Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadM... http://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril (YOUTUBE) playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... Full (AUDIO) Archive : http://bit.ly/1inYC2x The classes transcribed (DOC): https://www.dropbox.com/s/7m71g3ec4c1... The classes transcribed (PDF) : https://www.dropbox.com/sh/eg2fwnsywk... Outline: -Tafseer and overview of the verses the author used: ----------------------------------------­---------------- 1. (And from among His Signs are the night and the day, and the sun and the moon. Prostrate yourselves not to the sun nor to the moon, but prostrate yourselves to Allah Who created them, if you (really) worship Him) 41:37 2. (Indeed your Lord is Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth in Six Days, and then He rose over (Istawa) the Throne (really in a manner that suits His Majesty). He brings the night as a cover over the day, seeking it rapidly, and (He created) the sun, the moon, the stars subjected to His Command. Surely, His is the Creation and Commandment. Blessed is Allah, the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists)!7:54 ----------------------------------------­---------------- -Allah (Subhanu watala) created the heavens and earths in 6 days; 4 for the earth and 2 for the heavens. -Cleaning the misconception some have pertaining to the verses on that. -The opinions of the ulama on the wisdom in creating the heavens and earth in 6 days instead of instantly. ----------------------------------------­---------------- THE AUTHOR SAID:(The Lord is the one who is worshipped) The proof is: (O mankind! Worship your Lord (Allah), Who created you and those who were before you so that you may become Al-Muttaqun Who has made the earth a resting place for you, and the sky as a canopy, and sent down water (rain) from the sky and brought forth therewith fruits as a provision for you. Then do not set up rivals unto Allah (in worship) while you know (that He Alone has the right to be worshipped) 2:21-22 Ibn Katheer Rahimahu Allah said (the Lord is the one who is worshipped) ----------------------------------------­---------------- -The proper meaning the author meant when saying (the Lord is the one who is worshipped) -Brief bio of ibn Katheer (Rahimahu Allah). ----------------------------------------­---------------- THE AUTHOR SAID:(The types of worship which Allaah commanded:) ----------------------------------------­---------------- -ibadat are both obligatory and recommended Obligatory and recommended each has a heart category, a sayings category and an action category. ----------------------------------------­---------------- THE AUTHOR SAID: (Like: Islaam, eemaan and ihsaan). ----------------------------------------­---------------- -The author gives examples of Ibadat. Islam, Emann and ehsan plus 14 other ones. -Islam, Eman and Ihsan are called (deen) in hadith Jibreel (Alyhi Alsalam). The author referred to them (ibadaat). Was it inaccurate to do so?

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadM... http://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... The classes transcribed: http://ahmadjibril.com/articles/Jibri... Outline: Chapter 3: أن تعبد الله وحده، مخلصاً له الدِّين، making the Religion purely and sincerely for Him *Intro to sincerity (Ikhlas) *Deficiencies in Ikhlas: 1. Entering Islam based fully on Riyaa 2. Riyaa (insincerity) in matters if one was to leave them, they would negate his deen 3. Riyaa in the overwhelming majority of ones deeds 4. Riyaa in matters that are not obligatory or matters that if one was to leave them, they would not negate his deen: a, If one fights and resists the whispers and insincerity b. If one does not reject and resist the whispers and insincerity c. After the deed is done and completed. 5. Leaving matters for fear of Riyaa, is it Riyaa? 6. Doing matters because of encouragement by others or their companionship. 7. Doing matters for Dunya or mixed (Dunya and Deen): a. If the percentage of sincerity for ALLAH subhanu watala is more b. If the percentage is equal or less (Dunya and Deen) *A heart to heart advice from the Shaykh on sincerity for students of knowledge.

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadM... http://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril (YOUTUBE) playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... Full (AUDIO) Archive : http://bit.ly/1inYC2x The classes transcribed (DOC): https://www.dropbox.com/s/7m71g3ec4c1... The classes transcribed (PDF) : https://www.dropbox.com/sh/eg2fwnsywk... Outline: وَالْدَّلِيلُ قَوْلُهُ تَعَالَى: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ - The proof is "All praise is for Allaah, the Lord of all creation. -Word for word tafseer of (All praise is for Allaah, the Lord of all creation.) وكُلُّ مَنْ سِوَى الْلَّهِ عَالَمٌ وَأَنَا وَاحِدٌ مِنْ ذَلِكَ الْعَالَمِ. Everything besides Allaah is a created being and I am one of the creation فَإِذَا قِيلَ لَكَ: بِمَ عَرَفْتَ رَبَّكَ؟ So if it is said to you: 'How did you arrive at this knowledge of your Lord? فَقُلْ: بِآيَاتِهِ وَمَخْلُوقَاتِهِ، Then say: 'Through His signs and those things which He has created; -The three covenants. -Proof for knowing (who is your lord) is through: Intellect Text and signs -Intellect proof is always under the umbrella of textual proof. (examples of each) -There are two types of Ayaat.(The revealed way)(The signs) -Which type of Ayaat did the author intend? 3 scenarios وَمِنْ آيَاتِهِ: الْلَّيْلُ، وَالْنَّهَارُ، واَلشَّمْسُ، وَالْقَمَرُ، and from his signs are the night and the day, the sun and the moon; وَمِنْ مَخْلُوقَاتِهِ: الْسَّمَوَاتُ الْسَّبْعُ، وَالْأَرَضُونَ الْسَّبْعُ، and from that which He has created are the seven heavens, and the seven earths وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ، and all those within them, وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا؛ and whatever is between them -Why did he separate between the moon, sun, day and night in one sentence and then in another mention the earth and the heavens? -Belief in Allah (subhanu watala) through the signs and creations refuting atheists or doubts in Allah (subhanu watala). How to resist doubts in Allah (subhanu watala) if they come knocking on your heart. -The prophet Sallah Allahu Alieh Wasalam used to look to the sky before his Qiyaam prayer and recite: (Verily! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of night and day, there are indeed signs for men of understanding)

