Shaykh `Abdul­`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz in an interview with "Al­Mujahid"

His Eminence Shaykh `Abdul­`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz in an interview with "Al­Mujahid" 

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Q 1: Could you kindly give a final word about the obligation of Jihad (striving in the Cause of Allah)? 

A : The Afghan Jihad is a legitimate Jihad for a Muslim country against a non­Muslim country. It is obligatory to support it and help those in charge with all kinds of support. It is an individual obligation on our Afghan Muslim brothers to defend their religion, people and country while it is a collective obligation on other Muslims, because of Allah's Saying: March forth, whether you are light (being healthy, young and wealthy) or heavy (being ill, old and poor), and strive hard with your wealth and your lives in the Cause of Allâh. This is better for you, if you but knew. Allah (Glorified be He) also says: O you who believe! Do your duty to Allâh and fear Him. And seek the means of approach to Him, and strive hard in His Cause (as much as you can), so that you may be successful. 

There are numerous Ayahs to this effect applying to all the Muslim Mujahideen in in the Cause of Allah in the world; in Afghanistan, Palestine, Philippines and other countries. 

It is authentically reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him) that he said: Use your property, your persons and your tongues in striving against the Mushriks (ones who associate others with Allah in His Divinity or worship). We ask Allah (Exalted be He) to provide the Muslim brothers who fight for His sake in Afghanistan and other places 

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great victory, help them against the enemies of Allah, make their hearts and feet firm and unite their word on the truth. We ask Him to disgrace the enemies of Allah (Exalted be He) wherever they are and to turn matters upside­down against them, for He is the One who is Able to do that. 

Q 2: Does Your Eminence follow the news of Mujahids (Muslim Fighters) by yourself? Do you contact them personally or do you just receive reports about them? 

A: We do this and that. We follow the news of Jihad (striving in the Cause of Allah) and read reports about their Jihad as much as we can. 

Q 3: What is your estimation of the spread of the doctrine of Ahl­ul­Sunnah wal­Jama`ah (those adhering to the Sunnah and the Muslim main body) among Muslims all over the world? 

A : I know from different sources that the Islamic movement, praise be to Allah, is very strong all over the world and there are many who embraced Islam at the end of the 14th A.H. Century and at the outset of the 15th century A.H. This indicates an abundance of goodness. 

I learnt from different sources that the activity of the callers to Allah in Asia, Africa, USA, Europe and Australia has been very fruitful, which indicates plenty of goodness. Callers to Allah have to double efforts and ask Allah (Exalted be He) for help and success so that the benefit would be great and the outcome would be good. 

Q 4: Some people working in Al­Da`wah Al­Islamiyyah (call to Islam) maintain the view that talking about Tawhid­ul­Asma' wal­Sifat (Oneness of Allah's Names and Attributes) should be quitted, on the ground that this causes disunity among Muslims and hinders them from fulfilling their main duty, which is Jihad (fighting/striving in the Cause of Allah). To what degree is their view valid? 

A: This is an invalid view, for Allah (Glorified be He) has clarified His Names and Attributes 

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in His Noble Book. He has mentioned this so that the Mu'minin (believers) can get to know, call for, describe and Praise Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) with them. Many reports from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) have been narrated that he (peace be upon him) had mentioned Allah's Names and Attributes, praised Him with them and encouraged people to do that in his Khutab (sermons) and discussions with his companions. 

Therefore, the people of knowledge and Iman (faith) should spread Allah's Names and Attributes and mention them in their Khutab, writings and preaching and remind people of them. Allah (Glorified be He) is known and worshiped by them. We should neither neglect nor disregard mentioning them on the plea that some laypeople might become dubious, or some of those who adhere to Bid`ah (innovation in religion) might distract people in this issue. Rather, any doubtful matter must be clarified. It should be declared that it is obligatory to prove Allah's Names and Attributes in a way that befits Him (Glorified and Exalted be He) without Tahrif (distortion of the meaning), Ta`til (denial of Allah's Attributes), Takyif (questioning Allah's Attributes) or Tamthil (likening Allah's Attributes to those of His Creation), so that the unaware may know this ruling, and those who practice Bid`ah stop, and the proof is established against them. 

