Shaikh Faisal Bin Qazaar Al-Jaasim (@faisalaljasem) wrote on Twitter (9th January 2025):
<Part 1>

The Prophet ﷺ said: “The Hour will not be established until the buttocks of the women of Daws move while going around (the idol of) Dhul-Khalasa.” (Sahih Al-Bukhari 7116)

The hadith indicates that idols will return to the Arabian Peninsula – the peninsula of Tawheed (monotheism) and cradle of the message (of Prophet Muhammad Salallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) – in the end times, and they will be venerated and worshipped. This matter will not occur overnight, but rather through prerequisites and preceding events that pave the way for it.

Among these: The veneration of antiquities, the installation of ancient defunct idols in museums, and the revival of what is called cultural and civilizational heritage. The manifestations of this trial have begun in our days, as we have started to witness search and excavation for idols previously worshipped in the Arabian Peninsula, under the name of reviving antiquities, and their installation in museums.

Statues of idols worshipped by current pagan nations like Buddhism and Hinduism have also been installed, and their temples have been built in the Arabian Peninsula, including those of their worshipped idols and statues. Moreover, Pharaonic idols and statues symbolizing their multiple deities have been carved in the Arabian Peninsula, and these sculptures were installed in some public recreational places, and placed in temples that simulate Pharaonic temples and their drawings, in the “Egyptian Corner” representing Egyptian culture in that public recreational location.

It is not hidden that directly carving idols is more sinful and carries a harsher ruling than merely installing carved items under the name of reviving antiquities. This includes: Building churches and pagan temples in the Arabian Peninsula. Under this trial falls: Veneration of the Prophet’s ﷺ relics, such as venerating the Cave of Hira and making it a tourist destination, and venerating other relics that are too numerous to count.

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Shaikh Faisal Bin Qazaar Al-Jaasim (@faisalaljasem) wrote on Twitter (9th January 2025):
<Part 2>

So what is the position of the callers to Tawheed and Sunnah, and protectors of Aqeedah, regarding this new phenomenon in the Arabian Peninsula?

Are these not great evils that clash with Tawheed and scratch at its foundation, necessitating denial and clarification?What is the position of those whom we might call preachers of “National Salafism” (As-Salafiyyah Al-Wataniyyah) regarding these great evils?

Have they fulfilled what Allah has obligated upon them of advice, denial, and clarification in the most important matters of religion and creed?

Or is excessive and exaggerated warning against the evils of groups and parties – to agree with the rulers’ desires – more worthy of denial and attention than these evils related to the foundation of religion and the creed of Tawheed (Monotheism) in the Arabian Peninsula?! This is a great trial that must be confronted with advice, denial, warning, and clarification.

Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan said about the preachers’ duty towards this Fitnah (trial):
“When this trial occurs, you must take a position in repelling it from Muslims, and providing clarification and advice to those in authority about this matter.
Otherwise, if scholars and Muslims remain silent, the people of evil will increase in their evil and will not stop at any limit”. (End quote.)

So what is the role of the As-Salafiyyah Al-Wataniyyah (Nationalist Salafis) preachers today, in repelling, fighting, and denying this new Fitnah?

If we were to enumerate the evils related to the foundations (Usool) of religion, its constants, and its great principles, which we have begun to witness emerging, spreading, and being called to in the Arabian Peninsula, it would take too long. As for other general evils that have begun to spread, they are too numerous to be contained.

Where are the preachers who have long sung about the importance of Aqeedah and Tawheed, and the obligation to prioritize them over other religious matters, and who downplayed the spread of other sins like singing, dancing, nudity, and mixing under the pretext of the safety of Tawheed and Aqeedah?!

Where is their role in denying the callers to distortion, westernization, and enlightenment, like Muhammad Al-Issa in his recent propositions and others like him?! Where are the Shaikhs who have great activity in denying (deviant) groups and organisations, among those who sing about protecting Manhaj and Aqeedah, and preserving Tawheed?!

Where is the “scholar knowledgeable in the principles of the predecessors” Sulaiman Al-Ruhaili?! And where are: Abdus Salam As-Suhaimi, Muhammad Al-Fifi, Muhammad Omar Bazmool, Ibrahim Al-Muhaimid, Muhammad bin Ramzan Al-Hajri, Abdul Aziz Ar-Rayyis, Hamad Al-Ateeq, and others like them from the preachers of the new Nationalist Salafism?!

And where is: The long-tongued, excessive in nonsense, great in falsehood and slander, from these evils?!
And where is: Muhammad bin Ghaith, and many personalities and accounts associated with this new nationalist trend?! Perhaps someone might say: Most of them remained silent due to their inability. And there is no obligation with inability.

I say: These people did not merely remain silent when they were unable, but rather they fought against those who denied these and similar evils, showed enmity towards them, defamed them with everything they could, and accused those who carried out denial in the legitimate, non-innovative way with (titles like): Ikhwanu, Sururi, Khariji, revolutionary(Thawriyyah), and other numerous accusations.

The Imam of the era Ibn Baaz said: “If the people of truth remained silent about clarifying it, those in error would continue in their errors, others would imitate them in that, and those who remained silent would bear the sin of concealment”. (End quote.)

Therefore, the true callers to Allah must be aware of the danger of this nationalist trend, which falsely claims Salafism, for it is one of the tools of distortion and change, whether they realize it or not. They must cooperate in confronting the wave of westernization and distortion, especially what relates to the foundations of religion and its constants, and follow the legitimate method in clarification, advice, denial, and warning, while avoiding the ways of the Kharijites and revolutionaries.

They should arm themselves with knowledge, improve their purposes and intentions, prefer what is with Allah over what is with people, and prepare themselves for patience.
-End quote.

Source

Assalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu. Based on my analysis of various Islamic Studies textbooks and courses, I think that Muslim children should acquire a foundational understanding of the following Islamic topics and values by the age of 10.

This is the minimum a Muslim child must have. Based on the capacity of the child to absorb and the facilities and time available to the parents, the parents can give in more InshaAllah.

[For a previous note on ‘Islamic Studies Syllabus For 3-5 year olds’. See here.]

1. Fundamentals of Faith (Aqidah)

*Allah
– Understanding Allah as the One and Only Creator.
– Learning about Allah’s main attributes (Most Merciful, Most Kind, All-Knowing, etc.)
– Understanding that Allah sees and knows everything.
– Basic concept of Allah’s love and care for His creation.
– Worship is for Allah Alone.

*Angels
– Introduction to important angels: Jibreel, Mikael, Israfil.
– Understanding that angels are Allah’s special creation
– Basic roles of angels in our daily lives.
– Angels who record our good and bad deeds.

* Prophets and Messengers
– Stories of main prophets: Adam, Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa and Isa (May Allah be pleased with them all).
– Special focus on Prophet Muhammad’s life [Seerah]: (Salallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam)
  – His childhood and early life.
  – Basic events of his prophethood.
  – His character and kindness, sacrifices to spread the Deen.
  – Simple Hadiths about good manners.

* The Quran
– Understanding what the Quran is.
– Basic etiquettes of handling the Quran.
– Learning short surahs with meaning (at least those below):
  – Surah Al-Fatiha
  – Surah Al-Ikhlas
  – Surah Al-Falaq
  – Surah An-Nas
  – Surah Al-Asr
– All the short Suwar (Surahs) from Juzz 30.
– (Give them more to memorize if they’re capable.)

2. Islamic Practices (Ibadah)

* Salah (Prayer)
– Learning the five daily prayers, their names and approximate times.
– Steps of Wudu (ablution).
– Basic movements of Salah.
– Simple Duas for prayer.
– Understanding the importance of prayer.
– Getting them used to pray on time, and for boys in the congregation at the Masjid.

*Fasting
– Basic concept of Ramadan.
– Train them at fasting if possible.
– Simple rules of fasting.
– The blessings of Ramadan.
– Celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr.

* Zakat and Charity
– Understanding the importance of sharing.
– Basic concept of helping others.
– Stories about giving charity.
– Distribute food and other charity with your children witnessing you.

3. Islamic Character (Akhlaq)

*Personal Conduct
– Respect for parents and elders.
– Being kind to siblings and friends, being humble.
– Honesty and truthfulness.
– Cleanliness and personal hygiene.
– Islamic greetings and responses.
– Table manners and eating etiquettes.

* Social Behavior
– Being helpful to others.
– Sharing with friends.
– Speaking kindly.
– Being thankful to Allah and people.
– Respecting teachers and classmates.
– Being kind to animals.

4. Islamic History
– (As stated before, teaching them about Prophets and Messengers must include a lot of this.)
– Stories of the Prophets
– Brief biography of Prophet Muhammad (Salallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam)
– Brief and repeated references to names of the Prophet’s wives, Sahabah and Sahabiyyat, memorable stories.
– Mention famous inspirational stories of some heroes of Islam that you’re aware of.


