Transcribed from Classes by Shaykh Ahmad Musa Jibrilحفظه الله
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Table of Contents
Class One
Introduction
Chapter One
The Basmalah
Tawheed in Bismillahi Ar-Rahmaan Ar-Raheem
Tawheed Al-Uloohiyyah
Tawheed Ar-Rububiyyah
Tawheed Al-Asmaa Was-Sifaat
Linguistic Rules in Bismillahi Ar-Rahmaan Ar-Raheem
Al-Jaar wal-Majroor fil-Basmalah Muta’alliqun Bimahthoof Taqdeeruhu Fi’il Laa’iqun Bilmaqaam
Ta’kheer Al-‘Aamil Yufeed Al-Hasr
Proofs for Beginning with the Basmalah
It is in Accordance with the Qur’an
The Prophet Began his Letters with Bismillahi Ar-Rahmaan Ar-Raheem
The Blessing in the Basmalah
Class Two
Do we say Bismillah or Bismillahi Ar-Rahmaan Ar-Raheem?
The Name Allah
Allah is The Sole Title for the Lord that Fashioned Everything
The Root of the Name Allah
Allah uses Allah and Rabb in the Qur’an
Allah is Different to any other Names
The Name Allah by Itself is not a Dhikr
Allah is the Name that All His Other Names Follow
Aspects of Tawheed in the Name Allah
The Mighty Name Allah
Ar-Rahmaan and Ar-Raheem
Ar-Rahmaan
Ar-Raheem
Ar-Rahmaan and Ar-Raheem
The Mercy of Allah
The Attribute of Mercy
The Mercy of Allah
Attaining the Mercy of Alah
Class Three
Know May Allah Have Mercy on You
The Importance of Knowledge
The Definition of Knowledge
The Use of the Word I’lam
Is Knowledge Conveyed to other than Humans?
Can you say I’lam to Someone More Knowledgeable?
The Levels of Knowledge: Ibn Al-Qayyim
The Honour of Knowledge
The Example of the Scholars
Jaabir and Abu Ayyub
Muhammad bin Hassan Ash-Shaybaani
Asad Ibn Al-Furaat
Sa’eed Ibn Musayyib, Ar-Raazi and Al-Bukhari
An-Nawawi, Lisaan Ad-Deen Ibn Khateeb and Mu’adh Ibn Jabal
Sulaymaan Ibn Abdul Malik the Khaleefah and Ataa’ Ibn Rabah
Al-Kasaa’ee and the Sons of the Khaleefah
Ash-Shaafi’ee and Ibn Jawzi
Rahimak Allah
Maghfirah and Rahmah
Do you say Rahimak Allahto a Non Muslim?
Why did he say Rahimak Allah?
Class Four
The Four Introductory Matters
What is the Definition of Waajib?
Is there a Difference Between Waajib and Fardh?
The Proof for the Opinion that Waajib and Fardh are Synonymous
The Proof for the Opinion that Waajib is Lesser than Fardh
How do they Categorise the Faraa’idh and Waajibaat?
The Result of this Dispute
The Islamic Knowledges are Intertwined
Which Definition of Waajib did the Author Intend?
Knowledge in Matters that Pertain to Allah
The Definition of Fardh ‘Ayn
The Definition of Fardh Kifaayah
Fardh ‘Ayn in Knowledge, Action, Leaving Matters and Belief
Fardh ‘Ayn in Knowledge
Fardh ‘Ayn in Action
Fardh ‘Ayn in Leaving Matters
Fardh ‘Ayn in Belief
The Four Obligatory Matters
The Definition of Mas’alah
The First Introductory Matter: Knowledge
Knowledge of Allah
Ma’rifatullah
Knowledge of the Halaal and Haraam
The Importance of Ma’rifatullah
Ignorance in Ma’rifatullah
Knowledge of the Prophet Muhammad
Knowledge of Islam
The Definition of Islam
Islam is the Only Religion Acceptable to Allah
The Foundation Actions of Islam
Class Five
The Order of the Definition of Knowledge
Knowing Allah, the Prophet Muhammad and the Religion with Proof
What is the Definition of Proof?
Is Taqleed Permissible in Matters of ‘Aqeedah?
The First Opinion that you Must Know the Proof
The Second Opinion that it is not Obligatory to Know the Proof
The Third Opinion that Knowing the Proof is Haraam
Summary of the Three Opinions
The Proofs that Taqleed is Permissible
The Second Introductory Matter: To Act Upon Knowledge
The Types of Actions in Islam
Do you get Reward for Leaving the Haraam?