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadM... http://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... The classes transcribed: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7m71g3ec4c1... Outline: وَأَعْظَمُ مَا أَمَرَ الْلَّهُ بِهِ الْتَّوْحِيدُ، وَهُوَ: إِفْرَادُ الْلَّهِ بِالْعِبَادَةِ. And the greatest of all that Allaah has commanded is Tawheed, which is to single out Allaah with all worship. -Proof on Tawheed being the most important matter. -Definition of Taweed. -Definition of Aqeedah -Tawheed is to affirm (ithbaat) and deny (nafy) وَأَعْظَمُ مَا نَهَى عَنْهُ الْشِّرْكُ، the worst and most serious matter that Allaah prohibited and forbade is Shirk (associating partners with him). وَالْدَّلِيلُ قَوْلُهُ تَعَالَى: وَاعْبُدُوا اللَّهَ وَلاَ تُشْرِكُوا بِهِ شَيْئاً [النساء:36]. "Worship Allaah alone, making all worship purely for Him, and do not associate anything in worship along with Him." -Definition of Shirk -Types of Duaa Duaa of invoking دعاء المسألة Duaa of worship دعاء العباده -Many facts with proof on how Tawheed/Shirk are the most essential matters. -Detailed Tafseer of the verse the author used as proof وَالدَّلِيلُ قَوْلُهُ تَعَالَى : ﴿ وَاعْبُدُوا اللَّهَ وَلاَ تُشْرِكُوا بِهِ شَيْئاً ﴾ [ النساء -إِذَا قِيلَ لَكَ: مَا الْأُصُولُ الْثَّلَاثَةُ الْتِّي يَجِبُ عَلَى الْإِنْسَانِ مَعْرِفَتُهَا؟ فَقُلْ: مَعْرِفَةُ الْعَبْدِ رَبَّهُ، وَدِينِهُ، وَنَبِيَّهُ مُحَمَّدًا . If you are asked what the the three principles that every Muslim must know. Say: It's to know your lord, your religion and your messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم -Definition of Usool (principle) -Why did the author initiate this matter in a question format rather than directly stating it? -The first hurdle in going to -to the life after- phase is one on his deathbed saying la ilah illa Allaah. The second main hurdle (and first in the life after) is the test in the grave. Both hurdles need the learning, knowing, believing, understanding and dying on Tawheed to overcome them. -The three principles in the grave are like the relationship of the heart to the body. Just like a body depends on a healthy heart for its health. Success in the akhira depends on the answers to the three principles.

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadM... http://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... The classes transcribed: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7m71g3ec4c1... Outline: فَإِذَا قِيلَ لَكَ: مَا الْأُصُولُ الْثَّلَاثَةُ الْتِّي يَجِبُ عَلَى الْإِنْسَانِ مَعْرِفَتُهَا؟ فَقُلْ: مَعْرِفَةُ الْعَبْدِ رَبَّهُ ، وَدِينِهُ، وَنَبِيَّهُ مُحَمَّدًا . فَإِذَا قِيلَ لَكَ:مَنْ رَبُّكَ؟ فَقُلْ: رَبِّيَ الْلَّهُ الَّذِي رَبَّانِي وَرَبَّى جَمِيعَ الْعَالَمِينَ بِنِعَمِهِ، وَهُوَ مَعْبُودِي لَيْسَ لِي مَعْبُودٌ سِوَاهُ؛ وَالْدَّلِيلُ قَوْلُهُ تَعَالَى: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ فَإِذَا قِيلَ لَكَ: مَا الْأُصُولُ الْثَّلَاثَةُ الْتِّي يَجِبُ عَلَى\ الْإِنْسَانِ مَعْرِفَتُهَا؟ So if it is said to you: What are the three principles which a person must know? فَقُلْ: مَعْرِفَةُ الْعَبْدِ رَبَّهُ، وَدِينِهُ، وَنَبِيَّهُ مُحَمَّدً then say the servants knowledge of His Lord -Why he presented the issue in Q & A format? -He also started with a general statement on the three principles then went specific. -So if it is said to youفَإِذَا قِيلَ لَكَ: Why he left out the questioner? -لثَّلاثَةُ THE three التِّي يَجِبُ which a person "must" know مَعْرِفَتُهَا -The method to attain ma3rifah he skipped. -Ma3rifah includes belief and action. -Ma3rifah means knowing after ignorance so the word ma3rifah can be used to describe human knowledge not Allah's SWT -ma3rifah is "usually" in the context of matters vilifed in the koran - not always. فَقُلْ : مَعْرِفَةُ العَبْدِ رَبَّهُ -Firm knowledge and belief -Types of servants رَبَّهُ Are we going to be tested about lordship (Rububiyyah) and not worship (Uluhiyyah) in the grave? وَدِينِهُ ، وَنَبِيَّهُ مُحَمَّدًا Religion and his messenger فَإِذَا قِيلَ لَكَ : مَنْ رَبُّكَ So if it is said to you: 'Who is your Lord?' Then say: 'My Lord is Allaah, -(ف is f of explanation الفصيحة -Don't disdain the belief in this simple question -Definition of Rab -Elaborating more on the issue of 'Are we going to be tested about lordship (Rububiyyah) and not worship (Uluhiyyah) in the grave?' 2 ways scholars included Uluhiyyah under Rubuiyyah فَقُلْ : رَبِّيَ اللَّهُ الَّذِي رَبَّانِي وَرَبَّى جَمِيعَ العَالَمِينَ بِنِعَمِهِ SAY: 'My Lord is Allaah, who has nurtured me and all of creation with His favors and blessings, وَهُوَ مَعْبُودِي He is the one whom I worship! After establishing the foundation of Rubuiyyah in the question he mentioned Uluhiyyah to show it's included in the question. لَيْسَ لِي مَعْبُودٌ سِوَاهُ and there is no other whom I worship besides Him -He used nafy and ithbaat (affirming only lord and denying all others besides him)

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadM... http://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... The classes transcribed: http://ahmadjibril.com/articles/Jibri... Outline: وبذلك أمر الله جميع الناس This is what Allaah subhanu watala commanded all of the people with وخلقهم لها and it was for this that He created them ( وما خلقت الجن والإنس إلاّ ليعبدون ) "I did not create jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me." [Soorah adh-Dhaariyaat ****************************************­***** -What did he mean by commanded with? -Type of command -Going through the authors statements in detail and in debth - word by word -Definition of Worship (Yabudoon) -Type of Tawheed author meant -Tawheed Uluhieh is also known as Tawheed ibadah - why? -Worship in the verse (le-Yabudoon) is the worship that's the determining test of Allah Subhanu watala on us in this earth. -Types of wills (Mashee'ah of Allah subhanu watala) 1. Al-Iradah al-Kawniyyah - Universal will: 2. Al-Iradah Shariyyah - Judicial will: -Types of Ibadah: 1. 'Ibaadah Kawniyyah - Universal Worship 2. 'Ibaadah Shariyyah - Judicial worship -What type of ibadah is it in this verse that the author uses? -Type of ل in (Li-Yabudoon)

