WEBVTT 00:00:00.180 --> 00:00:08.859 A summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah. 00:00:08.859 --> 00:00:11.859 Sectarianism. 00:00:11.859 --> 00:00:19.859 Sectarianism means the division of people in a society or a state into two or more sects. 00:00:19.859 --> 00:00:26.859 This division is either due to religion, gender, ethnicity, language, and so on. 00:00:26.859 --> 00:00:29.859 In the Sharia's scale, it is of two types. 00:00:29.859 --> 00:00:34.859 First, praiseworthy sectarianism, beloved by Allah Almighty. 00:00:34.859 --> 00:00:38.859 This is the sectarianism based on religion and creed. 00:00:38.859 --> 00:00:41.859 The monotheistic believers are one sect. 00:00:41.859 --> 00:00:47.859 And one Ummah, distinct from all other people, the disbelievers and hypocrites who oppose them. 00:00:47.859 --> 00:00:52.890 This has been mentioned in more than one verse of Allah's Book. 00:00:52.890 --> 00:00:56.890 Allah the Almighty said, recounting Shu'ayb, peace be upon him: 00:00:56.890 --> 00:01:05.890 “And if there is a party of you which believeth in that wherewith I have been sent, and there is a party which believeth not, then have patience until Allah judge between us. He is the Best of all who deal in judgment.” (7:87) 00:01:05.890 --> 00:01:11.890 “And if there is a party of you which believeth in that wherewith I have been sent, and there is a party which believeth not, then have patience until Allah judge between us. He is the Best of all who deal in judgment.” (7:87) 00:01:11.890 --> 00:01:13.890 And Allah the Almighty said: 00:01:13.890 --> 00:01:20.890 "A party of the Children of Israel believed, and a party disbelieved." 00:01:20.890 --> 00:01:26.019 And from a sect of believers in opposition to a sect of hypocrites. 00:01:26.019 --> 00:01:28.019 Allah the Almighty said: 00:01:28.019 --> 00:01:37.019 “Then, after grief, He sent down security for you. As slumber did it overcome a party of you, while (the other) party, who were anxious on their own account, thought wrongly of Allah, the thought of ignorance. They said: Have we any part in the cause? Say (O Muhammad): The cause belongeth wholly to Allah. They hide within themselves (a thought) which they reveal not unto thee, saying: Had we had any part in the cause we should not have been slain here. Say: Even though ye had been in your houses, those appointed to be slain would have gone forth to the places where they were to lie. (All this hath been) in order that Allah might try what is in your breasts and prove what is in your hearts. Allah is Aware of what is hidden in the breasts (of men).” (3:154) 00:01:37.019 --> 00:01:42.019 “Then, after grief, He sent down security for you. As slumber did it overcome a party of you, while (the other) party, who were anxious on their own account, thought wrongly of Allah, the thought of ignorance. They said: Have we any part in the cause? Say (O Muhammad): The cause belongeth wholly to Allah. They hide within themselves (a thought) which they reveal not unto thee, saying: Had we had any part in the cause we should not have been slain here. Say: Even though ye had been in your houses, those appointed to be slain would have gone forth to the places where they were to lie. (All this hath been) in order that Allah might try what is in your breasts and prove what is in your hearts. Allah is Aware of what is hidden in the breasts (of men).” (3:154) 00:01:42.019 --> 00:01:47.019 “Then, after grief, He sent down security for you. As slumber did it overcome a party of you, while (the other) party, who were anxious on their own account, thought wrongly of Allah, the thought of ignorance. They said: Have we any part in the cause? Say (O Muhammad): The cause belongeth wholly to Allah. They hide within themselves (a thought) which they reveal not unto thee, saying: Had we had any part in the cause we should not have been slain here. Say: Even though ye had been in your houses, those appointed to be slain would have gone forth to the places where they were to lie. (All this hath been) in order that Allah might try what is in your breasts and prove what is in your hearts. Allah is Aware of what is hidden in the breasts (of men).” (3:154) 00:01:47.019 --> 00:01:50.209 Therefore, it is permissible to use the term "sectarianism" in this sense. 00:01:50.209 --> 00:01:54.209 And to take pride in it without hesitation or shame. 00:01:55.209 --> 00:01:58.209 When there is no meeting point between the two sects. 00:01:58.209 --> 00:02:01.209 No alliance, no love, and no support. 00:02:01.209 --> 00:02:04.209 Rather, between them is disavowal and enmity. 00:02:04.209 --> 00:02:08.210 So, the believers should not pay attention to the doubts of the misguiders. 00:02:08.210 --> 00:02:13.210 Who alienate people from them by saying they are advocates of sectarianism. 00:02:13.210 --> 00:02:15.210 Seeking civil wars. 00:02:15.210 --> 00:02:18.210 Because the disbelievers are not of our kin. 00:02:18.210 --> 00:02:20.210 Allah the Almighty said: 00:02:20.210 --> 00:02:23.210 “He said: O Noah! Lo! he is not of thy household; lo! he is of evil conduct, so ask not of Me that whereof thou hast no knowledge. I admonish thee lest thou be among the ignorant.” (11:46) 00:02:23.210 --> 00:02:28.210 And war against the disbelievers, when the conditions are met and the impediments are absent. 00:02:28.210 --> 00:02:31.210 Is part of the jihad in the way of Allah. 00:02:31.210 --> 00:02:34.210 Which is the pinnacle of Islam. 00:02:34.210 --> 00:02:37.210 And it is strange that these misguiders. 00:02:37.210 --> 00:02:41.210 From the Rawafid, secularists, liberals, and hypocrites. 00:02:41.210 --> 00:02:44.210 Are sectarian to the core. 00:02:44.210 --> 00:02:47.210 And they refuse to listen to the people of truth. 