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[1] Figureheads and Groups of Misguidance, Imposters and Deceivers

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

He is known as Al-Husayn Ibn Mansoor Al-Hallaaj, also referred to as Abu Mughith or Abu Abdillah. His ancestry traces back to a fire worshipper from Persia. He was raised in Waasit, although some accounts suggest he spent his formative years in Tastar. His journey led him to Baghdad and subsequently to Makkah, where he resided in the vicinity of Masjid Al-Haraam, enduring both extreme heat and cold. For many years, he lived without shelter, subsisting on minimal food and water during breakfast for an entire year, driven by a commitment to self-discipline and devotion to worship. He often positioned himself on a rock under the intense sun at the mountain of Abu Qubays.

He accompanied several Sufi figureheads, including Junaid Bin Muhammad, Amr Bin Uthmaan Al-Makkee, and Abul Husayn An-Nooree. Al-Khateeb Al-Baghdaadee said: “The Sufis hold differing opinions regarding Al-Hallaaj; many assert that he does not belong to their ranks and should not be associated with their tradition. This (differing) extends to earlier figures such as Abul Abbas Bin Ataa Al-Baghdaadee, Muhammad Bin Khafeef Az-Sheeraazee, and Ibrahim Bin Muhammad An-Nasraabaadhee An-Naysaabooree, who recognised Al-Hallaaj as being on the right path and documented his teachings. Ibn Khafeef even stated, ‘Al-Husayn Bin Mansoor is a learned scholar.’ Abu Abdir Rahman As-Sulamee, whose full name was Muhammad Ibnul Husayn, recounted hearing Ibrahim Ibn Muhammad An-Nasraabaadhee share insights from Al-Hallaaj regarding the soul, subsequently addressing a critic by saying, ‘If there is anyone, after the Prophets and the truthful, who embodies monotheism, it is Al-Hallaaj.’ Furthermore, Abu Abdir Rahmaan noted that he heard Mansoor Bin Abdillah recount Shiblee’s words: ‘Al-Husayn Bin Mansoor and I are essentially the same, except that he manifested himself while I chose to remain concealed.’ Those who denied Al-Hallaaj’s association with the Sufis attributed his actions to sorcery, asserting that his beliefs align with those of heretics”.

Al-Hallaaj’s pronouncements reflected the concept of Hulool, [a] and he composed poetry associated with Sufiyyah. Since his execution, there has been ongoing debate among the people concerning his legacy. However, the rightly guided jurists, Imams, and scholars reached a consensus that he warranted execution by the authorities, deeming him a foolish and concealed disbeliever, as well as a sorcerer. This perspective was similarly held by the majority of early Sufis. Nevertheless, within the Sufi community, there exists a faction—previously mentioned—that idealises his situation, misled by his external demeanour and unable to comprehend the reality of his speech. Initially, he dedicated himself to worship; however, he lacked knowledge, and his practices were not grounded in the authentic divine path that leads to the pleasure and reverence of Allah. Consequently, Al-Hallaaj contributed more to corruption than to reform. Imam Sufyaan Bin Uyaynah, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: “Those among our scholars who fall into corruption bear a resemblance to the Jews, while those among the worshippers who become corrupt resemble the Christians.” This is the reason Al-Hallaaj engaged in the concepts of Hulool and Ittihaad, ultimately aligning himself with the ranks of corruption and deviation. His situation changed, and he traveled to various places, showing people that he was a guide to the way of Allah. It is well-known that he went to India, learned magic, and claimed, “I use it to call people to the way of Allah.” In India, people spoke of him as someone who helps others in tough times. In Khurasan, they called him the special one, while in Persia, he was known as Abu Abdillah, a man who avoided worldly pleasures. In Khuzestan, he was also called Abu Abdillah, the mysterious one who chose to stay away from worldly pleasures.

