[Like Chickens in The Fields] – Running away from the Rulers…

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[Like Chickens in The Fields]
(continuing, from among the words of Ash-shaykh ‘Abdullah ‘Azzam Rahimahullah)

And the most dangerous thing, that could enter the heart of yours is the Desire of Assalateen. I Have seen it among the muslims, and among the kuffar, And I have noticed it being the most dangerous desire. I have seen it destroying nations and groups (…) And verily it can still be seen today…

Almansuur entered in to Sufyan Atthawree Rahimahullah and said to him: Ya Sufyan, What are you in need of?

Sufyan replied him: And would you give it to me (if I asked you)?
He said: yes,

Then Sufyan asked him: Do not come to me unless I ask for you, and do not send to me unless I ask you.

So when Almansuur returned (to where he came from) he said: “We have chased every single bird, and have caught them all, except for Sufyan”

These people are indeed like poultry. Rather they are like chickens in the fields. They (the rulers) raise them by what they give them of food, and they slaughter them whenever they wish in whatever manner they wish. And the salaf Ridwanullahi ‘Alayhim would know of this, rather they knew about this specific matter and understood it from the innermost part of their hearts.

…And look at the day where Sulayman ibn ‘Abdil-Malik stood infront of Abee Hazem salmah bin Dinar, he said to him: “Ya Aba Hazem, what is it with you, since you do not come (to visit us)?

He answered: May Allah keep you free from lies ya Ameer Almu’mineen. Since when have I known you to come for a visit?

He (sulayman) said to him: “ya Aba Hazem, what is the matter with us since we hate death and love life?.

Aba Hazem answered: “Li’annakum Akhrabtum Ukhrakum Wa A’martum Dunyakum (Because you have destroyed your akhirah, and have build on your dunya-living), so you hate the mooving from your buildings to your destructions.”

Here one of the guards put his hand on his sword, ready to pull it out – and whereas he said: “Let me cut off his neck ya Ameer Almu’mineen, he has offended you” -

Abu Hazem Rahimahullah shouted out: “REMAIN SILENT, verily Fir’awn destroyed Haman.” Afterwards Aba Hazem gave him much advice, and told him: “ya Ghulam, your fathers have taken this matter by their blood, so correct your intuitions And fear Allah in your charges”.

Then Sulayman said: “ya ghulam, bring forward 100 dinar”, and continued: “Accept this ya Aba Hazem”.

So Abu Hazem took it, and looked at it: “Is this the price for giving a naseeha (an advice)?. The drinking of Wine, the eating of pork and blood would be more permitted for me than this. Wine, pork and blood would be more permitted for me than this. Take it back to your master, so it could be in the hands of the ones most worthy of it.”

O my brethren, ward yourselves from this: this is a hidden danger which could easily be your clothing, much of it which leads you astray from your path, and much of it mooves you away from the truth. Be careful of this and do not be of those who love appearance (/being known). And Imam Ahmad Rahimahullah, if he walked the streets, he would walk between the bearers and the workers, so as he would not be recognized. O my brethren:

تِلْكَ الدَّارُ الْآخِرَةُ نَجْعَلُهَا لِلَّذِينَ لَا يُرِيدُونَ عُلُوًّا فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فَسَادًا وَالْعَاقِبَةُ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ

That home of the Hereafter (i.e. Paradise), We shall assign to those who rebel not against the truth with pride and oppression in the land nor do mischief by committing crimes. And the good end is for the Muttaqeen (God fearing).

 

 

How Fudayl ibn Iyaad turned to Islam whole heartedly…

HE BROUGHT ME TO THEM SO THAT I CAN REFORM MY CHARACTER..

Al-Fudayl bin Iyaad was famous for his piety and worship, but he was not always a practicing Muslim. In his early years, al-Fudayl was an infamous highway robber; he would prowl in the night for victims on the road from Abiward to Sarakhs. Between these two cities was a small village in which lived a girl that al-Fudayl was in love with. One night, out of desperation to be with her, al-Fudayl climbed the wall of her home. As he was climbing over it, he heard a voice recite:

أَلَمْ يَأْنِ لِلَّذِينَ آمَنُوا أَنْ تَخْشَعَ قُلُوبُهُمْ لِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ

Has not the time come for the hearts of those who believe to be affected by Allah’s Reminder?

[Qur'an al-Hadeed : 16]

At that moment, al-Fudayl answered, “O my Lord, the time has indeed come.” He returned from where he came and sought refuge near a traveling party on the main road. They were busy engaging in a serious discussion. al-Fudayl heard one of them say, “Let us continue our journey now.” Another answered, “No, not until the morning, for al-Fudayl is lurking on the road somewhere out there, just waiting to rob us.”

