Explanation of “The Three Fundamental Principles” by Shaykh Muḥammad Ibn ʿAbdul Wahhāb taught by Shaykh Sālim Bāmiḥrīz

Bismillāh wa-Alḥamdulillāh wa al-Ṣalātu wa al-Salām ʿalá Rasūl Allāh ʿamma baʿd

Muwahhideen Publication was honored to host a weekly series of benefecial lessons with the virtuous shaykh Sālim Bāmiḥīz covering “The Three Fundimental Principles” of Shaykhul Islam Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahhab.

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In Shāʾ Allāh Taʿālá

Wa Billāhi Tawfīq

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[Class 1] – 15.02.2024 – The Introduction and The Four Stages of Salvation

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The following is the text of the book, with the points covered in this lesson by the Shaykh:

TEXT:

Know May Allāh have mercy upon you, that we are obliged to learn four matters :

1. First: Knowledge, which means: awareness of Allāh, awareness of His Prophet, and awareness of the Religion of Islām, based on evidence.
2. Second: Acting on this.
3. Third: Calling to it.
4. Fourth: Patience with the harm that befalls due to it.

The proof for this is Allāh’s saying:

“In the Name of Allāh, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy. By the time! Verily mankind is at loss – except for those who believe and perform righteous deeds, and advise one another towards the truth and advise one another towards patience.”[Surah Al-‘Asr]

Ash-Shafi’ī may Allāh have mercy on him, said: “Had Allāh not sent down a proof to His creation other than this surah (chapter), it would have been sufficient for them.”

Al-Bukhārī, may Allāh have mercy on him, said: “Chapter: Knowledge comes before speech and action.”

The proof for this is Allāh saying:

“So know that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allāh, and seek forgiveness for your sins.” [Sūrah Muḥammad: 19]

So He began by mentioning knowledge before speech and action.

Points Covered In This Section: 

• Explanation On The Introduction of The Three Fundamental Principles
• The Four Stages of Salvation
• The Means To Attain Salvation In The Dunyā
• The Importance On Seeking Knowledge Followed By Action
• The Obligation Upon Calling Others To The Correct Knowledge And Action
• The Fruits of Having Īmān
• The Fruits Behind Mutually Encouraging Others Upon Good
• The Emphasis Placed Upon Giving Da’wah To Others
• The Obligation Upon Seeking Knowledge Before Action

TEXT

Know, may Allāh have mercy on you, that it is obligatory upon every Muslim male and female to learn and act upon the following three things:

First: That Allāh created us, provided sustenance for us, and did not leave us neglected. Rather, He sent a Messenger to us. So whoever obeys him will enter Paradise, whereas whoever disobeys him will enter the Hellfire.

The proof for this is Allāh’s statement:

“Verily, We sent to you a Messenger, to be a witness over you, just as we sent a Messenger to Pharaoh. But Pharaoh disobeyed the Messenger (i.e. Musá) so We seized him with a severe punishment”[Surah Al-Muzzammil: 15-16]

Second: Allāh is not pleased with anyone being mixed into worship with Him – neither an angel brought close nor a prophet that was sent.

The proof for this is:

“And verily the masājid belong to Allāh, so do not call unto anyone along with Allāh.” [Surah Al-Jinn: 18]

Third: Whoever obeys the Messenger (i.e. Muḥammad) and singles Allāh out (in worship), it is not permissible for him to take as allies those who oppose Allāh and His Messenger, not even if they are close relatives.

The proof for this is Allāh’s  saying:

“You will not find any people who believe in Allāh and the Last Day making friendship with those who oppose Allāh and His Messenger, even if they are their fathers or their sons or their brothers or there kindred. For such He has written Faith in their hearts, and strengthened them with Ruḥ (light and guidance) from Himself. And He will admit them into Gardens under which rivers flow to dwell therein forever.Allāh is pleased with them and they with Him. They are the party of Allāh. Verily it is the party of Allāh that will be the successful.” [Surah Al-Mujaadilah: 22]

Points Covered In This Section: 

• The Prohibition of Shirk
• The Prohibition On Taking Allies Those Who Oppose Allāh And His Messenger
• The Command On Taking Believers As Close Allies

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