Al-Khateeb Al-Baghdaadee conveyed through his chain of narration that Al-Hallaaj stated, “The wisdom of both the early and later generations can be distilled into four statements: loving what is exalted, detesting the despicable, adhering to divine revelation, and maintaining a fear of straying.” It is evident that Al-Hallaaj faltered in the latter two aspects, as he neither adhered to the revelation nor maintained steadfastness; instead, he strayed from these principles and ultimately fell into Bidah and misguidance. Abdur Rahmaan As-Sulamee narrated from Amr Bin Uthmaan Al-Makkee, who stated: “While I was strolling through one of the narrow streets of Makkah, reciting the Qur’an alongside Al-Hallaaj, he listened to my recitation and remarked, ‘I can express something akin to this.’ Thus, I chose to distance myself from him.”

Al-Khateeb Al-Baghdaadee reported, “Mas’ud Bin Nasir conveyed to me that Ibn Bakur Az-Sheeraazee mentioned he heard Abu Zur’ah At-Tabaree state, ‘The situation regarding Husayn Bin Mansoor Al-Hallaaj among the populace is one of differing; some have embraced him while others have dismissed him. However, I recall Muhammad Bin Yahyah Ar-Raazee asserting, ‘I heard Amr Bin Uthmaan denouncing Hallaaj, expressing, ‘Had I the means, I would have slain him myself.’ I inquired, ‘What did you discover with the Shaikh?’ He replied, ‘I recited a verse from the Book of Allah, to which Al-Hallaaj responded, ‘I might be able to produce a statement similar to this.'”

Abu Zur’ah At-Tabaree reported, “I heard Abu Yaqub Al-Aqta state, ‘I arranged the marriage of my daughter to Al-Husayn Al-Hallaaj because I observed that he was adhering to the right path and was diligent in his worship. However, it soon became evident to me that he was a magician, a deceiver, and a malevolent disbeliever.'” This union occurred in Makkah, and the wife was Umm Husayn, the daughter of Abee Yaqub Al-Aqta. She gave birth to a son named Ahmad Ibn Al-Husayn Bin Mansur. In his treatise, Abul Qasim Al-Qushayree discusses the topic of “Safeguarding the hearts of the Mashaayikh.” He recounts an incident in which Amr and Ibn Uthmaan visited Al-Hallaaj in Makkah, where they discovered him engaged in writing on sheets of paper. Amr inquired about his activity, to which Al-Hallaaj responded that he was engaged in a contest with the Qur’an. Following this encounter, Amr stated that he supplicated against Al-Hallaaj, resulting in the latter’s subsequent lack of success. Additionally, Amr expressed his disapproval of Abu Yaqub Al-Aqta for marrying his daughter to Al-Hallaaj.

Amr Bin Uthmaan authored numerous treatises in which he denounced Al-Hallaaj and cautioned the populace against him, disseminating these writings to various regions. Meanwhile, Al-Hallaaj roamed the lands, moving in all directions, and began to present himself as a proponent of the path of Allah, employing a variety of deceptive tactics. He persisted in this behaviour until divine retribution was brought upon him—a punishment that is inescapable for those who commit transgressions. Consequently, he was executed in accordance with Islamic law, which is applied solely to those deemed heretical. He intended to challenge the Qur’an in the sacred vicinity of the Ka’bah, the very place where Jibreel delivered the Qur’an, and indeed, Allah says:

وَمَن يُرِدۡ فِيهِ بِإِلۡحَادِۭ بِظُلۡمٍ۬ نُّذِقۡهُ مِنۡ عَذَابٍ أَلِيمٍ۬

And whoever inclines to evil actions therein or to do wrong (i.e. practice polytheism and leave Islamic Monotheism), him We shall cause to taste a painful torment]. [Al-Hajj. 25]

Trickery: Al-Khateeb Al-Bagdaadee narrated that Al-Hallaaj instructed one of his trusted associates to journey to a mountainous region, providing the following guidance: “Demonstrate your commitment to worship, virtue, and self-restraint to the people. Once they are drawn to you, develop their affection and trust, then reveal to them that you have been stricken with blindness. After a period, disclose that you are also crippled. If they rush to offer you assistance, respond by saying, ‘O benevolent individuals! Your efforts will not benefit me.’ Subsequently, inform them that you have had a dream in which you encountered Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings be upon him, who conveyed to you, ‘You will only find healing through a Qutb [b], who will arrive on a specific day and month, and his characteristics are as follows.’ At that designated time, I [Al-Hallaaj] will present myself to you.”

