1 00:00:00,780 --> 00:00:09,779 Riyadh al-Salihin from the words of the Master of the Messengers, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 2 00:00:09,779 --> 00:00:17,410 Chapter: The Dislike of Asking by the Countenance of Allah for Anything Other than Paradise. 3 00:00:17,410 --> 00:00:22,410 And the Dislike of Refusing Someone Who Asks by Allah or Seeks Intercession Through Him. 4 00:00:22,410 --> 00:00:27,530 On the authority of Jabir, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 5 00:00:27,530 --> 00:00:31,589 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 6 00:00:31,589 --> 00:00:35,780 "Do not ask by the Countenance of Allah except for Paradise." 7 00:00:35,780 --> 00:00:37,780 Narrated by Abu Dawud. 8 00:00:37,780 --> 00:00:42,350 "Do not ask": meaning, do not request. 9 00:00:42,350 --> 00:00:48,539 "By the Countenance of Allah": meaning the requester’s saying, "I ask you by the Countenance of Allah." 10 00:00:48,539 --> 00:00:55,740 "Except for Paradise": meaning, except for the blessings of Paradise and the promises of the Hereafter. 11 00:00:55,740 --> 00:00:59,979 From the benefits of the hadith: 12 00:00:59,979 --> 00:01:08,530 The dislike of asking or seeking intercession by the Countenance of Allah the Exalted to attain any worldly gain. 13 00:01:08,530 --> 00:01:14,530 The permissibility of asking by the Countenance of Allah the Exalted for anything pertaining to the blessings of the Hereafter. 14 00:01:14,530 --> 00:01:19,739 On the authority of Ibn 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with them both, who said: 15 00:01:19,739 --> 00:01:23,780 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 16 00:01:23,780 --> 00:01:27,810 "Whoever seeks refuge by Allah, then grant him refuge." 17 00:01:27,810 --> 00:01:30,810 "Whoever asks by Allah, then give him." 18 00:01:30,810 --> 00:01:33,810 "Whoever calls upon you, then answer him." 19 00:01:33,810 --> 00:01:37,810 "And whoever does you a favor, then recompense him." 20 00:01:37,810 --> 00:01:40,810 "If you do not find anything with which to recompense him," 21 00:01:40,810 --> 00:01:45,810 "Then pray for him until you feel that you have recompensed him." 22 00:01:45,810 --> 00:01:50,189 Narrated by Abu Dawud and al-Nasa'i. 23 00:01:50,189 --> 00:01:52,859 "Seeks refuge": 24 00:01:52,859 --> 00:01:56,859 Meaning, he asks by Allah to be protected, shielded, and defended. 25 00:01:56,859 --> 00:01:58,989 "Recompense him": 26 00:01:58,989 --> 00:02:02,989 Meaning, respond to his kindness with a similar kindness. 27 00:02:02,989 --> 00:02:07,299 From the benefits of the hadith: 28 00:02:07,299 --> 00:02:12,300 The encouragement to respond to one who seeks protection and refuge by Allah the Exalted. 29 00:02:12,300 --> 00:02:16,300 This is out of reverence and glorification for the One by Whom he sought refuge. 30 00:02:16,300 --> 00:02:19,879 For he has sought refuge with the Almighty. 31 00:02:19,879 --> 00:02:27,389 Whoever asks for something by Allah, it is obligatory to give it to him if the person asked is capable of doing so. 32 00:02:27,389 --> 00:02:33,969 The encouragement to accept an invitation and to honor the one who adjures the person invited by Allah. 33 00:02:33,969 --> 00:02:35,969 From the character of the Muslim: 34 00:02:35,969 --> 00:02:39,969 Loyalty, not denying favors, and thanking people. 35 00:02:39,969 --> 00:02:42,969 For whoever does not thank people does not thank Allah. 36 00:02:42,969 --> 00:02:45,969 So, whoever does a favor for a Muslim, 37 00:02:45,969 --> 00:02:49,969 He should respond with thanks and material recompense for it. 38 00:02:49,969 --> 00:02:52,969 If he is unable to provide recompense, 39 00:02:52,969 --> 00:02:54,969 He should pray for him for good, 40 00:02:54,969 --> 00:02:57,969 By saying, "May Allah reward you with good." 41 00:02:57,969 --> 00:03:01,509 Whoever says to his brother, "May Allah reward you with good," 42 00:03:01,509 --> 00:03:04,509 Has indeed excelled in praise. 