ضوابط الاجتهاد

Sheikh ‘Abdul Rahmaan as Sudais
Rabee ath Thaani 26, 1429 ~ May 2, 2008

All praise is due to Allah, the Creator of the worlds and the Only One who knows them all.  He gave us the Shari’ah out of His mercy and bounties, with which we gain benefits and pleasure.  I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah alone who has no partner and is worthy  of submitting to His will and obeying his commands, and believing in His Oneness.  And I bear witness that Muhammad is the last messenger and servant of Allah the Almighty.  He showed us the goals and the teachings of the religion and how to deduce the rulings from it.  Oh Allah, send your peace and blessings on him and upon his household, companions, the successors, and those who follow in his footsteps until the day of Judgment seeking seeking success in the hereafter.

Oh servants of Allah, the best advice and warning is to fear Allah, Lord of the Creation.  So fear Allah, oh servants of Allah!  And know that Allah has mercy on you.  Taqwa is the best bond you can have, the best hope, and the best of all provisions.  It is the peak for those who are looking forward to attaining a high status in the hereafter.  Allah the Almighty says: “…And take a provision (with you) for the journey, but the best provision is At-Taqwa (piety, righteousness). So fear Me, O men of understanding!” [Surah Baqarah: Ayah 197]

Defend the Sunnah

Sheikh ‘Abdul Rahmaan as Sudais
March 28, 2008 ~ Rabee al Awwal 20, 1429

Indeed all praise is due to Allah. We praise Him, seek His help, ask for His forgiveness, and we thank Him abundantly. He has given us countless bounties and bountiful provision. Glory be to Him. All deserves all Glory and Praise, and it our duty to acknowledge His greatness. I bear witness that there is no God worthy of worship except Allah alone who has no partner. This is a testimony by which we will enter Jannah. And I bear witness that Muhammad (Salallahu Alayhi Wasallam) is the servant and messenger of Allah the Almighty. He is the best of human beings in terms of lineage and race, characteristics and morality and his was a biography that enlightened the entire universe. May Allah’s abundant peace and blessings be upon him. This is part of the right of Muhammad (Salallahu Alayhi Wasallam) granted to him by Allah the Almighty. And may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon his family and companions, and those who supported and protected him as well as his successors and those who follow him in righteous deeds out of love for him and his message.

The Best of Provisions is Taqwa

Sheikh ‘Abdul Rahmaan as Sudais
February 29, 2008 ~ Safar 22, 1429

All praise is due to Allah, the Praiseworthy, the One who showers His servants with abundant favors. Glory be to Him in His Highest attributes. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, as testimony that we hope will take us to Jannah. I bear witness that our Prophet Muhammad (Salallahu Alayhi Wasallam) is His servant and messenger, the best of the universe, in purity, manners, and generosity. Oh Allah, send your peace, blessings, and favors upon him, his companions, and his pure household, those who showed mercy each other, his companions, and those who followed them hoping for the mercy of their Lord.

Oh servants of Allah, the best advice that one should start his speech with is the fear of Allah. Therefore, fear Allah, may Allah bless you. Whoever fears Allah will attain success and achieve what he hopes for. The fear of Allah will be a light for him in times of darkness, and a means of lifting difficulties when they befall him. Allah says: