DOCSLIB.ORG

Majmooa'al-Fatwa of Sheikh Ibn Bazz(R)

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Majmooa'al-Fatwa of Sheikh Ibn Bazz(R) English Translations of Majmoo’al-Fatawa of late Scholar Ibn Bazz (R) Second Edition By: Sheikh `Abdul `Aziz Bin `Abdullah ibn `AbdulRahman ibn Bazz (May Allah forgive and reward al-Firdouse to him and his parents) He was The Mufti of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars, and Chairman of Department of Scholarly Research and Ifta' This English Translations are collected from http://www.alifta.com Portal of the General Presidency of Scholarly Research and Ifta' This file is volume No.01 of 30 ( Part No : 1, Page No: 1) ( Part No : 1, Page No: 2) ( Part No : 1, Page No: 3) ( Part No : 1, Page No: 4) ( Part No : 1, Page No: 5) Foreword All praise be to Allah, the Lord of Existence, and peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, Companions, and those who follow their way and guidance until the Day of Resurrection! His Eminence Shaykh `Abdul `Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz gave permission to collect his Fatwas, articles and lectures in one volume divided into different parts. This permission was granted in response to the requests of many people, hoping that Allah (Exalted be He) extends its great academic benefit to all. We implore Allah (Exalted be He) to add it to the record of his good deeds and make it a disperser of doubts. Many Muslims inside and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia attempted to collect and distribute the works of his Eminence driven by their love and trust in his knowledge. It gives me great pleasure that his Eminence entrusted to me the task of supervising the process of collecting and publishing his abundant works spread everywhere. Ibn Baz (may Allah protect him and bless his life) devoted himself to good works and was accessible to people, extending his knowledge to seekers of knowledge and questioners and sparing no effort to make contributions to every field in Da`wah (calling to Islam) and teaching since he assumed the judiciary in Al­Kharj until 1357 A.H. Shaykh Ibn Baz did not keep any of his works in his office, with the exception of things he produced in the period of his work at the Islamic University in Al­Madinah Al­Munawarrah, and after moving to his last job in Riyadh. Therefore, a large collection of his works has not been preserved, such as his lectures, sessions held in the Masjid (mosque) of Riyadh and other Masjids and his Fatwas and many talks to the papers and radio. Being so large, it is a duty to collect the available works of the Shaykh to review them before committing them to writing and compiling them into books. Shaykh Ibn Baz (may Allah protect him) refused to publish anything before reading and approving it as a sort of taking precautions in giving Fatwa and to avoid any mistakes or distortions. ( Part No : 1, Page No: 6) Ibn Baz (may Allah forgive him and his parents) suggested to start with the part pertaining to `Aqidah (creed) and categorize its relevant topics. Nonetheless, topics related to Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) may come up in the middle, but he requested to transfer them along with Fiqh­based topics in general to their proper places, since they were mentioned as replies to questions in the papers or the like. Ibn Baz did not approve of dividing them. His Eminence wishes that any person who has Fatwas, articles or talks recorded in the past or recently, delivers them to us so that they will be published after he reviews them. May Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon the Prophet Muhammad, the guide and bringer of glad tidings, his family and Companions! Muhammad ibn Sa`d Al­Shway`ir ( Part No : 1, Page No: 7) Second EditionIntroduction All praise be to Allah Alone! We praise Him and seek His Help! We seek His Forgiveness and in Him we seek refuge from the evils within ourselves and from the evils of our bad deeds! Whoever Allah guides will not be led astray and whoever Allah leads astray will not be guided by anyone! I bear witness that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is His Servant and Messenger; peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, his family, companions, and all those who follow them rightly until the Day of Recompense. To commence: This work includes Fatwas and articles that I issued at different times in the past. I compiled them here in one book, as I think this will be of great benefit for me and for a big number of Allah's servants whom He wills to receive such benefit. I ask Allah by His Most Beautiful Names and Supreme Attributes to avail me and all His servants through this publication both in this world and in the Hereafter. Truly, Allah is All­Hearing, Ever Near (to all things). There is neither might nor power except with Allah! Allah Alone is Sufficient for me, and He is the Best Disposer