In Defense of al-'Allaamah 'Abdur-Rahman ibn Naasir al-Barrak against the attacks of Abu ‘Umar Usamah al-'Utaybi
Shaykh 'Abdul-‘Azeez ar-Raajihi: “As-Salamu ‘alaykum.”
Questioner: “Wa ‘alaykum Salaam wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.”
Shaykh: “Hayaakumullah.”
Questioner: “Shaykh, is this an appropriate time to ask a question?”
Shaykh: “Yes.”
Questioner: “May Allah grant you that which is good. We are brothers from France living in Misr (Egypt), and – by the grace of Allah – we have a weekly lecture via the Internet, with the noble scholar; Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahman al-Barrak (hafidhahullah) on the explanation of Kitaab at-Tawheed. This is a great blessing from Allah, and we thank and praise Him for that. Now the problem is that there’s a French brother, who does not attend these lessons, and he contacted Abu ‘Umar Usamah al-'Utaybi and asked him: “Is it permissible for me to attend the lectures of Shaykh al-Barrak? And is he (Shaykh al-Barrak) someone who’s established on da’watus-salafiyyah?” Al-'Utaybi replied: “Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahman al-Barrak is a well-known person of knowledge, but the problem is that he is surrounded by (people of) the Muslim Brotherhood, and he speaks with words of falsehood, like allowing demonstrations/protests in Bahrain, and allowing some (other) false things. So this 'Abdur-Rahman al-Barrak is being sent from the side of the Ikhwaan al-Mufliseen (nickname for the Muslim Brotherhood), which is why many reprehensible matters come from him regarding ‘Aqeedah and Manhaj. This is why we say it is not permissible to attend his classes and that it is necessary to warn against him.” We want from you, O noble Shaykh, an advice regarding this kind of fitnah, because it is spread over almost all of Europe, and we are greatly harmed by way of it, and we ask Allah for help. Allahu-l-musta’aan!”
Shaykh: “The Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahman al-Barrak is well-known Shaykh! He is our Shaykh and is known for his knowledge and nobility. He is from amongst the ‘Ulama (scholars) of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah, and there are no observations on him. (In fact) it is Abu ‘Umar (al-'Utaybi), on whom observations have been made! This Abu ‘Umar (is the one) who has observations and errors! As for Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahman; he is known, he has taught the ‘Aqeedah of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah for 60 years! He is a known educator who is established on the ‘Aqeedah of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah. He is our Shaykh, he taught us and many other people of knowledge. There is nothing wrong with him. But this Abu ‘Umar (al-'Utaybi), it is on him who observations have been made! Do not listen to his words, it is him who has errors in ‘Aqeedah. He has been refuted, en we have refuted him[1]. Is that clear? You should continue the lessons of the noble Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahman al-Barrak. Continue the lessons on Tawheed, you are upon al-Khayr (the good), and you will benefit from it insha’Allah. Is that clear?”
Questioner: “Yes Shaykh, it’s clear for us, jazakumullaahu khayran.”
Shaykh: “Abu ‘Umar (al-'Utaybi) is the one on whom observations have been made! Do not listen to his words, he has errors and we have refuted him in some of his mistakes since a few years back. He was taken to court because of the errors he made. He was taken to the court of Medinatu Nabawiyyah. So it is he upon whom observations have been made and he has many mistakes. Is this clear?”
Questioner: “It’s clear.”
Shaykh: “As for Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahman al-Barrak; attend his lessons on Kitaab at-Tawheed and you will be upon good. Just continue with the lessons.”
Questioner: “Jazakumullaahu khayran. How do we advise our brothers that spread these statements (of al-'Uthaybi) via the internet? It was recorded.”
Shaykh: “Just spread these words (of mine), and let them listen to it.”
Questioner: “Jazakumullaahu khayran, may Allah reward you.”
Shaykh: “Hayaakumullaah. As-Salamu ‘alaykum.”
Questioner: “Wa ‘alaykum Salaam wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.”
Footnote by translator:
1. The Shaykh is most likely referring to the following fatwa on his website: Click for direct link to fatwa. (Shaykh Raajihi's old website is now offline, however you can click here for a printscreen of the fatwa in PDF format.) Also refer to this recording in MP3 format in which the Shaykh speaks about the issue: Click here to download.