The individual, who was an associate of Al-Hallaaj, traveled to that region and took up residence there. He dedicated himself to acts of worship, demonstrated piety, and engaged in the recitation of the Qur’an. Over time, the local populace came to trust and admire him. He then revealed to them that he was afflicted with blindness. Subsequently, he disclosed that he had been enduring a chronic illness, prompting the community to earnestly seek a remedy for his condition, though their efforts proved fruitless. He addressed them, saying, “O benevolent people! Your endeavours have yielded no results, and I have seen the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, in a dream. He informed me that my healing lies solely in the hands of a Qutb, who will arrive on a specific day and month.” Consequently, the people began to escort him to the Masjid, honouring him in anticipation of the Qutb’s arrival as he had foretold. After a period, Al-Hallaaj entered the region quietly, clad in a white woolen garment. He proceeded to the Masjid, occupying a designated spot where he engaged in worship, remaining indifferent to those around him. The people recognised him from the description provided by the individual feigning illness, and they approached him, offering greetings and gently touching him (i.e. as a gesture of admiration and respect).

When the designated time arrived, the people informed the one who was feigning illness about the man in the Masjid. He then asked them to describe the individual. After they provided the description, he remarked, “That is the person of whom I was informed in a dream, that my healing lies in his hands. Please take me to him.” They assisted him and positioned him before Al-Hallaaj. He addressed Al-Hallaaj, saying, “O Abu Abdillah! I had a dream in which I saw Allah’s Messenger,” and proceeded to recount his dream. Al-Hallaaj raised his hands in supplication, then spat into his palms and applied the spittle to the man’s face, resulting in the restoration of his sight as if he had never been blind. He then took some of the spittle and applied it to the man’s legs, enabling him to stand and walk before the gathered crowd, including the leaders and dignitaries of the land, as if he had never suffered from any ailment. The onlookers exclaimed, “Allah is the Greatest! Glorified be Allah!” They praised Al-Hallaaj with an adoration that only amplified the falsehood he had presented to them.

Al-Hallaaj remained with them for a period during which they honoured and revered him. As he prepared to leave, he expressed a desire for them to collect substantial wealth on his behalf. He stated, “I do not need worldly possessions; we have attained this level of piety by renouncing such things. However, it is possible that this companion of mine has brothers and friends among the Abdaal [c], who are diligently striving in the path of Allah at Tartus, engaging in pilgrimage and charitable acts, and they require assistance to continue on this journey.” Subsequently, the man who had been suffering from a chronic illness but was now healed, affirmed, “The Shaikh speaks the truth. Allah has restored my sight and granted me health so that I may dedicate my life to serving Allah and performing hajj alongside our virtuous Abdaal brothers.” He then encouraged the people to contribute wealth. Al-Hallaaj departed, while the man remained with the community until they amassed a considerable amount of wealth, including gold and silver. Once the wealth was collected, he delivered a farewell address and left, subsequently reuniting with Al-Hallaaj to share the gathered riches.

An Incident Regarding a Man Who Witnessed Al-Hallaaj’s Tricks

The witness recounted, “I had often heard tales of Al-Hallaaj’s miracles and longed to witness one for myself. Therefore, I approached him and offered my greetings. He inquired, ‘Do you seek something at this moment?’ I replied, ‘I wish for fresh fish.’ He then entered his home and was absent for an hour. Upon his return, he presented me with a fish that was gasping for air, and his two feet covered in mud. He explained, ‘I prayed to Allah, and He instructed me to go to the riverbed to fetch this fish for you. The mud on my feet is from that area.’ I suggested, ‘If you are willing, you may take me to your home so that I can observe and bolster my faith. I will believe in you unless something contrary is revealed to me.’ He responded, ‘Come in.’ Once inside, he locked the door, sat down, and put on an act. I explored the house but found no other access or information, leaving me bewildered by his situation.”

I observed a barrier in my path, which I shook, causing it to yield. Behind it, I discovered a door that provided access. Upon entering, I found myself in a vast orchard filled with a variety of fresh fruits and an abundance of food. There was a large pond teeming with fish of various sizes. I waded into the water and caught one fish, resulting in my feet becoming muddy, similar to the state of his feet. I then approached the door and called out, “Open the door; I trust you.” However, upon noticing my muddy condition, he became alarmed and attempted to attack me. In self-defense, I struck him in the face with the fish and exclaimed, “O enemy of Allah! You have wearied me today.” After managing to escape, I encountered him again a few days later. He greeted me with a smile and warned, “Do not disclose this. I have not seen anyone; otherwise, I would have sent someone to kill you in your sleep.” It became clear to me that he intended to eliminate me if I revealed what I knew, and I chose to remain silent until he was ultimately crucified. [An Excerpt from Al-Bidaayah Wan-Nihaayah. 11/132-137]

An Explanation Concerning The Khawaariq [Phenomena ascribed to occurrences that transcend the ordinary or typical] and The Deceivers – By Shaikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah

The Khawaariq, through which the devils lead astray the children of Adam, manifest in various forms, such as when devils assume the likeness of an individual who is either absent or deceased, among other similar instances. This phenomenon has misled numerous individuals who identify as Muslims or as adherents of the Scriptures. Their beliefs are founded on two main points: Firstly, they assert that anyone from whom these khawaariq arise is a Wali, and in Christian terminology, is regarded as a Qadees A’dheem, or a great saint. Secondly, they claim that such individuals are infallible, meaning that all they convey is the truth and all their directives are just. It is entirely possible that an individual did not exhibit any phenomena that deviate from the norm—whether or not it is connected to sound knowledge and piety—or any extraordinary occurrences associated with malevolent deeds. Instead, the individual may have simply engaged in the deceptions characteristic of liars and wicked sinners. The deceptions employed by such individuals are indeed numerous, leading observers to mistakenly perceive them as remarkable events that defy the ordinary. However, this is not the case, nor do these deceptions resemble those attributed to monks. Several authors have documented the tricks of monks, including an account of one who purportedly transformed water into oil. In this instance, as the oil accumulates within the lighthouse, the water level diminishes, causing the oil to rise, thereby misleading onlookers into believing that the water has been converted into oil. Numerous similar instances exist among the deceptions of certain Christians, as all that these individuals—who have distorted the teachings of the Messiah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)—claim to be extraordinary are either the work of devils or mere tricks, devoid of any connection to the miracles performed by the righteous.

Similarly, the deviated people – those who seek to change the teachings of Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, engage in practices that are not sanctioned by Allah and His Messenger. They establish these practices as a form of worship, prioritising them over the divinely ordained path. For instance, they may choose to prioritise the sounds of tambourines and high-pitched flutes over the recitation of Allah’s Book. This leads individuals into a state of ecstasy and a trance influenced by Shaytaan, resulting in them speaking in an unfamiliar language. Upon regaining their composure—much like a possessed individual who, under the influence of a jinn, reveals the thoughts and feelings instilled by shaytaan—they find themselves unable to recall their initial utterances. The heretics seek to substitute the teachings of the Messengers, whether they pertain to the religion of the Messiah or that of Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon them. Among these individuals are those who advocate for heretical beliefs, lead others astray, and include disbelievers, polytheists, apostates, and others. Notable figures among them are Musaylimah the liar, Al-Aswad Al-Unzee, Al-Haarith Ad-Dimashqee, Baba Rumi, and others who have engaged in actions deemed to be from the Khawaariq, often misrepresented as miracles, but which are, in truth, associated with the works of devils.

The tricksters are abundant and do not possess the status of Awliyaa of Allah. Their purported extraordinary actions, which deviate from the norm, are often linked to the malevolent practices of soothsayers and magicians, or they are simply deceptive tricks. Unlike those who are aligned with demonic forces, these individuals intentionally fabricate lies and engage in deceit. Among them are those who mislead others into believing that their actions are miraculous, akin to those of the righteous, while some are fully aware that their deeds stem from diabolical influences, yet they persist in these actions to fulfill their own objectives.

