Masjid al-Rahmah (New Jersey): Clarification and Recantation from Previous Errors

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A Reminder from Shaikh Muhammad bin Haadee:

The advice below of Shaikh Muhammad bin Haadee (hafidhahullaah) dates back nearly two years!

"So if they [Madeenah.Com and associates] do not return (to what is correct) and do not repent, then they are not to be put in front of the people, nor are they to be co-operated with, rather they are to be warned against - I say, in addition to that, they are warned against so that the people can beware of them, because if the people do not beware of them, they will fall into their snare, and go astray as a result of them."

Dated Sunday 16/J2/1431H (5th May 2010):

Many of the individuals mentioned in the bayaan of Masjid Rahmah above are from this organisation that Shaikh Muhammad bin Haadee cautioned against nearly two years ago, and continues to warn from. They have not repented, rather have only increased in their activities.

There is no harm in saying clearly as Shaikh Muhammad bin Haadee said (in his advice recent advice to the brothers from Masjid al-Rahmah, a few days ago):

"And the actions show the truthfulness of one's speech or the actions show the lie of one's speech. So whoever made a claim, then the actions testify to either it's truthfulness or falsehood."

May Allaah reward those who had the courage and bravery to realise their faults and return to the truth from the admin of Masjid Rahmah. May Allaah, the Blessed and Most High, give our brothers the strength to remain steadfast upon Salafiyyah, seeking nothing other than the Face of Allaah. May Allaah, the Magnificent and Most High, protect them from those who wish them harm and harm to the da'wah - or those who wish to sow doubts in their hearts regarding our noble Scholars and their advices.

We truly believe that the end result of this, if our brothers remain steadfast, will be nothing but goodness and khair for the da'wah on the East Coast and in the USA. Clarity in the 'aqeedah and manhaj is the most distinguishing of signs of our Da'wah. Those who wish for it's watering down so that one cannot distinguish between a Salafi and an Ikhwaanee or a hizbee - they are people with wicked designs upon this noble Da'wah. They desire it's destruction and annihilation.

So this bayaan is a victory for Ahlus-Sunnah! It informs all of us that we are free from al-Ma'rabee and al-Halabee and their innovated principles that dilute the Salafi Manhaj, so much so that it becomes indistinguishable from the sects of bid'ah. That is the path of Shadeed Muhammad and his cohorts. Their path that seeks to nullify the mighty principle of al-walaa and al-baraa (allegiance and enmity) for the sake of Allaah, in defense of the usool of Salafiyyah.

This bayaan (and the speech of Shaikh Muhammad bin Haadee that preceded it) makes clear what our scholars are upon and have been upon for decades - it is a refutation and rebuttal of those who turned their backs on the Manhaj of the Salaf in how they dealt with the callers to innovation - a just reply to those who say:

"We are not living in the times of Ahmad and al-Barbahaaree so do not try and be like them, don't even try and behave like them! Rather true Salafiyyah is a 'Salafiyyah orientated for our times'!"

Allaah's refuge is sought from such false statements that call the Ummah to oppose the way of the Salaf. By Allaah! We will not abandon the Path of the Salaf in favour of the paths of modernity in orientation.

And then these people have the "audacity" to call it Salafiyyah! Why else do they shower exaggerated praises on the hizbees and innovators, advertise their events (indeed participate on their platforms) - and then reserve their venom for the Salafees by warning against them and attacking them.

When asked to explain their actions, the answer: "It is not binding upon me to accept the [knowledge-based] positions of the scholars [such as Shaikh Rabee']!" and, "Where is the consensus of the people of knowledge regarding the warning against so-and-so! The scholars differ!" These people are not interested in proofs and evidences of the scholars, rather they follow desires. So these individuals who are so hesitant and cautious about warning against the innovators believe it to be binding upon them to warn against the Salafis and call people to a da'wah which waters down the principles of Salafiyyah and accommodates the innovators and hizbees. Look, for example, at their promotion of Luton and Brixton [1] and events at Green Lane! Indeed you find them putting up a defense for the liar Suhaib Hasan and Green Lane Mosque- joining with them, aiding them and showing allegiance to them and to Ihyaa Turaath; they share platforms with Abu Usaamah, Murtaza Khan, Waseem Kempsen and Suhaib Hasan without a care in the world - but the Salafis get vilified and refuted. Actions show the truthfulness of a claim - and their actions speak volumes!

These are hard cold facts. Like it whoever likes it, hate it whoever hates it. So let us return to the statement of Shaikh Muhammad bin Haadee:

"So if they [Madeenah.Com and associates] do not return (to what is correct) and do not repent, then they are not to be put in front of the people, nor are they to be co-operated with, rather they are to be warned against - I say, in addition to that, they are warned against so that the people can beware of them, because if the people do not beware of them, they will fall into their snare, and go astray as a result of them."

And all goodness lies in the Path of the Salaf!

All praise is due to Allaah, Lord of the worlds, and may the peace and blessings of Allaah be upon the Messenger, his family, his Companions and those who follow him precisely till the Hour is established.

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[1] Brixton and Luton: "The end result of that which occurred with those of Brixton Masjid in London! That they ended up with Abul-Hasan, Ali Hasan al-Halabi and those types of people, that which occurred with Abdul-Haqq Baker and whoever was with him such as Abu Haajir and others. They came to me here many times, and I would advise them. And what became apparent is that they are not truthful (laysoo saadiqeen)! These people from Brixton Masjid would sit with me and listen and say "yes" and then go and do the opposite! But this in reality did not harm except themselves!" (Shaikh Muhammad bin Haadee). Also see the radd of Shaikh Rabee' on Abul-Hasan and Ali Hasan al-Halabi, wherein he stated that Brixton Mosque are upon the Manhaj of Abul-Hasan and Ali Hasan. Luton (Masjid Ghurabah) are even worse in their open and apparent support of these people and add to that their love of al-Maghraawee. Concerning Abdul-Haqq and Brixton Mosque, Shaikh Rabee stated: "It appears that Abdul-Haqq [Baker] and those with him [Brixton Mosque] are upon the methodology of Abul-Hasan and his false principles… And that which is apparent is that after this "rectification" [incited by al-Ma'rabee], Abdul-Haqq and those with him have not increased in anything except tribulation upon tribulation."