of all my affairs. It is worth mentioning that I arranged the Fatwas and essays of this book as scholars of Islamic Jurisprudence would do. I thus, began with issues of `Aqidah (creed) as it is more significant than other topics. Special attention was paid in this edition to avoid the misprints of the previous one. Verily, it is Allah Who is sought for help and upon Him we rely. He alone grants success. Finally, may peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions! The Author `Abdul `Aziz Bin `Abdullah ibn `Abdul­Rahman ibn Baz Mufti of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars, and Chairman of Department of Scholarly Research and Ifta' ( Part No : 1, Page No: 8) ( Part No : 1, Page No: 9) Ibn Baz: Concise Biography My name is `Abdul­`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn `Abdul­Rahman ibn Muhammad ibn `Abdullah Al Baz. I was born in Riyadh in Dhul­Hijjah, 1330 A.H. At the beginning of my study, I was able to see. Then I was afflicted with an eye disease in 1346 A.H. At first, my sight weakened and then I lost it completely in the beginning of the month of Muharram 1350 A.H. Praise be to Allah for this. I invoke Allah to compensate me with a deep insight in this life and best reward in the Hereafter, as He (Exalted be He) promised through His Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). I ask of Him (Exalted be He) for a blessed end in this world and the Hereafter. I started learning when I was very young and memorized the Qur'an before I reached puberty. I then started learning the religious and Arabic sciences from many of the scholars of Riyadh including the following eminent figures: 1­ Shaykh Muhammad ibn `Abdul­Latif ibn `Abdul­Rahman ibn Hasan ibn Al­Shaykh Muhammad ibn `Abdul­Wahhab (may Allah be merciful with them). 2­ Shaykh Salih ibn `Abdul­Aziz ibn `Abdul­Rahman ibn Hasan ibn Al­Shaykh Muhammad ibn `Abdul­Wahhab, the judge of Riyadh (may Allah be merciful with them). 3­ Shaykh Sa`d ibn Hamad ibn `Atiq, the judge of Riyadh (may Allah be merciful with him). 4­ Shaykh Hamad ibn Faris, the treasurer of Riyadh (may Allah be merciful with him). 5­ Shaykh Sa`d Waqqas Al­Bukhary (a scholar from Makkah Al­Mukarramah [may Allah be merciful with him]). I learnt from him the science of Tajwid (the art of Qur'anic recitation) in 1355 A.H. 6­ His Eminence, Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim ibn `Abdul­Latif Al Al­Shaykh (may Allah be merciful with him). I attended his class for about ten years and learnt from him all religious sciences from 1347 to 1357 A.H. Then, he proposed me for the position of judge. ( Part No : 1, Page No: 10) May Allah give them the best and highest reward! May He be pleased and merciful with them all! I occupied a number of positions: 1­ Judge of the district of Al­Kharj area for a long time that lasted more than fourteen years from 1357­1371 A.H. I was appointed in the month of Jumada II in 1357 and stayed to the end of 1371 A.H. 2­ Teaching the sciences of Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), Al­Tawhid (Islamic Creed of Monotheism) and the Hadith in the scientific institute of Riyadh in 1372 A.H., and the faculty of Shari`ah (Islamic Law) in Riyadh after it was established in 1373 A.H. I worked there for nine years until 1380 A.H. 3­ In 1381 A.H., I was appointed as a deputy of the president of the Islamic University in Al­Madinah Al­ Munawwarah. I occupied this post until 1390 A.H. 4­ I occupied the post of the president of the Islamic university in 1390 A.H., after the death of the former president Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Al Al­Shaykh (may Allah be merciful with Him) in the month of Ramadan, 1390. I remained in this position until 1395 A.H. 5­ In 14/10/1395 A.H., a royal decree was issued assigning me in the position of General Chairman of the Departments of Scholarly Research, Ifta', Da`wah, and Guidance. I stayed in this position until 1414 A.H. 6­ In 20/1/1414 A.H., a royal decree was issued appointing me as the General Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the President of the Council of Senior Scholars and the Chairman of the Departments of Scholarly Research and Ifta'.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Aqeedah of the Imams of Ahl-Us-Sunnah the Correct and Upright Creed
