Some of the ‘Ulema during Salahuddin’s time
During the time of Salahuddin al Ayyubi, he called for volunteers for his army
and so some of the shuyookh and their students joined. News then passed that the
Crusaders had mobilized armies from all over Europe. There were three major
armies led by the greatest Kings of those days: Richard the Lion heart, Philip the
King of France, and Fredrick the King of Germany. Fredrick had an army of
300,000 alone. So when the ‘Ulema came to know of this, they left the army. These
‘Ulema knew that they should fight; they knew what the ruling is. But just by
knowing the ruling doesn’t mean you’ll fight. Allah says,
Relate to them the story of the man to whom We sent Our signs, but he passed
them by: so Satan followed him up, and he went astray. If it had been Our
will, We should have elevated him with Our signs; but he inclined to the
earth, and followed his own vain desires. His similitude is that of a dog: if you
attack him, he lolls out his tongue, or if you leave him alone, he (still) lolls out
his tongue. That is the similitude of those who reject Our signs; So relate the
story; perchance they may reflect.20
This is a story of a Scholar who knew the ruling but didn’t follow it. Why? Allah
says, “But he inclined to the earth, and followed his own vain desires.” Allah
refers to him as a dog. Therefore, just having knowledge isn’t sufficient to be
saved; you have to practice it. Many people take up the position of saying that
there is no fatwa to do something, therefore they won’t do it. That’s not going to
save you on the Day of Judgment. If you know it is the truth, then you have to
follow it regardless of whether or not the Scholars follow it.
May Allah Bless Him And Strenghen Him And Grant Victory To The Mujahideen! _ Ameen!
Yeah, i heard he was let out a while back...Allahualim
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