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadM... http://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... Classes 1-23 transcribed: http://ahmadjibril.com/articles/Jibri... Outline: Chapter Three اعلم أرشدك الله لطاعته Know, may Allah direct you to obedience to Him, أن الحنيفية ملة إبراهيم that alhaneefiyah - milet ibrahim *The wisdom behind the order from Allah subhanu Watala to follow the alhaneefiyah - milet Ibrahim, Alyhi alsama and not any other Messenger even though they all shared the pure Tawheed. *a) The reason why the author mentioned Ibraheem without mentioning (Alyhi Alsalam) b) The etiquette of fully writing (Sallah Allahu Alieh Wasalam) without abbreviating or shortening as stated by the Ulama of hadith ans saying it as you write and hear it. c) The ruling on saying (Sallah Allahu Alyhi Wasalam) when the Prophet's name is mentioned or written {(Sallah Allahu Alyhi Wasalam)}. *the next phrase is أن تعبد الله وحده، is that you worship Allah alone a) Definition of Ibadah/worship b) The wisdom behind Allah Subhanu Watala ordering us to worship him even though he is independent of us and does not need us or our worship. -Allah Subhanu Watala is not harmed by our sins nor does he benefit by our deeds. -Universal submission to Allah Subhanu Watala vs. the Special submission to Allah Subhanu Watala -Worship of Allah Subhanu Watala is his right over us -From among the biggest mercies of Allah Subhanu Watala is that he directed us to worship him because that's our benefit not his.

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadM... http://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... Classes 1-18 transcribed: http://ahmadjibril.com/articles/Jibri... Outline: *Intro and structure of booklet *Chapter 2 - Matter #3 or C in your notes Walaa' and Baraa' الثالثة: أنَّ من أطاع الرسول، the third mater is that whoever is obedient to the messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم ووحَّد الله and singles out ALLAH with all worship on Tawheed لا يجوز له موالاة من حاد الله ورسوله، ولو كان أقرب قريب؛ it is not permissible for him to have ALLIANCE (mawaalah) with those who oppose ALLAH and his messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم even if they are most closely related to him *Proofs *Importance of this matter and what it's about *Danger in having any deficiency in the belief Walaa' and Baraa' *Walaa and Baraa is solid belief and it's not open to Moulting/molting *2 Athaar by Hudaifah radia ALLAHU anh about those who chainge/molt in their belief *Hadith by the prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم praising a special category of carriers of knowledge. May ALLAH preserve the Shaykh and his family.

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadM... http://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... Classes 1-20 transcribed: http://ahmadjibril.com/articles/Jibri... Al Wala' Wal Bara' *Into: -Style of explanation -types of people who promote interfaith. -Among the greatest loosers are those who promote interfaith thinking they are doing dawah.. -Explanation of the verse: (Never will the Jews nor the Christians be pleased with you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) till you follow their religion) *Statement by أبو الوفاء بن عقيل Abul Wafaa' Ibn Aqeel on how to measure the status of an Ummah in any era. *Response to those who change in their aqeedah and then claim it's like Abu Hanifah's رحمه الله change in his Madhab *The war to change the Islamic terminology is a war on Al Wala' Wal Bara'. -Changing any part of our Islamic terminology as a whole and more precisely those dealing with aspects of Al Wala' Wal Bara'. They attempt to: a) replace the Islamic terms b) change the definition c) or cancel them out totally *Categories of Al Wala' Wal Bara' 1) Tawali "التولي" 2) Muwalah "الموالاة" 3) Permissible type of dealing with non-Muslims (will continue from here next class -(inshaa-Allah) May ALLAH preserve the Shaykh and his family. [admin]

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadM... http://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... Classes 1-21 transcribed: http://ahmadjibril.com/articles/Jibri... Outline: *-Quick review. *-Three Catagories: -Tawali -Muwalaah -Exception or permissible category: Examples of this category are:- Dawah Eating from slaughter of the people of book Marriage from people of book Exchanging gifts Visiting them -Statement by al-Qarafy in al-Furoo' -Love and despise as it pertains to Walaa' and Baraa' -Proofs from the Koran that make the matter clear -We love and hate but our hate is restrained by the guidance of Islam -Loving a wife of the people of the book or non-Muslim relatives -The story of the son of the chief of the hypocrites.

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadM... http://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... Classes 1-22 transcribed: http://ahmadjibril.com/articles/Jibri... Outline: Chapter Three اعلم أرشدك الله لطاعته Know, may Allah direct you to obedience to Him, أن الحنيفية ملة إبراهيم that alhaneefiyah - milet ibrahim -Definition of each of term. -4 types of Guidance. -Detailed of linguistic/literal and sharee definition of alHaneefiyah -Islam and alHaneefiyah are the same. -alHaneefiyah is Islam Hanafiyyah is the term used to refer to the followers of Abu Hanifas fiqh teachings. -Break - a dream Shaykh Musa had that pertains to alHaneefiyah - May Allah grant him a long life full of deeds. - Definition and meaning of Al-Millah -Why Ibrahim Alyhi Alsalam was special.

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadM... http://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... Classes 1-18 transcribed: http://ahmadjibril.com/articles/Jibri... ****************************************­****************************************­*** ****************************************­****************************************­*** ****************************************­****************************************­*** Class #19: شرك الألوهية اَلْثَّانِيَةُ: أَنَّ اَلْلَّهَ لَا يَرْضَى أَنْ يُشْرَكَ مَعَهُ أَحَدٌ فِي عِبَادَتِهِ Allaah is not pleased that anyone should be made a sharer in worship along with Him, ، لَا مَلَكٌ مُقَرَّبٌ neither any angel ، وَلَا نَبِيٌّ مُرْسَلٌ nor any prophet sent as amessenger, ؛ وَالْدَّلِيلُ قَوْلُهُ تَعَالَى:وَأَنَّ الْمَسَاجِدَ لِلَّهِ فَلَا تَدْعُوا مَعَ اللَّهِ أَحَداً[الجن:18] Allaah, the Most High, "And the places ofworship are for Allaah alone, so do not invoke anyone along with Allaah." Soorat al Jinn: 18 ****************************************­****************************************­*** ****************************************­****************************************­*** ****************************************­****************************************­*** THREE Categories of Shirk al-Uluhiyyah : 1. ASSOCIATING A PARTNER TO ALLAH(see class #18) 2. (Continuation of) TO GIVE A PORTION OF YOUR WORSHIP TO OTHER THAN ALLAH -(1-4) were discussed in class #18 5. Shirk in Rukoo and Sujood 6. Shirk in Sacrifice 7. Shirk in Tawaf 8. Shirk in Tawakul - Reliance, trust. 3. Shirk in governorship * Important note on categories of tawheed being three or four. *Some examples of Shirk in Shirk of governorship. Conclusion: Authors proof for this matter : ----------- Admin. Notes: **Classes (#18 & #19) were nearly 2 hours long and therefore we divided them into two separate classes. **Classes will resume after Ramadan, we will see you then inshaa-Allah. **Shaykh recommended that we use some of our time in Ramadan to catch up and go over the previous classes. May Allah preserve our Shaykh.