The purpose of this discourse is to highlight that numerous activities deemed unconventional, often referred to as miracles, may actually stem from satanic influences or deceptive practices. This leads individuals to mistakenly believe they are witnessing genuine miracles performed by virtuous individuals. In truth, actions rooted in Shirk and malevolent behavior can only originate from demonic forces. This includes instances where individuals invoke celestial bodies, call upon deceased or absent persons, make oaths using obscure phrases with unknown meanings, or utilise names associated with devils. Additionally, seeking assistance through immoral actions and oppression results in deeds that, while appearing extraordinary, are ultimately from the devils.

The righteous have miracles similar to those of the pious individuals within this Ummah, the disciples of the Messiah, and others who follow the authentic and unaltered faith of the Messiah. However, the presence of miracles in the lives of these righteous individuals does not imply that they are infallible like the Prophets, peace and blessings of Allah be upon them. A righteous person, referred to as a Wali, may indeed exhibit miraculous abilities, yet they can still err in their thoughts, perceptions, or interpretations of what they hear, see, or understand from the revealed Scripture.

Consequently, the assertions made by individuals other than the Prophets may be accepted or dismissed (based on the available evidence). In contrast, it is incumbent upon individuals to sincerely affirm all that the Prophets have communicated concerning matters of the unseen and to comply with their commands. Therefore, Allah has obligated that a person must believe in all that the Prophets have conveyed, while there is no obligation to accept the statements of others. Allah states:

قُولُوٓاْ ءَامَنَّا بِٱللَّهِ وَمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيۡنَا وَمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَىٰٓ إِبۡرَٲهِـۧمَ وَإِسۡمَـٰعِيلَ وَإِسۡحَـٰقَ وَيَعۡقُوبَ وَٱلۡأَسۡبَاطِ وَمَآ أُوتِىَ مُوسَىٰ وَعِيسَىٰ وَمَآ أُوتِىَ ٱلنَّبِيُّونَ مِن رَّبِّهِمۡ لَا نُفَرِّقُ بَيۡنَ أَحَدٍ۬ مِّنۡهُمۡ وَنَحۡنُ لَهُ ۥ مُسۡلِمُونَ

Say (O Muslims), “We believe in Allah and that which has been sent down to us and that which has been sent down to Ibrahim (Abraham), Isma’il (Ishmael), Ishaque (Isaac), Ya’qub (Jacob), and to Al-Asbat [the twelve sons of Ya’qub (Jacob)], and that which has been given to Musa (Moses) and ‘Iesa (Jesus), and that which has been given to the Prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and to Him we have submitted (in Islam).” [Al-Baqarah. 136]

Allah, The Exalted, says:
لَّيۡسَ ٱلۡبِرَّ أَن تُوَلُّواْ وُجُوهَكُمۡ قِبَلَ ٱلۡمَشۡرِقِ وَٱلۡمَغۡرِبِ وَلَـٰكِنَّ ٱلۡبِرَّ مَنۡ ءَامَنَ بِٱللَّهِ وَٱلۡيَوۡمِ ٱلۡأَخِرِ وَٱلۡمَلَـٰٓٮِٕڪَةِ وَٱلۡكِتَـٰبِ وَٱلنَّبِيِّـۧنَ

It is not Al-Birr (piety, righteousness, and each and every act of obedience to Allah, etc.) that you turn your faces towards east and (or) west (in prayers); but Al-Birr is (the quality of) the one who believes in Allah, the Last Day, the Angels, the Book, the Prophets. [Al-Baqarah 177]

The Muslims unanimously agree that anyone who denies the Prophethood of even a single Prophet, whose Prophethood is well-known, is considered a disbeliever or an apostate. There is no differentiation among the Prophets; one cannot accept some while rejecting others. Allah says:

