01-28-2008, 01:42 AM
Q 221 What is the ruling pertaining to Wondrous Acts of Auliya '?
A--- The wondrous acts attributed to Auliyaâ are real and true. A wondrous act is an unusual thing that is done unwillingly at the hands of Auliyaâ. It is not. accompanied with challenge, and Allah the Almighty may do it on their hands without their own knowledge. Such as the story of the People of the Cave, the People of the Rock, and the story of Juraij. Among the wondrous acts that took place at the hands of the companions of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) were what happened to Abu Bakr during the Apostasy Wars, the reach of `Umar's call to Sariyah while he was standing on the pulpit (in Madinah) and Sariyah was in Sham (Syria), `Umar's letter to the Nile of Egypt causing it to flow, the horses of Al-`Alaa' Ibn Al-Hadrami on which he (and his men) crossed the sea during the conquest of Bahrain, and performing the prayer by Abu Muslim Al-Khawalani in the fire set for him by Al-Aswad Al-`Ansi.
Along with so many others that happened during the life of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and after his death for His honorable companions and their followers till the Day of Resurrection. In fact, all these were miracles for Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) for they did not attain this dignity but by following and sticking firmly to him. So, if any miracle or unusual thing appeared on the hand of one who is not adherent to Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him), it is thus a trial, sorcery and not a miracle or a wondrous act, and he is indeed one of the Auliya' of Satan. May Allah grant us refuge against him.
Q 222 Who is Allah's Waii33 (pl. Auliya')?
i.e. Protector, guardian, supporter, helper, friend, etc.
A--- The Wali is the one who believes in Allah, fears Him, follows His Straight Path, and follows His Messenger (Peace be upon him).
Allah the Almighty says {No doubt! Verily, the Auliya' of Allah, no fear shall come upon them nor shall they grieve}. (Yunus, 62)
Then, He says {Those who believed (in the Oneness of Allah -Islamic Monotheism), and used to fear Allah much (by abstaining from evil deeds and sins and by doing righteous deeds)}. (Yunus, 63)
Allah the Almighty says {Allah is the Wali (Protector or Guardian) of those who believe. He brings them out from darkness into light. But as for those who disbelieve, their Auliya' (supporters and helpers) are Taghut [false deities and false leaders], they bring them out from light into darkness}. (Al-Baqarah, 257)
Allah the Almighty says {Verily, your Wali (Protector or Helper) is none other than Allah, HisMessenger, and the believers, - those who perform As -Salat, and give Zakah, and they are Raki'un34 . And whosoever takes Allah, His Messenger, and those who have believed, as Protectors, then the Party of Allah will be the victorious}. (Al-Ma'idah, 55, 56)
Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him) says "Verily, the household of so and so are not my Auliya' (helpers and protectors), my Auliya' are none but the pious people.â (Sahih Bukhari)
Al-Hasan (May Allah grant him Mercy) said Some people claimed that they love Allah, so He tried them with this verse {Say (O Muhammad to mankind) "If you (really) love Allah then follow me, Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful}. (Al 'Imran, 31)
Imam Ash-Shafi'i (May Allah grant him Mercy) said If you see a man walks on the surface of water, or flies in the air, don't believe him or be
i.e. those who bow down or submit themselves with obedience to Allah in Prayer. (Translator)
misled by him till you know (for certain) that he follows (earnestly) Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).
Q 223 Who is the group meant by the Prophet (Peace be upon him) in the following Hadith "A group of people from my Ummah will continue to obey Allah's Command, and those who desert or oppose them shall not be able to do them any harm. They will be dominating the people until Allah's Command is executed (i.e. Resurrection is established.â35?
A--- This group is the one who will survive from among the seventy-three religious sects as given exception by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) in his saying "All of which will enter Hell-fire except one which is the lama' ah (main body of Muslims who rightly follow Allah and the Sunnah of the Prophet). " (Sahih Muslim)
In another narration, "All in Hell, except one, and that one is on which I and my companions are today, i.e. following the Qur'an and the Prophet's Sunnah.â (Sahih Muslim)
We ask Allah the Almighty to make us from among them. Our Lord! Let not our hearts deviate (from the truth) after You have guided us, and grant us mercy from You. Truly, You are the Bestower! {Glorified is your Lord, the Lord of Honor and Power! (He is free) from what they attribute unto Him! And peace be on the Messengers! And all the praises and thanks are to Allah, Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists)}. (As-Saffat, 180-182)
The author (May Allah forgive him and his parents) said I finished the first draft on the 1st of Sha` ban, 1365 A.H., and I finished the last draft on the 14th of Sha`ban, 1365 A.H.
