This newsletter aims to bring forth writings that refine Islam and present it pure and simple, as close as possible to the way it was understood and practiced by its early righteous pioneers - the Salafs. He further said, “The linguistic root of ‘Naseehah’ means purity.” This is in the same sense as, “Honey is purified from the wax.” [Mentioned by Ibn rajab al-Hanbalee رحمه الله in Jaami’ al-‘Uloo
m wal-Hikam, (1/219), checked by Shu’aib al-‘Arnaoot]
‘an-Naseehah | The Advice’ is a newsletter whose goal is to promote true Islam that derives from the book of Allaah سبحانه وتعالى, the Sunnah of His Messenger صلي الله عليه وسلم, and the understanding of the Sahaabah رضي الله عنهم. This is the only path that can incorporate correct Islamic beliefs and practices. The name of this newsletter is based on the famous hadeeth of the Prophet صلي الله عليه وسلم narrated on the authority of Tameem ad-Dari رضي الله عنه who said:
“The Prophet صلي الله عليه وسلم said, (three times), “The Religion is an-Naseehah (sincerity and sincere advice).” We said, “To whom?” He said, “To Allaah, His Book, His Messenger, and to the leaders of the Muslims and the general people.” [Saheeh Muslim, 1/74 ( #55)]
This newsletter is a humble response to our realization of a great responsibility: the responsibility to bring forth before the English speaking public, writings that refine Islam and present it pure and simple, as close as possible to the way it was understood and practiced by its early righteous pioneers – the Salaf-us-Saalih. Since, over the centuries, Muslims have largely drifted away from this magnificent path, it becomes imperative to guide them back to it and help them live by its dictates. Our mission, then, is to present purified Islamic teachings and practical guidelines for implementing them. We call upon all Muslims to support us in carrying out this noble trust. This will surely elevate and honor us and spread the eternal message of Islam all over the earth, in sha’ Allaah.