    Aqeedah of the Imams of Ahl-us-Sunnah The Correct and Upright Creed A Compilation of Books, Treatises and Statements of Great Imams of Ahl-us-Sunnah concerning Aqeedah (creed) Contents Imam Abu Hanifah (d.150H) .................................................................................................................................................. 4 The Creed of Imam Abu Hanifah .............................................................................................................................................. 4 al-Fiqh al-Akbar by Imam Abu Hanifah .............................................................................................................................. 14 Imam Malik Ibn Anas (d.179H) ........................................................................................................................................... 19 Imam ash-Shaafi’i (d.204H) .................................................................................................................................................. 28 The Last Testament of Imam ash-Shaafi’i ............................................................................................................................ 41 Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (d.241H) ..................................................................................................................................... 44 The Creed of Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal ................................................................................................................................ 44 Usool-us-Sunnah
    [Show full text]
  • The Dhimmis and Their Role in the Administration of the Fatimid State
    International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Vol. 6, No. 2; February 2016 The Dhimmis and their Role in the Administration of the Fatimid State Dr. Saleh Kharanbeh Lecturer of Arabic language and Islamic studies Ohalo College of Education Israel Dr. Muhammad Hamad Lecturer of Arabic language and literature Al- Qasemi College of Education Israel Abstract One of the most recurring questions today is the Islamic state's relationship with the dhimmis (Jews and Christians living under early Muslim rule) and their status in the early days of Islam and up to the late days of the Islamic Caliphate. This relationship may have been varying, swinging up and down. Perhaps the more legitimate questions are: What were the factors that affected the nature of the Dhimmis relationship with the ruling power in the Islamic state? What was the status of the Dhimmis and what roles did they play in the early Islamic states, with the Fatimid Caliphate as a model? The Fatimid Caliphate rose up and centered in Egypt, which was then home for Coptic Christians and Jews, living side by side with Muslims. That is why the author has chosen the Fatimid State, in specific. Another driver for this selection is the fact that when the Fatimid Caliphate was ruling in Egypt, the Europeans were launching their Crusades in Jerusalem, which placed such a relationship between Muslims and Christians at stake. Keywords: The Dhimmis, Fatimid State, Islamic history, Islamic civilization. 1. Internal factors in the Dhimmis relationship with the Fatimid Caliphate The caliphs’ young age was one of the factors that contributed to strengthening the relationship between the Dhimmis and the ruling power.
    [Show full text]
  • Chapters on the Prophetic Visitation1 ‘Allamah Zafar Ahmad Al-‘Uthmani Translation by Zameelur Rahman
    Chapters on the Prophetic Visitation1 ‘Allamah Zafar Ahmad al-‘Uthmani Translation by Zameelur Rahman Chapter on Visiting the Grave of the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) before or after Hajj2 1. Narrated from Musa ibn Hilal al-‘Abdi from ‘Ubayd Allah ibn ‘Umar from Nafi‘ from Ibn ‘Umar (Allah, Exalted is He, be pleased with them), he said: Allah’s Messenger (Allah bless him and grant him peace) said: ِ َم ْن َزاَر قَ ْبِري َوَجبَ ْت لَهُ َشَفا َعتي “Whoever visits my grave, my intercession becomes necessary for him.” Al-Daraqutni transmitted it. His narrations agree in a number of reliable copies of his Sunan and likewise in other than the Sunan from [al-Qadi al- Husayn ibn Isma‘il] al-Mahamili [with his chain] from ‘Ubayd Allah [ibn ‘Umar] in the diminutive (musaghghar) [i.e. ‘Ubayd Allah and not ‘Abd Allah].3 Al-Bayhaqi narrated it from other than al-Mahamili through the route of Muhammad ibn Zanjawayh al-Qushayri: ‘Ubayd ibn Muhammad ibn al- Qasim ibn Abi Maryam al-Warraq narrated to us: Musa ibn Hilal al-‘Abdi narrated to us from ‘Ubayd Allah ibn ‘Umar from Nafi from ‘Ibn ‘Umar (Allah, Exalted is He, be pleased with them) the hadith. Thus, the narration of ‘Ubayd ibn Muhammad, who is trustworthy, is established in the diminutive [i.e. with ‘Ubayd Allah ibn ‘Umar and not ‘Abd Allah ibn ‘Umar]. 1 A note preceding this section says: “From the wondrous fortunes is the drafting of the chapter of visitation [from I‘la’ al-Sunan] and its completion a year and some months before the completion of the chapters of Hajj in the illuminated [city of] Madinah, at the house of my master, our intimate guardian [Mawlana Khalil Ahmad Saharanpuri], facing the fragrant Rawdah and the illuminated prophetic mosque; and the writing of the last pages of it in the presence of the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) facing him while standing in front him, fearful and apprehensive of his gaze, with trembling hands due to recalling his eminence and loftiness.
