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10 Things Which Nullify One's Islam (ARTICLE)

Sat, 26 Nov 2005 18:07:00 -0600

Ten Things Which Nullify One's Islam
By Shaikh Abdul Aziz ibn Abdullah ibn Baz

All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. May peace and salutations be upon the Last Messenger of Allah, and upon all those who follow him until the Last day.

To proceed: Brother and Sister Muslim, you must be aware that there are matters which nullify your Islam. Please be mindful of them.

1. Associating partners with Allah (shirk). Allah Most High says (in the meaning):

"Truly, whosoever sets up partners with Allah, then Allah has forbidden the Garden for him, and the Fire will be his abode. And for the wrongdoers there are no helpers." (Soorah Al-Maa'ida 5:72)

Calling upon the dead, asking their help, or offering them gifts or sacrifices are all forms of shirk.

2. Setting up intermediaries between oneself and Allah, making supplication to them, asking their intercession with Allah, and placing ones trust in them is unbelief (kufr).

3. Anyone who does not consider the polytheists (mushrikeen) to be unbelievers, or who has doubts concerning their unbelief, or considers their way to be correct, is himself/herself an unbeliever (kafir).

4. Anyone who believes any guidance to be more perfect, or a decision other than the Prophets decision to be better, is an unbeliever. This applies to those who prefer the rule of Evil (Taghout) to the Prophets rule. Some examples of this are:

(a) To believe that systems and laws made by human beings are better than the Shariah of Islam; for example,

That the Islamic system is not suitable for the twentieth century.
That Islam is the cause of the backwardness of the Muslims.
Or that al-Islam is a relationship between Allah and the Muslim. It should not interfere in other aspects of life.

(b)To say that enforcing the punishments prescribed Allah, such as cutting of the hand of the thief or the stoning of an adulterer, is not suitable for this day and age.

(c) To believe that it is permissible to give a rule from that which Allah did not reveal in Islamic transactions or matters of law, punishments or other affairs. Although one may not believe such things to be superior to the Shari'ah he in effect affirms such a stand by declaring a thing which Allah has totally prohibited, such as adultery, drinking alcohol or usury, to be permissible. According to the consensus of the Muslims, one who declares such things to be permissible is an unbeliever (Kafir)

5. Anyone who hates any part of what the Messenger of Allah [saw] has declared to be lawful has nullified his Islam, even though he may act in accordance with it. Allah Most High says(in the meaning):

"This is because they hate what Allah has sent down, so he has made their deeds fruitless" (Soorah Muhammad 47:9)

6. Anyone who ridicules any aspect of the religion of the Messenger of Allah [saw], or any of its rewards or punishments, becomes an unbeliever. Allah Most High says (in the meaning):

"Say: Was it Allah, and His signs and His Messenger that you were mocking? Make no excuse; you have disbelieved after you had believed." (Soorah At-Tawbah 9:65-66)

7. The practice of magic. Included in this, for example, is causing a rift between a husband and wife by turning his love for her into hatred, or tempting a person to do things he dislikes using black arts. One who engages in such a thing or is pleased with it is outside the fold of Islam. Allah Most High says (in the meaning):

"But neither of these two (angels, Harut and Marut) taught anyone (magic) till they had said, Indeed, we are a trial; then do not disbelieve." (Soorah Al-Baqarah 2:102)

8. Supporting and aiding polytheists against the Muslims. Allah Most High says (in the meaning):

"Whoever among you who takes them as allies is surely one of them. Truly, Allah does not guide the wrongdoers." (Soorah Al-Maaida 5:51)

9. Anyone who believes that some people are permitted to deviate from the Shariah of Muhammad [saw] is an un believer by the word of Allah Most High (in the meaning):

"And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will not be accepted of him, and in the hereafter he will be from among the losers." (Soorah Aal-Imraan 3:85)

10. To turn completely away from the religion of Allah neither learning its precepts nor acting upon it. Allah most high says (what means):

"And who does greater wrong than he who is reminded of the revelations of his Lord and turns aside there from. Truly, We shall exact retribution from the guilty." (Soorah As-Sajdah 32:22)

and He [swt] also says (what means):

"But those who disbelieve turn away from that about which they are warned."

It makes no difference whether such violations are committed as a joke, in seriousness or out of fear, except when done under compulsion (i.e. from threat of loss of life). We seek refuge in Allah from such deeds as entail His wrath and severe punishment.

Things That Nullify One's Islaam (FREE LECTURES)

Sat, 26 Nov 2005 18:05:00 -0600

Free Audio Lectures
Things That Nullify One's Islaam

Things that Nullify One's Islam
By Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Rabee' al-Madkhalee
http://www.troid.org/audio/aqeedah/introductorymaterial/nullify.htm

Things that Make You go Astray -
By Aboo Tasneem Daawood Adeeb
http://www.troid.org/audio/aqeedah/introductorymaterial/astray.htm

Things that Nullify your Islaam!
By Dr. Saalih as-Saalih
http://www.troid.org/audio/islaamicinfo/newtoislaam/warningsforthenewmuslims/nullify.htm

Things That Nullify One's Islaam (BOOKS & TAPES)

Sat, 26 Nov 2005 18:02:00 -0600

Books and Tapes to Purchase
Things That Nullify One's Islaam

Things That Nullify One's Islaam Including
33 Questions and Answers
By Shaykhul-Islaam 'Abdul-Wahhaab,
exp. by Shaykh Fawzaan
Paperback: 140 Pages Published: October, 2004

The classic work of the great scholar of Najd, Shaykh al-Islaam Muhammad ibn 'Abdil-Wahhaab (may Allaah have Mercy on him), Nawaaqidh al-Islaam, "The Things that Nullify One's Islaam," is explained by the virtuous shaykh, Saalih al-Fawzaan (may Allaah preserve him), passage by passage, in a way that will help the Muslims grasp a clear understanding of the nature of the things that nullify one's Islaam and its manifestations.

