Shaykh ul-Islam (May Allah have Mercy on him):
So indeed a person may know that the truth is with other than him and, in spite of this, he rejects that due to his envy of him or due to seeking to be above him or due to the desire of the soul. And that desire causes him to transgress against him, reject that which he says by any way whilst in his heart, he knows that the truth is with him. Continue reading
The Noble Scholar Rabī’ Ibn Hādī (may Allāh preserve him) stated:
Upon you is being humble for Allāh and (know that) the religion is sincere advice. When your brother advises you or your father or one who is older than you in age or younger – even if there are degrees/level between you and him – if he advised for Allah, accept (the advice); be humble and do not reject the truth. For indeed, arrogance is looking down upon the people and the rejection of the truth. Therefore, do not look down upon the people nor should you reject the truth. Continue reading
The Noble Shaykh Rabī’ al-Madkhalī (may Allāh preserve him) stated:
There is some speech that the scholars say, and it’s possible we can name it as a principle. It is that “Men are known by the truth and the truth is not known by men.” Continue reading
Shaykhul-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allāh have mercy upon him):
If the person who speaks the truth intends (with that) being uppermost in the land (over the people) and/or causing corruption therein, then he is on the same level as the one who fights out of fanaticism and showing off. On the other hand, if the person speaks (the truth) sincerely for the sake of Allāh, making the religion for Him (Alone), he is from the Mujāhidīn (i.e. those who strive) on the path of Allāh; (he is from the) inheritors of the Prophets (and) the successors of the Messengers.
Source: Al-Fatāwā, 28/235
Translated by Abu Yusuf Khaleefah
30th of Muḥarram, 1437 AH (11/13/2015)
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The Noble Shaykh Sālih al-Fawzān (may Allah preserve him) stated explaining this verse:
This is another prohibition – covering up the truth with falsehood. Meaning, mixing the truth with falsehood. That which is obligatory is that the truth be distinguished from that which is falsehood. Continue reading
:قال ابن الوزير رحمه الله
والقاصد لوجه الله لا يخاف أن يُنقد عليه خَلَلٌ في كلامه، ولا يَهاب أن يُدَلَّ على بطلان قوله، بل يحب الحق من حيث أتاه، ويقبل الهدى ممَّن أهداه، بل المخاشنة بالحق والنصيحة أحبُّ إليه مِن المُداهنة على الأقوال القبيحة، وصديقك مَن أَصْدَقَكَ لا من صدَّقَك
العواصم والقواصم ١/ ٢٢٤
The Noble Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan (may Allah preserve him) stated:
The truth seeker is happy with the advice (he receives) and being alerted about the mistake (he commits).
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The Noble Shaykh Ubayd al-Jaabiree (may Allah preserve him) stated:
The mistake is considered a mistake, even if the intentions (of the person committing) were sound. However, the soundness of (one’s) intentions is signified by (one’s) returning back (to the truth) from the mistake. Continue reading
Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allah have mercy upon him) stated:
Not everyone who adorns himself with the Sunnah is a Sunnee. However, during the times of trials and tribulations, you will come to know the (true) men. And the protected one is the one who Allah has protected. Continue reading
The Noble Shaykh Rabee al-Madkhalee (may Allah preserve him):
From the signs of happiness is that you have a concern for the truth, search for it and are happy when you have been alerted to your mistake.
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