Ahl­ul­Sunnah wal­Jama`ah (those adhering to the Sunnah and the Muslim main body) clarified in their books that it is the duty of all Muslims, especially the people of knowledge, to take Ayat­ul­Sifat (Qur’anic verses including Allah's Attributes) and the Hadiths reported in this regard as they are without Ta'wil (allegorical interpretation) or Takyif of Allah's Attributes (Glorified and Exalted be He). Rather, they should take them as they have been revealed, along with believing in their Truthfulness and ascribing them to Him (Glorified be He). People should also believe that their meanings are true in a way that befits Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He), such as Al­Rahman (The Gracious), Al­Rahim (The Merciful), Al­ `Aziz (The All­Mighty), Al­Hakim (The All­Wise), Al­Qadir (The All­Powerful), Al­Sami` (the All­Hearer), Al­Basir (the All­Seer), and so on. 

Thus, they should be taken as they have been revealed along with believing in them, and knowing that Allah (Glorified be He) is unique and no one could be compared or equated with Him (Glorified and Exalted be He). We are not allowed to question the Names or Attributes, because it is only Allah (Exalted be He) who knows their nature. Thus, as He (Glorified be He) has a Self that does not resemble other selves, it is impermissible to question it; He has Attributes that do not resemble human attributes and it is also impermissible to question them. What applies to the Attributes also applies to the Self. This is 

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what was reported from all Ahl ul­Sunnah, the Companions of the Messenger (peace be upon him) and who followed them (may Allah be pleased with all of them). Allah (Glorified be He) )السيد الذي يصمد إليه في الحاجات( He is Allâh, (the) One. "Allâh­us­Samad" :)صلى االله عليه وسلم says: Say (O Muhammad [Allâh the Self­Sufficient Master, Whom all creatures need, (He neither eats nor drinks)]. "He begets not, nor was He begotten. "Andthereisnoneco­equalorcomparableuntoHim." Allah(GlorifiedbeHe)alsosays: ThereisnothinglikeHim;and HeistheAll­Hearer,theAll­Seer. Allah(GlorifiedbeHe)alsosays: SoputnotforwardsimilitudesforAllâh(asthereis nothing similar to Him, nor He resembles anything). Truly! Allâh knows and you know not. Allah (Glorified be He) also says: And (all) the Most Beautiful Names belong to Allâh, so call on Him by them There are abundant Ayahs stressing this meaning. 

Q 5: Is it all right if a Mujahid, who is fighting for the sake of Allah, declines his duty to correct what is wrong when seeing some Mujahids violating some types of Tawhid (belief in the Oneness of Allah/ monotheism)? 

A: There is a comprehensive ruling stating that it is not permissible to delay the conveyance of Islamic knowledge at the time of necessity. If there is someone who is ignorant of a certain issue, they should be informed by those who know it. It is not permissible to withhold such necessary information, in order to please someone. 

If a believer hears someone speaking words that denote Shirk (associating others in worship with Allah), sees a Bid`ah (innovation in religion) that contradicts Shari`ah, or an obvious sin being committed, they have to condemn the people committing these things. It is obligatory that the individual expresses the truth pertaining to the Oneness of Allah and condemns Bid`ah and sins in a way that brings about benefit while taking leniency and wisdom into consideration. 

There is more flexibility with supererogatory practices. No blame if some are left without focus regards the supererogatory minor issues when a Shari`ah­acknowledged reason is there, such as saying 'amen' out aloud and raising one's hands [when saying Takbir] in Salah (prayer), and such supererogatory practices. 

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Discussions about these supererogatory issues and their like can be put on hold until the right time, for they are supererogatory and not obligatory. 

Q 6: Your Eminence, there is a great deal of difference between those who work in the field of Da‘wah (Call to Allah), which leads to failure and loss of progress arising from ignorance of the etiquette of differing in opinion. Could you please give us some advice in this regard? 

A : Yes, I advise all my Muslim brothers, the scholars and Du‘ah (callers to Islam) to adopt good manners and leniency in Da‘wah, especially in the controversial issues when debating and studying them. I would ask them not to let enthusiasm and intensity make them say what should not be said, as this causes division, discord, mutual hatred, and disunity. Instead, the Du‘ah, teachers, and guides should use beneficial methods and leniency when speaking, in order for their words to be accepted and to not make people avoid them. As Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) said to His Prophet (peace be upon him): And by the Mercy of Allâh, you dealt with them gently. And had you been severe and harsh­hearted, they would have broken away from about you 

Allah (may He be Praised) also said to Musa (Moses, peace be upon him) and Harun (Aaron, 

peace be upon him), when He sent them to Pharaoh: "And speak to him mildly, perhaps he may accept admonition 

or fear (Allâh)." Allah (may He be Praised) also says: Invite (mankind, O Muhammad صلى االله عليه و سلم) to the 

