rADU5ZM?feature=shared)