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Knowledge of the Current Affairs (Fiqh ul-Waaqi) – Imam al-Albaani

by AbdurRahman.orgJune 30, 2018October 22, 2026

Knowledge of Current Affairs (Fiqh al Waaqi) – by Imam al-Albaani
Translated by Abu Talhah Dawud Burbank rahimahullaah

Author’s Introduction

All praise is for Allaah, Lord of the worlds and may His praises and peace be upon the noblest of Messengers and upon his family and all his Companions.

To proceed: I have included in this treatise the answer to a question asked about that which has been named Fiqh ul- Waaqi’ , its ruling, how great is the Muslims’ need for it and an explanation of its correct form in the Sharee’ah. The basis for this treatise was an unprepared answer in a sitting from the sittings of knowledge, in which there were, all praise is for Allaah, a number of Muslim youth keen to seek correct knowledge, drawn from the Book and the Sunnah, upon the manhaj of the Salaf us- Saalih (the Pious Predecessors), the best of this Ummah.

One of these brothers, may Allaah reward him with good, transcribed my words from cassette-tape and presented it to me. I corrected it, added to it and revised it for publication, such that its benefit would be more universal and of greater worth , if Allaah wills. I ask Allaah to make this brief treatise of benefit to it’s reader and to make it of use to those who seek it. Indeed He is the One. who hears and responds.

Muhammad Naasir ud-Deen al-Albaanee
Ammaan, 29th of Shawwaal 1412H.

Political Insurgencies – Shaykh Salih al-Luhaydan

by AbdurRahman.orgNovember 28, 2014October 19, 2026

Title Ṣāliḥ al-Luḥaydān on Political Insurgencies^[2]

Original Title الفتاوى الشرعية في القضايا العصرية

Author Ṣāliḥ al-Luḥaydān^[1]

Translated by Abu az-Zubayr Harrison (rahimahullaah)

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Question: Are political overthrows, insurgences, and revolutions from the characteristics of Islām and forms of Jihād?

Answer: The question should more appropriately be, “Is chaos and causes of unjustified bloodshed from Islām?” because this is the actual meaning of such things. Those actions are the most severe factors that destroy Islāmic lands. If we look at the nonbelievers, for example the Jewish country (Israel) which contains resources and support from all over the world, we find that not once did a political overthrow occur. We do not find, during these times, overthrows and revolutions in the major nations of the east and west. No one supports and starts political overthrows and insurgences except for someone that has no concern for the well-being of his own nation or for its security. These are ways of jeopardizing the very existence of a nation, cultivating enmity among its people, spilling blood, and allowing its enemies to gain control over it. The evil of such tactics are obvious, yet the good of them is rare and minute and most of the time nonexistent.

The first overthrow to occur with regards to the Muslims was the insurgency against ‘Uthmān (رضي الله عنه) which eventually resulted in his murder. All the Companions unanimously agreed upon the evil of that action. So, it is compulsory upon every single Muslim to free himself and abstain from these affairs. When the Prophet (ﷺ) was asked about the leaders, he commanded that everyone must listen to and obey them, and he forbade division and disunity. Also, when a group of senior scholars from Baghdad (during the Abbasid rule) came to Imam Ahmad talking bad about the Abbasid ruler, he then became angry with them and warned them from such things. So, these are evil, despised actions and the good lies only in following the Salaf.^[3]

Footnotes

[1] Ṣāliḥ al-Luḥaydān: One of the leading scholars of Saudi Arabia. He currently holds the position of chief judiciary of The Ministry of Justice in Saudi Arabia. -T.N.

[2] This fatwā was taken from a book called “Al-Fatāwā Ash-Shar’iyyah fī Al-Qadhāyā Al-‘Asriyyah,” a collection of various rulings by Muhammad Ibn Fahd al-Ḥuṣayn.

[3] From the cassette: al-Jihād wa Ḍawābiṭuhu al-Shari’yyah.

Political Demonstrations and Protests – Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan

by AbdurRahman.orgNovember 28, 2014October 20, 2026

Title Political Demonstrations & Protests^[1]

Original Title الفتاوى الشرعية في القضايا العصرية

Author Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān

Translated by Abu az-Zubayr Harrison (rahimahullaah)

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Question: Is staging political demonstrations a legitimate way to correct and resolve the problems of the Islamic nation?

Answer: Our religion is not one of chaos and anarchy. Our religion is one of discipline and order, calmness and serenity. Staging political demonstrations was never originally from the actions of Muslims as they never knew of such things before. Islam is a religion of calmness and mercy and discipline. Chaos, disorganization, and the inciting of tribulations are not from Islam. This is Islam, and the rights of all people are fulfilled and earned by seeking them in the manner Islam has legislated. Demonstrations mostly result in bloodshed and the destruction of property and wealth. Such things are not permissible.^[2]

Footnotes

[1] This Fatwá was taken from a book called “al-Fatāwá al-Shar’iyyah fī al-Qadhāyā al-‘Asriyyah,” a collection of various rulings by Muḥammad Ibn Fahd al-Ḥuṣayn.