Things That Nullify One's Islaam (3 tapes)
by Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Rabee' al-Madkhalee

Matters That Nullify Your Islaam (3 tapes)
by Aboo Uways 'Abdullaah Ahmad 'Alee

Things That Nullify Your Islaam
by Dr. Saalih as-Saalih

Stated Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan in his introduction:

" Knowledge of them is very important for the Muslim, so that he can stay away from them and be warned about them. And also if the Muslim is not aware of them, then it is feared that he may somehow fall into one of them. It is an issue of great significance and extreme importance, since they are the very things that nullify one's Islaam and invalidate it. So then knowledge of the reasons for apostasy is very important "

Included are 33 questions on the topic, answered by Shaykh Saalih himself, a number of passages from his other works in the footnotes and in separate appendixes, along with the complete text of the original "Things that Nullify One's Islaam" in Arabic. This publication is expected to have a great impact on the Muslims' understanding of their Religion, in shaa' Allaah, and cause many to take heed about vital affairs that have often been ignored or given little regard.

http://www.troid.org/store/books/aqeedah/nullifyislaam.htm

http://www.suqas-sunnah.com/

Maa' (Water) Some Learning Sites to Visit

Sat, 5 Nov 2005 20:57:00 -0600

Try These Sites for Additional Learning Activities

Magnificent Ground Water Connection http://www.epa.gov/region01/students/teacher/groundw.html

Water, Water, Everywhere? Grade Level 6-10
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/activities/watereverywhere/

Water Basics
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/mwater.html

Water Science Glossary
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/dictionary.html#V

Maa' (Water) 8 Things To Do With Water

Sat, 5 Nov 2005 20:53:00 -0600

8 Things To Do With Water

(1) Make Wudoo
(2) Make Ghusl
(3) Wash our hands
(4) Make some tea
(5) Wash our clothes
(6) Water the grass
(7) Boil an egg
(8) Drink it

How do you use water? Make your own list!

Maa (Water) Living Things Made From It

Sat, 5 Nov 2005 18:22:00 -0600

Maa' (Water)
Everything Living Made From It

In This Lesson

Surah An-Nur 24:45
Tafsir Ibn Katheer of Surah
Questions & Activities

Surah An-Nur 24:45

"All�h has created every moving (living) creature from water.

Of them there are some that creep on their bellies, some that walk on two legs, and some that walk on four.

All�h creates what He wills.

Verily! All�h is Able to do all things. "

Surat An-Nur 24:45
http://www.thenoblequran.com/sps/nbq/

Tafsir Ibn Katheer

Allah's Power in His creation of the Animals

Allah mentions His complete and almighty power to create all the different kinds of animals with their various forms, colors and ways of moving and stopping, from one kind of water.

"Of them there are some that creep on their bellies," like snakes and so on;

"and some that walk on two legs," like humans and birds;

"and some that walk on four," like cattle and all kinds of animals.

Allah says: "Allah creates what He wills." meaning by His power, because what He wills happens and what He does not will does not happen.

So He says: "Verily, Allah is able to do all things."

Activities & Questions

1-- Name living creatures that "creep on their bellies"
2-- Name living creatures that "walk on two legs"
3-- Name living creatures that "walk on four legs"

What do these creatures have in common according to the surah above?

Who created them each of these creatures?

Describe the places (habitat) where each creature lives.

Discuss Tauheed (the Oneness of Allah) as it relates to this topic.

Maa' (Water) Zamzam

Sat, 5 Nov 2005 03:04:00 -0600

The best, most beneficial, freshest, most beloved and most precious water on earth is Zamzam water.

Zamzam water was dug up by Angel Jibril (Gabriel) for the Prophet Isma'il (alayhe sallam) to drink from.

Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhe wa sallam) called it a "nutritious food" in the Sahihain narrated as stated to Abu Tharr. Muslim added that the Prophet (sallallahu alayhe wa sallam) said "And a cure from ailment."

In addition to that, Ibn Majah narrated that Jabir bin 'Abdullah related from the Prophet (sallallahu alayhe wa sallam) that he said "Zamzam water is for whatever was intended behind drinking it."

-- Healing With The Medicine of The Prophet

Maa' (Water) From Wells

Sat, 5 Nov 2005 02:58:00 -0600

Maa' (Water) : Water From Wells

Well water is underground and heavy. It rarely escapes rot and is not exposed to fresh air. One is advised to not drink such water until it has been exposed to air for at least a night.

Underground water that runs through lead-rich rock and also unused wells are the worst type of water.

-- Healing With The Medicine of The Prophet

Maa' (Water) Freshness Standards

Sat, 5 Nov 2005 02:45:00 -0600

There are ten standards with which we test water's freshness:

(1) Its color should be crystal clear
(2) Should not have any odor at all
(3) Should be sweet and fresh tasting
(4) It should be light
(5) Sources should be pure, not be from stagnant source
(6) It is fresher the deeper or farther the source
(7) Should be exposed to wind and sun, not hidden under the earth
(8) Should be fast running
(9) Should be plentiful enough to help purify whatever impurities it might carry
(10) Source should be running from North to South or West to East

-- Healing With The Medicine of The Prophet

Maa' (Water)

Sat, 5 Nov 2005 02:40:00 -0600

Maa' (Water)

"Water is the resource of life, the best drink there is, and on of the pillars of existence. Rather it is the most important pillar of life, as Allah has created every living thing from water."

-- Healing With The Medicine of The Prophet