Outline - Class #13: *Satanic trap of making matters beneficial to ones hereafter boring. *Importance of Asr/time: -You are made up of time, when a day leaves you buried a portion of you. -One is like a building, everyday a brick is taken off and placed in the hereafter. -We enter Jannah by what we invest of our time -Time is our principle and capital *What is so important that Allah needed to give an oath? -Mankind is at a loss. *Relationship b/w giving an oath by Asr and the oath on man being at a loss. *Insan is every mankind -Muslim and Non-Muslim. -(La) in La fe is to add confirmation *Khusur (loss) comes in noun form instead of verb to give an everlasting powerful meaning. -Difference between Khusur(noun) and khasir(verb), and an example to make it clear. *Why is it Khusur/loss in a [nakirah] form not Al-khusur/the loss? 1. In Arabic khusur comes as nakirah to show something is mighty and devastating - great loss. -Allah also said fe (in) not ala (on) because fe gives the meaning that one is surrounded in deep loss. (Ala) on could of meant a slighter degree of loss and here it's a full major loss. -Three practical scenarios in how one uses time: a) Winner B) lost profit C) lost capital, profit and is in debt. -Using ones time in backbiting or transgressing upon others rights will yield one to the [Qantarah]. Amazing descriptive scenes from the hereafter. 2. Khusur also comes as nakirah because loss is levels in the Koran and coming as Nakirah - khusur means the worst type of loss. *Take note how Allah generalized that everyone is at a loss and then made the exception. Why it's like that not the opposite? *How is (belief) proof for the 1st fundamental principle when the author mentions it as (knowledge). Knowledge vs. Belief. *Why didn't the verse detail what to believe in? -Three points on that. *Koran combines eman with good deeds in 51 verses: -Eman without action is the way of Feroun, Shaytan and Kuffar Quriesh. -Action with no eman is the way of the hypocrites. The story of Abdallah Alqaseemy who went from a famous tawheed defender to an atheist. *Recommending Haqq -Three forces that attack one to destroy him and the solution. -Delicate difference between tawasou and Awsou *Recommending patience: -Patience is mentioned 3 indirect times and the fourth time specified. -Patience in being a student of knowledge. *Clearing a misconception for the special students of knowledge: The famous statement the author mentions and is attributed to Alshafey has no chain of authenticity to it in that specific wording: قالَ الشافعيُّ رحمَهُ اللهُ : لوْ مَا أَنْزَلَ اللهُ حُجَّةً عَلَى خَلْقِهِ إلاَّ هٰذه السُّورَةَ لَكَفَتْهُم If nothing else but this (Surah Al-'Asr) would have only been revealed and nothing else, then this was enough or sufficient. Even though it's in this booklet the correct wording with a chain is : لو فكر الناس في هذه السورة لكفتهم If people contemplated this surah it would sufficient and enough for them. -The 2nd wording is preferable to use because it's the only version with an authentic chain, the meaning is clearer, other Imams like Ibn Taymmieh, Ibn Qayyim, Ibn Katheer and Shanqeety quote Alshafey in the that wording. May ALLAH preserve our Shaykh and his family.

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadM... http://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... Classes 1-14 transcribed: http://ahmadjibril.com/articles/Expla... Outline Class #15: The All-Provider أن الله خلقنا ورزقنا *Proof on this matter that even the non-believers of Qurish did not deny it. *Difference between al-Razziqالرازق and al-Razzaq الرزاق *Definition of provision; includes materialistic and non-materialistic matters. * ﴿ وَفِي السَّمَاءِ رِزْقُكُمْ ﴾[الذاريات:22 In the heaven is your provision, and that which you are promised. [al-Thariyat 22] -Quran: The Parable of using speaking in relation to rizq/privision *﴿ وَمَا مِنْ دَابَّةٍ فِي الْأَرْضِ إِلَّا عَلَى اللَّهِ رِزْقُهَا وَيَعْلَمُ مُسْتَقَرَّهَا وَمُسْتَوْدَعَهَا كُلٌّ فِي كِتَابٍ مُبِينٍ ﴾[هود:6] (no moving (living) creature is there on earth but its provision is due from Allah.[Hood 6] -Hadith in the proscription of provision given to the angels when one is in his mother womb -Saheeh Muslim: "Allah had written down the measures of creations 50,000 years before He created the heavens and the earth's. *Walk for provision yet sprint for you high rank in akhirah *Know the Al-Razzq is also the Al-hakeem (All-Wise), the Al-Aleem(all-Knowledgeable) in distributing his provision. -Never object to what Allah has given you and be content with it. *Claiming that one is more favorable to Allah based on his materialistic status is an aspect of Qureish. *Hatim al-Asam on establishing true tawakul on Allah. *Depending on Allah for Rizq vs. utilizing means (asbab) -A statement by سهل بن عبد الله التستري *Explanation of a duaa made (Oh Allah who grants provision to a baby crow (chick) in it's nest... -Ibn Aslamak's advice to Haroun al-Rahseed *Amazing details and deep insight on privision from the verse: ويعبدون من دون الله ما لا يملك لهم زرقا من السماوات والارض شيئا ولا يستطيعون They worship others besides Allah - who do not and cannot own absolutely any provision for them from the heavens or the earth. *The story of Affan ibn Muslim al-Saffar and his depending on Allah when they cut his salary for saying the Koran is the word Allah *The story of the women whose husband went to prison.