    [Show full text]
  • Research Journal of Social Sciences Shiite Al-Hamdan Government
    Copyright © 2015, American-Eurasian Network for Scientific Information publisher Research Journal of Social Sciences ISSN: 1815-9125 EISSN: 2309-9631 JOURNAL home page: http://www.aensiweb.com/RJSS 2015 September; 8(7): pages 62-64. Published Online 30 June 2015. Research Article Shiite Al-Hamdan Government Formation 1Sakineh Ravand and 2Mozhgan Purfard 1Department of History, Darab Branch, Islamic Azad University, Darab, Iran. 2Associate professor, Department of History, Babak City Branch, Islamic Azad University, Babak City, Iran. Received: 23 April 2015; Revised: 28 May 2015; Accepted: 18 June 2015 Copyright © 2015 by authors and American-Eurasian Network for Scientific Information. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution International License (CC BY). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ABSTRACT This article examines Shiite Al-Hamdan government formation and its role in the progress of Shiite with focus on methods of historical research. This article examines the role of this government in promoting the objectives of the Shiite. According to historical documents the Shiite rose at time of the Prophet indicating the claim by the Prophet that said: “Shiite are my best people, and they are in heaven”, but the Shiite title was used after the death of the Prophet (PBUH) for those who loved Imam Ali (AS) and followed him until death. Shiites with cultural power and strong intellectual could win fight against the tyranny of the rulers of the time. Meantime, they have migrated across the world due to Abbasid and Umayyad rulers’ oppression leading to Shiite Islam ideas flourishing in the world. They had cultural power and could gradually strengthen its political power and formed governments around the world, one of these states was that Al-Hamdan with a significant role in the development of Shiism.
    [Show full text]
  • The Maladies of the Nafs and Their Remedies: an Analysis And
    THE MALADIES OF THE NAFS AND THEIR REMEDIES: AN ANALYSIS AND TRANSLATION by RACHEL KEANE (Under the Direction of Kenneth Honerkamp) ABSTRACT The Maladies of the Nafs and Their Remedies is a 10th century treatise by Abū ʿAbd al- Raḥmān al-Sulamī which sheds further light on his fusion of two early movements in Islamic Spirituality: Sufism and the Malāmatiyyah Way, also known as the Path of Blame. This thesis will analyze the historical context of Sulamī’s work and demonstrate the importance of Malāma- Sufism to the institutionalization of Sufism in Khurasān. The Maladies of the Nafs and Their Remedies provides insight into the unique Malāmatī-Sufi ethic which combines mysticism, asceticism, and the interiorization of piety. The Maladies of the Nafs and Their Remedies primarily addresses the Malāmatiyyah-Sufi perspective on the greatest obstacle to spiritual progress, the nafs, a perspective which continues to influence Sufism today. INDEX WORDS: Abū ʿAbd al-Raḥmān al-Sulamī, Formative Sufism, Malāmatīyyah, The Path of Blame, Spiritual Diseases, Nafs, Maladies of the Nafs and Their Remedies, Islamic spirituality, Adab, Soul THE MALADIES OF THE NAFS AND THEIR REMEDIES: AN ANALYSIS AND TRANSLATION by RACHEL KEANE BA, University of Georgia, 2016 A Thesis Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of The University of Georgia in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree MASTER OF ARTS ATHENS, GEORGIA 2018 © 2018 Rachel Keane All Rights Reserved THE MALADIES OF THE NAFS AND THEIR REMEDIES: AN ANALYSIS AND TRANSLATION by RACHEL KEANE Major Professor: Kenneth Honerkamp Committee: Alan Godlas Richard Friedman Electronic Version Approved: Suzanne Barbour Dean of the Graduate School The University of Georgia May 2018 DEDICATION بسم هللاا الرمحن الرحمي To my family: My mother, my father, my sister, my brother, and my dear Sam.