5. Daily Islamic Practices

* Duas (Supplications)
– Before and after eating.
– Before sleeping and after waking up.
– When entering and leaving home.
– When entering and leaving the bathroom.
– Morning and evening Adhkaar.
– Duas during Wudhu and Salah.

* Basic Islamic Phrases
– Bismillah
– Alhamdulillah
– SubhanAllah
– Jazakallahukhairan, Wa iyyak
– Insha’Allah
– Allahu Akbar etc.

6.  Arabic Language
– Learn Arabic alphabets.
– Learn basic Qaidah Nooraniyyah.
– Be able to read The Quran with some assistance.
– Imbibe basic Arabic vocabulary.
– Basic Arabic sentences, phrases and commands.

7. Understanding Prohibitions (Muharramat)

*Personal Don’ts
    – Understand Halal and Haram concepts.
    – Avoid lying, deception, backbiting, and gossip.
    – Respect others, their property, and privacy.
    – Avoid wasteful behavior (Israaf) and bad language.
    – Respect people who serve us (teachers, hospital staff, cleaners, other servicemen etc.).
   – Treat animals kindly.
– (Mobile phone if given to the child must be under strict adult supervision.)

*Social Don’ts
    – Listen without interrupting.
    – Avoid showing off (Riya).
    – Obey parents, grandparents, relatives, and teachers.
    – Practice patience and avoid fights.
    – Avoid copying homework or cheating in tests.
    – Respect others’ belongings and learn keeping your word.

*Personal Safety and Protection
– Understand private parts (‘awrah) and their sanctity.
– Learn about safe and unsafe touch.
– Identify private body parts and maintain physical boundaries.
– Understand the importance of digital safety and online etiquette.
– Do not venture out unattended in public spaces.
– Build trust with parents and trusted adults.
– Know when to seek help and report inappropriate behavior to parents.

📍Learning Outcomes

By age 10, children should be able to:
1. Understand the value of Islam and Imaan, particularly Tawheed.
2. Perform Wudu and Salah correctly.
3. Recite and understand basic Surahs and Duas.
4. Have a foundation (even a little) to the Arabic language.
5. Demonstrate good Islamic manners.
6. Understand basic Islamic boundaries and prohibitions.
7. Be learned of simple Islamic stories.
8. Be aware of the evil around him/her.
9.  Show respect for Islamic values.
10. Be prepared to take on Islamic science subjects of a higher knowledge value.

*Teaching Methods
– Use of stories and illustrations, using morning walks and bedtime stories as the time for nurturing and speaking to the child.
– Interactive activities, Halal cartoons and games.
– Regular practice of daily Duas.
– Hands-on learning for Wudu and Salah.
– Taking the child to children-friendly Masajid, if possible enrolling the child in an Islamic school.
– Participation in Islamic summer camps for children (even if they repeatedly do the same topics).
– Regular revision of learned concepts.
– Positive reinforcement of good behavior.
– Connection of Islamic teachings to daily life.

I hope this was beneficial. May Allah accept this from us and guide all of our children to be practicing Muslims, who are beneficial for Islam and the Ummah, and are responsible and fruitful citizens of their communities. Aameen.

***

-by Mohammed bin Thajammul Hussain Manna (B.E (Aeronautical Engineering), B.A (Islamic Studies), Advanced Diploma in Islamic Studies, Currently a student of Masters in Social Work (2024))

Books by Mohammed bin Thajammul Hussain Manna

1. The Biography of The Prophet Muhammad [Salallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam] From Reliable And Credibly Established Narrations (3 Volumes).
2. The Authentic Biography of Bilal bin Rabah (Radi Allahu Anhu).
3. Mukhtasar Sahih Seeratun Nabi (Summarized Seerah).
4. Famous But Unauthentic Stories From The Biography of The Prophet Muhammad (Salallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam).
5. Actions That Are Equivalent To Hajj In Rewards.
6. Uncovering The Falsehood That Was Propagated In ‘The Kerala Story’
7. Various others articles, Fatawa and translated works here (authenticseerah.com).