The Essential Aspects of Applying Knowledge
Ordaining the Good and Forbidding the Evil and Application within Oneself are Two Separate Obligatory Matters
A Man whose Actions do not Match his Knowledge
One is Going to be Questioned about his Knowledge on the Judgment Day
Saying That Which You Do Not Do
Knowledge That Does Not Benefit
Class Six
Acting on Knowledge
Knowledge That Does Not Benefit Action
Knowledge is Different to Action
Knowledge Was Sent to be Acted Upon
The Consequences of Not Acting Upon Your Knowledge
One Should Not Abandon Seeking Knowledge Due to Being Accountable For His Knowledge
Being Higher in Knowledge Means You are Held to a Higher Standard
Examples of Applying Knowledge
Evil Scholars
Acting on Your Knowledge in Da’wah
Ibn Al-Jawzi And His Shuyookh
Do Not Get Conceited with Humans or with Allah
Class Seven
The Third Introductory Matter: Calling People Unto It
What Does the Dhameer Refer To?
Is Da’wah Fardh ‘Ayn or Fardh Kifaayah?
Attaining the Detailed Knowledge is Fardh Kifaayah
Every Muslim has a Personal Obligation to Perform Da’wah
Should One Leave Da’wah Until He Becomes Fully Knowledgeable?
The Dangers of Speaking About Allah Without Knowledge
Class Eight
Do Not Commit Any Sins Under the Pretext of Da’wah
When Sins Become Widespread it Affects Everyone
You Have to Know how to Give Da’wah
Proofs on Da’wah
Invite People Unto Allah with Knowledge
Da’wah is our Pride
Rise Up and Warn
The Value of Guiding One Man
The Day of Uhud and the Day of Ta’if
You Have to Know and Relate to Your Audience
Wisdom Must be in Da’wah
Da’wah Must be in the Best of All Manners
Class Nine
Wisdom in Da’wah can Include Harshness
The Difference Between Mudaaraah and Mudaahanah
Examples of Our Salaf in Da’wah
Conclusion on Da’wah to Allah
Class Ten
The Fourth Introductory Matter: Patience
Patience is Essential for a Daa’iyah
What do you get out of Patience?
What is the Definition of Sabr?
The Linguistic Definition of Sabr
Does Complaining Negate Sabr?
The Types of Patience
Why does Allah Test Us?
Do Not Expect a Life Without Trials
Some Verses on Trials
A Daa’iyah is Most Optimistic in the Darkest of Times
Class Eleven
One on the Guided Path Should Expect Hardships
Trials are a Purification from our Sins
The Importance of Intention
Stand Your Ground Even if you are Alone
The Majority are Usually Villified in the Qur’an
The Qur’an Praises the Minority
Why does Allah Test us when He has Knowledge of Everything?
Everything is Good for the Believer
Be Patient on Harsh Words
Always Head to Repentance When Tested and Have Mercy
Patience in Da’wah is Special
Wise Words from Shaykh Musa Hafidhahullah
Conclusion on Sabr
Class Twelve
An Introduction to Surat Al-‘Asr
What Does Al-'Asr Mean?
The First Opinion: All of Time
The Second Opinion: The Era of the Prophet Muhammad
The Third Opinion: The End of the Day
The Fourth Opinion:Salatul-‘Asr or the Timing of Salatul-‘Asr
The Selected Opinion
The Importance of Al-‘Asr
Oaths in the Qur’an and Sunnah
The Oaths of Human Beings
Class Thirteen
Do Not Waste Time
The Subject Matter of the Oath
Mankind is at a Loss
Khusr Comes in a Noun Form
Why is Khusr Mentioned as a Nakirah?
A Practical Example Pertaining to this Surah
Losses are Levels
Why Does the Surah Generalise and then Make Exceptions?
Those who Believe
Imaan is the Fruit of Knowledge
Why did Allah not Detail Imaan?
The Meaning of Imaan in this Verse
Those who do Good Deeds
There is no Imaan Without Action
Actions Without Imaan
All Deeds are Included in this Verse
Advise and Recommend with Truth and Patience
Da’wah is not a Monopoly
Advising is a Group Effort
Haqq Refers to All of the Revelation of Allah
Patience
Patience is Implied Throughout the Surah
Patience Refers to All Types of Patience
The Statement of Ash-Shaafi’ee
Class Fourteen
A Chapter Title from Sahih Al-Bukhari
Why did the Author use a Chapter Title from Bukhari as Proof?
