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Al Ghurabah - The Strangers
This book is a translation of a short treatise entitled Kashf-ul-Kurbah fee wasfi Haali Ahlil-Ghurbah, or Alleviating Grievances in Describing the Condition of the Strangers, written by the great Imaam, Al- Haafidh Zayn-ud-Deen Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbalee, rahimahullaah. In this treatise, Ibn Rajab deals with the topic of the Strangers, or Al-Ghurabaa. He begins by listing the many ahaadeeth reported about them, in which the Messenger of Allaah describes their attributes and explains their position. They are given this name because they will be strange during the Last Days, due to their adherence to the Sunnah and to the Way of the First Muslims, the Salaf As-Saalih. So just as those who first accepted Islaam at the hands of Muhammad (saws) were considered strangers with their families and close ones, then indeed, those who adhere to the Sunnah in the last Days, when innovations and misguidance are rampant and widespread, will also be considered strangers amidst their families and close ones, not to mention the disbelievers.
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November 29, 2023
Nowhere on earth feels like home.. especially lately. May Allah make us of those who succeed and return to our homes. :(
"Thus, the believer, in this world is like the stranger crossing through a land other than his own, longing for his homeland and the day when he will return to it. He makes provision of what is necessary for his path back homeward. He does not compete for status with the people of the land he is passing through. Nor does he grieve over the degradation he experiences while amongst them.
Al-Fudayl Ibn 'Iyaad (rahimahullaah) said: "The believer in this world is worried and distressed. His main concern is to repair his equipment (as one who is stranded fixes his vehicle)."
And Al-Hasan (rahimahullaah) said: "The believer in this world is like the stranger. He does not become upset when it degrades him, nor does he compete with others with regard to what it gives of honor. For him is a condition and for the people are a condition."
In reality, the believer is a stranger in this world because his forefather (Aadam) used to reside originally in the eternal abode and was then cast out from it. So he is constantly longing to return to his first place of residence. And he is always concerned with returning to the home from which he was cast out of."
"Thus, the believer, in this world is like the stranger crossing through a land other than his own, longing for his homeland and the day when he will return to it. He makes provision of what is necessary for his path back homeward. He does not compete for status with the people of the land he is passing through. Nor does he grieve over the degradation he experiences while amongst them.
Al-Fudayl Ibn 'Iyaad (rahimahullaah) said: "The believer in this world is worried and distressed. His main concern is to repair his equipment (as one who is stranded fixes his vehicle)."
And Al-Hasan (rahimahullaah) said: "The believer in this world is like the stranger. He does not become upset when it degrades him, nor does he compete with others with regard to what it gives of honor. For him is a condition and for the people are a condition."
In reality, the believer is a stranger in this world because his forefather (Aadam) used to reside originally in the eternal abode and was then cast out from it. So he is constantly longing to return to his first place of residence. And he is always concerned with returning to the home from which he was cast out of."
May 15, 2023
Al-Hasan Al-Basree (rahimahullaah) used to say to his companions: "Oh Ahl-us-Sunnah! Be gentle with one another and may Allah have mercy on you. For indeed, you are from amongst the fewest of people."
December 6, 2023
Ibn Mas’ood, radyAllaahu ‘anhu:
“There will come upon the people a time in which the believer will become lower than the bondmaid.”
Ubadah Ibn As-Saamat, said to one of his companions: "It is imminent that should your life be prolonged for you, you will see a man who recites the Qur'aan upon the tongue of Muhammad repeating it and displaying it, allowing its halaal and forbidding its haraam. He will then be lowered in his status and his position will be neglected amongst you and considered just as the position of a dead donkey.”
The 21 page booklet shares explanation and references of the people who are dear.
The book is referenced and it also points out a fabricated hadith which I quote here:
a fabricated hadeeth: “Love of ones homeland is part of Eemaan (Faith).” Imaam Al-Albaanee declared it mawdoo’ (fabricated)
It is a direct opposite of the concept of Alpha male theories being puddled in todays world. Challenging the desires and doubts of being famous, well-known, being “known”.
That is one aspect.
Prophet, sallAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:
"Verily, Allaah loves the servant who is fearfully submissive of Allaah (i.e. has Taqwaa), who is prosperous and who is concealed."
And
"Verily, Allaah loves the righteous, those who possess Taqwaa, those who are concealed. When they are absent, they are not missed. And when they are present, they are not recognized.
Ali bin Abu Talib said:
"Toobaa (good) is for every servant who does not know the people nor do the people know him, yet Allaah knows him, to Himself, being well pleased (with him). These are the stars of guidance. Every darkening evil has been removed from them.”
“from among them was he whose own family and children would hate him due to their loathing of his condition. ‘Umar Ibn ‘Abd-il-‘Azeez once heard his wife say: “May Allaah relieve us from you.” So he said: “Ameen.””
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“There will come upon the people a time in which the believer will become lower than the bondmaid.”
Ubadah Ibn As-Saamat, said to one of his companions: "It is imminent that should your life be prolonged for you, you will see a man who recites the Qur'aan upon the tongue of Muhammad repeating it and displaying it, allowing its halaal and forbidding its haraam. He will then be lowered in his status and his position will be neglected amongst you and considered just as the position of a dead donkey.”
The 21 page booklet shares explanation and references of the people who are dear.
The book is referenced and it also points out a fabricated hadith which I quote here:
a fabricated hadeeth: “Love of ones homeland is part of Eemaan (Faith).” Imaam Al-Albaanee declared it mawdoo’ (fabricated)
It is a direct opposite of the concept of Alpha male theories being puddled in todays world. Challenging the desires and doubts of being famous, well-known, being “known”.
That is one aspect.
Prophet, sallAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:
"Verily, Allaah loves the servant who is fearfully submissive of Allaah (i.e. has Taqwaa), who is prosperous and who is concealed."
And
"Verily, Allaah loves the righteous, those who possess Taqwaa, those who are concealed. When they are absent, they are not missed. And when they are present, they are not recognized.
Ali bin Abu Talib said:
"Toobaa (good) is for every servant who does not know the people nor do the people know him, yet Allaah knows him, to Himself, being well pleased (with him). These are the stars of guidance. Every darkening evil has been removed from them.”
“from among them was he whose own family and children would hate him due to their loathing of his condition. ‘Umar Ibn ‘Abd-il-‘Azeez once heard his wife say: “May Allaah relieve us from you.” So he said: “Ameen.””
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November 30, 2023
We don't know at what moment our life is going to turn from one phase to another. From a daily ordinary life to a completely different one.
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