    [Show full text]
  • Xerox University Microfilms 300 North Zeeb Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106 73- 26,788
    INFORMATION TO USERS This material was produced from a microfilm copy of the original document. While the most advanced technological means to photograph and reproduce this document have been used, the quality is heavily dependent upon the quality of the original submitted. The following explanation of techniques is provided to help you understand markings or patterns which may appear on this reproduction. 1. The sign or "target" for pages apparently lacking from the document photographed is "Missing Page(s)". If it was possible to obtain the missing page(s) or section, they are spliced into the film along with adjacent pages. This may have necessitated cutting thru an image and duplicating adjacent pages to insure you complete continuity. 2. When an image on the film is obliterated with a large round black mark, it is an indication that the photographer suspected that the copy may have moved during exposure and thus cause a blurred image. You will find a good image of the page in the adjacent frame. 3. When a map, drawing or chart, etc., was part of the material being photographed the photographer followed a definite method in "sectioning" the material. It is customary to begin photoing at the upper left hand corner of a large sheet and to continue photoing from left to right in equal sections with a small overlap. If necessary, sectioning is continued again - beginning below the first row and continuing on until complete. 4. The majority of users indicate that the textual content is of greatest value, however, a somewhat higher quality reproduction could be made from "photographs' if essential to the understanding of the dissertation.
    [Show full text]
  • An Introductory Biography on Hazrat Sayyiduna Ali Ibn Uthman Al-Hujwiri Daata Ganj Baksh Rahmatullah Alayhi 400 A.H./1010 C.E.- 465 A.H./1072 C.E
    In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate An introductory biography on Hazrat Sayyiduna Ali ibn Uthman al-Hujwiri Daata Ganj Baksh Rahmatullah Alayhi 400 A.H./1010 C.E.- 465 A.H./1072 C.E. Researched by Shahid Hussain Leicester, UK (2014) Name and family lineage (Silsila Nasab ) His name is Ali, his Kunniyat (patronym) is Abul Hasan and his father’s name is Uthman ibn Ali or Bu Ali. His regional link is al-Jalabi sum al-Hujwiri. Jalab and Hujwayr are two areas in the region of Ghazni in modern day Afghanistan. He is a direct descendant of Sayyiduna Imam Hasan ibn Ali (may Allah be pleased with him). His genealogical chain goes back eight generations to Sayyiduna Mawla Ali (Karramallah wajhu). 1 Hazrat Sayyid Ali ibn 2 Hazrat Sayyid Uthman ibn Ali 3 Hazrat Sayyid Ali 4 Hazrat Sayyid Abdur Rahman 5 Hazrat Sayyid Shah Shujaa 6 Hazrat Sayyid Abul Hasan Ali 7 Hazrat Sayyid Hussain Asghar 8 Hazrat Sayyid Zayd Shaheed 9 Hazrat Sayyiduna Imam Hasan (Radi Allahu Anhu) 10 Hazrat Ali al-Murtaza (Karramullah wajhu) May Allah be pleased with them all His birth Most historians are of the opinion that he was born at the start of the fifth Islamic century, in the year 400 AH/1010 CE. Place of birth His father was from Jalab and his mother from Hujwayr. When his father passed away he then moved to Hujwayr his mother’s home town hence why he is known as Jalabi sum al-Hujwiri. His father is buried next to Daata Sahib’s maternal uncle Taaj ul Awliyaa (may Allah shower His mercy upon him).