Way of your Lord (i.e. Islâm) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Revelation and the Qur’ân) and fair preaching, and argue with them in 

a way that is better. And He (may He be Praised) says: And argue not with the people of the Scripture (Jews and 

Christians), unless it be in (a way) that is better (with good words and in good manner, inviting them to Islâmic Monotheism with His Verses), except with such of them as do wrong 

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The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Kindness does not become a part of anything without adorning it, and is not withdrawn from anything without marring it.” And he (peace be upon him) said, “Anyone who is deprived of kindness is deprived of all good.” 

The Du‘ah and teachers should utilize beneficial methods and beware of strictness and harshness, because this might lead to rejection of Al­Haqq (the Truth), widening the gap of disagreement, and disunity among Muslims, although their aim is to clarify Al­Haqq, encourage acceptance of it, and to benefit people from their Da‘wah. The aim is not to demonstrate your knowledge, that you are calling to Allah or that you are jealously protective of the Din (religion of Islam), as Allah knows the secret and that which is yet more hidden. The aim is to spread Da‘wah and benefit people through your advice. You should, therefore, seek to help people accept your advice and be cautious against what may cause them to repulse it and refuse to accept it. 

Q 7: From your knowledge of the history of Al­Rafidah (a Shi‘ah group denying the caliphates of Abu Bakr Al­Siddiq and ‘Umar ibn Al­Khattab and making accusations against them and many other Companions of the Prophet), what is your stance on the principle of reconciling between them and Ahl­ul­Sunnah wal­Jama‘ah (those adhering to the Sunnah and the Muslim main body)? 

A: reconciling between Al­Rafidah and Ahl­ul­Sunnah is not possible, because they have a different ‘Aqidah (creed). The ‘Aqidah of Ahl­ul­Sunnah wal­Jama‘ah is Tawhid (belief in the Oneness of Allah/ monotheism), sincere and pure devotion of ‘Ibadah (worship) to Allah Alone (may He be Praised and Exalted), without associating any partner with Him not even a close angel nor a commissioned Prophet and that Allah (may He be Praised) is the One Who knows the Ghayb (Unseen). The ‘Aqidah of Ahl­ul­Sunnah wal­Jama‘ah also entails loving all the Sahabah (Companions of the Prophet, may Allah be pleased with all of them), asking Allah to be pleased with them, and believing that they were the best of Allah’s Creations after the prophets, and that the best among them were Abu Bakr Al­Siddiq, then ‘Umar, then ‘Uthman, and then ‘Aly (may Allah be pleased with them all). Al­Rafidah holds a different ‘Aqidah in this regard. It is, therefore, not possible to combine with them in the same way it is not possible to combine the Jews, the Christians, the idol worshippers with Ahl­ul­Sunnah. Therefore, it is not possible to reconcile between Al­Rafidah and Ahl­ul­Sunnah, due to the differences in their ‘Aqidah, which we have just clarified. 

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Q 8: Is it permissible to cooperate with them in fighting the external enemy, such as communism? 

A: I think this is not possible. Rather, Ahl­ul­Sunnah (those adhering to the Sunnah) should unite and call Rafidah (a Shi`ah group denying the caliphates of Abu Bakr Al­Siddiq and `Umar ibn Al­Khattab and making accusations against them and many other Companions of the Prophet) to abide by the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him). When they (i.e. Al­Rafidah) conform to the Qur'an and Sunnah, there will be no room for separation between them and us. However, as long as they turn a deaf ear toward issues such as abhorring the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them), insulting them except for a small number of them, insulting Al­Siddiq and `Umar (may Allah be pleased with them), worshipping Ahl­ul­Bayt (members of the Prophet's extended Muslim family) like `Aly (may Allah be pleased with him), Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her), Al­Hasan and Al­Husayn (may Allah be pleased with them), believing that the twelve Imams are infallible and know the unseen and the like of the most misleading falsehoods which run counter to the belief of Ahl­ul­Sunnah wal­ Jama`ah, there should be no form of cooperation between Ahl­ul­Sunnah and them. 

Q 9: What should a Muslim do with regard to the sectarian differences between Muslim parties and groups? 

A: A Muslim should adhere to the truth indicated by Allah's Book and the Sunnah of Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) and deal with others on this basis. A Muslim should love those who adhere to this truth, show enmity with those who fail to have it, and disavow and oppose every party or doctrine that contradicts the truth. 

