Part 6

"It is of the deeds of Shaytaan (evil)".3

Also, asking a magician and believing him is kufr (infidelity). Abu Hurairah (S) narrated that the Messenger (N) said:

"Whoever goes to fortuneteller or a soothsayer and believes in his words has disbelieved in what was revealed to Muhammad (N)".4

2. Ruqyah: Reciting the Qur'aan (any verses from the Qur'aan will do although some are more likely to be more effective such as chapter 1, 112, 113, 114, verse 255 of chapter 2) and supplications from the Sunnah then blowing on the effected body. This is the legal way.

3 Reported by Ahmad and Abu Dawud with a good chain of narrators 4 Reported by Al-Hakim, who graded it Saheeh (authentic)

Backing or supporting the polytheists and aiding them against the Muslims. And the evidence of this is the Saying of Allah, the Most High:

"O you who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians as Auliyaa' (friends, protectors, helpers, etc.), they are but Auliyaa' to one another. And if any amongst you takes them as Auliyaa', then surely he is one of them. Verily, Allah guides not those people who are the Zaalimoon (polytheists and wrong-doers and unjust).1

Explanation: Helping the kuffar (infidels) against the Muslims is a very important issue now days since there is a great mix of the Muslims and the kuffar (infidels). This action constitutes apostasy. Shaykh Bin Bazz (W) in his Fatawa, said:

"The Muslim scholars have agreed that whomsoever aided (supported) the kuffar (infidels) against the Muslims and helped them in any way, then he is a kaffir (infidel) just as they are."2

The meaning of helping the kuffar (infidels) against the Muslims is to be their aid against the Muslim by joining them and defending them by every mean (words, writing articles, physical protection, etc).Helping the kuffar (infidels) against the Muslims can be done by protecting them, defending them, loving their 'Aqeedah (false faith), imitating them (in their religion, customs, etc.). Also helping them against the Muslims even though the person dislikes their faith, is considered as kufr (infidelity). The outcome of helping the kuffar (infidels) against the Muslims is, weakening the Religion of Islam, the rising of the kufr (infidelity) and leading the false faith of the kuffar (infidels) to overpower the Islamic 'Aqeedah (creed).

1 Soorah Al-Ma'idah' 5:51 2 Volume 1, Page 274

Whoever believes that some people are exempted from abiding by the Sharee'ah (Laws) of Muhammad (N) - just as al-Khidhr (O) was exempted from the Sharee'ah (Laws) of Moses (O) - is a Kaafir.

Explanation: This nullifier points out the actions of some Sufis who believe that the Wali (a pious Muslim) does not have to follow the religion of Prophet Muhammad (N) and he (the Wali) has the right to stop practicing this religion by abounding As-Salat (prayer) and other actions when he reaches the state of certainty (Al-Yaqean). Allah (G) said in the Qur'aan:

"And verily, this is My Straight Path, so follow it, and do not follow (other) paths, for they will separate you from His Path"1

The proof is what the Prophet Al-Khidhr (O) did with Prophet Moses (O) when he did not follow what Prophet Moses (O) came with. But for Al-Khidhr (O), he was a Prophet and was been inspired to by Allah (G). The proofs that Al-Khidhr (O) was a Prophet are:

• What Allah (G) said in the Qur'aan:

"Then they found one of Our slaves, on whom We had bestowed mercy from Us, and whom We had taught knowledge from Us. Moses said to him (Al-Khidhr): May I follow you so that you teach me something of that

knowledge (guidance and true path) which you have been taught (by Allah)?".2

Here we see how a Prophet is trying to learn from someone who is taught by Allah (G), who must be a Prophet and not just a normal person because the inspiration is only inspired to a Prophet.

• When Al-Khidhr (O) did the three acts mentioned in chapter 18 (drilling a hole in the ship, building the falling wall and killing the young man), Prophet Moses (O) asked him why he did these actions. Al-Khidhr (O) replied as stated in chapter 18:

"And I did them not of my own accord. That is the interpretation of those (things) over which you could not hold patience".3

So, he did them because Allah (G) inspired to him to do so which means he is a Prophet.

