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By Sh. Muhannad Yusuf
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As a Muslim community, we have a significant responsibility towards our masters, especially institutions such as the Mahdara at-Tayzir, which has been doing important work for 400 years. This institution has produced numerous shuyukh and scholars who are spreading the Islamic legacy of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) all over the world. They educate a generation of Muslims at the highest moral level and teach them the Islamic moral teachings, and in a time of darkness when sects have polluted every corner of the Islamic world, institutions like Mahdara at-Tayzir are a guide that has withstood the hostility of the sects and their foolish followers so that we can pass on this pure and Allah-glorifying religion.Through their work and education, they are helping us as a Muslim community to fulfill our responsibility and preserve the legacy of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him). The Mahdara at-Tayzir and similar institutions are a blessing to the Islamic community and should be supported and appreciated by all of us, and it is important that the current generation is aware of Islamic history and the systematic destruction of Islam. This destruction began with the suppression of Sufism, which plays an important role in the Islamic tradition and is often seen as a source of spirituality and tolerance. The suppression of Sufism led to a loss of knowledge and wisdom within the Islamic community. In addition, other parts of the Islamic tradition have also been suppressed throughout history, particularly Fiqh (Islamic law). As a result, many of the Islamic jurists and scholars were persecuted and lost the opportunity to pass on their knowledge to the following generations. More recently, extremist groups have misinterpreted Islam and misused it to achieve their own political and ideological goals. This has led to Islam being seen by many people as violent and intolerant, even though this is not the case. It is therefore important that today's generation knows and understands the true Islamic history and teachings in order to prevent Islam from continuing to be misunderstood and misused. Only through a thorough knowledge of Islamic history and teachings can we distinguish true Islam from the distortions and falsifications that have taken place in the past and in the present. It is true that in the past the Wahhabis have caused considerable damage to Islamic history and culture. In particular, the Wahhabis destroyed many historical sites and buildings in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. Their aim was to rid Islam of anything they considered "un-Islamic", including the shrines and tombs of saints and prophet companions who play an important role in Islamic tradition. This destruction has not only led to a loss of cultural treasures and historical sites, but has also contributed to a reduced understanding of Islam and its history. It is important that we realize how this destruction happened and that we strive to preserve and emphasize the importance of Islamic history and culture to today's society. We need to focus on restoring and preserving the historical sites and cultural assets while ensuring that we have a thorough knowledge of Islamic history and its relevance to the world today. It is of great importance to make people aware of the damage extremist sects have done to Islam. In addition to destroying important historical sites and cultural treasures, they have also distorted the sources and books of Islam and spread them around the world in countless distorted versions. It is therefore of great importance to understand the nature and extent of these distortions and to work towards restoring the original understanding of Islam. The preservation and restoration of historical sites and cultural treasures also plays an important role in this, in order to highlight the importance of Islam and its history for today's society and future generations. Institutions such as the Mahdara at-Tayzir have made a conscious decision not to participate in the systematic destruction of Islam, even if it meant accepting poverty and oppression. It is admirable that they have fulfilled their work and duty magnificently despite the limited resources compared to the sects. Through their work, they have educated students all over the world and there have been voices speaking out against the arbitrariness of the extremist sects. As an example of the importance of institutions like Mahdara at-Tayzir, you can take people like me who grew up in a sect, but through the help and blessings of Allah, were given the opportunity to study in this blessed school at a young age. Through this experience and reaching an age where I could distinguish between right and wrong, I finally chose the community that teaches pure traditional Islam and does not propagate extremist teachings. This story is an example of the wonderful work made possible by the support of such institutions as the Mahdara at-Tayzir and the guidance of Allah. Although I had the opportunity to learn in the Mahdara at-Tayzir and choose the right path, I consider myself the worst of all and know that Allah will not allow me any excuses. I am grateful that Allah has given me this opportunity, I am aware of my limited abilities and my imperfections. I recognize my weaknesses and know that I still have a lot to learn. Although I encourage others to do good, I must admit that I am not always able to follow my own advice. I will continue to strive to do my best and improve by recognizing my mistakes and learning from them. I am your shoe that you are using. However, I hope that you wear this shoe only in the way of Allah. It is important that we are aware of how much we owe these people and turn our gratitude into action. There is no amount that is enough to adequately honor their contribution and work.O Allah, we ask you to heal our masters with your healing power and grant them health in body, hearing, sight and soul. Let your mercy rest upon them and grant them relief from every trial. Through the fear of You, may they be immune from sins, misdeeds and transgressions, and through their obedience to You, may they become successful in attaining goodness and maturity. O Allah, grant them the best provision among your creation and purify their hearts and natural dispositions. My Lord, grant each of them what he desires and what is good for him, from what You love and what satisfies You. Amin!