The Effects of Fitan | Shaykh Abdur Razzaq al-Badr | Understanding Trials and Tribulations

The Effects of Fitan | Shaykh Abdur Razzaq al-Badr | Understanding Trials and Tribulations 

The Effects of Fitan is a valuable work by Shaykh Abdur Razzaq ibn Abdul Muhsin al-Badr that examines the reality, causes, and consequences of fitan (trials and tribulations). The author explains how ignorance of fitan can lead a person into confusion, regret, and harm, while understanding their nature helps one make wise decisions and safeguard their faith. Drawing upon the Qur'an, Sunnah, and the guidance of the scholars, the book highlights the importance of foresight, sound judgment, and adherence to Islamic principles during times of turmoil. It offers practical advice for Muslims seeking protection from misguidance and striving to remain steadfast upon the truth. This concise yet impactful treatise is beneficial for every Muslim living in an age of widespread trials and confusion.

From Author:

The Effects of Fitan 11B “How can one be on guard from what he does not know to be on guard from?” He who does not know Fitan; and does not know its effects, outcomes, and customs perhaps he will fall into some of it and be stained with it, and it harms his life; then after that what reached him of regret overtakes him. Knowing the effects of Fitan serves as a great benefit for the servant, and is useful to him as a tremendous benefit because it is from examining outcomes and consequences of matters. This is considered to be from the servant’s sound judgment. Meaning, that before he gives priority to a matter he examines its outcome and effects.

Content:

Why Understanding Fitan Is Essential

The author explains that knowing the nature, causes, and consequences of Fitan serves as a safeguard for the believer. A person who understands the dangers of tribulations is more likely to avoid them, while ignorance may lead one into situations that bring regret, misguidance, and spiritual harm.

Major Effects of Fitan Discussed in the Book

This insightful treatise explores several destructive outcomes of tribulations, including:

• People's aversion to worship and obedience to Allah
  
• Turning away from religious knowledge and qualified scholars
  
• The rise of ignorant and foolish leaders
  
• Harmful consequences for individuals and society
  
• The loss of honor and status for those who become involved in Fitan
  
• Confusion between truth and falsehood
  
• Doubt and uncertainty in matters of religion
  Lessons from the Early Generations

The book presents valuable examples from the lives of the righteous predecessors who exercised caution during times of conflict and turmoil. Their stories demonstrate the importance of wisdom, patience, and avoiding participation in affairs that bring division and confusion among Muslims.

A Guide to Preserving Faith and Stability

Readers are reminded that remaining firm upon authentic knowledge, staying close to righteous scholars, and avoiding emotional reactions during times of unrest are among the greatest means of protection from Fitan.

Benefits of This Book

• Explains the reality and dangers of Fitan
  
• Provides practical lessons from the Salaf
  
• Encourages adherence to knowledge and scholarship
  
• Warns against confusion and misguided leadership
  
• Helps Muslims navigate trials with wisdom and patience

Maktabatul-Irshad

• Shaykh Abdur Razzaq ibn Abdul Muhsin al-Badr

نقوم بشحن الطلبات مباشرة من مستودعاتنا في المملكة المتحدة والولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، ونقدم خيارات شحن متعددة لتناسب احتياجاتك. نحن نشحن بفخر إلى جميع أنحاء العالم.

عمليات التسليم في المملكة المتحدة (من مستودع المملكة المتحدة):

يصل الشحن القياسي عادةً في غضون 3-4 أيام عمل. يستغرق التسليم السريع 2-3 أيام عمل. نهدف إلى شحن الطلبات في نفس اليوم أو يوم العمل التالي، مع توفر خيارات التوصيل في اليوم التالي حيثما ينطبق ذلك.

عمليات التسليم في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية (من مستودع الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية):

تصل الطلبات عادةً في غضون 4-7 أيام عمل.

أوروبا (يتم الشحن من المملكة المتحدة):

يستغرق التسليم القياسي حوالي 6-10 أيام عمل، مع توفر خدمات الشحن السريع في غضون 3-5 أيام عمل.

كندا:

الوقت المقدر للتسليم هو 5-10 أيام عمل.

الشحن في جميع أنحاء العالم:

تصل الطلبات الدولية بشكل عام في غضون 5-20 يوم عمل، اعتمادًا على الوجهة وطريقة الشحن المختارة.

للحصول على جداول زمنية دقيقة للتسليم بناءً على موقعك، يرجى الاتصال بنا عبر البريد الإلكتروني وسيقدم فريقنا معلومات مفصلة ومخصصة لعنوانك.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF THE AUTHOR.
INTRODUCTION
THE 1ST EFFECT: THE PEOPLE'S AVERSION TO WORSHIP
THE 2ND EFFECT: THE PEOPLE TURNING AWAY FROM RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE AND THE SCHOLARS.
THE 3RD EFFECT: THE FOOLISH TAKING LEADERSHIP..
THE 4th EFFECT: DESTRUCTIVE OUTCOMES AND WICKED CONSEQUENCES WILL BE THE FINAL CONCLUSION
THE 5TH EFFECT: WHOEVER FALLS INTO FITAN HIS RANK WILL DIMINISH..
THE 6TH EFFECT: DOUBTFULNESS IN MATTERS AND MIXING THE TRUTH WITH FALSEHOOD
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THE 5TH EFFECT: WHOEVER FALLS INTO FITAN HIS RANK WILL DIMINISH
Al-Hasan proceed slowly from it."
Meaning: he lagged behind and kept away from the Fitan.
"So as for Muslim, indeed he humbled himself"
meaning: before the people.
"As for Al-Hasan, indeed he was raised." 19
Muslim bin Yasaar, who 'Abdullaah bin 'Aun said this speech (about him), he among those who entered into the Fitnah of Ibn Al-Ash'ath; however, when it ended he would praise Allah, and he would say in his praise to Allah, the blessed and sublime,
"O Aboo Qilaabah! Verily I praise Allah's blessing in your company
19 Ibn Abee Shaybah collected it in the book: "Al-Musannif (11/128), and Ibn Sa'd in the book: "At-Tabaqaat" (7/165), and
Ibn 'Asaakir in the book: "Tareekhihi" (58/146).
BIS THE EFFECTS OF FITAN
that I did not shoot a single arrow during it (i.e., the fitnah), nor did I thrust a spear, nor did I strike with a sword."
The meaning of his speech:
"I walked alongside them; however, I did not shoot one arrow or strike with a sword."
So he would say this speech praising Allah; and Aboo Qilaabah, may Allah have mercy upon him, would be around him. So Aboo Qilaabah said to him,
"O Aboo 'Abdillaah! So how much more (or less) for the one who saw you standing in the rank? You are a well-known scholar among the people, and well- your rank known. So how much more (or less) for the one who saw you between two ranks then he says, 'this is Muslim bin Yasaar, by Allah! He would have not taken this stance except that he is upon the truth!"
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THE EFFECTS OF FITAN
This is a topic that we need to learn and stop at the edge of its various aspects, and that is by way of maneuvering. Because knowing the effects of something, its outcome and harms will give the servant some immunity from it and some caution from falling into it. Indeed, it was once said,
"How can one be on guard from
what he does not know to be on guard from?!"
He who does not know Fitan; and does not know its effects, outcomes, and customs perhaps he will fall into some of it and be stained with it, and it harms his. life; then after that what reached. him of regret.overtakes him: