عيد الأمل وأمر جلل

 

ليلة القدر: نداء الإيمان

 

The Call to Tawheed and the Path of Ahl al-Sunnah

 

Extremists in False Reverence

¹¹⁶Among the wayward are those who claim,

    That saints govern the world in Allah’s name.

¹¹⁷They call them "poles," "pillars," or "aid,"

    Such titles for humans that they have made.

¹¹⁸This shirk in Rububiyyah far surpasses,

    The ignorance of Arabia's masses.

¹¹⁹The pre-Islamic tribes, though lost in ease,

    Turned to Allah in hardships, seeking peace.

¹²⁰"Who created you?" if asked, they'd agree:

    "It is Allah, the Creator, Almighty."

 

The Path of Salvation: Ahl al-Sunnah

¹²¹Ahl al-Sunnah, the saved group stands,

    Holding firmly to Allah’s commands.

¹²²Attributes affirmed, without denial’s hue,

    Glorifying Allah as perfectly true.

¹²³Free from distortion, clear of doubt,

    Their creed is a lighthouse, strong and stout.

¹²⁴They tread the path of the Salaf divine,

    Guided by the Qur'an’s eternal line.

¹²⁵For those who seek salvation's door,

    This is the creed that will endure.

 

The Call of Devotion and Triumph

¹²⁶Upon the earth, in boundless span,

    The call resounds—the loftiest plan,

¹²⁷To bow before the One Most High,

    Whose throne is set beyond the sky.

¹²⁸He shaped the heavens, vast and bright,

    Unveiled the day, adorned the night,

¹²⁹Commanding sun and moon to glide,

    Upon their paths in endless stride.

¹²⁹He spoke, and worlds arose in might,

    Jinn and men in His pure light,

¹³⁰Created not for wanton play,

    But bound to worship, none astray.

¹³¹No other hands must men implore,

    No idols false, nor saints adore.

¹³²To Him alone must all prayer rise,

    The Lord of earth, the Lord of skies.

¹³³A call divine, a sacred trust,

    To fear Him true, to keep Him just,

¹³⁴For prophets walked this path before,

    And bore the light from shore to shore.

¹³⁵O nations vast, return, repent,

    Abandon ways in error spent.

¹³⁶No throne endures, no might shall stand,

    Save that which heeds His just command.

¹³⁷Let laws be framed in wisdom’s grace,

    And justice shine in every place.

¹³⁸Uproot the chains of false decree,

    And let the soul from bondage free.

¹³⁹For those who strive upon His way,

    Shall find His hand in firm array.

¹⁴⁰The heavens promise, bold and true,

    That He shall raise the faithful few.

¹⁴¹The past has seen the faithful rise,

    As tyrants fell before their eyes.

¹⁴²Yet hearts have strayed, and hands have swayed,

    In slothful ease, in vice delayed.

¹⁴³So, trial came, as warning dire,

    The flame replaced the guiding fire,

¹⁴⁴And foes arose in might to stand,

    And took dominion o’er the land.

¹⁴⁵Yet still the path remains so clear,

    For those with faith, for those sincere.

¹⁴⁶Turn back, unite, with hearts aflame,

    And He shall grant you strength and name.

¹⁴⁷O faithful souls, embrace the test,

    Arise, be firm, give forth your best!

¹⁴⁸For He has sworn, and none shall lie,

    That truth shall reign, and falsehood die.

¹⁴⁹Upon the lips of time remains,

    A promise bright that yet sustains:

¹⁵⁰To those who stand in righteous creed,

    He grants the crown, the throne, the seed.

¹⁵¹So, rise, O hearts, embrace His light,

    Let worship shine in purest sight,

¹⁵²And He shall grant you earth’s embrace,

    With justice, strength, and boundless grace.

¹⁵³Upon the Prophet, peace untold,

    The guide, the light, the heart of gold.

¹⁵⁴May blessings vast upon him flow,

    And those who walk his path below.

¹⁵⁵And peace be upon the faithful, strong,

    Whose hearts to truth and light belong.

The Nullifiers of Islam and Understanding Actions That Invalidate Faith

 

The Nullifiers of Islam

Know, O Muslim brother, that Allah, exalted be He, has enjoined upon all His servants the necessity of entering into Islam, adhering firmly to it, and exercising vigilance against all that contradicts it. He sent forth His Prophet, Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), to summon mankind to this path, and He, the Most High, declared that whosoever follows him shall be rightly guided, whereas whosoever turns away shall be led astray. In numerous Qur'anic verses, Allah warns against the causes of apostasy and all forms of polytheism and disbelief.

