Comments on: The Birth of the Prophet and the End of Tyranny https://www.virtualmosque.com/islam-studies/prophet-muhammad/the-birth-of-the-prophet-and-the-end-of-tyranny/ Sat, 20 Jun 2015 05:56:29 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 By: Farooq https://www.virtualmosque.com/islam-studies/prophet-muhammad/the-birth-of-the-prophet-and-the-end-of-tyranny/#comment-19615 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:07:59 +0000 http://www.virtualmosque.com/?p=15836#comment-19615 In reply to Abd Allah.

First of all, I’m not a scholar. This is my personal opinion. In your quoted text “You should hear and obey the ruler”, I believe the ruler means the khalifa. Today, there is no Khalifa for the entire Muslim world, rather the Muslim lands are divided into countries, many of which are ruled by dictators. If the ummah had one khalifa, then it would have been an obligation to “hear and obey” the khalifa even if he has left the Sunnah.

]]> By: MT. Akbar https://www.virtualmosque.com/islam-studies/prophet-muhammad/the-birth-of-the-prophet-and-the-end-of-tyranny/#comment-19614 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:43:43 +0000 http://www.virtualmosque.com/?p=15836#comment-19614 JazakAllahu Khayrun. Ameen to the duas. Masryoon ahsan naas.

]]> By: salih https://www.virtualmosque.com/islam-studies/prophet-muhammad/the-birth-of-the-prophet-and-the-end-of-tyranny/#comment-19613 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:41:18 +0000 http://www.virtualmosque.com/?p=15836#comment-19613 MashaAllah! Shaykh, you truly addressed the core issues of scholarship in the West. Living today vs. living the past. Barakallahu fik.

]]> By: A brother https://www.virtualmosque.com/islam-studies/prophet-muhammad/the-birth-of-the-prophet-and-the-end-of-tyranny/#comment-19612 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:05:37 +0000 http://www.virtualmosque.com/?p=15836#comment-19612 Imam,
JazakAllahu lakum alf alf khair. this was a great khutbah as always. I will use it while I prepare for mine this weekend. May Allah except your efforts.

]]> By: Lut https://www.virtualmosque.com/islam-studies/prophet-muhammad/the-birth-of-the-prophet-and-the-end-of-tyranny/#comment-19611 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:30:38 +0000 http://www.virtualmosque.com/?p=15836#comment-19611 As salaamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu, Imam Suhaib

May Allah continue to bless, guide and reward you, my brother. A truly inspiring khutba (The birth of the Prophet and the End of Tyranny). Many things you said brought tears to my eyes and a heaviness to my heart. I pray that Allah will continue to inspire you. And know that you, by the grace of Allah, provide inspiration to others.

I am one of those brothers who loves what English conveys and believe its possible to actually see Islam in living HD color (not just black and white) and at warp (not dial-up) speed in English. Your khutba (the English of it) is a perfect example of that.

]]> By: Abd Allah https://www.virtualmosque.com/islam-studies/prophet-muhammad/the-birth-of-the-prophet-and-the-end-of-tyranny/#comment-19610 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:23:33 +0000 http://www.virtualmosque.com/?p=15836#comment-19610 As Salamu Alaikum Imam Suahib,

Jazak Allahu khairan for the lecture. May Allah reward you. I actually live in New York and I wish I had been able to attend the lecture at ICNYU.

I have a question though. I’m not trying to begin an argument online, I’m not after criticizing someone’s mathhab or anything like that–I would just like some clarification.

I was told that what happened in Egypt was against the Sunnah, and I was shown this hadith:

udaifah (RA) reported, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “There will come leaders who will not follow my guidance nor my Sunnah. There will be amongst them men, who will have hearts of devils and the bodies of humans” Hudaifah asked, “What shall I do O Messenger of Allah, if I reach that?” He replied: “You should hear and obey the ruler, even if he flogs your back and takes your wealth. Then still hear and obey” [Muslim 1847]

There’s no doubt Mubarak and his regime were evil–I’ve lived in Arab countries and I know what oppression feels like, but I am confused. Isn’t this hadith and others commanding us to obey our Muslim rulers explicit?

I hope I can receive a response and jazak Allahu khairan.

]]> By: Shafani https://www.virtualmosque.com/islam-studies/prophet-muhammad/the-birth-of-the-prophet-and-the-end-of-tyranny/#comment-19609 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 03:28:22 +0000 http://www.virtualmosque.com/?p=15836#comment-19609 Alhamdulillah

I find this topic very relavent and much needed in our community. Insha allah may all of us learn and benifit friom it like I did. Thank you

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