Shaykh 'Abdul-‘Azeez ar-Raajihi, may Allah preserve him
Translation adapted by Salafi-Dawah.com.
Use the player below or download the MP3 here.
Questioner: “Wa ‘alaykum Salaam wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.”
Shaykh: “Hayaakumullah.”
Questioner: “Shaykh, is this an appropriate time to ask a question?”
Shaykh: “Yes.”
Questioner: “May Allah grant you that which is good. We are brothers from France living in Misr (Egypt), and – by the grace of Allah – we have a weekly lecture via the Internet, with the noble scholar; Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahman al-Barrak (hafidhahullah) on the explanation of Kitaab at-Tawheed. This is a great blessing from Allah, and we thank and praise Him for that. Now the problem is that there’s a French brother, who does not attend these lessons, and he contacted Abu ‘Umar Usamah al-'Utaybi and asked him: “Is it permissible for me to attend the lectures of Shaykh al-Barrak? And is he (Shaykh al-Barrak) someone who’s established on da’watus-salafiyyah?” Al-'Utaybi replied: “Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahman al-Barrak is a well-known person of knowledge, but the problem is that he is surrounded by (people of) the Muslim Brotherhood, and he speaks with words of falsehood, like allowing demonstrations/protests in Bahrain, and allowing some (other) false things. So this 'Abdur-Rahman al-Barrak is being sent from the side of the Ikhwaan al-Mufliseen (nickname for the Muslim Brotherhood), which is why many reprehensible matters come from him regarding ‘Aqeedah and Manhaj. This is why we say it is not permissible to attend his classes and that it is necessary to warn against him.” We want from you, O noble Shaykh, an advice regarding this kind of fitnah, because it is spread over almost all of Europe, and we are greatly harmed by way of it, and we ask Allah for help. Allahu-l-musta’aan!”
Shaykh: “The Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahman al-Barrak is well-known Shaykh! He is our Shaykh and is known for his knowledge and nobility. He is from amongst the ‘Ulama (scholars) of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah, and there are no observations on him. (In fact) it is Abu ‘Umar (al-'Utaybi), on whom observations have been made! This Abu ‘Umar (is the one) who has observations and errors! As for Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahman; he is known, he has taught the ‘Aqeedah of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah for 60 years! He is a known educator who is established on the ‘Aqeedah of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah. He is our Shaykh, he taught us and many other people of knowledge. There is nothing wrong with him. But this Abu ‘Umar (al-'Utaybi), it is on him who observations have been made! Do not listen to his words, it is him who has errors in ‘Aqeedah. He has been refuted, en we have refuted him[1]. Is that clear? You should continue the lessons of the noble Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahman al-Barrak. Continue the lessons on Tawheed, you are upon al-Khayr (the good), and you will benefit from it insha’Allah. Is that clear?”
Questioner: “Yes Shaykh, it’s clear for us, jazakumullaahu khayran.”
Shaykh: “Abu ‘Umar (al-'Utaybi) is the one on whom observations have been made! Do not listen to his words, he has errors and we have refuted him in some of his mistakes since a few years back. He was taken to court because of the errors he made. He was taken to the court of Medinatu Nabawiyyah. So it is he upon whom observations have been made and he has many mistakes. Is this clear?”
Questioner: “It’s clear.”
Shaykh: “As for Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahman al-Barrak; attend his lessons on Kitaab at-Tawheed and you will be upon good. Just continue with the lessons.”
Questioner: “Jazakumullaahu khayran. How do we advise our brothers that spread these statements (of al-'Uthaybi) via the internet? It was recorded.”
Shaykh: “Just spread these words (of mine), and let them listen to it.”
Questioner: “Jazakumullaahu khayran, may Allah reward you.”
Shaykh: “Hayaakumullaah. As-Salamu ‘alaykum.”
Questioner: “Wa ‘alaykum Salaam wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.”
Footnote by translator:
1. The Shaykh is most likely referring to the following fatwa on his website: Click for direct link to fatwa. (Shaykh Raajihi's old website is now offline, however you can click here for a printscreen of the fatwa in PDF format.) Also refer to this recording in MP3 format in which the Shaykh speaks about the issue: Click here to download.