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadM... http://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... Classes 1-17 transcribed: http://ahmadjibril.com/articles/Jibri... ****************************************­****************************************­*** ****************************************­****************************************­*** ****************************************­****************************************­*** Class #18: شرك الألوهية اَلْثَّانِيَةُ: أَنَّ اَلْلَّهَ لَا يَرْضَى أَنْ يُشْرَكَ مَعَهُ أَحَدٌ فِي عِبَادَتِهِ Allaah is not pleased that anyone should be made a sharer in worship along with Him, ، لَا مَلَكٌ مُقَرَّبٌ neither any angel ، وَلَا نَبِيٌّ مُرْسَلٌ nor any prophet sent as amessenger, ؛ وَالْدَّلِيلُ قَوْلُهُ تَعَالَى:وَأَنَّ الْمَسَاجِدَ لِلَّهِ فَلَا تَدْعُوا مَعَ اللَّهِ أَحَداً[الجن:18] Allaah, the Most High, "And the places ofworship are for Allaah alone, so do not invoke anyone along with Allaah." Soorat al Jinn: 18 ****************************************­****************************************­*** ****************************************­****************************************­*** ****************************************­****************************************­*** **INTRODUCTION THREE Catagories of Shirk al-Uluhiyyah : 1. ASSOCIATING A PARTNER TO ALLAH ex. Those who claimIssa the Son of Allah 2. TO GIVE A PORTION OF YOUR WORSHIP TO OTHER THAN ALLAH : EX.: A) SHIRK IN DUAA AL-TALABدعاء الطلب (DUAA AL-TALAB: DIRECTLY SEEKING AND INVOKING ALLAH) B) SHIRK IN DUAA AL-IBADAH دعاء العباده (DUAA AL-IBADAH: ALL OTHER TYPES OF WORSHIP) 1. Shirk in intention 2. Shirk in love 3. Shirk in fear 4. Shirk in Rajaa' - Hope 5. Shirk in Rukoo and Sujood **Class #18 was nearly two hours long and therefore divided into two classes (#18 & #19) **This was be the final class until Ramadan is over, and then the classes will resume - insha-Allah. May Allah preserve our Shaykh.

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadM... http://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... Outline - Class #14: *-Conclusion on Chapter one of al-Usool Althalatha:* *Quote of al-Bukharee that was used by the author for additional proof on the four principles. -2 slight variations from the original quote of (al-Bukhari) and why: -Who is Albukhari? -Why did the author use a chapter title from al- Bukhari to substantiate his point? -Comments on the verse (Know that none has the right to be worshiped except Allaah, and ask forgiveness of your Lord for your sins) -Rule in Usool al-Fiqh. Does speech directed to the Prophet PBUH include us? **The structure of the Book, al-Usool Althalatha.** Chapter 1: The Four Fundamental Principles. Chapter 2: The Three Matters. A. Lordship with 6 sub-categories B- Shirk - Tawheed Al-Uluhieh C-Statement on Wala and Bara Chapter 3: Statement on Milet Ibrahim Chapter 4: The Three Fundamental Principles (The core of the book) It's disputed if Chapter 1, 2, and 3 were added as an intro by the author or his students.) ***CHAPTER 2*** Know may Allaah have mercy upon you, that it is obligatory upon every Muslim, male and female, to learn and act upon the following three matters: اِعْلَمْ رَحِمَكَ اَلْلَّهُ أَنَّهُ يَجِبُ عَلَى كُلِّ مُسْلِمٍ وَمُسْلِمَةٍ، تَعَلُّمُ هَذِهِ الْمَسَائِلِ الْثَّلَاثِ، وَالْعَمَلُ بِهِنَّ: -Why did he specify females when they are already addressed? -He specified (Muslim). Are non-Muslims not addressed in these matters? -Are non-Muslims addressed in principle and secondary matters? *The first of the three matters here has 6 sub-categories: 1. a) That Allaah created us اَلْأُولَى: أَنَّ اَلْلَّهَ خَلَقَنَا Proof on that from the Koran, Sunnah, intellect (al-Shafey, Ahmad, Abu Hanifah) *Very strong and moving poem poem on Allah SWT The Creator by Ibrahim Ali -A Bedouins response when asked about the existence of Allah?

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ http://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadMu... http://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... Classes 1-15 transcribed: http://ahmadjibril.com/articles/Jibri... Class #16: اَلْأُولَى: أَنَّ اَلْلَّهَ خَلَقَنَا، وَرَزَقَنَا، وَلَمْ يَتْرُكْنَا هَمَلاً، بَلْ أَرْسَلَ إِلَيْنَا رَسُولاً، فَمَنْ أَطَاعَهُ دَخَلَ الْجَنَّةَ، وَمَنْ عَصَاهُ دَخَلَ الْنَّارَ، **وَلَمْ يَتْرُكْنَا هَمَلاً He did not leave us without a purpose, ** بَلْ أَرْسَلَ إِلَيْنَا رَسُولاً rather He sent a Messenger to us ** فَمَنْ أَطَاعَهُ دَخَلَ الْجَنَّةَ whoever obeys him will enter Paradise -Very moving story of Julyabeeb. May Allah preserve our Shaykh.

Published on Jun 15, 2013 Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadM... http://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... Classes 1-16 transcribed: http://ahmadjibril.com/articles/Jibri... Class #17: فَمَنْ أَطَاعَهُ دَخَلَ الْجَنَّةَ، وَمَنْ عَصَاهُ دَخَلَ الْنَّار So whoever obeys him will enter Paradise, and whoever rejects and disobeys him will enter the Fire. *commands of the quran and/or sunnah are three types. *Sunnah in relationship to the Koran is three categories *Categories of those who disobey Allah in their destiny to the fire. -Minor shirk is a form of shirk some scholars said it will not fall under mashee'ah. *Tafseer of the verse the author uses as proof and concludes matter #1 of Chapter 2: انا أرسلنا اليكم رسولا شاهدا عليكم كما ارسلنا الى فرعون رسولا فعصى فرعون الرسول فأخذناه اخذا وبيلا فعصى فرعون الرسول فأخذناه اخذا وبيلا "We sent a Messenger to you, O people, as a witness in favour of you or against you on the Day of Resurrection, just as We sent a messenger to the Pharaoh. But the Pharaoh denied and rejected the messenger, so Was taken with with a severe punishment." ^This concludes the first of three matters in chapter 2 of the book. Alhamdulillah May Allah preserve our Shaykh.

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadM... https://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... Outline - Class #11: -Taking sabr seriously while at ease and understanding it, leads and strengthens your eman to dealing with problems and afflictions. -Very unique and interesting ahadeeth on sabr. -Patience gives you strength to stand your ground even if you are alone. (Usually the righteous are a minority) -Allah said that he tests so that he will know the righteous from the evil, does that contradict the encompassing knowledge of Allah? (Does he need to test to know who is a believer and not?) -Amazing is the case of the believer; there is good for him in everything! The story of ifk was good to the believers. -Be patient on words you'll hear because the prophet sallah allahu alyhi wasalam went through it, so did the other prophets, as well as the salaf and imam. They even spoke about Allah their creator. -When someone has the upper hand over you, turn to Allah in repentance. -As much as people harm you, continue to have mercy on them. -Patience on the path of Islam is the honorable noble patience, because it patience by choice not by force. -Words of amazing wisdom from Shaykh Ahmad's father may Allah subhanu watal preserve them both.

