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THE WAHHABITES DO NOT REJECT THE INTERCESSION OF THE PROPHET (SALLALLAAHU ALAIHI WA SALLAM)

Question:

Do the Wahhabites reject the intercession of the Messenger (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam)?
Answer:

It is clear to anyone who has studied the life of Muhammad bin Abdul-Wahhab and his followers, that they are innocent of this charge, because the Imam (may Allaah have mercy on him) has confirmed in his books - especially Kitab At-Tawhid and Kashf Ash-Shubuhat - (the belief in) the intercession of the Messenger (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam) for his people on the Day of Resurrection.

From this it is clear that the Imam and his followers did not reject belief in the intercession of the Messenger (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam) and that of other Prophets, angels and believers, rather they confirm it, as Allaah and His Messenger (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam) have confirmed it.

This is what our righteous ancestors followed, acting upon from the Book (of Allaah) and the Sunnah. From this it should be clear to you that what has been transmitted regarding the Shaikhs rejection of the intercession of the Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam) is the falsest of statements, a deviation from the path of Allaah and a lie upon those who follow him.

The Shaikh (may Allaah have mercy on him) and his followers only rejected seeking intercession from the dead and such like. We ask Allaah that He protect and save us and you from all that invokes His wrath. And Allaah is the Granter of Success.

Shaykh `Abdul-`Azeez Bin Baz
Fatawa Islamiyah Vol. 1 Page 331

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TASBIH WITH THE RIGHT HAND IS BETTER

Question:

Which hand is better for performing Tasbih, the right or the left?
Answer:

It is better to do it with the right hand, because it has been authentically reported from the Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam) that he used to perform the Tasbih with his right hand. It is also in accordance with the general meaning of the Hadith of A'ishah, may Allaah be pleased with her, in which she said that the Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam) used to prefer to begin with the right hand when wearing his shoes, when combing his hair, when performing ablution and in all his affairs. And all of that is allowed with both hands, according to the Hadiths narrated to that effect.
Permanent Committee for Research and Verdicts
Fatawa Islamiyah Vol. 2 Page 264

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IS THE LIGHT OF THE PROPHET (SALLALLAAHU ALAIHI WA SALLAM) FROM ALLAAHS LIGHT?

Question:

Was the light of Muhammad (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam) from the Light of Allaah, or from some other light?
Answer:

The light of the Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam) is the light of the Message and the Guidance by which Allaah guides whom He wills from among His creatures. Without doubt, the light of the Message and the light of guidance are from Allaah. Allaah, the Most High says: It is not given to any human being that Allaah should speak to him unless (it be) by Inspiration or from behind a veil or (that) He sends a Messenger to reveal what He wills by His Leave. Verily, He is Most High, Most Wise.

And thus We have sent to you, (O Muhammad (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam)) Ruhan (an Inspiration and a Mercy) of Our Command. You knew not what is the Book, nor what is faith, but We have made it (this Quran) a light therewith We guide whomsoever of Our worshippers We will. And verily, you (O Muhammad (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam)) are indeed guiding (mankind) to the Straight Path (i.e. Allaahs religion of Islamic Monotheism). The path of Allaah, to Whom belongs all that is in the heavens and the earth.

Verily, all matters at the end go to Allaah (for decision). [1] But this light is not a part of the Seal of the Awliya, as some of the pantheists claim, for he was flesh, blood and bone... etc He was created from a father and a mother and he had no creation prior to his birth.

As for the narrations which claim Allaah created the light of the Prophet Muhammad (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam) or that Allaah filled His Hand with Light from His Face and that this handful (of Light) was Muhammad (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam), or that he looked at it and then it became drops of Light, each of which them became the Prophets, or that He created all of creation from his light (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam), this and all such narrations cannot be authentically attributed to the Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam). Refer to page 366 and after of the eighteenth volume of the book Majmu Al-Fatawa by Ibn Taymiyah. And may peace and blessings be upon our Master, Muhammad and upon his family and Companions.
[1] Ash-Shura 42:51-53

Permanent Committee for Research and Verdicts
Fatawa Islamiyah Vol. 1 Page 286

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THE RECITAITION OF AL-FATIHA ON GRAVES

Question:

Is it permissible to recite Al-FAtihah, or any other parts of the Qur'an for a dead upon visiting his grave? And will this benefit him?
Answer:

It has been authentically reported that the Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam) used to visit graves, and pray for the dead with supplications which he taught his Companions, and they learned them from him. Of such supplications: As-Salamu Alaikum, O people of this place, believers and Muslims, and we will if Allaah wills follow you.

We ask Allaah safety for ourselves and yourselves. [1] It has never been authentically reported that the Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam) recited a chapter from the Qur'an, or Verses, for dead people; although he used to frequently visit their graves. Were this to be legitimate, he would have done it and instructed his Companions to do it, out of desire for the reward and mercy to his Ummah, and out of fulfilling the duty on conveying the message to the Ummah.

Allaah describes him saying: Surely, a Messenger has come to you from among yourselves, grevious to him is that you should fall into trouble; and he is desirous of your welfare; and compassionate and merciful to the believers [2] Since he did not do that when there was a reason for him to do so, then it is proof that this practice is illegitimate. His Companions, may Allaah be pleased with them, realized that, and followed his suite.

They were content by supplicating for dead people when they visited their graves. It has never been authentically reported that they recited Qur'anic chapters for dead people. Hence, reciting the Qur'an is an innovation. It has been authentically reported that he said: He who innovates into our affair a ritual which does not belong to it, it shall be rejected [3]

[1] Muslim no. 975 [2]At-Tawbah 9:128 [3] Al-Bukhari no. 2697 and Muslim no. 1718

Permanent Committee for Research and Verdicts
Fatawa Islamiyah Vol. 1 Page 61