00:02:47.210 --> 00:02:51.300 So why is it permissible for them when they are upon falsehood? 00:02:51.300 --> 00:02:54.400 And forbidden for the people of truth? 00:02:54.400 --> 00:02:57.400 Likewise, Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah. 00:02:57.400 --> 00:02:59.400 They are the victorious sect. 00:02:59.400 --> 00:03:02.400 In opposition to the sects of people of desires and innovations. 00:03:02.400 --> 00:03:08.400 And attributing oneself to this praiseworthy sect, beloved by Allah Almighty. 00:03:08.400 --> 00:03:12.460 Is something that one should be proud of and call others to. 00:03:12.460 --> 00:03:15.460 The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:03:15.460 --> 00:03:19.460 "A group from my Ummah will remain victorious upon the truth." 00:03:19.460 --> 00:03:22.009 Narrated by Muslim. 00:03:22.009 --> 00:03:26.009 And among the types of sectarianism that are also praised and not condemned. 00:03:26.009 --> 00:03:29.009 Is what comes from diversity within the ranks of believers. 00:03:29.009 --> 00:03:32.009 According to tasks and specializations. 00:03:32.009 --> 00:03:34.009 As Allah the Almighty said: 00:03:34.009 --> 00:03:39.009 “And the believers should not all go out to fight. Of every troop of them, a party only should go forth, that they (who are left behind) may gain sound knowledge in religion, and that they may warn their folk when they return to them, so that they may beware.” (9:122) 00:03:39.009 --> 00:03:45.009 “And the believers should not all go out to fight. Of every troop of them, a party only should go forth, that they (who are left behind) may gain sound knowledge in religion, and that they may warn their folk when they return to them, so that they may beware.” (9:122) 00:03:45.009 --> 00:03:50.009 “And the believers should not all go out to fight. Of every troop of them, a party only should go forth, that they (who are left behind) may gain sound knowledge in religion, and that they may warn their folk when they return to them, so that they may beware.” (9:122) 00:03:50.009 --> 00:03:52.009 And His saying: 00:03:52.009 --> 00:03:56.009 “And when thou (O Muhammad) art among them and arrangest (their) worship for them, let only a party of them stand with thee (to worship) and let them take their arms. Then when they have performed their prostrations let them fall to the rear and let another party come that hath not worshipped and let them worship with thee, and let them take their precaution and their arms. Those who disbelieve long for you to neglect your arms and your baggage that they may attack you once for all. It is no sin for you to lay aside your arms, if rain impedeth you or ye are sick. But take your precaution. Lo! Allah prepareth for the disbelievers shameful punishment.” (4:102) 00:03:56.009 --> 00:03:59.009 "And a group of them should go with you." 00:03:59.009 --> 00:04:02.009 "And they should take their arms." 00:04:02.009 --> 00:04:06.009 “And when thou (O Muhammad) art among them and arrangest (their) worship for them, let only a party of them stand with thee (to worship) and let them take their arms. Then when they have performed their prostrations let them fall to the rear and let another party come that hath not worshipped and let them worship with thee, and let them take their precaution and their arms. Those who disbelieve long for you to neglect your arms and your baggage that they may attack you once for all. It is no sin for you to lay aside your arms, if rain impedeth you or ye are sick. But take your precaution. Lo! Allah prepareth for the disbelievers shameful punishment.” (4:102) 00:04:06.009 --> 00:04:10.009 "And another group has not yet prayed." 00:04:10.009 --> 00:04:12.009 "So let them pray with you." 00:04:12.009 --> 00:04:15.009 "And let them take their precautions and their arms." 00:04:15.009 --> 00:04:17.329 Second. 00:04:17.329 --> 00:04:20.329 Condemned and forbidden sectarianism. 00:04:20.329 --> 00:04:24.329 This includes all the sects of disbelievers and hypocrites. 00:04:24.329 --> 00:04:27.329 As it also includes sectarianism that leads to. 00:04:27.329 --> 00:04:31.329 Discord among Muslims, their factionalism, and their division. 00:04:31.329 --> 00:04:36.329 It may even lead to Muslims fighting each other. 00:04:36.329 --> 00:04:40.329 In what is known as the wars of fitnah or civil wars. 00:04:40.329 --> 00:04:44.329 These are things that Muslims must avoid and beware of. 00:04:44.329 --> 00:04:48.329 And strive to extinguish them, as Allah the Almighty said: 00:04:48.329 --> 00:04:52.329 "And if two factions of the believers fight." 00:04:52.329 --> 00:04:55.329 "Then make reconciliation between the two." 00:04:55.329 --> 00:04:58.329 “And if two parties of believers fall to fighting, then make peace between them. And if one party of them doeth wrong to the other, fight ye that which doeth wrong till it return unto the ordinance of Allah; then, if it return, make peace between them justly, and act equitably. Lo! Allah loveth the equitable.” (49:9) 00:04:58.329 --> 00:05:03.329 “And if two parties of believers fall to fighting, then make peace between them. And if one party of them doeth wrong to the other, fight ye that which doeth wrong till it return unto the ordinance of Allah; then, if it return, make peace between them justly, and act equitably. Lo! Allah loveth the equitable.” (49:9) 00:05:03.329 --> 00:05:08.329 “And if two parties of believers fall to fighting, then make peace between them. And if one party of them doeth wrong to the other, fight ye that which doeth wrong till it return unto the ordinance of Allah; then, if it return, make peace between them justly, and act equitably. Lo! Allah loveth the equitable.” (49:9) 00:05:08.329 --> 00:05:12.329 Indeed, Allah loves those who are just.