The religion of Allah is integral; it is the right path represented in worshiping Allah (Exalted be He) and following His Messenger Muhammad (peace be upon him). 

This is the sound view that every Muslim should adopt; a true Muslim is that who worships Allah (Exalted be He), follows his Shari`ah (divine laws) which He (Exalted be He) revealed to His Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), devotes worship to Him Alone, seeks none other than Allah (may He Exalted and Glorified) with worship, shuns every doctrine that lacks these facts or any party that contradicts this belief, and calls people to the truth substantiated by Shar`y (legally accepted) evidence 

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with kindness and the use of useful method in showing the truth. 

Q 10: What is the ruling on the Afghans who live amongst the communists? 

A: This needs further details. If they are not able to migrate, they will be excused, for Allah (Exalted be He) says: Verily! As for those whom the angels take (in death) while they are wronging themselves (as they 

stayed among the disbelievers even though emigration was obligatory for them), they (angels) say (to them): "In what (condition) were you?" They reply: "We were weak and oppressed on the earth." They (angels) say: "Was not the earth of Allâh spacious enough for you to emigrate therein?" Such men will find their abode in Hell What an evil destination! Except the weak ones among men, women and children who cannot devise a plan, nor are they able to direct their way. These are they whom Allâh is likely to forgive them, and Allâh is Ever Oft­Pardoning, Oft­Forgiving. 

They should hasten to migrate as soon as they are able to do so. They should go to countries where they can openly observe their Din (religion of Islam) and feel safe. However, if they have the ability to migrate, but are reluctant, this will be a sin. Moreover, they will fall under great danger, for migration is obligatory on having the ability to do so, according to Ijma` (consensus) of many Muslim scholars, including Al­Hafizh Ibn Kathir (may Allah be merciful to him) in his Tafsir (explanation/exegesis of the meanings of the Qur'an) of the previous Ayahs. Ibn Kathir notes that migration is obligatory upon those who are able to do so, from countries where Kufr (disbelief) prevails and Muslims are unable to openly observe their Din. 

Q 11: There is noticeable prevalence of an Islamic awakening among Muslims, the youth in particular. What are your directives to this Islamic awakening? What are the dangers you fear with regard to it? 

A: I have said previously when answering some questions that the Islamic movement, which has been active 

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active since late last century and through this century, brings glad tidings. Praise be to Allah, it is spread all over the world and is in a continuous advancement and progress. 

Muslims, on their part, should support this movement and cooperate with those who shoulder its responsibilities. Indeed, there should be a kind of support and help for those persons to accomplish their mission along the way. I advise them to be on their guard against extravagance and negligence since every Islamic call or action is afflicted with one of two satanic insinuations: remissness and excessiveness. 

Therefore, scholars and people of insight should support this call and direct those who lead it toward moderation and warn them against excessiveness, lest this should lead them to Bid`ah (innovated in religion) or failing to fulfill the rights of Allah (Exalted be He). I appeal to them to Islamize their call through adherence to the religion of Allah (Exalted be He) and the right path. This can be achieved through devotion to Allah (Exalted be He) and following His Messenger (peace be upon him) with neither excessiveness nor remissness. If they do so, this Islamic movement will be fruitful. The leaders of this movement in particular should be interested in this matter and attend to it, thus avoiding both opposite ends. Allah is the One Who grants success. 

Q 12: What is your opinion regarding the group, called Jama`at Al­Da`wah ila Al­Qur'an wa Al­Sunnah (Group of Calling to Qur'an and Sunnah)? 

A: We know it is a good and righteous group. All praise be to Allah, its call is effective and beneficial and it follows the Manhaj (methodology) of Salaf (righteous predecessors). May Allah guide it and everyone in charge of it to goodness! 

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Q 13: Al­Mujahid Magazine issued without displaying any photos or prohibited images has proven it is possible to publish a distinguished magazine without committing any prohibited act. Will you say a word to encourage other magazines to follow suit? 

A: It is obligatory to publish newspapers and magazines without Taswir (painting, drawing, sculpture, and photography). The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) cursed the Musawwir (one who makes pictures and statues, or photographs of living beings) and warned that he will receive the severest punishment on the Day of Resurrection. The term covers photography and sculpture. Whoever claims there is a difference should provide the evidence to support his view. If Taswir is of women, it will be graver in prohibition, severer in punishment and more evil. Therefore, it is obligatory to abstain from all types of Taswir. It is the duty of newspaper and magazine editors to fear Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He), hold fast to His Shari`ah (Islamic law), beware of anything that contradicts His Orders and be mindful of Him. 

