Sheikh Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid
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Allaah intends to clarify the truth to people and prove it, and thereby,
leave no place for excuses that they did not receive the message of
truth from Him; that is why He sent Messengers and Divine Books. Indeed,
the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said: “No one likes to give
people excuses more than Allaah.” He has sent the Messengers, peace be
upon them, as warners and bringers of glad tidings; hence, they
explained the message of Allaah and the scholars and students of
knowledge did the same after them. This is so, because it is compulsory
upon anyone who attains any knowledge to follow the footsteps of the
Prophets and Messengers, peace be upon them, by clarifying what they are
aware of.
Allaah says that which means: “And
[mention, O Muhammad sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam] when Allaah took a
covenant from those who were given the Scripture, [saying]: ‘You must
make it clear [i.e. explain it] to the people and not conceal it.’ But
they threw it away behind their backs and exchanged it for a small
price. And wretched is that which they purchased.” (Aal ‘Imraan: 187).
The Jewish rabbis were commanded to believe in Muhammad sallallaahu
alayhi wa sallam and to clarify his message to people. In the Torah,
there was a mention of him, his description, the place he will be sent
to and the description of his Companions, may Allaah be pleased with
them. However, when they recognized him, they suppressed this news and
disbelieved in him. Allaah says that which means: “Indeed, those who
conceal what We sent down of clear proofs and guidance after We made it
clear for the people in the Scripture – those are cursed by Allaah and
cursed by those who curse (i.e., from among the angels and the
believers.).” (Al-Baqarah: 159). Thus, it is a pledge which Allaah has
taken from the people of knowledge, to explain the truth, rulings and
legislations to people, and to not conceal it. Therefore, he who
withholds any knowledge, has cheated and betrayed the slaves of Allaah,
and will be cursed by Allaah and those who curse from His creations.
As for those who teach people what is
good and make the truth clear to them, Allaah will forgive them and the
angels, the whales and fish in the sea, as well as all animals,
including the ant in her dwelling, will supplicate to Allaah for their
forgiveness – all as a result of this great deed.
On the other hand, Allaah Has warned
those who hide the truth which was revealed, in return of some worldly
benefit, when He says that which means: “Indeed, they who conceal what
Allaah has sent down of the Book and exchange it for a small price –
those consume not into their bellies except the Fire….” (Al-Baqarah:
174). Thus, those who seek to gain worldly profits and, as a result,
suppress the truth or state what is false instead, will receive a far
greater retribution compared to what little benefit they gained in life,
and will dwell eternally in the Hellfire.
The Arabs and Jews held the Jewish rabbis
in the highest regard. The rabbis even used to receive gifts from the
Arabs because of their approval of the disbelief and infidelity in which
they were indulged and statements that pleased them. If an Arab came to
a rabbi, asking him: “Are we better or Muhammad?”, he would reply:
“Indeed you are better than him”.
The Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam
said: “He who is asked about knowledge (regarding that which he knows)
and he, in turn, conceals it, will be bridled with fire on the Day of
Resurrection”. In this manner, the evil outcome corresponds with his
deed, for just as he remained silent regarding the truth, he deserved a
bridle of fire. Allaah says that which means: “Mankind was [of] one
religion [before their deviation]; then Allaah sent the prophets as
bringers of good tidings and warners and sent down with them the
Scripture in truth to judge between the people concerning that in which
they differed…” (Al-Baqarah: 213), and: “[It is] so He will make clear
to them [the truth of] that wherein they differ and so those who have
disbelieved may know that they were liars.” (An-Nahl: 39). Therefore,
Allaah has sent the Qur’aan down in order to clarify for the people what
they differ regarding; He says that which means: “And when Jesus
brought clear proofs, he said, “I have come to you with wisdom [i.e.
prophethood] and to make clear to you some of that over which you
differ, so fear Allaah and obey me.” (Az-Zukhruf: 63).
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