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Shaykh Muqbil ibn Hādī al-Wādiʿī's Advice to the Duʿāt in America: The Question: And lastly, what do you advise the Salafī callers with in America? Shaykh Muqbil ibn Hādī al-Wādiʿī: “What I advise them with is to strengthen the ties of brotherhood between them and to benefit from the virtuous scholars. However, when they benefit from a scholar, this should not merely consist of the greetings of peace then to set out in pursuit of knowledge for a few days and before returning. We desire for a brother to begin for a month or two or three, just as the brother Mālik –may Allāh preserve him- has benefited. So I advise them to benefit from him. And we have come to know him, and all praise is due to Allāh, he is someone who has benefited. Yes, they should benefit from the virtuous scholars, and beware of taking from the people of partisanship because they have no interest except collecting American dollars. However, the Sunnī comes just as the Prophet says: ‘By Allāh, for Allāh to guide a single person at your hands is better for you than the best breed of camels.’ And we also advise them to place emphasis upon perfecting the Arabic language. The Arabic language is the language of our Prophet and the language of the Qurʾān. So we advise them to be diligent and to strive hard in acquiring beneficial knowledge and to learn the Arabic language just as we advise them also to strive hard regarding [the cultivation of] their children and they should likewise exert themselves greatly in teaching their children. And as for the propaganda that exists in America and in other than America from the things which incite animosity between those who are white and black are things from the matters of pre-Islāmic ignorance. You are a Muslim and your brother is a Muslim regardless of whether he was black or white. Our Prophet says: ‘The Muslim is the brother of the Muslim. He doesn't oppress him nor does he betray him or leave him in a harmful situation. The characteristic of being mindful of Allāh (taqwá) is here. And it is enough evil that a person might belittle his brother Muslim.’ ‘Every Muslim is inviolable to his fellow Muslim; his blood, his wealth and his reputation.’ And if they are able to travel to the scholars, then the fact that they live abroad assists in their pursuit of knowledge. I ask Allāh the Magnificent to protect us and them and that He safeguards us against everything evil and detestable. And I ask Allāh the Glorified and Exalted to grant us and them understanding in the religion and all praise is due to Allāh the Lord of creation.” The Questioner: “May Allāh reward you for this wonderful admonition and we ask Allāh the Glorified and Exalted to cause it to be of benefit to Islām and the Muslims.” Shaykh Muqbil ibn Hādī al-Wādiʿī: “May Allāh accept this supplication, may Allāh bless you and grant you the same. May the greetings of peace be upon you.” Translated by: Abul-Layth Qāsim Mutiva