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ يَكۡفُرُونَ بِٱللَّهِ وَرُسُلِهِۦ وَيُرِيدُونَ أَن يُفَرِّقُواْ بَيۡنَ ٱللَّهِ وَرُسُلِهِۦ وَيَقُولُونَ نُؤۡمِنُ بِبَعۡضٍ۬ وَنَڪۡفُرُ بِبَعۡضٍ۬ وَيُرِيدُونَ أَن يَتَّخِذُواْ بَيۡنَ ذَٲلِكَ سَبِيلاً
أُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ هُمُ ٱلۡكَـٰفِرُونَ حَقًّ۬اۚ وَأَعۡتَدۡنَا لِلۡكَـٰفِرِينَ عَذَابً۬ا مُّهِينً۬ا

Verily, those who disbelieve in Allah and His Messengers and wish to make distinction between Allah and His Messengers (by believing in Allah and disbelieving in His Messengers) saying, “We believe in some but reject others,” and wish to adopt a way in between. They are in truth disbelievers. And We have prepared for the disbelievers a humiliating torment. [An-Nisaa. 150-151] [An Excerpt from “Al-Jawaabus Saheeh Liman Baddala Deen Al-Maseeh”. Vol 1. 284-287]

Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah preserve him, stated:

Among the Dajjaals – liars – whom the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, cautioned against were Musaylimah the Liar from Yamaamah and Al-Aswad Al-Unzi, both of whom falsely claimed prophethood. Consequently, a significant number of Arabs turned away from Islam; thus, Allah brought about their destruction, along with others, and their trial concluded through the swords wielded by the companions of the Messenger of Allah. Among the liars who claimed prophethood was Mukhtar Bin Abee Ubayd Ath-Thaqafee, the liar regarding whom the Messenger remarked, “A liar will emerge from Thaqeef and bloodshedder”. [d] The liar referred to was Al-Mukhtaar, while the bloodshedder was al-Hajjaaj. Among those who asserted prophethood were Al-Harith, known as the liar, and Ghulaam Ahmad Al-Qadiyaanee Al-Hindee, who garnered a following spread across the globe, claiming that prophethood continues to this day. Each lair is accompanied by other malevolent liars, akin to their leader.

Among the liars was the Jew, the wicked Abdullah Ibn Saba, who falsely professed to be a Muslim and incited numerous individuals against the Rightly Guided Caliph Uthmaan Bin Affaan, may Allah be pleased with him, ultimately leading to his martyrdom during that trial. He is recognised as the originator of the Raafidha Shiite doctrine and its abhorrent principles, which include an exaggerated reverence for the family of the Prophet, to the extent of deifying them. Many adherents regard Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, as an object of worship, asserting that he was designated by the Prophet as his successor in leadership. Such claims are fabrications; they also assert that Ali will return to enact vengeance upon Abu Bakr and Umar, may Allah be pleased with them, as well as five hundred Caliphs from the Banee Umayyah and Banee Abbas. This nefarious individual, Ibn Saba, instigated the disparagement of the Prophet’s companions and other matters related to the trial he initiated, which heretics propagate and firmly uphold, alongside the leaders of the Raafidha—those deceivers who inundate the world with lies and slanders. Their belief system is fundamentally rooted in lies and misguidance.

Among the prominent figures of Bidah and misguidance, including Jahm Bin Safwaan, leaders of the Khawaarij, the Mutazilah, the Huloolee Sufis, and grave worshippers such as Nidhaam Al-Mutazilee, Hallaaj the heretic, Ibn Arabi the heretic, Ibn Sab’een, At-Tilimsaanee, and others among the heretics – liars who concealed themselves within Islam, infiltrating the ranks of the people of Tasawwuf, as this group has proven to be a fertile ground for such individuals. Similarly, the Raafidah provides ample space for the heretics.

Among the liars in this era: The political leaders, including secularists and Baathists (Arab Nationalists), and many people who promote enticing slogans under the banner of Islam, such as Islamic socialism, Islamic democracy, and the call Wahdatul Adyan, along with various other erroneous assertions made in Islam’s name. These claims emerge from groups that profess to elevate Islam and aim to restore the Islamic Ummah to its former greatness; however, their actions only serve to lead people further into misguidance and ignorance, and we seek refuge in Allah.

