WEBVTT 00:00:00.820 --> 00:00:03.819 In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful 00:00:03.819 --> 00:00:07.259 The life of the ancestor 00:00:07.259 --> 00:00:09.259 Between words and action 00:00:09.259 --> 00:00:13.519 By Sheikh Ahmed bin Nasser Al-Tair 00:00:13.519 --> 00:00:18.109 Definition of predecessor 00:00:18.109 --> 00:00:24.300 The Salaf are the leaders of this nation, including the Companions, the Successors, and the Imams of guidance 00:00:24.300 --> 00:00:27.300 In the three favorite centuries 00:00:27.300 --> 00:00:33.399 This term is used to refer to those who follow their guidance and follow their path 00:00:33.399 --> 00:00:36.399 Even if he came many centuries after them 00:00:36.399 --> 00:00:40.399 He is called Salafist in reference to them 00:00:40.399 --> 00:00:45.530 This name has been used in the three preferred centuries 00:00:45.530 --> 00:00:48.530 But it was not famous and widespread 00:00:48.530 --> 00:00:50.530 Contrary to those who denied this 00:00:50.530 --> 00:00:55.299 He claimed that he did not exist until after them 00:00:55.299 --> 00:00:58.299 The word “ancestor” has two considerations 00:00:58.299 --> 00:01:01.299 Considering time and considering belief 00:01:01.299 --> 00:01:04.299 As for the predecessors, considering time 00:01:04.299 --> 00:01:07.299 They are just the three favorite centuries 00:01:07.299 --> 00:01:12.299 To whom the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, testified of goodness 00:01:12.299 --> 00:01:16.299 As in the hadith of Imran bin Hussein, may God be pleased with him 00:01:16.299 --> 00:01:18.299 He said 00:01:18.299 --> 00:01:21.299 The Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, said 00:01:21.299 --> 00:01:23.299 The best of my nation is my generation 00:01:23.299 --> 00:01:26.299 Then those who follow them 00:01:26.299 --> 00:01:29.299 Then those who follow them 00:01:29.299 --> 00:01:32.489 The predecessors are the people of the three centuries 00:01:32.489 --> 00:01:35.709 And after them, successor 00:01:35.709 --> 00:01:38.709 As for the predecessors, the second consideration 00:01:38.709 --> 00:01:41.709 Everyone who follows their path is included in them 00:01:41.709 --> 00:01:44.709 In belief and work until the Hour 00:01:44.709 --> 00:01:47.870 And their names too 00:01:47.870 --> 00:01:50.870 People of influence and people of hadith 00:01:50.870 --> 00:01:53.870 And other great names 00:01:53.870 --> 00:01:56.870 Which indicates the integrity of this great approach 00:02:00.209 --> 00:02:03.209 Characteristics and advantages of predecessors over others 00:02:03.209 --> 00:02:06.530 Our righteous predecessors, may God Almighty have mercy on them 00:02:06.530 --> 00:02:09.530 They have virtues by which they are distinguished 00:02:09.530 --> 00:02:12.530 And the advantages that distinguish them 00:02:12.530 --> 00:02:15.659 It is one of their greatest advantages and virtues 00:02:15.659 --> 00:02:18.659 Which set them apart from others 00:02:18.659 --> 00:02:20.659 Firstly 00:02:20.659 --> 00:02:23.659 They are one of the favorite centuries 00:02:23.659 --> 00:02:26.659 Which the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, said about them 00:02:26.659 --> 00:02:29.659 The best of my nation is my generation 00:02:29.659 --> 00:02:32.659 Then those who follow them 00:02:32.659 --> 00:02:35.780 Then those who follow them 00:02:35.780 --> 00:02:38.780 Charity is present in their actions and morals 00:02:38.780 --> 00:02:41.780 Their sincerity and belief 00:02:41.780 --> 00:02:44.780 Neither could those who came after them 00:02:44.780 --> 00:02:47.939 To reach their amount 00:02:47.939 --> 00:02:50.939 Secondly, their closeness to the Prophet’s era 00:02:50.939 --> 00:02:54.099 And divine revelation 00:02:54.099 --> 00:02:57.099 That the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace 00:02:57.099 --> 00:03:00.099 The people and the nation recommended these favorite centuries 00:03:00.099 --> 00:03:03.099 Al-Tirmidhi narrated in his Sunan 00:03:03.099 --> 00:03:06.099 And Al-Hakim in his Mustadrak 00:03:06.099 --> 00:03:09.099 On the authority of Omar, may God be pleased with him, he said 00:03:09.099 --> 00:03:12.099 The Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, said 00:03:12.099 --> 00:03:15.099 I recommend you to my friends 00:03:15.099 --> 00:03:18.099 Then those who follow them 00:03:18.099 --> 00:03:21.139 Then those who follow them 00:03:22.139 --> 00:03:25.139 I recommend you to my friends 00:03:25.139 --> 00:03:28.139 Then those who follow them 00:03:28.139 --> 00:03:31.139 Then those who follow them 00:03:31.139 --> 00:03:34.139 That is, the followers of the followers 00:03:34.139 --> 00:03:37.360 The Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace 00:03:37.360 --> 00:03:40.360 He only recommended these favored centuries to us 00:03:40.360 --> 00:03:43.360 Let's stick to their approach 00:03:43.360 --> 00:03:46.360 We follow in their footsteps 00:03:46.360 --> 00:03:49.360 We imitate their influences 00:03:49.360 --> 00:03:52.780 Fourth 00:03:52.780 --> 00:03:55.780 They inherited knowledge, law and religion 00:03:55.780 --> 00:03:58.780 Closely, the Companions, may God be pleased with them 00:03:58.780 --> 00:04:01.780 They took it from the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace 00:04:01.780 --> 00:04:04.780 Directly without any intermediary 00:04:04.780 --> 00:04:07.780 The followers took it from the honorable companions 00:04:07.780 --> 00:04:10.780 Juicy, juicy fruit 00:04:10.780 --> 00:04:13.780 The followers took it from the followers 00:04:13.780 --> 00:04:16.779 Fresh and fresh 00:04:16.779 --> 00:04:19.779 They took them by the misguidance of the innovators 00:04:19.779 --> 00:04:22.779 The nonsense of Sufis 00:04:22.779 --> 00:04:25.779 Rather, their hearts were pure 00:04:25.779 --> 00:04:28.810 Their goals are lofty 00:04:28.810 --> 00:04:31.810 And their enthusiasm is high 00:04:31.810 --> 00:04:34.810 These are the characteristics of this unique generation 00:04:34.810 --> 00:04:37.810 These are the advantages of these blessed centuries 00:04:37.810 --> 00:04:40.810 It made their generation and their society 00:04:40.810 --> 00:04:43.810 The greatest, best and purest society on earth 00:04:43.810 --> 00:04:46.810 They work according to the law of their Lord 00:04:46.810 --> 00:04:49.810 They are friendly and loving among themselves 00:04:49.810 --> 00:04:52.810 They are safe from heresies and whims 00:04:52.810 --> 00:04:57.250 A life of peace 00:04:57.250 --> 00:05:00.629 Between words and action