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadM... https://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... Outline - Class #12: بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم اعلمْ -رحمكَ اللهُ- أَنَّهُ يجبُ علينَا تَعَلُّمُ أربعِ مسائلَ؛ الأُولى: العِلْمُ؛ وهوَ معرفةُ اللهِ، ومعرفةُ نبيِّهِ، ومعرفةُ دينِ الإسلامِ بالأدلةِ. الثانيةُ: العملُ بهِ. الثالثةُ: الدعوةُ إليهِ. الرابعةُ: الصبرُ علَى الأَذى فيهِ. والدليلُ قولُه تعالَى: بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم وَالْعَصْرِ (1) إِنَّ الْإِنْسَانَ لَفِي خُسْرٍ (2) إِلَّا الَّذِينَ آَمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالْحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالصَّبْرِ (3) قالَ الشافعيُّ رحمَهُ اللهُ : لوْ مَا أَنْزَلَ اللهُ حُجَّةً عَلَى خَلْقِهِ إلاَّ هٰذه السُّورَةَ لَكَفَتْهُمْ *Intro: -Even though this is a tawheed class, Islamic sciences are intertwined and therefore this class will seem like it's a tafseer class. -The four introductory fundamental principles of tawheed were directly taken from Suret Al-Asr -The sahabah held suret Al-Asr in high regard and gave it a special status *Oaths by Allah *Four opinion on what Al-Asr means. 1. All of time. (a. Time of all creation on this earth [or] b. Your specific time on this earth) 2. Era of the Prophet Muhammad Sallah Allahu Alyhi Wasalam 3. The timing right before sunset. 4. Salat Al-Asr [or] the timing of Salat Alasr. -Selected opinion by Altabary and Shanqeety. *Importance of Al-Asr/Time for Muslim and especially for youth. *Oath of Allah by Al-Asr: -Never object, doubt or question matters in the Koran or authentic sunnah. -Using intellect to question the Koran and Sunnah is a quality of the Shaytan *Three points on why there are oaths in the Koran *Oath by Humans must only be by Allah and not by creation (To be continued) *Arabic version with tashkel is for those who recite to the Shaykh, to avoid mistakes in tashkeel..

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadM... https://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... Outline - Class #9: *You must implement good manners, be lenient, gentle and wise in Dawah. *Just as dawah should be lenient (at times) it could be the wisdom to be harsh ta'neeb. It is exceptional but it is part of dawah one cannot deny. *Difference between (Mudaraahمداراة) and (Mudahanahمداهنة) in dawah, *Examples of our Salaf in Dawah. ______________________________ Important note from the [admin]: *It's a good dawah effort to share this with others.

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadM... https://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... Outline - Class #10: *Patience refers to all 3 principles previously mentioned more so to the last one because when one embraces dawah that's when he begins to get harmed. *Patience to a Daieh is essential: patience is a like a steed that does not stumble جواد لا يكبو undefeated army جند لا يهزم undemolishable fortress حصن لا يهدم *What do u get out of patience? -They will not harm you. -You get the special honorary accompanying of Allah -You get the love of Allah -You get the glad tiding. -Angels will enter unto you from every gate of Jannah greeting you w/ quality of Sabr. -receive the reward in full, without reckoning. -With patience and certainty, one obtains leadership in religion *Definition of Sabr *Types and levels of complaining. *Types of Sabr *Why does Allah test us? -Among the reasons so the people of truth can sorted out from the people of evil. *If every messenger and revivor was tested don't expect to live free from a test. *The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم endured so much that he needed to be comforted by Allah and was commanded to patient 11 times (Fa-isbir). * Every time the prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم left a scene of torture and ousting he was more optimistic and energized to continue his mission. - He was also more sure than ever that he would prevail. -That is among the fruits of Sabr. *The most tested are the messengers and those who follow them in righteousness. (May Allah سبحانه وتعالى protect our Shaykh, his family and reward them)

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ http://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadMu... https://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... Class #1-7 transcribed: http://ahmadjibril.com/articles/Expla... Class #8: Continuation of the 3rd of 4 introductory principles (DAWAH) *-Being in a setting where there is sins that you can avoid is not justification for dawah! *-Proofs from the Quran and Sunnah on the noble task of Dawah -love that the Prophet Sallah Allahu Alyahi Wasalam had for Dawah and his agony over the message being rejected. *-In dawah you must understand who you are speaking to and relate to them in presenting the message without compromise. *-Dawah must be with wisdom and great manners choosing the best terms and approach. --------------------------------------- *This class was approximately 2 1/2 hours long (without Q & A) -Allahuma Barik le-Shaykhna. It was therefore split into two parts this is part 1 is class # 8 and we will upload part 2 as class #9 - inshallah. Our beloved Shaykh Ahmad has been exerting so much effort and energy into these classes. I don't want to upset him and publicly praise his knowledge and efforts which is apparent to all inshallah - but I would like to state: There is hundreds of students from all over the globe studying, yet most do not share this with others!!?! It's not very difficult to share these classes through email, twitter, FB or other means!?! As you heard in this class, sharing something like this with others will give you just as much reward that the Shaykh got as well as those who helped produce it. We KINDLY ask that you share this with others so that they can benefit, the truth can be spread, and you can get the reward.

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ http://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadMu... https://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... Class #1-6 transcribed: http://ahmadjibril.com/articles/Expla... Outline of class #7: الدعوة اليه Calling people to it *Calling people to what? What does the dameer (pronoun) refer to? *Is Dawah Fard Ayn (personal obligation) or Fard Kifayah (Communal obligation)? *Should one leave dawah until he fully becomes knowledgeable? *Danger of speaking about Allah with no knowledge. -The class was short due to an event the Shaykh had to attend right after the class. He promised a second class this week if we are able to reserve the classroom again. ^^^_^^^Reminder: Share and recommend this to others in person and social media^^^_^^^^