[2] Taken from the cassette: Fatāwá al-‘Ulamā’ fī Ḥukm al-Tafjīrāt wa al-Muẓāharāt wa al-Ightiyālāt.

Political Demonstrations and Protests – Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen

by AbdurRahman.orgNovember 28, 2014October 22, 2026

Title Political Demonstrations & Protests^[1]

Original Title الفتاوى الشرعية في القضايا العصرية

Author Muḥammad Ibn Ṣāliḥ al-‘Uthaymīn

Translated by Abu az-Zubayr Harrison (rahimahullaah)

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Question: What is the Islamic position of political strikes, demonstrations, and protests in mosques because some people claim to base these actions of theirs upon a religious verdict that has supposedly come from you, as they claim. They allege that during some past circumstances in Algeria, you allowed these actions with the conditions that no rioting would result and no armed resistance or similar evils. So what is the ruling of this in your opinion and what is your advice for us?

Answer: How often lies are made against me! I ask Allah to guide anyone who lies against me that he never repeats such statements.

Political Demonstrations and Protests – Shaykh Ibn Baz

by AbdurRahman.orgNovember 28, 2014October 20, 2026

Title Political Demonstrations & Protests^[1]

Original Title الفتاوى الشرعية في القضايا العصرية

Author ‘Abd al-Azīz Ibn Bāz

Translated by Abu az-Zubayr Harrison (rahimahullaah)

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Question: Are political demonstrations organized and carried out by men or women against rulers and governments considered legitimate ways of correcting people? If someone dies during such protests, is he then considered a martyr?

Answer: I do not believe political demonstrations, neither by men nor women, are considered a remedy (to influence the leaders). Rather, I see them as ways leading to more tribulations and evils. They bring about oppression of people and violations of their rights. However, the Islamically-legislated ways are things such as writing, sincere advising, calling to that which his good by safe means – the means used by the people of knowledge, the companions of the prophet (صلّى الله عليه وسلّم), and those who afterwards followed them in righteousness. Some legitimate means would be by writing (to the leaders and rulers), personally speaking with them, calling them, or advising them. No one should publicly slander them upon the pulpits (during lectures in the mosques) and other places saying, “They do this and that!” and “All this evil is because of them!” And from Allāh we seek help.^[2]

Ibn Bāz, may Allāh have mercy on him, also said:

These and other violent means are some of the most dangerous ways people oppose the truth. They result in chaos, oppression, enmity, and beatings. Similar to this is what some people carry out of political demonstrations which also cause great harm to those calling to the truth. They stage marches in the streets, screaming and shouting, all of which has nothing to do with the correct way to reform, rectify, and call to that which is good. The correct way is by visiting and writing in a noble and respectful way.^[3]

Footnotes

[1] This fatwā was taken from a book called “Al-Fatāwá Ash-Shar’iyyah fī Al-Qadhāyā Al-‘Asriyyah,” a collection of various rulings by Muhammad Ibn Fahd Al-Husayn.

[2] Taken from the cassette: Fatāwá al-‘Ulamā’ fī Ṭā`ah Wulāt al-Amr.

[3] Taken from the magazine: al-Buḥūth al-Islāmiyyah (38/210).

Political Demonstrations – Shaykh Salih Ali-Shaykh

by AbdurRahman.orgNovember 28, 2014October 20, 2026

Title Ṣāliḥ Āli-Shaykh^[1] on Political Demonstrations & the Principle: “The ends justify the means”^[2]

Original Title الفتاوى الشرعية في القضايا العصرية

Author Ṣāliḥ Āli-Shaykh

Translated by Abu az-Zubayr Harrison (rahimahullaah)

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As for what people state that: “The ends justify the means” – this is wrong and not from our Islamic legislation. On the contrary, in the legislation, the means have specific rulings and with the condition that they be initially permissible. If the means are forbidden, such as a person drinking alcohol for medicinal purposes, then even if there may be some sort of remedy in it, it is still forbidden. So, not all means may have the same ruling as the end result. Rather, the means must be permissible in themselves.

It is also not always the case that a servant (of Allah) may assume that since certain means are successful, he’s therefore allowed to take them. An example of this is political demonstrations. For example, if a large group of people comes and says, “If we stage a demonstration, this will pressure the leader and then consequently he will have to change and rectify the situation. The end justifies the means.” We say that this is completely false because the means in themselves are forbidden. These actions, even though the goal may be sincere and necessary, are still impermissible. It is just like a person using a forbidden substance for some cure. Thus, there are many means and methods someone’s intellect may come up with, yet they may not be justified by the end result. So, this is for sure a false principle.

The means must be permissible in origin and then the ruling of the end result is applied to them; if the end result is allowable, the means are allowed. If it is obligatory, then the means are likewise.^[3]

Footnotes

[1] Ṣāliḥ Āli-Shaykh: One of the leading scholars of Saudi Arabia, a member of the Council of Senior Scholars, and the current minister of Islaamic Affairs in Saudi Arabia. (born 1362 Hijrah / 1941).