Q 14: What is Your Excellency's evaluation of the Islamic media? Have they fulfilled their role toward the Afghan cause? 

A: Due to my being so busy and lacking of free time, I do not follow the news regularly. Therefore, I cannot evaluate the role of the media in this regard. However, I can say that Muslim media should pay due attention to Mujahids (those fighting in the Cause of Allah) in Afghanistan, encourage people to support and aid them, and promote any act that may unite their ranks and help them in fighting against their enemy, the enemy of Allah. 

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articles that benefit Muslims in general and Mujahids in particular. I hope the magazine will present the truth regarding doubtful matters that spread among Mujahids nowadays, giving evidence from Shari`ah (Islamic law) to clarify matters and allow everyone to follow the Truth. Those in charge of the magazine can carry out this role through correspondence with Muslim scholars committed to the Sunnah (whatever is reported from the Prophet) and publishing their contributions. Moreover, I hope the magazine will continue as it has done up till now in all its previous issues banning the publication of any photos, in obedience to the Sahih (authentic) Hadiths related in this regard. 

May Allah grant success to everyone in charge of the magazine and their head, Shaykh Jamil Al­ Rahman, for Allah is the All­Hearer, Ever­Near. Peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions. 

Supporting the Afghan Mujahidin and migrants is one of the best charitable acts that draws one nearer to Allah 

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Praise be to Allah, Alone, and peace and blessings be upon the Final Prophet, his family, and all Companions. Allah (may He be Blessed and Exalted) says: The likeness of those who spend their wealth in the Way of Allâh, is as the likeness of a grain (of corn); it grows seven ears, and each ear has a hundred grains. Allâh gives manifold increase to whom He wills. 

The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Mu'minun (believers) in their mutual love, mercy and compassion are like one body: when any part complains (is in pain), the whole body responds to it with wakefulness and fever. 

He (peace be upon him) also said: A Mu'min (believer) to another Mu'min is like a building whose different parts enforce each other; and he (the Prophet) intertwined his fingers. Moreover, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Whoever equips a warrior (one striving/fighting in the Cause of Allah) has fought himself, and whoever is left behind to take care of a warrior's family has fought himself. 

Therefore, supporting the Afghan Mujahidin (those striving/fighting in the Cause of Allah) and the migrants is one of the best charitable and pious acts, if it is offered in the form of Zakah (obligatory charity) or any other form. The wisdom of giving Zakah (obligatory charity) and Sadaqah (voluntary charity) in Islam is to make a Muslim feel bonded to their fellow Muslims by sharing their pain, distress and calamities, which cause the Muslims' hearts to relent and act kindly toward them, and to donate from what Allah (Exalted be He) has bestowed upon them with a willing heart and soul that is assured with Iman (faith). 

The Afghan Mujahidin and migrants among them may Allah grant all of them success suffer from serious problems in their lives, but they endure them despite the fact that their enemy, the enemy of the Din (religion of Islam), strikes them severely with its weapons and all its destructive power. Nevertheless, they 

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praise be to Allah maintain their stand and persist in their Jihad, as reported by the media and people who have shared the Jihad with them without failure or slackness. Yet, their problem has risen as a result of the destruction and ruination caused to their homes by the Russian weapons and warplanes, not to mention the poverty that befalls their people, driving them out of their homes in masses to Pakistan and other countries. The latest news reports about the Afghan refugees has taken the number to more than three millions in Pakistan alone. All of them are now homeless. The only source of livelihood remaining is the aid offered by some generous people. 

I hereby issue a call to our fellow Muslims everywhere to support their Afghan brothers from (the sustenance) which Allah has bestowed upon them. One of the means of doing this is the Zakah which Allah (Exalted be He) has enjoined on their money to be distributed to the eight categories of Zakah recipients, specified by Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) in Surah Al­Tawbah, under which our Afghan Mujahidin and refugees fall. 

Allah (may He be Blessed and Exalted) has prescribed a right in the rich person's money to their fellow 

Muslims in many Ayahs of His Noble Book, such as: And those in whose wealth there is a recognised right For the 

beggar who asks, and for the unlucky who has lost his property and wealth, (and his means of living has been straitened). and: 

Believe in Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad صلى االله عليه وسلم), and spend of that whereof He has made you trustees. And such of you as believe and spend (in Allâh’s Way), theirs will be a great reward. 