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ http://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadMu... https://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Playlist for the entire series: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... You can download the Arabic book at: http://ahmadjibril.com/articles/Arabi... The book in english: http://ahmadjibril.com/articles/ENGLS... Outline of class #6: -Continue explaning the 2nd of four intro. principles: 2) Acting on Knowledge *الشاطبي Al-Shatiby: The main goal for knowledge is that it is means to worship Allah and every knowledge that does not benefit action there is nothing in sharieh to indicate that its praise worthy. -Knowledge results in heart or physical acts. *Knowledge is different than acting. -Merely having knowledge does not necessarily mean one acts on it. -Verses in the Koran to show each is different than the other. *Proofs to show knowledge was sent to be acted upon *A person of knowledge should apply his knowledge because just as body parts testify against one, versus, hadith and knowledge may testify against one. -Quotes pertaining to the importance of applying knowledge. *Should I leave learning since the more I know the more I will be held accountable for? -Some of the knowledge is fard ayn (every individual must know) and one who does not know will be punished. That is most of the knowledge of Tawheed. -As to the extra credit knowledge that is a means for you to reach the highest of jannah. Some of the Ulama compared the level of a Martyr to that of a áalim (knowledgeable). It was discussed in Muftah Dar Alsaadah by Ibn Al qayyem and there is some quotes on that by Ibn Masood and Ibn Al mubarak. -Not only is it means for the peak of heaven but knowledge gives happiness, pleasure and content in this life. Some who had nothing but knowledge and it's application suffered greatly yet felt as if they were in a heaven on this earth. *The higher ur status in knowledge the higher your application needs to be of it because u are held at a higher status by people and by Allah. Thus, the punishment is more severe for a knowledgeable person. -Allah informed the propeht صلى الله عليه وسلم, and his wives if they merely do wrong their punishment is doubled because their reward is doubled due to their status. Likewise, a student of ilm is held a higher standard by Allah most importantly and then by people. -The honour/status is great so the punishment is more severe. *Examples of how the salaf took applying knowledge seriously. *Who are the evil scholars علماء السوء *ِOne of the best means to convey knowledge is by acting upon it. -A very important quote from صيد الخاطر لابن الجوزي Said Al-Khater for Ibn Al-Jozy p.168 on how he was moved by 2 of his scholars who acted upon their knowledge in private and public and did not take compensation for teaching him and others. *Finally, no matter how much one applies and acts according to his knowledge, he should never get conceited. Never get conceited with humans but even more so never get conceited with Allah. *End of lecture, 47:33. Q & A start at that point.

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ http://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadMu... https://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril CLASS #5 OUTLINE: --------------------------------------- *Continuation of THE 1st matter of the four introductory matters {Knowledge (knowing knowing Allah, Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم and religion}: --------------------------------------- 1) Order of mentioning (knowing Allah, Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم and religion) and (Knowing Allah, religion and prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم 2) Knowing Allah, Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم and religion with {proof}: - Definition of proof: Textual and intellectual proof - The dispute among scholars pertaining to the belief of a follower Must one know the proof on matters of aqeedah or can he follow? -Three opinions. Dispute, proofs and selected opinion. ----------------------------------------­-- *THE 2ND matter of the four introductory matters {Applying knowledge} ----------------------------------------­-- 1) Types of actions in Islam 2) Does one get reward for leaving Haram? 2 scenarios to that. 3) He started with knowledge because it perfects the intention and the method of application to make your actions proper and acceptable. 4) Points on the importance of knowledge: -Verses, -You still have an obligation to ordain the good even if you don't do it. -Hadeeth -Sayings and actions of salaf to show the importance of application of knowledge and how they feared not applying it.

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ http://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadMu... https://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Class #3 Outline: ****First word: Know may allah have mercy on u اعلم رحمك الله *Intro to the importance of "ilm" -It's mentioned with it's variations over 779 -Verses in 2:30-34 - Adam AS and Ilm. -Some of the verses that mention messengers and knowledge -"ilm" the 2nd most popular word with it's variations in the Koran after Allah SWT -Characteristics of any leader is that he has knowledge. Reason Taloot was chosen was his knowledge then power. -Even amongst jinn the more knowledgeable are more highly regarded. Story of Suelieman AS and the knowledgeable jinn that brought him the palace and Suliemans final words at the end of the story. *Definition of Knowledge ilm means to comprehend the reality of something as it is truly w/ certainty *Is the word 'ilam' or knowledge conveyed to other than humans? -Story of Musa AS and the stone -The tree that took it's shahadah -Trees that shaded the Prophet sallah Allahu Aleih wasalam when he used the restrooms -The stone that gave the Prophet sallah Allahu Aleih wasalam salam *Is I'lam or knowledge told or conveyed to one more knowledgeable? *Levels of knowledge: ابن القيم في مفتاح دار السعادة Ibn El Qayyim in Muftah Dar Elsaadah said knowledge is 6 levels: 1. Asking or pursuing knowledge properly حسن السؤال 2) Listening properly حسن الإنصات والاستماع 3) Understanding properly حسن الفهم 4) Memorizing properly حسن الحفظ 5) Teaching التعليم 6) Fruit of knowledge to act on it and stop at its limits ثمرته - هي العمل به ومراعاة حدوده *Alkhalal mentioned in his journey to study knowledge he remained 4 years before asking 1st year he remained silent انصت 2nd he considered or looked نظرت 3rd year he pondered over knowledge تدبرت 4th year he began to ask سألت *honor of knowledge: -Verses and Hadith showing the honor and value of knowledge/ilm -Statement of أبُو الوَفَاءِ بنُ عَقيل Abul Wafa Ibn Aqeel -Statement of Ibn Abbas -Statement of Alzuhry الزهري -Statement of Assafey الشافعي -Journey of Abdallah Ibn Unais عبدالله بن انيس -Journey of Abu Ayyoud ابوايوب -Sleepless night of Muhammad Bin Hassan Alshaybany محمد بن حسن الشيباني -His student Asad Ibn Alfurat أسد بن الفرات -Saeed Ibn Almusayyeb سعيد بن المسيب -Arrazy الرازي stopped counting his distance of traveling to study at 3106 miles. -Story of Albukhary البخاري -Story of Alnaway -Lisan aldeen Ibn Khateeb the man with a double life لسان الدين بن خطيب -the khalifah Suleiman ibn Abdelmalik and Ataa bin Abay Rabah سليمان بن عبدالملك -Haroon Alrasheed and Alkisaaey هارون الرشيد مع الكسائي -Ibn Aljozy and the hareesah sweets ***NEXT WORDS: Rahimak Allah رحمك الله may allah shower his mercy on you -Meanings of rahimak Allah -If Rahmah & forgiveness are in one sentence they have different meanings; if they are in separate sentence they both include the meaning of the other in them. That rule is like Eman and Islam. -Do you say Rahmah to non-believers? -Wisdom behind the author saying Rahimak Allah. -Characteristics of one who wants to make dawah