The scholars—may Allah have mercy upon them—have expounded upon the ruling concerning the apostate, elucidating that a Muslim may renounce his religion through various nullifiers that render his life and wealth forfeit, thereby expelling him from the fold of Islam. Among the gravest and most prevalent of these nullifiers are ten, which we shall outline briefly so that you may beware of them and caution others against them, seeking thereby salvation and well-being. We shall also provide succinct clarifications where necessary.

 

The First Nullifier

The most severe of these nullifiers is associating partners with Allah (shirk) in worship. Allah, exalted be He, states:

"Indeed, Allah does not forgive association with Him, but He forgives what is less than that for whom He wills." (Surah An-Nisa: 48)

"Indeed, he who associates others with Allah—Allah has forbidden him Paradise, and his refuge is the Fire. And for the wrongdoers, there are no helpers." (Surah Al-Ma’idah: 72)

This includes supplicating to the dead, seeking their assistance, making vows or sacrifices in their name, and other acts of devotion directed to them.

 

The Second Nullifier

Whoever places intermediaries between himself and Allah, invoking them, seeking their intercession, and relying upon them, has committed disbelief (kufr) by consensus of the scholars.

 

The Third Nullifier

Whoever does not declare the polytheists to be disbelievers, doubts their disbelief, or validates their doctrine has himself disbelieved.

 

The Fourth Nullifier

Whoever believes that a guidance other than that of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is more perfect, or that the ruling of another is superior to his ruling—such as those who prefer the laws of tyrants over the divine law—has disbelieved.

 

The Fifth Nullifier

Whoever despises anything brought forth by the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), even if he adheres to it outwardly, has disbelieved. As Allah, exalted be He, states:

"That is because they disliked what Allah revealed, so He rendered their deeds null and void." (Surah Muhammad: 9)

 

The Sixth Nullifier

Mocking anything from the religion of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), its rewards, or its punishments constitutes disbelief. The evidence is the statement of Allah:

"Say: Was it Allah, His verses, and His Messenger that you were mocking? Make no excuse; you have disbelieved after your belief." (Surah At-Tawbah: 65-66)

 

The Seventh Nullifier

Practicing sorcery, including forms of magic that involve diverting or compelling affections (al-sarf wa al-‘aÏf). Whoever engages in such practices or approves of them has disbelieved. The proof lies in the verse:

"But neither of these two (angels) taught anyone until they had said: 'We are but a trial, so do not disbelieve.'" (Surah Al-Baqarah: 102)

 

The Eighth Nullifier

Supporting the polytheists and aiding them against the Muslims. Allah, exalted be He, states:

"And whoever is an ally to them among you—then indeed, he is one of them. Indeed, Allah does not guide the wrongdoing people." (Surah Al-Ma’idah: 51)

 

The Ninth Nullifier

Whoever believes that certain individuals are exempt from the Shari'ah of Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) has disbelieved. As Allah states:

"And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam—it will never be accepted from him, and in the Hereafter, he will be among the losers." (Surah Aal-e-Imran: 85)

 

The Tenth Nullifier

Turning away from the religion of Allah, neither learning it nor acting upon it. The evidence for this is the statement of Allah:

"And who is more unjust than one who is reminded of the verses of his Lord, then he turns away from them? Indeed, We shall take retribution from the criminals." (Surah As-Sajdah: 22)

There is no distinction in these nullifiers between one who is jesting, one who is serious, or one who is in fear. All of them constitute grave dangers and are widespread among people; thus, every Muslim must guard against them and fear them for himself.

Included under the fourth nullifier is the belief that man-made systems and legislations are superior to Islamic law, or that the Islamic system is unsuitable for application in the modern era, or that it was the cause of the Muslims' decline, or that it pertains solely to personal worship without encompassing societal matters. Also included under the fourth nullifier is the view that enforcing the divine rulings—such as the amputation of the thief’s hand or the stoning of the adulterer—is unsuitable for the present age.

Similarly, included under this category is the belief that it is permissible to judge by laws other than Allah’s in financial transactions, criminal laws, or any other matter, even if one does not deem it superior to the divine law. This is because such a stance entails permitting what Allah has forbidden by scholarly consensus. Whoever permits what is categorically forbidden in Islam—such as fornication, alcohol consumption, usury, or ruling by laws other than Allah’s—has committed disbelief by unanimous agreement of the Muslims.

We seek refuge with Allah from actions that incur His wrath and from the severity of His punishment.

May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon the noblest of His creation, Muhammad, as well as upon his family and companions.