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It should also be borne in mind that the Caliph Omar Abdul Aziz was the mujadid of the
first century, while Imam Shafi’i was the mujadid of the second century. Abu Dawood
reported in his reference that the Prophet said, “At the beginning of each century Allah
sends someone who renews the religious affairs of the nation.”)
The hours slipped by and it was only just before dawn that the three returned home in
fear that if they stayed any longer someone might see them and then misinterpret the
reason for their presence. As they made their way home, they warned each other that
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they must never do such a thing again. However, they were to return yet again on the
second and third night then leave as they had done before dawn, but as they parted
company on the third night each took a binding oath never, ever, to return again.
Later on that day Al Akhnas, with stick in hand, went to the home of Abu Sufyan to ask
his opinion of the past three nights. Abu Sufyan told him that he had heard things he
knew and already knew what was meant by them, and that he had also heard things he
first century, while Imam Shafi’i was the mujadid of the second century. Abu Dawood
reported in his reference that the Prophet said, “At the beginning of each century Allah
sends someone who renews the religious affairs of the nation.”)
The hours slipped by and it was only just before dawn that the three returned home in
fear that if they stayed any longer someone might see them and then misinterpret the
reason for their presence. As they made their way home, they warned each other that
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they must never do such a thing again. However, they were to return yet again on the
second and third night then leave as they had done before dawn, but as they parted
company on the third night each took a binding oath never, ever, to return again.
Later on that day Al Akhnas, with stick in hand, went to the home of Abu Sufyan to ask
his opinion of the past three nights. Abu Sufyan told him that he had heard things he
knew and already knew what was meant by them, and that he had also heard things he