    [Show full text]
  • Ahlu-Sunnah Versus the Ash'ari/Sufi Movement
    Courtesy of alalal ---Mustaqeem Publications THE DOCTRINE OF AHLU -SUNNAH VS THE ASH’ARI /SUFI MOVEMENT Radd Alal Mukhalifeen wa Tadheerul Minal Bida al-Ashaa'ira wal Mutassawifa A Refutation against the Successive generations and the Warning from the Innovations of the Ash’aris and the Sufis Undoing the Satanic plots of the Neo-Aristolians Al-Muqaddimmah Praise belongs to God Who has made truth clearly distinct from error, who puts down innovation and innovators and raises high the Sunna of the Prophet, salallahu alaihi wa sallam, and the people who follow it. Praise belongs to God Who in every century inspires a group of scholarly people to defend the Way of the Prophet, salallahu alaihi wa sallam, from the distortions of the ignorant and the fabrications of the liars, those who accuse the way of the people who strictly restrict themselves upon the consolidated beliefs of the first three generations of Muslims as we were commanded, and who adhere to their methodology in all matters of the religion from adaab, akhlaaq, fiqh, hadeeth, tafseer, aqeedah, and others matters, accuse such a people of being mubtadi, mujassimah, mutashabiha, mutashadidoon, hashawiyyah, mukafireen (those who make takfeer), falsely claiming that their way in aqeedah and the stances that they have taken that had no authentic route to the salafu-saalih, is the saved way, and they are ahlu-sunnah wa taifatul- mansoorah, al firqatu-naajiya. Wa sallallahu alaihi wa mubaraka an Muhammadan wa ala ahlili wa sahbihi ajma’een ama b’ad The reason for this risalah: This article is a direct reply to the rather humorous and radical statements made against ahlu- sunnah under the risalaa entitled “ahlu-sunnah versus the salafi movement” which the name itself is a contradiction against historical precedent and reality itself.
    [Show full text]
  • The “Shili Crescent”: Myth and Reality
    The Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Ave., NW The Saban Center for Middle East Policy Washington, D.C. 20036-2103 ANALYSIS PAPER at the Brookings Institution www.brookings.edu Number 15, November 2007 THE “SHI ’I CRE sc EN T ”: MY T H AND REALI T Y MO S HE MA‘OZ The Saban Center for Middle East Policy ANALYSIS PAPER at the Brookings Institution Number 15, November 2007 THE “SHI ’I CRE sc EN T ”: MY T H AND REALI T Y MO S HE MA‘OZ TABLE OF CON T EN ts A C KNOWLEDG M EN ts .............................................. IV E XE C U T I V E SU mm ARY ...............................................V T HE AU T HOR ................................................... VI I N T RODU ct ION ...................................................1 T HE IRANIAN THREA T : ST A T E C RAF T O V ER SHI ’ I sm ............................7 T HE IRAQI THREA T : THE NEW SHI ’ I ARAB FO C U S ? ........................... 10 T HE WE st ERN WING OF T HE “SHI ’ I CRE sc EN T ”: SYRIA AND LEBANON .............. 18 T HE EA st ERN WING OF T HE “SHI ’ I CRE sc EN T ”: THE GULF ST A T E S ................ 25 C ON C LU S ION ................................................... 31 T HE SABAN CEN T ER A T THE BROOKING S IN st I T U T ION III AC KNOWLEDGE M EN ts wish to thank the Saban Center for its support, this paper, and to Andrew Apostolou for skillfully I particularly Kenneth Pollack, Saban Center Director editing the paper. I am also grateful to Laurence Louër of Research, and Tamara Cofmann Wittes, Director of and Yitzhak Hasson for making their unpublished the Saban Center’s Project on Middle East Democracy papers available to me and to Paul Rockower for his and Development, for their initiative in commissioning help during the final stage of my research.