Having heard the entire conversation, al-Fudayl thought to himself, “I go around in the night to sin, while a group of Muslims remain here because they fear me. Indeed i feel that Allah has brought me here to them only so that I can reform my character. O Allah, I indeed repent to you..”

THE INTEGRITY OF AL-FUDAYL BIN ‘IYAAD

Ar-Rashid, a first century ruler, once said to al-Fudayl bin Iyaad, “Admonish me.”

“O Leader of the believers!” said al-Fudayl. “Indeed your grandfather, al-Abbaas, the uncle of the Prophet, once went to the Prophet and said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, appoint me to be a leader.’ The Messenger of Allah said, ‘My uncle, indeed, being a leader leads to sorrow, and regret on the Day of Resurrection. If you are able to go without ever being a leader, then do so!’”

Moved to tears, ar-Rashid said, “Give me more.”

al-Fudayl looked at ar-Rashid and said, “O one who has a handsome face, if you are able to protect that face from the Hell-fire then do so. And beware of ever cheating or betraying your people.”

Being much moved by al-Fudayl’s words, ar-Rashid wanted to reward him.

“Do you have any debts?” he asked.

“To my Lord, yes, and He will hold me accountable for them,” said al-Fudayl.

“I am of course referring to debts to other human beings,” said ar-Rashid.

After al-Fudayl answered in the negative, ar-Rashid said to one of his assistants, “Give him 1000 dinars, which he can use to help his family.”

Al-Fudayl was greatly offended by these words and said, “How perfect Allah is! I am guiding you to safety and you want to reward me with this paltry, worldly sum!” He then left, refusing to take anything.

>How Fudayl ibn Iyaad turned to Islam whole heartedly…

>

HE BROUGHT ME TO THEM SO THAT I CAN REFORM MY CHARACTER..

Al-Fudayl bin Iyaad was famous for his piety and worship, but he was not always a practicing Muslim. In his early years, al-Fudayl was an infamous highway robber; he would prowl in the night for victims on the road from Abiward to Sarakhs. Between these two cities was a small village in which lived a girl that al-Fudayl was in love with. One night, out of desperation to be with her, al-Fudayl climbed the wall of her home. As he was climbing over it, he heard a voice recite:

أَلَمْ يَأْنِ لِلَّذِينَ آمَنُوا أَنْ تَخْشَعَ قُلُوبُهُمْ لِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ

Has not the time come for the hearts of those who believe to be affected by Allah’s Reminder?

[Qur'an al-Hadeed : 16]

At that moment, al-Fudayl answered, “O my Lord, the time has indeed come.” He returned from where he came and sought refuge near a traveling party on the main road. They were busy engaging in a serious discussion. al-Fudayl heard one of them say, “Let us continue our journey now.” Another answered, “No, not until the morning, for al-Fudayl is lurking on the road somewhere out there, just waiting to rob us.”

Having heard the entire conversation, al-Fudayl thought to himself, “I go around in the night to sin, while a group of Muslims remain here because they fear me. Indeed i feel that Allah has brought me here to them only so that I can reform my character. O Allah, I indeed repent to you..”

THE INTEGRITY OF AL-FUDAYL BIN ‘IYAAD

Ar-Rashid, a first century ruler, once said to al-Fudayl bin Iyaad, “Admonish me.”

“O Leader of the believers!” said al-Fudayl. “Indeed your grandfather, al-Abbaas, the uncle of the Prophet, once went to the Prophet and said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, appoint me to be a leader.’ The Messenger of Allah said, ‘My uncle, indeed, being a leader leads to sorrow, and regret on the Day of Resurrection. If you are able to go without ever being a leader, then do so!’”

Moved to tears, ar-Rashid said, “Give me more.”

al-Fudayl looked at ar-Rashid and said, “O one who has a handsome face, if you are able to protect that face from the Hell-fire then do so. And beware of ever cheating or betraying your people.”

Being much moved by al-Fudayl’s words, ar-Rashid wanted to reward him.

“Do you have any debts?” he asked.

“To my Lord, yes, and He will hold me accountable for them,” said al-Fudayl.

“I am of course referring to debts to other human beings,” said ar-Rashid.

After al-Fudayl answered in the negative, ar-Rashid said to one of his assistants, “Give him 1000 dinars, which he can use to help his family.”

Al-Fudayl was greatly offended by these words and said, “How perfect Allah is! I am guiding you to safety and you want to reward me with this paltry, worldly sum!” He then left, refusing to take anything.