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[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]The Noble Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Saalih al-'Uthaimeen (Rahimahu Allah) said:[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]At-Taa-ifah al-Mansoorah[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2] – they are [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamaa’ah[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2] (those who adhere to the Prophet’s Way and Unite upon the truth). They are those about whom the Prophet said: “[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]A [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]Taa-ifah[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2] (Group) from my Ummah will remain upon the Truth – [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]Mansoorah[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2] (Victorious, by the support of Allah); they will not be harmed by those who abandon them, nor by those who oppose them, until the command of Allah comes.[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]” In another narration: “[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]…until the Hour (of Judgement) comes.[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]” [al-Bukhaaree, Muslim, Abu Daawood, at-Tirmidhee…See: [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]Silsilah al-A[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]h[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]aadeeth as-Sa[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]h[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]ee[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]h[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]ah[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2], 4/597-604, Al-Albaanee][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]The meaning of the words: “…[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]until the Hour (of Judgement) comes[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2],[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]” is until the actual Judgement is [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]near[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]. [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2] The only reason why we have explained it in this way is in order to reconcile between this Hadeeth and the Hadeeth: “…Verily, from the [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]most evil[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2] of humanity are those whom the Hour (of Judgement) will overtake while they are still [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]living.[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]” Indeed, the Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamaa’ah are the best of the creation, after the Prophet. Hence, it is not possible for the Hour (of Judgement) to overtake them [while they are still living].[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]The words: ‘…[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]And they are at-Taa-ifah al-Mansoorah’[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2] mean that the Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamaa’ah - they are the “Victorious Group” which Allah, the Mighty the Majestic will support and give victory to. This is because they are included in His, the Most High’s, saying: “[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]Verily, We will indeed make [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]victorious[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2] Our Messengers and [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]those who believe[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2] in this world’s life and on the Day when the witnesses will stand forth (i.e. the Day of Resurrection)[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2].” [Ghaafir 40:51] Hence, they are supported and victorious [in this world] as well as the fact that the final end will be for them (in the next life)….[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]Also, [know] that [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]an-Nasr[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2] (the Victory) is not the victory of an individual by himself. Rather, the real victory is that Allah, the Most High, supports the Truth that you call to. Even if a person is afflicted with humiliation in this world, this does not negate the (promised) victory. Indeed, the Prophet was persecuted greatly. However, in the end he was given victory over those who persecuted him, and he entered Makkah victorious, strengthened and triumphant, after going out in fear…[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]The words: ‘[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]A [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]Taa-ifah[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2] (Group) from my Ummah will remain upon the Truth…’[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]This group is not limited to a certain number, place and time. It is possible that it be supported in some matter of the Deen in one place, while in another place another group [from the people of Truth] will be supported. Hence, collectively through these two groups the Deen will remain victorious, triumphant.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2][Quoted from [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]Majmoo’ Fataawa al-‘Aqeedah, [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]Shaykh al-‘Uthaimeen, 4/314, & [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]Shar[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]h[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2] al-‘A[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]q[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]eedah al-Waasitiyyah[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2], al-‘Uthaimeen, 2/377-380[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive][SIZE=2]]