{Yeh article ‘Debt is a very serious matter, indeed’ (by Asma bin Shameem) asal mein English zaban mein faraham tha, maine isko bhut faidemand paya, iss liye isko Roman Urdu mein tarjuma kiya. Ummeed hai aap isse faida uthayenge.}

Bohat se log qarz lene ko bohat halka samajhte hain aur qarz le lete hain, kisi zaroorat ke liye nahi, balke sirf doosron ke saath muqabla karne ke liye – baday ghar, tez raftar gadiyan, zyada furniture ya kapde ya duniya ki aur aarzi aasaishein hasil karne ke liye.

Lekin qarz lena aur qarz-daar hona aik BOHAT SANGEEN (bohut serious) masla hai.

Islam qarz ke maamle ko bohat serious samajhta hai aur isse bachne ki takeed karta hai aur Musalman ko jahan tak mumkin ho qarz se bachne ki hidayat deta hai.

Aur main “sood par” (Interest wala) qarz lene ki baat nahi kar rahi- wo to yaqeenan haraam hai.

Main jis qarz ki baat kar rahi hon wo BINA SOOD ke qarz hai, jisme Riba (sood, baddi, interest, byaaj) shamil nahi hai;
Wo qarz jo Islam mein ‘jaiz to hai’, magar ‘na-pasandida’ hai. Phir bhi, hum ise isi nazar se nahi dekhte.

🔺1) Nabi (Salallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) qarz se Allah ki panah mangte the.

Nabi (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) apni dua mein kehte the:

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْمَأْثَمِ وَالْمَغْرَمِ

“Allaahumma inni a’oodhi bika min al-ma’tham wa’l-maghram”

“Ae Allah, main gunah aur bhaari qarz se teri panah mangta hun.”

Kisi ne unse kaha: “Aap kitni baar bhari qarz se panah mangte hain!” (Yani aap aisa kyu karte hain?)

Nabi (Salallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) ne farmaya: “Jab koi shakhs qarz-daar hota hai, to wo jhoot bolta hai, aur wada karta hai aur tod deta hai.”
(Al-Bukhari aur Muslim)

🔺 2) Qarz-daar jannat mein nahi jayega jab tak qarz ada na kar le!

Muhammad ibn Jahsh (radi Allahu anhu) ne farmaya: “Hum Rasulullah (Salallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) ke saath baithe thay jab unhone apna sar aasman ki taraf uthaya, phir apni hateli apni peshani par rakhi aur farmaya: “Subhaan-Allah! Kitni sakht baat mujh par nazil hui hai!” Hum khamosh ho gaye aur dar gaye. Agle din maine poocha: “Ae Allah ke Rasool, ye konsi sakht baat nazil hui thi?”

Unhone farmaya: “Us zaat ki qasam jiske haath mein meri jaan hai, agar koi shakhs Allah ki raah mein qatal kiya jaye, phir zinda kiya jaye, phir qatal kiya jaye aur phir zinda kiya jaye, phir qatal kiya jaye, aur us par qarz ho, to wo jannat mein nahi jayega jab tak ke uska qarz ada na ho jaye.” (An-Nasai – Shaikh Al-Albani ne is riwayat ko Hasan kaha.)

🔺 3) Nabi (Salallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) ne uski janaza ki namaz nahi padhi!

Nabi (Salallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) ne us shakhs ki janazay ki namaz nahi padhai jo teen dinar ka qarz-daar tha, yahan tak ke Abu Qatadah (radi Allahu anhu) ne kaha: “Ae Allah ke Rasool! Uski janazay ki namaz padhiye, main uska qarz ada karunga.” Tab unhone namaz padhai.
(Al-Bukhari)

🔺 4) Qarz se azaadi jannat mein daakhil hone ko AASAN banati hai.

Nabi (Salallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) ne farmaya: “Jo teen cheezon se azad reh kar marta hai – takabbur, dhoka aur qarz – wo jannat mein jayega.”
(At-Tirmidhi (1572); Al-Albani ne is riwayat ko Saheeh qarar diya.)

🔺 5) Qarz-daar ki rooh muallaq (ruki huwi, ya latki huwi) rehti hai!

Nabi (Salallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) ne farmaya: “Tumhara saathi apne qarz ki wajah se roka gaya hai.” (Abu Dawood – Al-Albani ne is riwayat ko Hasan qarar diya.)

Aur unhone farmaya: “Momin ki rooh uske qarz ki wajah se uski qabr mein girwi (arrested) rakhi jati hai jab tak wo ada na ho jaye.”
(At-Tirmidhi – Al-Albani ne is riwayat ko Saheeh qarar diya.)

