Transcript A Pearl of the Sea

Existence is a Sea
and the 'ulama are its Pearls
A short biography of
Shaykh 'Abdus-Salaam Ibn Barjass
(rahimahullaah)
If trust in the scholars is neglected, then to
whom will the Muslims refer to in a condition
of difficulty and to explain the rules of the
shariah?
Introduction
All praise is for Allah, Lord of the Worlds, who ordered us to follow His
Messenger and to call us to His Way, and may Allaah send praises and
blessings of peace upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family, his
companions, and those who truly follow them until the Day of Judgement.
To proceed:
As salaamu alaykum wa rahmatulah, While listening in on the Understanding
Islam room with Dr. Saleh as Saleh a few months back, there was some
discussion on transcribing some audios for a future project.
The subject matter would be on “The Correct Creed” by Al Shaykh ‘Abdul
Salaam bin Barjas Al ‘Abdul Kareem. I remembered reading about his death a
few years back and realized I truly did not know anything about him.
While listening to the audios by Dr. Saleh, I was truly benefitting from this
book, and wanted to share with you this halaqah on the shaykh, so that you
too can be encouraged to listen or read on the beneficial works that he left
behind. May they be a means of entry into Al Jannah for him, amin.
His Youth & Upbringing
Whenever you hear about the
upbringing of the people of ilm, their
households where those of religious
upbringing and righteousness, as it
was for this man Abu ‘Abdul
Rahmaan ‘Abdul Salaam bin Barjass
bin Naasir ‘aal ‘Abdul Kareem, born
1387 A.H.
His family was known in the city of
Majma’a, which is 93.2 miles NW of
Riyadh, and he was raised by two
parents whose lineage goes back to
Bani Tamim (Shaykh Muhammad ibn Abdul
Wahab also comes from a branch of this tribe)
As a young man his character was one of seriousness, firmness and he
had a sound intellect. With this he memorized the Book of Allaah and
began to seek ilm at the age of 13. His teachers recognized his capacity to
learn and where very attentive to his religious instruction.
Education
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After elementary education, attended Al Mahad Al ‘Ilmi (Institute of
Learning Islaamic Shari’ah) which is has ties with Imaam Muhammad bin
Saud University.
Graduated from College of Shari’ah in 1410 A.H.
Completed Master’s degree from the The Higher Institute of Justice. His
thesis was titled “Verification of Covenance in the Islaamic Fiqh.”
Finalized PhD degree in 1422 A.H.
His teachers where many and from them where:
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Al ‘Allaamah Al Shaykh ‘Abdul ‘Aziz bin Baz
Shaykh Al’ Allaamah Muhammad bin Saalih al Uthaymeen
Al Shaykh Saleh bin Abdul Rahman bin Athram
Al Shaykh Abdullah bin ‘Abdul Rahman bin Jibreen
Al Shaykh Al Muhaddith ‘Abdullah bin Muhammad ad Duish
Al Shaykh Saleh bin Ibrahim Niblayhi
Abdul Tar Abdul Muhsin bin Muhammad Al Munif
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Al Shaykh Al Faqeeh Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman bin Al Bayam
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Books he studied from & with whom
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In the classes of Shaykh ‘Abdul ‘Aziz bin Baz (rahimahullaah) focus was on
the tafsir of Ibn Kathir and the explanation of Bulugh Al Maraam by Al
Haafidh ibn Hajar
Under Shaykh Uthaymeen he read the books of Tawheed and Al Aqeedah
Waasitiyyah of Shaykhul Islaam ibn Taymiyyah. Also the chapters on
worship from the book Zaad Al Mustaqna, and half of
Saheeh Al Bukhari. Arabic grammar from Al Ajroomiyyah and Qawaid
ibn Rajab & the Foundations of Ibn Rajab. He studied under the Shaykh
from 1401-1403
From Al Shaykh Abdullah bin ‘Abdul Rahmaan bin Jibreen, he studied
Kitab at Tawheed by ibn Khuzaymah & a very important book, which is
called Ma’aarijul Qubool by Al Shaykh Al Hakami (rahimahullaah)
With Shaykh ‘Abdullah bin Muhammad ad Duish he learned some parts
of Sunaan Abi Dawud and also Al Fiyyatul el Iraaqi and this was in the
year 1409
He was known as a very proficient writer, and in addition to the books he
wrote (of which some titles follow) he also was quite adept at poetry and if his
poems where gathered they could compile a volume. He was also excellent at
memorizing poetry as he memorized about one thousand lines of the classical
poems of Imaam Ibnul Qayyim in the creed which is known as an-Nooniyyah
with its explanation by ibn ‘Isa.
The Shaykh has written many books, some are noted
below. His road toward writing books of benefit began
before he was 18 years of age, masha’allah!
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Al Mu’taqidatus Sahih, The
Correct Creed
The Command of Being Part of
the Muslim Jama’ah and
Warning Against Deviation
The Legal and Illegal Ways of
Tawwasul
Rulings Concerning Salaam
Hindrances and Barriers in the
Path of Seeking Knowledge
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Treatment of Rulers in Light of
the Book and Sunnah
The Clear Saying Concerning
Those Who Mock the Believers
The Strong Proof that the Means
of Da’wah are Restricted,
Restrained
The Command of Being Part of
the Muslim Jama’ah and
Warning Against Deviation
And many other treatises
His Positions and Manner of Conveying
Knowledge
Shaykh Barjas (rahimullah) lived a life where he was active in teaching and
lecturing. He taught at Imaam Muhammad ibn Su’ood University and The
Institute of Higher Justice (both in Riyadh) among other places.
He was a qadi (judge) in the Ministry of Justice. He also held the position of
imam and conducted lessons at the masjid.