Shaykh 'Abdul-‘Azeez ar-Raajihi, may Allah preserve him
Translation adapted by Salafi-Dawah.com.
Use the player below or download the MP3 here.
الشيخ : السلام عليكم السائل : وعليكم السلام ورحمة الله و بركاته الشيخ : حياكم الله .السائل : يا شيخ ، هل الوقت مناسب للسؤال ؟الشيخ : نعم .السائل : أحسن الله إليكم ، نحن إخوة فرنسيون مقيمون ب(متز) و عندنا درس أسبوعي بفضل الله عز وجل مع فضيلة الشيخ عبد الرحمن البراك حفظه الله عبر الانترنت في شرح كتاب التوحيد. فهذه نعمة كبيرة نشكر الله و نحمده على ذلك . و الآن أخ فرنسي ممن لا يحضر هذا الدرس اتصل بأبي عمر أسامة العتيبي و سأله : هل يجوز لي حضور درس الشيخ البراك ؟ و هل هو صاحب دعوة سلفية ؟ فأجاب : الشيخ عبد الرحمن البراك صاحب علم معروف و لكن المشكلة أنه محاط بالإخوان المسلمين و يتكلم بكلام باطل مثل إجازة المظاهرات في البحرين ، و إباحة الأمور المنكرة ، فعبد الرحمن البراك موجه من قبل الإخوان المفلسين لذلك الرجل تصدر منه أمور منكرة في المعتقد و في المنهج فلذلك لا ينبغي حضور دروسه و ينبغي الحذر منه .فنحن نريد منكم فضيلة الشيخ نصيحة في مثل هذه الفتن ، لأنها منتشرة جدا في بلاد أوربا ، و نحن [مستاؤون] جدا منها و الله المستعان .الشيخ : الله المستعان! الشيخ عبد الرحمن البراك شيخ معروف ، هو شيخنا ، و معروف بالعلم و الفضل ، و من علماء أهل السنة و الجماعة ، و ليس عليه ملاحظات ، و لكن أبا عمر هذا هو الذي عليه ملاحظات . أبو عمر هذا هو الذي عليه ملاحظات و أخطاء . أما الشيخ عبد الرحمن فمعروف ، يدرّس عقيدة أهل السنة و الجماعة ستين عاما! فهو مدرس معروف ، على عقيدة أهل السنة و الجماعة ، و هو شيخنا ؛ درّسنا و درس كثيرا من أهل العلم و ما عليه ملاحظات .لكن أبا عمر هذا هو الذي عليه ملاحظات ، لا تسمعوا لكلامه ، فإن عليه ملاحظات و أخطاء عقدية ، و قد رُدَّ عليه ، و رددنا عليه . واضح هذا ؟ أنتم استمروا على درس فضيلة الشيخ عبد الرحمن البراك . استمروا في درس التوحيد ، فأنتم على خير ، و سوف تستفيدون إن شاء الله الفائدة المرجوة . واضح هذا ؟السائل : نعم واضح يا شيخ جزاكم الله خيرا الشيخ : أبو عمر هو الذي عليه ملحوظات ، لا تسمعوا كلامه ، عنده أخطاء ، وقد رددنا عليه في بعض الأخطاء منذ سنين . و أيضا أحيل على المحكمة [لكي يجلد] بسبب أخطاء حصلت له ، أحيل على المحكمة الشرعية بالمدينة النبوية ، فهو عليه ملحوظات و عليه أخطاء كثيرة . واضح هذا ؟السائل : واضح يا شيخ .الشيخ : أما الشيخ عبد الرحمن البراك ، [ فتابعوا معه ] شرح كتاب التوحيد و أنتم على خير ، استمروا على درسكم . السائل : جزاكم الله خيرا ، و كيف ننصح الإخوة الذين ينشرون هذا الكلام ، لأنه مسجل ، كلام أسامة العتيبي منتشر الآن على الانترنت .الشيخ : انشروا هذا الكلام و خلوهم يسمعوه .السائل : جزاكم الله خيرا ، أثابكم الله . الشيخ : حياكم الله ، السلام عليكم .السائل : وعليكم السلام و رحمة الله و بركاته