🍃 Is hadees ki Sharah (explanation) mein As-Suyooti ne kaha: “Wo (rooh) roki jati hai aur uske izzat walay maqaam tak pohanchne se usko roki liya jata hai.”

🍃 Al-Iraaqi ne kaha: “Koi faisla nahi kiya jata ke wo najaat payegi ya halak hogi jab tak ye maloom na ho jaye ke uska qarz ada hoga ya nahi.”

🔺 Sahaba ke aqwaal qarz ke baare mein:

🍃 Umar ibn Al-Khattab (Radi Allahu Anhu) ne farmaya: “Qarz se bacho, kyunke ye fikr se shuru hota hai aur jung par khatam hota hai.”
(Muwatta Imam Malik)

🍃 Aur Abdullah Ibn Umar (Radi Allahu Anhu) ne farmaya: “Aye Humraan, Allah se daro aur qarz mein mat maro, warna ye tumhari nekiyon se liya jayega jab na dinar honge na dirham.”

🔺 Qarz lena kab jaiz hai?

Ulama hamen qarz ke masle ki mushkil se agah karte hain, aur farmate hain ki ye ke sirf sakht zaroorat ke waqt hi lena chahiye.

Is bunyaad par, qarz ke jaiz hone ki teen shartein hain:

🍃 1- Qarz lene wale ka irada ada karne ka hona chahiye.

🍃 2- Ye maloom ya ghalib guman (high chances) hona chahiye ke wo ada kar sakta hai.

🍃 3- Ye kisi aisi cheez ke liye hona chahiye jo Shariat ke mutabiq jaiz ho.

🔺 Ibn Abdil-Barr ne kaha: “Wo qarz jiske sabab insaan ko jannat se roka jayega – Allah behtar jaanta hai – wo hai jiske liye usne ada karne ke liye kaafi maal chora lekin iske liye wasiyat nahi ki, ya wo ada kar sakta tha lekin nahi kiya, ya usne kisi na-jaiz ya fuzool kaam ke liye qarz liya aur ada kiye bina mar gaya.

Jahan tak us shakhs ka taluq hai jisne kisi jaiz kaam ke liye ghurbat ki wajah se qarz liya, aur ada karne ke liye kuch chore bina mar gaya, Allah use iske sabab jannat se nahi rokega, in sha Allah.”

Lihaza sirf intihai zaroorat ke waqt hi qarz lo.

Aur agar aap abhi qarz ki haalat mein hain, to jitni jaldi mumkin ho qarz ada karne ki poori koshish karein.

Ise ada karne ki koshish karein, ise halke mein na lein, Allah par bharosa karein, aur us se dua karein ke wo aapke liye qarz ada karna aasan kar de.

🍃 Nabi (Salallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) ne farmaya: “Jo logon ka maal ada karne ki niyat se (qarz) leta hai, Allah uske liye ada kar dega, aur jo ise tabah karne ki niyat se leta hai, Allah use tabah kar dega.” (Al-Bukhari)

Sunnat mein bohat si duaein hain jo Nabi (Salallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) har tarah ke qarz se bachne aur qarz ada karne ke liye karte the.

Hamen ye duaein parhni chahiye aur apne qarz ko jitni jaldi mumkin ho ada karne ki koshish karni chahiye.

Allah hamen iska taufeeq ata farmaye. Ameen. Wallahu Alam bis sawab.

(Tarjuma (English se Roman Urdu mein): Mohammed bin Thajammul Hussain Manna)

📍Qarzon se nijaat pane ke liye duwaein (Islamqa.info se li gayi hain):

A. Imam At-Tirmizi (3563) ne Ali (Radi Allahu Anhu) se riwayat ki hai ke ek mukaatib (woh ghulam jis ne azaadi ka muahida kiya tha) un ke paas aya aur kaha: “Main apni mukatabat ki adaigi se qasir hun (yani maal jama nahi kar paa raha hun azaad hone ke liye); meri madad karen.”

Unhon ne farmaya: “Kya main tumhein woh kalimaat na bataun jo Rasoolullah (Salallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) ne mujhe sikhaye? Agar tum par Seer naam ke pahad jitna qarz bhi ho, Allah ise ada kar dega. Ap ne farmaya: Yeh dua padhein:

(Dua: Allahumma akfini bi halaalika ‘an haraamika wa aghnini bi fadlika ‘amman siwaaka)

Tarjuma: Ae Allah! Apne halal ke zariye mujhe haram se bachaye rakhiye, aur apne fazl se mujhe ghairon se be-niaz kar dijiye. (Is Hadith ko Shaikh Al-Albani ne Sahih qarar diya.)

