It is recorded in al-Mustadrak ‘ala al-Sahihayn that the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said:
«…لا تَسُبُّوا أَهْلَ الشَّامِ»
المستدرك على الصحيحين
“Never curse the people of al-Shām…”
al-Mustadrak ‘ala al-Sahihayn
RESOURCES
Introduction to The Prayer of the Oppressed (PDF)
Blog Post: A Reflection on Divine Love
Shiekh Hamza Yusuf is jewel for us in this day and age, those that can’t see it are simply blinded by compounded ignorance.
You are so incredibly beautiful. You carry yourself with such dignity and I am one of many Muslims across the world who you will not realise how much you have influenced, shaped and helped. Even in situations of misunderstandings and mistakes you apologise with such humbleness and sincerity. I am writing this in hope that you will see how much God puts in the sincere person an outward sincerity that can be seen by anyone who is willing and open to see. Your face and your character is of a person of truth and your spiritual journey has been incredible for all to witness. Thank you for being my teacher, our teacher.
And thank you for always upholding unity.