Knowledge Precedes Action
Laa Ilaaha Illallah
Do Verses Addressed to the Prophet Include Us?
The Structure of the Book
Chapter Two
The Obligation to Know and Act on Three Matters
Why did the Author say Male and Female?
Why did the Author say Muslim?
The First Matter: Tawheed Ar-Rububiyyah
1A: Allah Created Us
Proofs from the Qur’an and Sunnah
Proofs from the Intellect
Poetry on the Existence of Allah
Class Fifteen
1B: Allah Provided Sustenance For Us
The Difference Between Ar-Raaziq and Ar-Razzaaq
The Definition of Provision
Allah is Ar-Razzaaq
Your Provision is in the Sky
Provision Comes From Allah
Your Unchangeable Provision is Already Written
Ar-Razzaaq is Wise in Giving Provision
True Tawakkul and Tawaakul
Seek Means but Keep your Heart Fully Attached to Allah
Provision is Not Only Materialistic
Depend on Allah in Hardship
They Worship Others Besides Allah Who Have No Control Over Provision
Ar-Razzaaq Will Send You Means
Class Sixteen
1C: He Did Not Create Us Without A Purpose
What is Hamala?
Incorrect Opinions on the Purpose of Our Creation
You Were Created for a Purpose
Save Yourself From Hell
Allah is Independent of His Creation
1D: He Sent Messengers to Us
1E: Whoever Obeys Him Will Enter Paradise
The Qur’an and Sunnah are Equal as Sources of Legislation
The Qur’an has a Higher Status in Other Areas
Obedience to the Prophet Must be Complete Obedience
The Story of Julaybeeb
Class Seventeen
Three Types of Commands in the Qur’an and Sunnah
A Command Accompanied by Evidence to Indicate it is Obligatory
A Command With Proof to Indicate it is Not Obligatory
The General Commands
The Relationship Between the Qur’an and Sunnah
In Accordance and Similarty
The Sunnah Gives Details, Explains or Specifies
The Hadith are Independent in Legislating
Those Who Deny the Sunnah
1F: Whoever Rejects and Disobeys Him Will Enter Hellfire
Categories of Disobedience
Major Shirk or Major Kufr
A Muslim who Meets Allah with Sins
One who Meets Allah with Minor Shirk
Does one who Commits Minor Shirk Fall Under the Mashee’ah?
The Du’aa to Shield Oneself from Minor Shirk
Why Did Allah Choose Musa to Compare with the Prophet Muhammad?
Class Eighteen
The Second Matter: Shirk Al-Uloohiyyah
Introduction on Tawheed and Shirk
Three Types of Shirk Al-Uloohiyyah
The First Type: Associating a Partner to Allah
The Second Type: Giving a Portion of Your Worship to Other Than Allah
Shirk in Du’aa At-Talab
Shirk in Du’aa Al-Ibaadah
Shirk in Intention
Shirk in Love
Shirk in Fear
Shirk in Hope
Shirk in Rukoo’ and Sujood
The Difference Between Sujood, Rukoo’ and Qiyaam
Class Nineteen
Shirk in Sacrifice
Shirk in Tawaaf
Shirk in Tawakkul
Is Tawheed Three Categories or Four Categories?
The Third Type: Shirk in Governorship
The Proof of the Author
Conclusion
Class Twenty
The Third Matter: Walaa’ and Baraa’
Proofs on Walaa’ and Baraa’
The Importance of Walaa’ and Baraa’
The Danger of Having Any Deficiency in the Belief of Walaa’ and Baraa’
The Goal and Result of Diluting Walaa’ and Baraa’
Two Athaar Regarding those who Change in Their Belief
A Special Category of Carriers of Knowledge
Conclusion of Halaqah
Class Twenty One
Types of People Who Promote Interfaith
Never Will the Jews nor the Christians be Pleased with You
The Statement of Abul-Wafaa’ Ibn ‘Aqeel
A Response to those who Shed in their ‘Aqeedah and Claim to be like Ash-Shaafi’ee
The War on Changing Islamic Terminology
Changing the Terminology in the Area of Walaa’ and Baraa’
Categories of Walaa’ and Baraa’
The First Category: Tawalli
The Second Category: Al-Muwaalaah
The Third Category: Permissible Dealings with Non Muslims
Class Twenty Two
The Third Category: Permissible Dealings with Non Muslims
Da’wah to Non Muslims
Eating from the Slaughter of the People of the Book
Marriage from the People of the Book
Exchanging Gifts
Visiting Non Muslims
Treatment of Non Muslims
Love and Hate is at the Core of Walaa’ and Baraa’
Baraa’ from Kufr and Kaafireen
Our Hate is Restrained by the Guidance of Islam
Islam Recognises Natural Love and Hate
The Son of Abdullah Ibn Ubayy Ibn Salool
Conclusion of Halaqah
Class Twenty Three
Chapter Three
The Types of Guidance
The First Type of Guidance
The Second Type of Guidance
The Third Type of Guidance
The Fourth Type of Guidance
Which Type of Guidance did the Author Intend?