B.  Imam At-Tabarani ne Mujam-as-Sagheer mein Anas ibn Malik (Radi Allahu Anhu) se riwayat ki hai ke Rasool Allah (Salallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) ne Muaaz (Radi Allahu Anhu) se farmaya: “Kya main tumhein ek dua na sikhau jo tum parh sakte ho, aur chahe tum par Uhud pahad jitna bi qarz ho, Allah ise

(Dua: Allahumma Maalik al-mulk, tu’ti al-mulk man tasha’ wa tanzi’ al-mulk mimman tasha’, wa tu’izzu man tasha’ wa tudhilul man tasha’, bi yadika al-khayr, innaka ‘ala kulli shay’in qadeer, Rahmaan al-dunya wa’l-aakhirah wa raheemahuma, tu’teeyahuma man tasha’ wa tamna’ minhuma man tasha’, arhamni rahmatan taghnini biha ‘an rahmati man siwaaka)

Tarjuma: Ae Allah! Ae mulk ke malik! Tu jise chahe baadshahat deta hai aur jis se chahe baadshahat cheen leta hai, tu jise chahe izzat deta hai aur jise chahe zillat deta hai. Tere haath mein tamam bhalaiyaan hain, beshak tu har cheez par qaadir hai. Tu dunya aur akhirat ka Rahman aur un dono ka Raheem hai, tu inhe jise chahe ata karta hai aur jise chahe in se mehroom rakhta hai. Mujh par aisi rehmat farma jis ke baad mujhe kisi aur ki rehmat ki zaroorat na rahe. (Sahih At-Targheeb wat-Tarheeb 1821, Hasan (Shaikh Al-Albani))

(Duaon ko sahih se padne ke liye Arabi zaban mein dekh ke padhein, ya kisi Shaikh ya Ustaz se padhwa lein.)

🌹Allah ham sabko qarz ki takleef se bachaye aur jin jin ka qarz hai aye Allah usko ada karne mein asaani ata farma. Aameen. Jazakallahukhairan.

Please is article ko Sadaqa Jariya ke tour par forward karein. Assalaamu Alaikum.

Question: I received this on WhatsApp, is it fine to act upon this?

“Muhammad ibn Al-Mubarak narrated to us, Sadaqah ibn Khalid narrated to us, from Yahya ibn Al-Harith, from Abu Rafi’ the Tabi’i – the student of Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him –

He said: ‘Whoever reads Ad-Dukhan (Surah 44) on Friday night will wake up forgiven, and will be wedded to the Hur al-‘Ain’.

Musnad of Imam Ad-Darimi with an authentic chain (3484).

And why did the salaf, including Imam Ahmad, accept the sayings of the Tabi’in?

Imam Ahmad explained this saying:
“Hardly anything comes from the Tabi’in except that its origin is found from the companions of the Prophet ﷺ.”

Meaning that their sayings were mostly taken from the companions.”End of the message.

Answer: The Sanad is authentic, and the Maraseel of the Tabi’een is a source of evidence in Islam as long as it is with a seega jazm (قال، أخبرنا etc) and not seega tamreez (قيل ذكر etc.)

This statement of Abu Rafi’ is considered Marfu due to it being said without the possibility of Ijtihad or Qiyas, and because it is a claim with attribution. To reject a Tabi’ee’s Maraseel is akin to accusing him of lying/fabricating a report, and since they were students of the Companions; them hearing such reports is more likely than them not hearing it, and the Hadith دع ما يريبك إلى ما لا يريبك applies here, so their attributions will be relied upon.

If someone says that ‘what if a student of a Tabi’ee said it, would you accept it?’

We say no, because that necessitates the Sanad being Mu’dil (i.e. 2 narrators from 2 tabaqat are necessarily absent), and that is a completely different discussion. The tabi’een were present with the Companions. The students of the Tabi’een weren’t. Two polar opposite scenarios.

A Tabi’ee doing Irsal is fine unless a reason to weaken it exists.

So this Hadith will be acted upon إن شاء الله, and the reward cited is also authentic.

-by Ustadh Tahir Muneer (Student at Islamic University of Lahore).