43 00:03:04,509 --> 00:03:12,259 Chapter: The Prohibition of Saying "Shah Shah" (King of Kings) to a Ruler or Others. 44 00:03:12,259 --> 00:03:15,259 Because its meaning is "King of Kings." 45 00:03:15,259 --> 00:03:20,259 And none is described by that except Allah, glory be to Him and the Exalted. 46 00:03:20,259 --> 00:03:24,419 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, 47 00:03:24,419 --> 00:03:28,419 From the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, who said: 48 00:03:28,419 --> 00:03:32,580 "The most despicable name in the sight of Allah, the Mighty and Majestic," 49 00:03:32,580 --> 00:03:35,580 "Is a man who calls himself the King of Kings." 50 00:03:35,580 --> 00:03:37,900 Agreed upon. 51 00:03:37,900 --> 00:03:41,180 Sufyan Ibn 'Uyaynah said: 52 00:03:41,180 --> 00:03:45,180 "King of Kings" is like "Shah Shah." 53 00:03:45,180 --> 00:03:50,020 "Most despicable": meaning the most disgraced, smallest, and lowest. 54 00:03:50,020 --> 00:03:54,039 From the benefits of the hadith: 55 00:03:54,039 --> 00:03:58,039 Whoever names himself or is named by others with this title, 56 00:03:58,039 --> 00:04:04,490 Is among the most disgraced, contemptible, and lowest of people in status before Allah. 57 00:04:04,490 --> 00:04:08,490 The prohibition of naming oneself with one of the Beautiful Names of Allah, 58 00:04:08,490 --> 00:04:12,490 Or imitating Him in one of His supreme attributes. 59 00:04:12,490 --> 00:04:16,870 The obligation of proper etiquette in all things with Allah. 60 00:04:16,870 --> 00:04:22,319 The prohibition of describing created beings with attributes of greatness and titles of pride, 61 00:04:22,319 --> 00:04:26,319 Which none deserves except Allah the Exalted. 62 00:04:26,319 --> 00:04:30,670 Included in this is their saying "Judge of Judges." 63 00:04:30,670 --> 00:04:37,519 The correct term is "The Most Just of Judges." 64 00:04:37,519 --> 00:04:41,519 Chapter: The Prohibition of Addressing the Immoral Person, the Innovator, and their likes, 65 00:04:41,519 --> 00:04:44,519 As "Sayyid" (Master) or similar titles. 66 00:04:44,519 --> 00:04:48,930 On the authority of Buraydah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 67 00:04:48,930 --> 00:04:52,930 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 68 00:04:52,930 --> 00:04:56,930 "Do not call the hypocrite 'Master'." 69 00:04:56,930 --> 00:04:59,959 "For if he is indeed a master," 70 00:04:59,959 --> 00:05:02,959 "Then you have angered your Lord, the Mighty and Majestic." 71 00:05:02,959 --> 00:05:06,149 Narrated by Abu Dawud. 72 00:05:06,149 --> 00:05:10,949 "Sayyid" is applied to one who surpasses his people, 73 00:05:10,949 --> 00:05:13,949 And whose status is elevated above them. 74 00:05:13,949 --> 00:05:16,949 It is applied to a leader and a person of virtue. 75 00:05:16,949 --> 00:05:20,949 It is applied to the forbearing one who is not provoked by his anger. 76 00:05:20,949 --> 00:05:23,949 It is applied to the generous one, 77 00:05:23,949 --> 00:05:27,370 And to the owner, and to the husband. 78 00:05:27,370 --> 00:05:29,370 "If he is indeed a master": 79 00:05:29,370 --> 00:05:33,689 Meaning, if he is of elevated status and high standing. 80 00:05:33,689 --> 00:05:35,689 "You have angered your Lord": 81 00:05:35,689 --> 00:05:39,689 Meaning, you have angered your Lord by honoring His enemy, 82 00:05:39,689 --> 00:05:43,680 The one who has strayed from His servitude. 83 00:05:43,680 --> 00:05:45,970 From the benefits of the hadith: 84 00:05:45,970 --> 00:05:49,970 The prohibition of honoring hypocrites and those like them, 85 00:05:49,970 --> 00:05:52,970 With descriptions of respect and esteem. 86 00:05:52,970 --> 00:05:56,379 Honoring these disobedient ones, 87 00:05:56,379 --> 00:05:59,379 Is a cause for the anger of the Lord, blessed and exalted be He. 88 00:06:00,379 --> 00:06:02,860 Whoever does that, 89 00:06:02,860 --> 00:06:04,860 It is incumbent upon the Muslim community, 90 00:06:04,860 --> 00:06:07,860 Not to leave a gap for the hypocrites, 91 00:06:07,860 --> 00:06:11,860 Through which they may resort to directing the affairs of the Muslims. 92 00:06:11,860 --> 00:06:15,860 Rather, they should be kept in a state of humiliation and insignificance, 93 00:06:15,860 --> 00:06:20,279 Because they have opposed the command of Allah and His Messenger. 94 00:06:20,279 --> 00:06:23,279 Included with the hypocrite in this ruling are: 95 00:06:23,279 --> 00:06:25,279 The immoral person, the disbeliever, 96 00:06:25,279 --> 00:06:27,279 The atheist, and the innovator. 97 00:06:28,279 --> 00:06:33,699 Hadiths have come using the word "Sayyid" 98 00:06:33,699 --> 00:06:36,699 For the people of faith, knowledge, and virtue. 99 00:06:36,699 --> 00:06:39,699 From this, we know that the one being addressed as "Sayyid," 100 00:06:39,699 --> 00:06:42,699 If he is virtuous and righteous, 101 00:06:42,699 --> 00:06:44,699 Whether through knowledge or piety, 102 00:06:44,699 --> 00:06:46,699 Then there is no harm in that. 103 00:06:46,699 --> 00:06:52,829 Chapter: The Dislike of Cursing Fever. 104 00:06:52,829 --> 00:06:57,079 On the authority of Jabir, may Allah be pleased with him, 105 00:06:57,079 --> 00:07:00,079 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 106 00:07:01,079 --> 00:07:05,079 Visited Umm al-Sa'ib or Umm al-Musayyib, 107 00:07:05,079 --> 00:07:09,180 And said, "What is the matter with you, O Umm al-Sa'ib," 108 00:07:09,180 --> 00:07:13,180 "Or O Umm al-Musayyib, that you are shivering?" 109 00:07:13,180 --> 00:07:18,269 She said, "Fever, may Allah not bless it." 110 00:07:18,269 --> 00:07:22,500 He said, "Do not curse fever," 111 00:07:22,500 --> 00:07:26,500 "For it removes the sins of the children of Adam," 112 00:07:26,500 --> 00:07:29,500 "Just as the bellows removes the dross of iron." 113 00:07:30,720 --> 00:07:32,720 Narrated by Muslim. 114 00:07:32,720 --> 00:07:35,459 "Shivering": 115 00:07:35,459 --> 00:07:38,459 Meaning, you are moving with a rapid movement. 116 00:07:38,459 --> 00:07:41,459 And its meaning is that you are trembling. 117 00:07:41,459 --> 00:07:45,699 From the benefits of the hadith: 118 00:07:45,699 --> 00:07:49,699 A clarification that the pains and ailments that afflict the Muslim, 119 00:07:49,699 --> 00:07:53,699 Are a cause for the expiation of his sins and the raising of his ranks. 120 00:07:53,699 --> 00:07:59,060 The prohibition of cursing something that draws one closer to Allah the Exalted, 121 00:07:59,060 --> 00:08:03,500 Even if it involves hardship for the servants. 122 00:08:03,500 --> 00:08:07,500 It is not permissible to be annoyed or distressed by the decree of Allah, 123 00:08:07,500 --> 00:08:12,050 For that is contrary to patience and contentment. 124 00:08:12,050 --> 00:08:15,050 The keenness of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 125 00:08:15,050 --> 00:08:20,050 To convey the sciences of religion to his Companions in the easiest manner, 126 00:08:20,050 --> 00:08:23,050 And to provide tangible examples, 127 00:08:23,050 --> 00:08:27,050 So that they may settle in their understanding and take root in their minds. 128 00:08:27,050 --> 00:08:32,539 Chapter: The Prohibition of Cursing the Wind, 129 00:08:32,539 --> 00:08:35,539 And a clarification of what should be said when it occurs. 130 00:08:35,539 --> 00:08:39,049 On the authority of Abu al-Mundhir, 131 00:08:39,049 --> 00:08:43,080 Ubayy Ibn Ka'b, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 132 00:08:43,080 --> 00:08:47,080 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 133 00:08:47,080 --> 00:08:49,080 "Do not curse the wind." 134 00:08:49,080 --> 00:08:52,139 "So if you see what you dislike," 135 00:08:52,139 --> 00:08:54,210 "Then say:" 136 00:08:54,210 --> 00:08:58,210 "O Allah, we ask You for the good of this wind," 137 00:08:58,210 --> 00:09:00,210 "And the good of what is in it," 138 00:09:00,210 --> 00:09:02,210 "And the good of what it has been commanded with." 139 00:09:02,210 --> 00:09:05,340 "And we seek refuge in You from the evil of this wind," 140 00:09:05,340 --> 00:09:07,340 "And the evil of what is in it," 141 00:09:07,340 --> 00:09:10,340 "And the evil of what it has been commanded with." 142 00:09:10,340 --> 00:09:12,690 Narrated by al-Tirmidhi. 143 00:09:12,690 --> 00:09:15,419 "What you dislike": 144 00:09:15,419 --> 00:09:18,419 Meaning, its gusting and intensity. 145 00:09:18,419 --> 00:09:20,580 "The good of this wind": 146 00:09:20,580 --> 00:09:22,580 Meaning, the good resulting from it, 147 00:09:22,580 --> 00:09:26,580 Such as the gathering of clouds which causes rain. 148 00:09:26,580 --> 00:09:28,809 "The good of what is in it": 149 00:09:29,809 --> 00:09:31,809 Meaning, the good contained within it, 150 00:09:31,809 --> 00:09:35,129 Such as the sailing of ships and the like. 151 00:09:35,129 --> 00:09:37,129 "The evil of this wind": 152 00:09:37,129 --> 00:09:41,350 Its being a storm or a destructive wind. 153 00:09:41,350 --> 00:09:43,350 "And the evil of what is in it": 154 00:09:43,350 --> 00:09:45,350 From destruction and other things. 155 00:09:45,350 --> 00:09:48,539 From the benefits of the hadith: 156 00:09:48,539 --> 00:09:51,700 The prohibition of cursing the wind and other things, 157 00:09:51,700 --> 00:09:53,700 From the cosmic phenomena, 158 00:09:53,700 --> 00:09:56,700 Because whatever good or evil is in them, 159 00:09:56,700 --> 00:09:59,700 Is subjected by the command of Allah the Exalted. 160 00:10:00,210 --> 00:10:04,210 The recommendation, when a matter occurs that brings both good and evil, 161 00:10:04,210 --> 00:10:06,210 To ask Allah for its good, 162 00:10:06,210 --> 00:10:08,210 And to seek refuge from its evil, 163 00:10:08,210 --> 00:10:11,210 And not to curse it entirely. 164 00:10:11,210 --> 00:10:13,590 Cosmic phenomena, 165 00:10:13,590 --> 00:10:16,590 Are signs from the signs of Allah the Exalted. 166 00:10:16,590 --> 00:10:18,590 In them is good and mercy, 167 00:10:18,590 --> 00:10:20,590 For whom Allah wills His mercy, 168 00:10:20,590 --> 00:10:22,590 And in them is woe and destruction, 169 00:10:22,590 --> 00:10:24,590 And grave matters, 170 00:10:24,590 --> 00:10:27,590 For whom Allah wills His punishment. 171 00:10:27,590 --> 00:10:30,740 And on the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, 172 00:10:31,740 --> 00:10:33,740 He said: 173 00:10:33,740 --> 00:10:36,740 I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 174 00:10:36,740 --> 00:10:38,779 Saying: 175 00:10:38,779 --> 00:10:40,779 "The wind is from the spirit (ruh) of Allah," 176 00:10:40,779 --> 00:10:43,779 "It brings mercy and it brings punishment." 177 00:10:43,779 --> 00:10:45,779 "So if you see it," 178 00:10:45,779 --> 00:10:47,779 "Do not curse it," 179 00:10:47,779 --> 00:10:49,779 "And ask Allah for its good," 180 00:10:49,779 --> 00:10:51,779 "And seek refuge in Allah," 181 00:10:51,779 --> 00:10:53,779 "From its evil." 182 00:10:53,779 --> 00:10:55,970 Narrated by Abu Dawud. 