Al-Haneefiyyah Millat Ibraheem
The Root Word of Haneefiyyah
The Connection Between the Linguistic and Shar’ee Definition
Haneefiyyah and Islam are Interchangeable
Haneefiyyah and the Ahnaaf are Different
A Dream Pertaining to Haneefiyyah
Millat Ibraheem
The Definition of Millah
Who is Ibraheem?
Class Twenty Four......
Why did Allah Specify Ibraheem and not any Other Messenger?
Salah and Salaam on the Prophets and Messengers
Why did the Author Mention Ibraheem Without Adding ‘Alayhis-Salaam?
Saying Sallallahu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam and Writing it Fully
Is it Waajib to say Sallallahu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam?
To Worship Allah Alone
The Definition of Ibaadah
Why did Allah Order us to Worship Him?
Allah does not Benefit from our Obedience and He is not Harmed by our Sins
Ibaadah is a Right of Allah Upon Us
Ibaadah is for Our Own Benefit
Class One
Introduction
As we promised, this is the start of the explanation on the Usool Ath-Thalaathah, the three fundamental principles. As you all know, it is a booklet, not a book, a booklet on Tawheed, and we have mentioned it many times. It is very small in words but has some great, great meanings. These meanings, no one can be ignorant of. Scholars have always discussed this book and taught it among the first that is taught in Tawheed. If you really look into the three principles, what he means about those principles, they are in reality the matters you are going to be asked about in your grave. So you need to know, really as best as one knows, those three principles, and you need to apply them, so when you are asked about them in the grave, you quickly go through them Inshaa Allah Ta’aala.
We start gradually because knowledge in Islam is to be taken gradual, you donot wake up overnight an ‘Aalim or a Shaykh. Ibn Abdil-Barr, in his book al-Jaami’ said Az-Zuhri said:
من رام العلمَ جملة ذهب عنه جملة، إنما يُطلب العلم على مرِّ الأيام والليالي
Whoever seeks to get knowledge in a lump sum overnight, it leaves him, knowledge leaves him, it ends up leaving him in a lump sum. Knowledge is to be attained slowly, over days and nights. Knowledge needs patience, it needs persistence, it is a step by step process. You do not go for example to some in depth ‘Aqeedah books and then you are getting frustrated, and facing complex matters you cannot break down, which you would have been able to do had you went in a step by step process. Some brothers tell me they are studying ‘Aqeedah books, Tawheed books that ‘Ulamaa have had a hard time breaking down. And the bigger problem is they are studying it on their own, and to top that off, they are not even studying it in the language of the author. So explain to me how you can understand it like that? If you are unable to get to a teacher, which many, especially in this day and age, they cannot get to a teacher, that is a whole different story but you still need to at least know how to start.
Now this is a starter book on Tawheed. Even though you can sit and read this book right now, before I even finish this introduction you can probably have the book done, reading it. It still needs to be broken down, sentence by sentence, so the student of knowledge understands the deep meaning of what that book really entails. If you start in the step by step process, and you find it difficult, which you may find, never ever give up. The simple book that you have before your hand, I studied it cover to cover with eleven different Shuyookh, and portions of it I studied with even more than that, but the entire booklet with eleven different Shuyookh. Al-Khateeb al-Baghdaadi in his book al-Jaami’ narrated, a student of knowledge went to the Shuyookh of Hadith to learn. He found knowledge of Hadith is very difficult, he got frustrated and he said this is not for me. One day he was walking, casual walk, and he seen water dripping on a stone, maybe a spring. If you have ever seen a spring, especially where water has been dripping on a stone for years and years, or even if you look at a fountain, it has been dripping on a stone or even cement, it dents it, it dents the cement or the rock over the years, water. He said to himself, wow, look at that, water as light as it is, soft, mild, it affected the stone as hard as it is. He said knowledge is softer and lighter than water and my heart and my mind are not as hard as the rock. He went back to studying Hadith and became a very well reputable, famous scholar of Hadith.