Sheikh
Muhammad Ibn Saleh al-Uthaimeen رحمه الله
said:
“Be
firm, and do not change (your stance) because of the large number of attacks on
you nor due to (their) being offended by your words. As long as you are upon
the truth then be firm, for truth is never budged (by falsehood). Thereafter,
defend (the truth) if you are in a weak position. There is nothing lesser than
defending (the truth). But if you are in a strong position, then upon you is to
attack (the falsehood). For the days take turns (sometimes in your favor and
sometimes otherwise).
But
(remember) the most important thing is that even if you are in a weaker
position, then you should remain firm. And never say: ‘Oh, all the people are
in opposition to this.’ Rather, be firm, for Allaah aids His Deen, His Book,
His Messenger throughout the ages.
No
doubt that you will face harm (from the people). Here is Imaam Ahmad رحمه الله, he was dragged by a mule in the market
and was whipped. But he was patiently firm.
And
here is Sheikh ul-Islaam (Ibn Taymiyyah) رحمه الله, who was driven around in the market on a
cart and was thrown in the prison, but he remained firm.
It is not possible
that the earth will always be a carpet of roses and flowers for a person who
clings to the Sunnah (for he will face opposition and will be harmed by the
people).”
[Sharh al-Nooniyyah of Ibnul-Qayyim by Sheikh Ibn
al-`Uthaimeen (3/270)]
`Abdullaah Ibn
Mas`ood رضي
الله عنه said:
“The Jamaa`ah
refers to those who hold on to the truth even if you are alone.”
[al-Faqeeh
wal-Mutafaqqih (2/404)]
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