    [Show full text]
  • The Book of Sufi Chivalry (Improved PDF) (Kitab Al-Futuwwah) By
    THE BOOK OF SUFI CHIVALRY LESSONS TO A SON OF THE MOMENT Futu wwah Muhammad ibn al-Husayn al-Sulami Translated by Sheikh Tosun Bayrak al-Jerrahi al-Halveti o Inner Traditions International New York Inner Traditions International 377 Park Avenue South New York, New York 10016 Copyright • 1983 by the Jerrahi Order of America All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission from the publisher. Inquiries should be addressed to Inner Traditions. Inner Traditions would like to express appreciation to the Halveti-Jerrahi Order of America for its help and cooperation in making this book possible. We also thank Sheikh al-Hajj Tosun Bayrak al -Jerrahi al-Halveti for providing the calligraphy on the cover of this book. Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Sulami, Muhammad ibn al-Husayn, d. 1021. The Sufi book of chivalry. Translation of: Futuwah. 1. Sufism— Early works to 1800. 2. Futuwwa (Islamic order)— Early works to 1800. I. Title. BP 1 89.6.S88 1 3 297'.4 82 .2943 ISBN 0-89281-031-9 AACR2 Printed in the United States of America. 1 CONTENTS Translator's Note I Foreword 3 On Salami and His Times 3 On Futuwwah 6 Introduction 16 Isnad: The Chain of Authorities of Transmission 29 THE BOOK OF SUFI CHIVALRY 31 Part One 33 Part Two 49 Part Three 64 Part Four 80 Part Five 96 Isnad to the Text 1 1 TRANSLATOR'S NOTE This is the first English translation of Sulami's Kitab al- jutuwwah.
    [Show full text]
  • Fatwa: the Evolution of an Islamic Legal Practice and Its Influence on Muslim Society
    FATWA: THE EVOLUTION OF AN ISLAMIC LEGAL PRACTICE AND ITS INFLUENCE ON MUSLIM SOCIETY A Dissertation Submitted to The Temple University Graduate Board In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY by Omer Awass May 2014 Examining Committee Members: Dr. Khalid Blankinship, Advisory Chair, Religion. Dr. Mahmoud Ayoub, Religion. Dr. John Raines, Religion. Dr. Jayasinhji Jhala, External Member, Anthropology. ii © Omer Awass 2014 All Rights Reserved iii ABSTRACT My dissertation examines the transformation of Islamic legal discourse and the impact of that discourse on Muslim society. More particularly, it analyzes fatwas (religious legal edicts) over the course of Muslim history so as to determine how this legal mechanism was instrumental in the making and remaking of Islamic law and society. Historically speaking, substantive aspects of Islamic law developed out of the material of fatwas. In the very early stages of Islamic history there were no codified laws to guide people in their religious and social concerns, but the manner in which Muslims received guidance with regards to their religious practice was that they posed their concerns to early proto-jurists in the form of religio-legal questions, which these jurists addressed in the form of fatwas. Out of the critical mass of these fatwas, Islamic legal manuals began to be compiled and a definitive corpus of Islamic law came into being. Essentially, my investigation looks at the development and continuing evolution of Islamic law through lens of a particular legal practice: issuance of fatwas. By examining fatwas in different periods of Islamic history from the beginning until today, I chart the transformations that take place in Islamic legal tradition(s) as a result of the encounter with changing socio-historical conditions.
    [Show full text]
  • Current Situation of the Jihadi Movement.Pdf
    1 Current Situation of the Jihadi Movement Open Interview With Ahmed Al-Hamdan 2 Foreword بسمميحرلانمحرلا هللا I have written the series titled (Current Situation of the Jihadi Movement) in a discontinuous manner and it continued for a year. Since 1st of April 2017 until the 3rd of April 2018, originally it was a collection of questions and their answers from certain people and I saw the appropriate opportunity to translate and publish these in the English language, and that because the Anglophones – perhaps- lacked the availability of basic references, of which most are in Arabic, and would need it more than those for which the original references suffice and could understand it without translation. Most questions as is very clear were about (The Islamic State), because this group perhaps benefited most from translating their productions and publishing them in the English language, therefor those that speak this language would speak about them more, let alone their expansion and their reach to many jihad arenas, this is what caused that most questions would surround it. I saw it appropriate to collect this subject in one file, especially with the deletion of links of these parts in a systematic and repeated manner. I also liked to note that the reviewers of this subject are many, and not merely a single person, therefor you might see a difference between the translation of one answer and another answer, I also liked to thank the brothers in Al Muwahideen Media whom contributed to the review of a part of this series. And meet you soon in another project In Sha Allah.
    [Show full text]