Bukhari and Muslim.
A--- The wondrous acts attributed to Auliyaâ are real and true. A wondrous act is an unusual thing that is done unwillingly at the hands of Auliyaâ. It is not. accompanied with challenge, and Allah the Almighty may do it on their hands without their own knowledge. Such as the story of the People of the Cave, the People of the Rock, and the story of Juraij. Among the wondrous acts that took place at the hands of the companions of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) were what happened to Abu Bakr during the Apostasy Wars, the reach of `Umar's call to Sariyah while he was standing on the pulpit (in Madinah) and Sariyah was in Sham (Syria), `Umar's letter to the Nile of Egypt causing it to flow, the horses of Al-`Alaa' Ibn Al-Hadrami on which he (and his men) crossed the sea during the conquest of Bahrain, and performing the prayer by Abu Muslim Al-Khawalani in the fire set for him by Al-Aswad Al-`Ansi.
Along with so many others that happened during the life of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and after his death for His honorable companions and their followers till the Day of Resurrection. In fact, all these were miracles for Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) for they did not attain this dignity but by following and sticking firmly to him. So, if any miracle or unusual thing appeared on the hand of one who is not adherent to Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him), it is thus a trial, sorcery and not a miracle or a wondrous act, and he is indeed one of the Auliya' of Satan. May Allah grant us refuge against him.
Q 222 Who is Allah's Waii33 (pl. Auliya')?
i.e. Protector, guardian, supporter, helper, friend, etc.
A--- The Wali is the one who believes in Allah, fears Him, follows His Straight Path, and follows His Messenger (Peace be upon him).
Allah the Almighty says {No doubt! Verily, the Auliya' of Allah, no fear shall come upon them nor shall they grieve}. (Yunus, 62)
Then, He says {Those who believed (in the Oneness of Allah -Islamic Monotheism), and used to fear Allah much (by abstaining from evil deeds and sins and by doing righteous deeds)}. (Yunus, 63)
Allah the Almighty says {Allah is the Wali (Protector or Guardian) of those who believe. He brings them out from darkness into light. But as for those who disbelieve, their Auliya' (supporters and helpers) are Taghut [false deities and false leaders], they bring them out from light into darkness}. (Al-Baqarah, 257)
Allah the Almighty says {Verily, your Wali (Protector or Helper) is none other than Allah, HisMessenger, and the believers, - those who perform As -Salat, and give Zakah, and they are Raki'un34 . And whosoever takes Allah, His Messenger, and those who have believed, as Protectors, then the Party of Allah will be the victorious}. (Al-Ma'idah, 55, 56)
Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him) says "Verily, the household of so and so are not my Auliya' (helpers and protectors), my Auliya' are none but the pious people.â (Sahih Bukhari)
Al-Hasan (May Allah grant him Mercy) said Some people claimed that they love Allah, so He tried them with this verse {Say (O Muhammad to mankind) "If you (really) love Allah then follow me, Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful}. (Al 'Imran, 31)
Imam Ash-Shafi'i (May Allah grant him Mercy) said If you see a man walks on the surface of water, or flies in the air, don't believe him or be
i.e. those who bow down or submit themselves with obedience to Allah in Prayer. (Translator)
misled by him till you know (for certain) that he follows (earnestly) Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).
Q 223 Who is the group meant by the Prophet (Peace be upon him) in the following Hadith "A group of people from my Ummah will continue to obey Allah's Command, and those who desert or oppose them shall not be able to do them any harm. They will be dominating the people until Allah's Command is executed (i.e. Resurrection is established.â35?
A--- This group is the one who will survive from among the seventy-three religious sects as given exception by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) in his saying "All of which will enter Hell-fire except one which is the lama' ah (main body of Muslims who rightly follow Allah and the Sunnah of the Prophet). " (Sahih Muslim)
In another narration, "All in Hell, except one, and that one is on which I and my companions are today, i.e. following the Qur'an and the Prophet's Sunnah.â (Sahih Muslim)
We ask Allah the Almighty to make us from among them. Our Lord! Let not our hearts deviate (from the truth) after You have guided us, and grant us mercy from You. Truly, You are the Bestower! {Glorified is your Lord, the Lord of Honor and Power! (He is free) from what they attribute unto Him! And peace be on the Messengers! And all the praises and thanks are to Allah, Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists)}. (As-Saffat, 180-182)
The author (May Allah forgive him and his parents) said I finished the first draft on the 1st of Sha` ban, 1365 A.H., and I finished the last draft on the 14th of Sha`ban, 1365 A.H.
Bukhari and Muslim.