A brother related this about his manner of giving a khutbah;
“The shaykh, at the time of salaatul-jumu’ah, he would ascend the mimbaar
and give the salaams. After the adhaan he would begin with an opening
khutbah and proceed to speak. While speaking the shaykh would hold on to
one of the post on the mimbaar with one hand and hold his shimaagh (a cover
sheet for the head) with the other hand. He would look at the audience
straight in their faces and speak in a loud voice. I recall taking my roommate
to his masjid for one of his khutbahs and my roommate commented on his
style of khutbah as though he was giving you a final naseehah- -
his face was serious and his voice was loud while still holding on to that
post on the mimbaar. Imagine this while he was quoting the qur’aan and
sunnah. His khutbah were very moving and amazingly it did not exceed ten
(10) minutes in length. It was like he was all charged up and ready to
remind the believers of Islaam and its many branches.“
He occasionally traveled outside of Saudi Arabia to lecture in places in the
West such as the United Kingdom on several occasions.
Abdus- Salam al-Barjas –May Allah Protect him- said:
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‘Indeed the ones who are worthy to be called (‘Aalim) are very few. And it
wouldn’t be extreme if it was said ‘rare’ this is because an ‘Aalim has
particular qualities, and most of them are not found amongst those who
connect themselves to knowledge today, so an 'Aalim is not one who is
eloquent in language, and an 'Aalim is not one who compiles a book or
checks a manuscript; And, if an 'Aalim is just understood by these affairs,
and unfortunately, this is what is in the minds of many (of the people)
who are not acquainted with who an 'Aalim is, and for this reason, many
of the General masses have humbled themselves to eloquence in language
and the writings of other than the ‘Ulama. So these things become a point
of amazement with them. So an 'Aalim in truth is the one who is well
versed with the ‘Ilm as-Shara’ee (legislative Knowledge) and is familiar
with the general rulings of the Book and the Sunnah, acquainted with the
Naasikh and Mansookh, the Mutlaq and Muqayid, the Mujmal and
Mufasar and also has read the statements of the Salaf in those areas in
which they differed’.
His Character
Shaykh Barjass was known for many wonderful qualities and the beauty of
his manners. He was intelligent, had a high regard for people and this was
reflected by his humble nature and the high honor he showed his parents,
those he studied under and indeed the people in general.
It was said from some that knew him that “ his advices were excellent and
precise. There was neither haughtiness nor pride in his character. He used sit
with us and Impart beneficial knowledge to us. Likewise in his moments of
relaxation, he would make us laugh with his anecdotes and experiences. He was
found always humble, generous and accommodating.”
And of those who had a high regard for him was Shaykh Muhammad bin
Salih al Uthaymeen (rahimahullaah) with whom Shaykh bin Barjass
even resided with for a time. His love of ”the people of Ahlus Sunnah & those
upon the path of the salaf was another admirable trait, and from those who he
vigorously defended and loved was the mujaddid of this century Shaykh
Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee”.
His Death
On 13/2/1425 (April 2004), while traveling in a vehicle on the "Ahsaa" road
(between the eastern province and Riyadh) and while he was trying to avoid
hitting a camel, Shaykh ‘Abdul Salaam bin Barjass bin Naasir Al ‘Abdul Kareem
was involved in a car accident in which he died.
Due to his kind & mild nature and level of humility, it was said that many
many people expressed sorrow at his passing. This included the scholars of
this deen, who admired him for his religious knowledge that had become
manisfest at such a young age. “Some of them said he would have been a
sign.” “The Shaykh was known to be a strong defender of the sunnah,
defending it with himself, his pen and his wealth.”
His janaza was held after Asr at Masjid Turki Bin Abdullah, Deera. (Riyadh)
May Allaah subhna wa t’ala have mercy on the Shaykh and forgive him, and
allow the muslims still living to benefit from his works, amin.
Conclusion
To learn more about him, you can listen to The Correct Creed - Introduction @
www.understand-islam.net
Here are a two audios by him @ Fatwa-Online
For other online articles and audios of his work, please review this link
insha’allah “Articles Online by Shaykh Abdus-Salam al-Barjas Rahimahullah”
Please pardon me for any errors I have may have made in this halaqah.
Anything good is from Allaah ‘azza wajal, anything bad from myself and the
accursed shaitan.
UmmIdris (Kareema)
Subhanaka 'allahumma wa bihamdika 'ash hadu 'alla 'ilaha 'illa 'anta
astaghfiruka wa 'atubu 'ilayka
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Slide 2 Voice Audio
Slide 3 Respect for the scholars
Slide 5 The Correct Creed - Introduction
Saleh As-Saleh - Based upon the book of Shaykh al Barjass
Map
Slide 6 The Correct Creed - Introduction
Saleh As-Saleh - Based upon the book of Shaykh al Barjass
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Slide 8 The Correct Creed - Introduction
Saleh As-Saleh - Based upon the book of Shaykh al Barjass
Slide 9 The Correct Creed - Introduction
Saleh As-Saleh - Based upon the book of Shaykh al Barjass
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Slide 11 The Correct Creed - Introduction
Saleh As-Saleh - Based upon the book of Shaykh al Barjass
Slide 12 Shaykh AbduSalam Barjass Dies - Innalillahi Wa innaa ilayhi Raaji'oon
Slide 13 Who are the Kibar Ulema
Slide 14 Shaykh AbduSalam Barjass Dies - Innalillahi Wa innaa ilayhi Raaji'oon
Slide 15The Correct Creed - Introduction
Saleh As-Saleh - Based upon the book of Shaykh al Barjass
Shaykh AbduSalam Barjass Dies - Innalillahi Wa innaa ilayhi Raaji'oon
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