Salafi scholars about Dr zakir naik...We will respond to a number of issues frequently raised, and see matters from a perspective different from what has been portrayed by Dr. Zakir Naik and his employees. Base-Rule: The Scholars are the reference point As long as we know who we are, and what the Salafi Dawah stands for, and are able to distinguish a Scholar from a Daee (caller) , and know that scholars should be our reference point – then, we will be safe and protected from many doubts and confusions. And even when confusions and disagreements occur, we have been blessed by great contemporary scholars, al-hamdulillah, to whom we can refer back to. We have Kibaar (major) scholars, who passed away in recent times, like Allamah Ibn Baaz, Allamah Naasirud- Deen al-Albaani, Shaikh Ibn Uthaymeen, and many others – may Allah have mercy on them all. And we have Kibaar (major) scholars who are alive today like Allamah al-Fawzaan, Shaikh ar- Rajihi, Shaikh Saaleh aal- Shaikh, Shaikh Abdul-Aziz Aal-Shaikh (the current grand mufti), and others (hafidhahumulla) Referring back to the major scholars and trusting their conclusions becomes even more critical and vital when those who have taken formal Islamic education, and are supposed to guide people - either remain quiet upon falsehood or use their education to justify the wrong, and let people remain confused. In this case, the fatawa and conclusions of the great scholars help us gain the correct understanding, and counter the falsehood of those who are far more academically qualified than us. In the context of our discussion, when the questions arise; Should common people, with rudimentary knowledge of the Deen (religion), be encouraged to argue and debate with non-Muslims? Should the common people read books of the disbelievers, and expose themselves to the doubts they spread against Islam? What is the ruling on Nasheeds, and using them for Dawah? What does Islam say about speculations and allegorical explanations of some matters of the Ghayb (unseen) and other issues of Aqeedah, Fiqh, Dawah, Manhaj (methodology) …we should seek direction and guidance from the scholars, or those teachers/ daees who are upon the way of the scholars. Once we know who we are and what we stand for, we will be sturdy enough to benefit even from the daees (callers) who have mistakes - without being harmed in our Deen– Insha’allah. Dr. Zakir Naik has some good debates with militant-vegetarians, Christians, and the like, which can be benefited from; but if someone is shown the guidance of the scholars in matters of the Sharee’ah, and he replies back saying, ‘but Dr. Zakir says such and such’, then that is a clear indication that he has a serious problem identifying scholars and knowing their status! As for the reply to: “To what extent should those upon the Quran and Sunnah cooperate with Dr. Zakir Naik?” – This cannot be answered satisfactorily unless we look into Dr. Zakir’s orientations and activities over the years. There are nine more articles in this series. I hope that the discussions that follows will not only help clear confusion on the main subject of discussion, but will help understand our own methodology and direction for the future. Your comments and participation in the discussion is welcome, but the comments should be limited to the issues under discussion. Sajid A Kayum qsep ........................................................... P.S: - To those who dislike that Dr. Zakir Naik be criticized Here are some important questions that you shouldn’t loose perspective of. Who is responsible for levying accusations publicly, and explicitly targeting the Ahle- Hadeeth/Salafis? Who started this? Does he take advice? Does he clarify a mistake, or simply stops mentioning it – while the mistakes recorded in tapes continue to be circulated? How do we know that the mistake was acknowledged, and who is to correct misunderstandings caused? If Dr. Zakir misrepresented the position of Shaikh Ibn Uthaymeen (rahimahullah) publicly, should he be corrected, or should people be allowed to have a bad- opinion about an individual or group, because of a false accusation? Yes, we are well-aware of our environment and situations. We are aware that it’s a small and ever shrinking world, and that those who provide Islamic services, in its various forms, are a select few; and such type of discussions cause dissensions and embarrassment amongst brothers, but we have no choice but to counter the many accusations and misinformation that demoralizes our brothers who call towards returning back to the Salaf; and do the difficult - and at times, dangerous - job of opposing Shirk and Bidah.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:53:59 +0000
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