This presents a more severe danger to the people and the youth, therefore, it is obligated to the Muslims and the students of knowledge to exercise utmost vigilance regarding such people. They must alert the Muslim community to their schemes and intentions, as well as expose their hidden agendas. Furthermore, Muslims should steadfastly adhere to the teachings of the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet, emulating the Salafus Saaleh (pious predecessors) in their beliefs, methodologies, loyalty, and disassociation. Therefore, Muslims should engage with these individuals in the same manner as the Salafus Saaleh—by exercising caution, issuing warnings, revealing their concealed matters, and highlighting their shortcomings, all in the interest of safeguarding the religion and providing sincere counsel to the Muslims.

Concerning the ongoing struggle between those who uphold the truth and those who support falsehood throughout history and across various locations, it is essential to recognise that the truth will ultimately prevail, as promised by Allah. The religion He has established will triumph, and the followers of truth will gain superiority over those who propagate falsehood. It is inevitable that falsehood and its proponents will face defeat and ultimately fail. Consequently, it is imperative for the followers of truth—specifically the pure Ahlus Sunnah—to remain steadfast and resilient. They must diligently engage in all efforts that support the religion ordained by Allah, encompassing its beliefs, commands, prohibitions, rulings, and methodologies. Furthermore, they should ensure that the truth is upheld against falsehood in all its manifestations, whether it be outright disbelief, hypocrisy disguised as Islam, overt innovations, or innovations that masquerade as Islamic.

Allah, The Exalted, says:
هو الذي أرسل رسوله بالهدى ودين الحق ليظهره على الدين كله ولو كره المشركون

It is He Who has sent His Messenger (Muhammad) with guidance and the religion of truth (Islam), to make it superior over all religions even though the Mushrikun (polytheists, pagans, idolaters, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah) hate (it)]. [at-Tawbah. 33]

Ahlul Ahwaa (the people of vain desires) share a common animosity with them, therefore, there is nothing else other than that the followers of truth must utilise the prescribed methods to actualise this promise, which is a duty of the scholars of Ahlus Sunnah. Wherever the adherents of the Salafi methodology and their students are or wherever they go, it is obligated to them step up and support one another to raise the truth, Tawheed, and Sunnah, and subdue Bidah, misguidance, and doubts; establishing Allah’s evidence against all the various misguided individuals and exposing the reality of deceivers and impostors. They should know that their adversaries have escalated their schemes and strategies, particularly in their efforts to silence many among Ahlus Sunnah and the adherents of truth, thereby preventing them from challenging falsehood disguised as truth. This category of people among the adherents of falsehood is more dangerous at employing deceit, duplicity, and feigning possession of qualities they do not actually have; as the Messenger, remarked, “The one who claims to possess what he does not is akin to the one who wears two garments of falsehood.” [e]

We find them as ones foremost in extolling the people of falsehood, making their affair appealing (or pleasing), while simultaneously being the most vehement in disparaging the followers of truth and its advocates. They have established corrupt principles to support falsehood and those who adhere to misguided methodologies, waging war against the proponents of truth through the formulation of schemes and abhorrent actions, manifesting their animosity towards the followers of truth, and hastening – without boredom and tiredness- to instruct the youth to resist the advocates of truth, striving diligently to bolster falsehood and undermine its adherents. We beseech Allah, the Exalted, to elevate His Word and guide these individuals or to relieve the Ummah from their evil. Indeed, our Lord is responsive to supplication. May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon our Master Muhammad, his family, and companions until the Day of Judgment.

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[a] Hulool: https://www.salafitalk.net/st/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=8&Topic=3528

[b] What is a Qutb according to the heretical Sufis? A Qutb is a so-called saint or Sufi leader who has a divine relationship with Allah. He transmits knowledge which makes him the axis of the Sufi path and he is not known.

[c] Who are the Abdaal according to the heretical Sufis? They are the so-called seven Awliya and each of them controls one of the seven continents of the world.