183 00:10:55,970 --> 00:10:59,220 His saying, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 184 00:10:59,220 --> 00:11:01,220 "From the spirit of Allah": 185 00:11:01,220 --> 00:11:04,220 Meaning, His mercy to His servants. 186 00:11:04,220 --> 00:11:07,629 From the benefits of the hadith: 187 00:11:07,629 --> 00:11:10,820 The wind is a part of the mercy of Allah, 188 00:11:10,820 --> 00:11:14,820 And that explains the reason for the prohibition of cursing it. 189 00:11:14,820 --> 00:11:17,240 The wind contains much good, 190 00:11:17,240 --> 00:11:20,240 For the well-being of the lands and the servants. 191 00:11:20,240 --> 00:11:22,240 And it contains widespread evil, 192 00:11:22,240 --> 00:11:25,240 From the destruction of crops and offspring. 193 00:11:25,240 --> 00:11:26,240 Therefore, it is incumbent upon the Muslim, 194 00:11:26,240 --> 00:11:28,240 To ask Allah for its good, 195 00:11:28,240 --> 00:11:31,690 And to protect him from its evil. 196 00:11:31,690 --> 00:11:33,690 The obligation of turning to Allah, 197 00:11:33,690 --> 00:11:35,690 And supplicating to Him, 198 00:11:35,690 --> 00:11:37,690 When witnessing what is frightening, 199 00:11:37,690 --> 00:11:41,039 Among His signs in the universe: 200 00:11:41,039 --> 00:11:42,039 It is not part of a Muslim’s character 201 00:11:42,039 --> 00:11:45,039 To use abusive language, insult, or curse. 202 00:11:45,039 --> 00:11:50,259 On the authority of ‘A’ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, she said: 203 00:11:50,259 --> 00:11:53,259 The Prophet, peace be upon him, 204 00:11:53,259 --> 00:11:56,419 Whenever the wind blew fiercely, would say: 205 00:11:56,419 --> 00:11:59,419 "O Allah, I ask You for its good, 206 00:11:59,419 --> 00:12:03,580 And the good of what is in it, and the good of what it was sent with, 207 00:12:03,580 --> 00:12:05,580 And I seek refuge in You from its evil, 208 00:12:05,580 --> 00:12:07,580 And the evil of what is in it, 209 00:12:07,580 --> 00:12:10,830 And the evil of what it was sent with." 210 00:12:10,830 --> 00:12:13,700 Narrated by Muslim. 211 00:12:13,700 --> 00:12:15,700 "Blew fiercely" 212 00:12:15,700 --> 00:12:17,700 Means it intensified and raged. 213 00:12:17,700 --> 00:12:21,980 Among the benefits of the hadith: 214 00:12:21,980 --> 00:12:23,980 Al-Shafi'i, may Allah have mercy on him, said: 215 00:12:23,980 --> 00:12:25,980 It is not appropriate for anyone 216 00:12:25,980 --> 00:12:27,980 To curse the winds, 217 00:12:27,980 --> 00:12:30,980 For it is a creation of Allah the Exalted that is obedient, 218 00:12:30,980 --> 00:12:33,980 And one of His soldiers. 219 00:12:33,980 --> 00:12:37,980 He makes it a mercy or a punishment as He wills. 220 00:12:37,980 --> 00:12:43,730 Chapter: The prohibition of cursing the rooster. 221 00:12:43,730 --> 00:12:50,259 On the authority of Zayd Ibn Khalid al-Juhani, may Allah be pleased with him, he said: 222 00:12:50,259 --> 00:12:54,299 The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 223 00:12:54,299 --> 00:12:56,299 "Do not curse the rooster, 224 00:12:56,299 --> 00:12:59,299 For it wakes [people] for prayer." 225 00:12:59,299 --> 00:13:03,480 Narrated by Abu Dawud. 226 00:13:03,480 --> 00:13:05,480 Among the benefits of the hadith: 227 00:13:05,480 --> 00:13:07,480 The prohibition of cursing the rooster, 228 00:13:07,480 --> 00:13:11,480 Because it wakes the sleepers for prayer 229 00:13:11,480 --> 00:13:13,480 And alerts the heedless, 230 00:13:13,480 --> 00:13:16,480 So they hasten to the obedience of Allah. 