Thus, Allah (Exalted be He) rewards a Muslim for what he or she donates to fellow Muslims during their lifetime and in the Hereafter, where they find their reward with Him on the Day whereon neither wealth nor sons will avail except who comes to Allah with a clean heart [from Shirk and hypocrisy]. Allah (Exalted be He) also wards off some of the worldly inflictions that could have happened to their selves, money and children, because of His Grace and virtue of their charitable acts. 

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The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Money does not decrease from charity He (peace be upon him) also said: Charity quenches sins as water quenches fire He (peace be upon him) also said in a Sahih (authentic) Hadith: Shield yourself against Hellfire, even with half a date (i.e. by donating half a date) 

Your Afghan fellow Muslims are suffering the pains of hunger, alienation and severe war. They are in bad need of clothing, food and medicine. The Mujahidin are also in need of these things in addition to weapons to fight their enemies, the enemies of Allah. So give them generously of what Allah (Exalted be He) has bestowed upon you, and be kind to them, may Allah bless you. Follow the pattern of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) in his care of those who had the same conditions of the Afghan refugees who have been displaced from their country. It is reported in a Sahih Hadith on the authority of Jarir ibn `Abdullah Al­Bajaly (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: While we were in the company of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) in the 

early hours of the morning, some people came there (who) were naked, wearing striped woolen clothes, or cloaks, with their swords hung (around their necks). Most of them belonged to Mudar, nay, they all belong to Mudar. The color of the Messenger of Allah's (may peace be upon him) face underwent a change when he saw them in such poverty. He then entered (his house) and came out and commanded Bilal (to pronounce Adhan) who pronounced Adhan (call to prayer) and Iqimah (call to start prayer). After he (peace be uponhim)hadobservedprayer(alongwithhisCompanion),hedeliveredaKhutbah(sermon)(inwhich)hesaid: Omankind!Be dutiful to your Lord, Who created you from a single person (Adam), and from him (Adam) He created his wife [Hawwâ (Eve)], and from them both He created many men and women; and fear Allâh through Whom you demand (your mutual rights), and (do not cut therelationsof)thewombs(kinship).Surely,AllâhisEveranAll­Watcheroveryou. [SurahAl­Nisa'4:1]andanAyahfromSurahAl­ Hashr: FearAllâhandkeepyourdutytoHim.Andleteverypersonlooktowhathehassentforthforthemorrow

A man donated a dinar, a dirham, clothes, a sa' (1 Sa` = 2.172 kg) of wheat, a sa' of dates; till he (the Prophet) said: "(Donate) even half a date." Then a person from among Al­Ansar came there with a pack of money, which his hands could barely lift; in fact, they could not (lift). He (Jarir) said: "Then people followed continuously, till I saw two heaps of food and clothing, and I saw the face of the Messenger (peace be upon him) glistening like gold (on account of joy)." The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever sets a good precedent in Islam, will have the reward of doing it and the reward of whoever acts according to it subsequently, 

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without any deduction from their rewards; and whoever sets in Islam an evil precedent, will bear the sin of doing it, and the sin of whoeveractsaccordingtoitsubsequently,withoutdeductinganythingfromtheirsin." (RelatedbyMusliminhisSahih(authenticbook of Hadith)) 

Forthischarityyouwillberewardedandrecompensed.Allah(GlorifiedbeHe)says: Andwhatevergoodyousendbeforeyoufor yourselves, (i.e. Nawâfil non­obligatory acts of worship: prayers, charity, fasting, Hajj and ‘Umrah), you will certainly find it with Allâh, better and greater in reward. and: and whatsoever you spend of anything (in Allâh’s Cause), He will replace it. And He is the Best of providers. The Prophet (peace be upon him) also said: Allah (may He be Exalted) says: "Spend (on charity) O Son of Adam and I shallspendonyou" . 

It should be mentioned that the organizations that receive these donations are: Al­Rajihi Banking and Investment Corporation, Riyadh Bank and the National Bank. 

We ask Allah to increase your reward and accept what you donate, as I ask Him to support the Afghan Muhajidin and others who are fighting in His Cause everywhere, and to grant them steadfastness in their Jihad and victory over their enemies, the enemies of Islam, for He is Ever­Near, All­Hearer. May peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.