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ http://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadMu... https://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril Class #3 Outline: ****First word: Know may allah have mercy on u اعلم رحمك الله *Intro to the importance of "ilm" -It's mentioned with it's variations over 779 -Verses in 2:30-34 - Adam AS and Ilm. -Some of the verses that mention messengers and knowledge -"ilm" the 2nd most popular word with it's variations in the Koran after Allah SWT -Characteristics of any leader is that he has knowledge. Reason Taloot was chosen was his knowledge then power. -Even amongst jinn the more knowledgeable are more highly regarded. Story of Suelieman AS and the knowledgeable jinn that brought him the palace and Suliemans final words at the end of the story. *Definition of Knowledge ilm means to comprehend the reality of something as it is truly w/ certainty *Is the word 'ilam' or knowledge conveyed to other than humans? -Story of Musa AS and the stone -The tree that took it's shahadah -Trees that shaded the Prophet sallah Allahu Aleih wasalam when he used the restrooms -The stone that gave the Prophet sallah Allahu Aleih wasalam salam *Is I'lam or knowledge told or conveyed to one more knowledgeable? *Levels of knowledge: ابن القيم في مفتاح دار السعادة Ibn El Qayyim in Muftah Dar Elsaadah said knowledge is 6 levels: 1. Asking or pursuing knowledge properly حسن السؤال 2) Listening properly حسن الإنصات والاستماع 3) Understanding properly حسن الفهم 4) Memorizing properly حسن الحفظ 5) Teaching التعليم 6) Fruit of knowledge to act on it and stop at its limits ثمرته - هي العمل به ومراعاة حدوده *Alkhalal mentioned in his journey to study knowledge he remained 4 years before asking 1st year he remained silent انصت 2nd he considered or looked نظرت 3rd year he pondered over knowledge تدبرت 4th year he began to ask سألت *honor of knowledge: -Verses and Hadith showing the honor and value of knowledge/ilm -Statement of أبُو الوَفَاءِ بنُ عَقيل Abul Wafa Ibn Aqeel -Statement of Ibn Abbas -Statement of Alzuhry الزهري -Statement of Assafey الشافعي -Journey of Abdallah Ibn Unais عبدالله بن انيس -Journey of Abu Ayyoud ابوايوب -Sleepless night of Muhammad Bin Hassan Alshaybany محمد بن حسن الشيباني -His student Asad Ibn Alfurat أسد بن الفرات -Saeed Ibn Almusayyeb سعيد بن المسيب -Arrazy الرازي stopped counting his distance of traveling to study at 3106 miles. -Story of Albukhary البخاري -Story of Alnaway -Lisan aldeen Ibn Khateeb the man with a double life لسان الدين بن خطيب -the khalifah Suleiman ibn Abdelmalik and Ataa bin Abay Rabah سليمان بن عبدالملك -Haroon Alrasheed and Alkisaaey هارون الرشيد مع الكسائي -Ibn Aljozy and the hareesah sweets ***NEXT WORDS: Rahimak Allah رحمك الله may allah shower his mercy on you -Meanings of rahimak Allah -If Rahmah & forgiveness are in one sentence they have different meanings; if they are in separate sentence they both include the meaning of the other in them. That rule is like Eman and Islam. -Do you say Rahmah to non-believers? -Wisdom behind the author saying Rahimak Allah. -Characteristics of one who wants to make dawah

Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ http://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadMu... https://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril You can download the Arabic book at: http://ahmadjibril.com/articles/Arabi... The book in english: http://ahmadjibril.com/articles/ENGLS... Outline of the class: -Review of last class *Bismallah: -Do we say Bismallah or Bismallah Alrahman Alaraheem *Who is Allah سبحانه وتعالى -Definition -Sole title for Allah (no similar in even merely the name) -Root/origin of the name. -How Allah SWT uses RAB and ALLAH SWT in the story of Musa AS -Allah SWT is the only name when called in duaa you use (Alf) (lam) in it unlike -Allah SWT is not a type of thikr alone -Allah SWT is the name all other names follow -You take from the name Allah SWT and the root ILAH all three types of tawheed. -Allah SWT is mentioned 2602 times in the Koran -The mighty name Allah SWT -Do not underestimate Allah SWT when mentioned or even merely the mention of the name of Allah SWT *ALRAHMAN الرحمن Glimpse on the name Alrahman *ALRAHEEM الرحيم -Glimpse on Alraheem. *ALRAHMAN ALRAHEEM الرحمن الرحيم -Summary of the two name of Allah SWT -Differences between the two names -No one can be named Alrahman but one can be restrictly named Alraheem -Allah SWT disgraces those who try name themselves with any of his exclusive names. -Alfarisy and Ibn Jareer on the the difference between Alrahman and Alraheem -Ibn Abbas on the the difference between Alrahman and Alraheem -Ibn Almubarak on the the difference between Alrahman and Alraheem -Breifly on how we believe in Allah SWT names and qualities. *The mercy of Allah -Despair not the mercy of Allah. -His mercy proceeds my wrath رحمتي سبقت غضبي -The story of the women who sought her son -The mercy of Allah SWT has 100 parts *How to attain Allah's mercy -Saying AstaghferAllah -Being good, righteous and merciful to others.

To access the transcript of each class visit: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/eg2fwnsywk9v97k/sapS88UIli/TAWHEED%20-%20Explanation%20of%20The%20Three%20Fundamental%20Principles%20%5BPDF%5D%20%20-Shaykh%20Ahmad%20Jibril Please visit: http://ahmadjibril.com/ http://www.facebook.com/ShaykhAhmadMu... https://twitter.com/ahmadmusajibril You can download the Arabic book at: http://ahmadjibril.com/articles/Arabi... The book in english: http://ahmadjibril.com/articles/ENGLS... Outline of the class: Brief introduction: -Knowledge is acquired slowly and surely. -Ibn Shihab's statement on taking knowledge in a lump sum. -Be patient if matters get difficult -Alkhateeb Albaghdady narrates the story of the man who seen water dripping on a stone. -Becoming a student of knowledge has its own procedure. *3 level of studying from a teacher: 1) Samaa Mubashir - direct from a Shiekh/teacher. 2) Wasitah - through a mediator 3) Wijadah - through a book -Studying through the internet is a level between the first and second, possibly closer or right under the first. *Writing knowledge or taking notes is important. The salaf encouraged it *Study of the Usool Thalatah beings. The author starts with Bismallah Allah Alrahman Alraheem, called Basmallah: 1) The aspect of Taweed Al-uluhieh in mentioning Allah's name on anything. 2) The aspect of Taweed Ar-rububieh in mentioning Allah's name on anything. 3) The aspect of Taweed asamaa wassifat in mentioning Allah's name on anything. 4) Arabic grammatical rule: When you say Bismallah it automatically implies your saying - Bismallah I drink in that order. -Arabic language eliminates the need to mention the act your saying basmalah for. 5) 2nd grammatical rule in Bismallah: Why is it (Bismallah I eat) in that order and not (I eat Bismallah)? a) To bless your name by mentioning Allah's name prior to mentioning the act itself. b) In Arabic saying (Bismallah I eat) rather than (I eat Bismallah) limits the action solely for the sake of Allah and no one else. 6) Proof that it's permissible to start your writings with Basmalah. 7) General barakah and virtues on saying Bismallah for everything good.