[2] This fatwá was taken from a book called “al-Fatāwá al-Shar’iyyah fī al-Qadhāyá Al-‘Asriyyah,” a collection of various rulings by Muhammad Ibn Fahd al-Ḥusayn.

[3] Taken from the cassette: Fatāwá al-‘Ulamā fī Hukm al-Tafjīrāt wal-Muẓāharāt wal-Ightiyālāt.

The Jumu’ah Khutbah and Current Affairs – Sa’ood Ibn Malooh Al-‘Anzee

by AbdurRahman.orgSeptember 30, 2014October 22, 2026

AUTHOR: Sa’ood Ibn Malooh Al-‘Anzee
SOURCE: Al-Asaalah Magazine (Issue 20, pg. 73-78)
PRODUCED BY: Al-Ibaanah.com

Many speakers introduce into the subject of the Jumu’ah khutbah that which is not part of it. And they divert it away from the purpose for which it was prescribed. So they have created a new methodology for the manner of conducting it, contrary to the way the khutbah of Allaah’s Messenger (sallAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was done, and likewise that of the righteous Khaleefahs and Imaams.

This methodology was innovated by speakers whose souls burn with politics, so they changed the sermon (khutbah) of Jumu’ah into a lecture for political analysis, taking the material for their lectures from newspapers, magazines and radio broadcasts!! This is such that you cannot even hear one ayah or one hadeeth in their khutbahs, disregarding the fact that the Salaf condemned the khutbah in which there was no mention of ayaat from the Book of Allaah or ahaadeeth from the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allaah.

Do Politics Exist in Islaam? – Shaikh Muhammad Amaan Al-Jaamee

by AbdurRahman.orgSeptember 29, 2014October 22, 2026

AUTHOR: Shaikh Muhammad Amaan Al-Jaamee [D. 1416H]
SOURCE: Sharh Shuroot-is-Salaat (pg. 37-38)
PRODUCED BY: Al-Ibaanah.com

Many people shun politics because they think that it doesn’t exist in Islaam. Politics does exist in Islaam. It is deep and profound. Unfortunately, many of the politicians today are unaware of Islamic politics. Politics today consists of deception, lying, flattery, and hypocrisy in most cases. However, Islamic politics is contrary to this. Islamic politics means: Good planning and management. By it, you will learn how to get out of situations without falling into lying. And you will know how to give precedence to advantages over disadvantages. You will know how to prioritize if there are evils, i.e. how to commit the least evil in order to avoid a greater evil. Knowing these things is from the politics that are religiously legislated.

Politics in Islam (Shariah) – alifta

by AbdurRahman.orgApril 7, 2011October 16, 2026

The meaning of Al-Siyasah Al-Shar`iyyah ()

Q 5: What is meant by Al-Siyasah Al-Shar`iyyah (Shari`ah-based policy)?

A: Al-Siyasah Al-Shar`iyyah is that policy which is based on the Qur’an and Sunnah by the ruler applying justice and the ruled giving their loyalty and obedience. It is explained by the Saying of Allah (Exalted be He): Verily, Allâh commands that you should render back the trusts to those to whom they are due; and that when you judge between men, you judge with justice until His Saying: O you who believe! Obey Allâh and obey the Messenger (Muhammad), and those of you (Muslims) who are in authority.

May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions!

Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta’

Ruling on separating policy from religion ()

Q 9: what is your view on those who say that there are no politics in Islam and no Islam in politics?

A: The Shari`ah (Islamic law) has prescribed the correct policies between Muslim countries and other countries in times of peace and war. It has also prescribed the correct and successful policies that Muslim rulers must adopt when dealing with or governing Muslims all over the Islamic Ummah (nation) with respect to their spiritual and worldly life.

As for evil politics that are based on corruption, delusion, lies, violating covenants, deceit and breaking promises, this was not prescribed by Shari`ah, and whoever looks into the texts of The Book, the Prophetic Sunnah and the biography of the Prophet (peace be upon him) will find that they are abundant in truthful and just policies observed with allies and enemies.

May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions!

Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta’

The following is taken from the Fatwa of Shaikh Ibn Baz ()

The perfection which Allah (Exalted be He) granted the Islamic Shari`ah of Muhammad (peace be upon him) is clear in its commands, prohibitions, and other rulings, which meet both the needs of souls and the demands of societies, despite the new variables and inventions that have come to light.

Those who observe world religions that contradict Islam would find that their doctrines do not suit the requirements and aspects of this life and do not satisfy souls, so the adherents of these religions feel a desire to keep religion separate from politics. They say things like “Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.”

In Islam, it is very different; for souls, when stricken by crises and problems, find in Islam and its legislation a way out and peace of mind. The more the souls keep away from the religion of Islam, the weaker Iman (Faith/belief) grows, the more they are disturbed by anxiety, and the more the society’s problems increase.