There is an issue which I should mention here. Many people claim that Al-Khidhr (O) is still alive, this is incorrect and the proof is as it was reported in Saheeh Muslim:

Abdullah Bin Umar (S) reported that Allah's Messenger (N) led us 'Isha' prayer at the latter part of the night and when he had concluded it by salutations he stood up and said: "Have you seen this night of yours? At the end of one hundred years after this none would survive on the surface of the earth (from amount my Companions)". Abdullah Bin Umar (S) said: 'People were (not understanding) these words of the Messenger of Allah (N) which had been uttered pertaining to one hundred years. Allah's Messenger (N) in fact meant (by these words) that on that day none from amongst those who had been living upon the earth (from amongst his Companions) would survive (after one hundred years) and that would be the end of this generation'.4

So, from this hadeeth we see that Al-Khidhr (O) is dead and not alive, as some people claim.

2 Soorah Al-Kahf 18:65-66 3 Soorah Al-Kahf 18:82 4 Saheeh Muslim, Book 31, Hadeeth Number 6160

Total Disregard or Turning Away from the Religion of Allah (G), by neither Learning It nor Acting upon It. And the evidence of this is the Saying of Allah, the Most High:

And who does more wrong than he who is reminded of the Ayaat (proofs, evidences, verses, signs, revelations, etc.) of his Lord, then he turns away there from? Verily, We shall exact retribution from the Mujrimoon (disbelievers, polytheists, sinners, etc).1

There is no difference - in respect of (the commission of) these nullifiers - between the al-Haazil (joker), al-Jaadd (the serious person) and al-Khaa'if (the one who fears). The exception to this is al-Mukrah (the one who is under duress/coercion). All of these (nullifiers) are of the most dangerous matters and the most common in occurrence. Hence, a Muslim should be cautious about them and fear for himself (from falling into them).

We seek refuge with Allah (G) from the causes of His wrath and severe punishment.

May the peace and blessing of Allah (G) be on the best of His creatures, Muhammad (N) and on his family and companions.

Explanation: The Tenth Nullifier: Total Disregard or Turning Away from the Religion of Allah (G), by neither Learning It nor Acting upon It. And the evidence of this is the Saying of Allah, the Most High: And who does more wrong than he who is reminded of the Ayaat (proofs, evidences, verses, signs, revelations, etc.) of his Lord, then he turns away there from? Verily, We shall exact retribution from the Mujrimoon (disbelievers, polytheists, sinners, etc).

Every Muslim must study his/her Religion in order to worship Allah (G) the correct way and practice what has been ordained on them from Allah (G). So, avoiding learning the major actions of Islam such as At-Tawheed, As-Salat (daily five prayers), Az-Zakat (annual charity), etc is Kufr (infidelity). Some people say they believe in the Oneness of Allah (G) and the Message of Muhammad (N) but they neglect the rest of their religion, this is what the author (W) means. But avoiding learning only the minor actions of Islam, this is not included in this nullifier because abandoning those actions is not considered Kufr (infidelity).

There is no difference - in respect of (the commission of) these nullifiers - between the al-Haazil (joker), al-Jaadd (the serious person) and al-Khaa'if (the one who fears). The exception to this is al-Mukrah (the one who is under duress/coercion). All of these (nullifiers) are of the most dangerous matters and the most common in occurrence. Hence, a Muslim should be cautious about them and fear for himself (from falling into them).

The author (W), at the end, points out that the person is not excused for falling in Kufr (infidelity) by practicing any of the above mentioned Nullifier whether he was mocking, serious or afraid. Except for whosoever was being forced to say or practice an action which makes him fall into kufr (infidelity) as long as he is a believer in his heart. Imam Muhammad Bin Abdul-Wahhab (W) said in his book "Kashf ush-Shubuhaat" (Removal of the Doubts) [summarized]:

"There is no dispute that At-Tawheed must be doctrinal (in the heart), verbal (by the tongue) and practical (by the organs) and if one of the three is missing, the person is not considered a Muslim. And If the person knows At-Tawheed (monotheism) but does not implement it, then he is a kaffir (infidel) and stubborn like Pharaoh and Ibleas (Evil) and alike. But if the person practices At-Tawheed outwardly, without understanding it or without believing in it by heart, then he is considered a hypocrite who is worse than a kaffir (infidel)".

Allah knows best. Wa Sala Allah Wa Salam Ala Nabi'yna Muhammad.