Fiqh among the Four Imams

Fiqh among the

4 Imams
Bin Baz, Al-Uthaymeen,
Al-Albani, Muqbil
(may Allah have mercy on them)

written, prepared and translated by

Abu Aaliyah Abdullah ibn Dwight Lamont Battle

Islamic Studies teacher in Qatar

Part One:
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General benefits about these four contemporary Imams:

• Their Aqeedah and Minhaj was Salafy

• They called to Tawheed and warned against Shirk up until Allah took their souls

• They called to unity and warned against splitting, and Hizbeeyah until they all
died

• They called to the Sunnah and warned against Bid’ah

• They followed evidences which they held to be correct and they didn’t blind
follow anyone.

• They died in the order they were born; Bin Baz, Al-Albani, Al-Uthaymeen,
Muqbil

• Three out of four of them are buried next to each other; Bin Baz, Al-Uthaymeen,
Muqbil

• They practiced what they preached.

• They are a reference for many of the present day Duat, Teachers, Mashaykh and
even some Ulema. In particular Al-Albani for Hadeeth.

• They differed among themselves in some issues of Fiqh, but never split, never
assaulted one another , or had hatred for their brothers.

• From their teachings there are many students who have become Ulema, writers,
editors, and even senior scholars.

• They were humble and never considered themselves to be learnt

• Their funerals are a sign for Ahulus Sunnah and a warning to Ahul bid’ah.1 The
salaf used to say the difference between Ahlus sunnah and Ahlul Bid’ah is the
numbers at the funeral

Bin Baz’s funeral:

1
It ‘s said that a million people prayed over Bin Baz and Al-Uthaymeen.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=tvAwRqnjvVw&feature=related

Al-Uthaymeen’s funeral:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INrEDRlifrU

Purification in Islam :

There is evidence from the Quran, Sunnah and Ijma that Wudu is obligatory for
certain acts of worship. It is a must for the one in puberty with his mental
faculties.

Saying , “ Bismillah” before you do Wudu

• Bin Baz, Al-Albani, Muqbil : view saying ,” Bismillah “ before

performing Wudu an obligation.
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• Al-Uthaymeen : it’s Wajib to say ,” Bismillah” if a person remembers to

do so, otherwise his Wudu would still be correct. There is difference
about this hadeeth among the Ulema. Imam Ahmed viewed there wasn’t
any authentic hadeeth which support ,” bismillah” to be said at the time
of wudu. Furthermore, many of the hadeeth which mention the Prophet’s
(sallahu alayhi wa salim) description for Wudu, don’t mention him
saying, “ Bismillah” at the beginning.[ Mumti’]

Eating Camel’s meat invalidates Wudu

• Bin Baz, Al-Albani, Al-Uthaymeen, Muqbil : All agree that eating

camel’s meat invalidates a person’s wudu.

Does touching a Woman invalidate Wudu

• Bin Baz, Al-Albani, Al-Uthaymeen ,Muqbil: All agree that touching a

woman doesn’t invalidate Wudu.

Must Wudu be performed in the order its mentioned in

the verse

• Al-Uthaymeen : views it’s a must to follow the order mentioned in the

Quran
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• Bin Baz and Muqbil: view it’s legislated to go in order with washing
each limb once and three times more complete.

• Al-Albani : view it’s not a must to go in order; because of hadeeth found

in Sunnan Abu Dawud (19/1) , Ahmed (4/132) . This hadeeth states the
Prophet (sallahu alayhi wa salim) didn’t follow the normal order
mentioned in the Quran.[Saheehah 261]

Is Ghusl on Friday obligatory for those who attend the Prayer

• Al-Albani, Al-Uthaymeen and Muqbil: view Ghusl on Friday an

obligation

• Bin Baz: viewed that ghusl on Friday is a stressed Sunnah, one that
shouldn’t but left off, but it’s not obligatory.

** Reason for differing: There are some hadeeth which mention

Wudu instead of Ghusl. The majority of the scholars hold that if a
person comes to Jumuah without Ghusl then is jumuah prayer
would still be correct.[ Nayl ] **

Is the neck wiped during Wudu

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• Bin Baz, Al-Albani, Al-Uthaymeen and Muqbil: All agree that wiping
the neck during Wudu is an innovation (Bid’ah)

Does touching the Private part invalidate Wudu

• Bin Baz and Muqbil both view : touching the penis breaks Wudu

• Uthaymeen and Al-Albani both view: touching the penis lustfully

invalidates Wudu

• Uthaymeen : views that touching the penis without lust would make it
recommended to redo wudu as well.
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References:

Imam Bin Baz : Majmou printed by Dar As-Da’ 3rd edition 1428

Imam Al-Albani Silsilata Saheehaa

Imam Al-Albani Tamam Al-Mina Darur Raya 4th edition 1417

Imam Al-Uthaymeen : Darut Tharyah 2nd edition 1426

Imam Muqbil Ijabatus Sa’il Darul Hadeeth 1st edition 1416

Imam Muqbil Fatawal Mar’ah Maktabatus Sana 1st edition 1428.

Written, prepared and translated by:

Brother Abu Aaliyah Abdullah ibn Dwight Lamont Battle Sr.

Doha, Qatar 1432©