231 00:13:16,480 --> 00:13:22,990 One is forbidden from being annoyed by things that help a Muslim in the obedience of his Lord, 232 00:13:22,990 --> 00:13:26,990 Even if they prevent one from enjoying some worldly comfort, 233 00:13:26,990 --> 00:13:28,990 Like the rooster, 234 00:13:28,990 --> 00:13:31,990 Which interrupts the pleasure of your sleep; 235 00:13:31,990 --> 00:13:33,990 Yet what it calls you to 236 00:13:33,990 --> 00:13:36,990 Is better in this world and the Hereafter. 237 00:13:36,990 --> 00:13:41,419 Chapter: The prohibition of a person saying, 238 00:13:41,419 --> 00:13:44,419 "We have received rain by the setting of such-and-such star." 239 00:13:44,419 --> 00:13:49,700 On the authority of Zayd Ibn Khalid, may Allah be pleased with him, he said: 240 00:13:49,700 --> 00:13:53,700 The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, led us 241 00:13:53,700 --> 00:13:56,700 In the morning prayer at al-Hudaybiyah, 242 00:13:56,700 --> 00:14:00,700 Following rainfall that occurred during the night. 243 00:14:00,700 --> 00:14:02,740 When he finished, 244 00:14:02,740 --> 00:14:05,740 He turned to the people and said: 245 00:14:05,740 --> 00:14:08,740 "Do you know what your Lord has said?" 246 00:14:08,740 --> 00:14:10,769 They said: 247 00:14:10,769 --> 00:14:13,769 "Allah and His Messenger know best." 248 00:14:13,769 --> 00:14:14,899 He said: 249 00:14:14,899 --> 00:14:18,899 "This morning, some of My servants became believers in Me, and some became disbelievers. 250 00:14:18,899 --> 00:14:20,990 As for the one who said: 251 00:14:20,990 --> 00:14:24,990 'We have received rain by the grace of Allah and His mercy,' 252 00:14:24,990 --> 00:14:26,990 That person is a believer in Me, 253 00:14:26,990 --> 00:14:28,990 And a disbeliever in the stars. 254 00:14:28,990 --> 00:14:30,990 And as for the one who said: 255 00:14:30,990 --> 00:14:33,990 'We have received rain by the setting of such-and-such star,' 256 00:14:33,990 --> 00:14:35,990 That person is a disbeliever in Me, 257 00:14:35,990 --> 00:14:38,990 And a believer in the stars." 258 00:14:38,990 --> 00:14:41,179 Agreed upon. 259 00:14:41,179 --> 00:14:43,889 "Rain" here 260 00:14:43,889 --> 00:14:45,889 Refers to the rainfall. 261 00:14:45,889 --> 00:14:46,980 "Setting of a star" (naw') 262 00:14:46,980 --> 00:14:49,980 Refers to the rising and setting of the stars. 263 00:14:49,980 --> 00:14:54,070 Among the benefits of the hadith: 264 00:14:54,070 --> 00:14:58,230 It is not permissible to turn away from the qiblah during prayer. 265 00:14:58,230 --> 00:15:02,649 It is recommended for the Imam to face the worshippers 266 00:15:02,649 --> 00:15:04,649 After the prayer has concluded. 267 00:15:04,649 --> 00:15:07,159 It is permissible for the follower to say, 268 00:15:07,159 --> 00:15:09,159 "So-and-so led us in prayer." 269 00:15:09,159 --> 00:15:11,159 The meaning is: 270 00:15:11,159 --> 00:15:14,159 That so-and-so led us in prayer as an Imam. 271 00:15:14,159 --> 00:15:17,669 It is recommended to speak of the blessings of Allah 272 00:15:17,669 --> 00:15:20,669 And attribute the grace to Him alone. 273 00:15:20,669 --> 00:15:26,120 It is permissible for an Imam or a scholar to pose a question to his companions, 274 00:15:26,120 --> 00:15:30,539 Even if it can only be grasped through careful reflection. 275 00:15:30,539 --> 00:15:34,950 The prohibition of shirk in all its types and manifestations. 276 00:15:34,950 --> 00:15:37,950 The invalidation of all the superstitions of the Age of Ignorance. 277 00:15:37,950 --> 00:15:40,950 Among these is what they used to say: 278 00:15:40,950 --> 00:15:43,950 That the descent of rain is caused by the stars, 279 00:15:43,950 --> 00:15:46,950 Either by their creation, according to their claim, 280 00:15:46,950 --> 00:15:48,950 Or by their being a sign. 281 00:15:48,950 --> 00:15:53,879 Riyad al-Salihin.