[d] Sahih Muslim 2545

[e] Sahih Muslim 2129

[1] Butterflies In Stomachs When Salafi Teacher or khateeb Provides Specific Details to Differentiate Unity Based On Clarity From Unity Based On Naivety, Flattery, Complacency, or Misconception

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Al-Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan [may Allah preserve him] says:

Salafiyyah entails adhering to the footsteps of the Salafus Saaleh, which includes the noble companions (Sahaabah), the righteous successors (Taa’bi’een), and the virtuous generations that followed. Allah says:

وَٱلسَّـٰبِقُونَ ٱلۡأَوَّلُونَ مِنَ ٱلۡمُهَـٰجِرِينَ وَٱلۡأَنصَارِ وَٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّبَعُوهُم بِـإِحۡسَـٰنٍ۬ رَّضِىَ ٱللَّهُ عَنۡہُمۡ وَرَضُواْ عَنۡهُ

And the first to embrace Islam of the Muhaajiroon (those who migrated from Makkah to Al-Madinah) and the Ansaar (the citizens of Al-Madinah who helped and gave aid to the Muhaajiroon) and also those who followed them exactly (in Faith). Allah is well-pleased with them as they are well-pleased with Him].

And Allah [The Most High] says about the Sahaabah:

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ وَهَاجَرُواْ وَجَـٰهَدُواْ بِأَمۡوَٲلِهِمۡ وَأَنفُسِہِمۡ فِى سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَاوَواْ وَّنَصَرُوٓاْ أُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ بَعۡضُہُمۡ أَوۡلِيَآءُ بَعۡضٍ۬‌ۚ

Verily, those who believed, and emigrated and strove hard and fought with their property and their lives in the Cause of Allah as well as those who gave (them) asylum and help, – these are (all) allies to one another [8:72] – up to His statement: [وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ مِنۢ بَعۡدُ وَهَاجَرُواْ وَجَـٰهَدُواْ مَعَكُمۡ فَأُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ مِنكُمۡ‌ۚ – And those who believed afterwards, and emigrated and strove hard along with you, (in the Cause of Allah) they are of you].

Allah [Glorified be He and free is He from all Imperfections] says in Surah Al -Hashar:

لِلۡفُقَرَآءِ ٱلۡمُهَـٰجِرِينَ ٱلَّذِينَ أُخۡرِجُواْ مِن دِيَـٰرِهِمۡ وَأَمۡوَٲلِهِمۡ يَبۡتَغُونَ فَضۡلاً۬ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ وَرِضۡوَٲنً۬ا وَيَنصُرُونَ ٱللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ ۥۤ‌ۚ أُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ هُمُ ٱلصَّـٰدِقُونَ
وَٱلَّذِينَ تَبَوَّءُو ٱلدَّارَ وَٱلۡإِيمَـٰنَ مِن قَبۡلِهِمۡ يُحِبُّونَ مَنۡ هَاجَرَ إِلَيۡہِمۡ

(And there is also a share in this booty) for the poor emigrants, who were expelled from their homes and their property, seeking Bounties from Allah and to please Him. And helping Allah (i.e. helping His religion) and His Messenger (Muhammad). Such are indeed the truthful (to what they say); And those who, before them, had homes (in Al-Madinah) and had adopted the Faith, love those who emigrate to them.” [59:8-9]- up until His [The Most High] statement: [وَٱلَّذِينَ جَآءُو مِنۢ بَعۡدِهِمۡ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا ٱغۡفِرۡ لَنَا وَلِإِخۡوَٲنِنَا ٱلَّذِينَ سَبَقُونَا بِٱلۡإِيمَـٰنِ – And those who came after them say: “Our Lord! Forgive us and our brethren who have preceded us in Faith].

The Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] said: “This ummah will split into seventy-three sects; all of them will enter the fire except one”. They said, “Which is that (saved sects) O Messenger of Allah?” He replied: “Those who are upon that which I and my companions are upon today” The Prophet said: “Adhere to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the rightly guided Khulafaa after me”.

Salafiyyah is the prescribed Methodology that we must adhere to, forsaking all other methodologies that contradict it. The adherents of Salafiyyah are the saved sect, Ahlus Sunnah Wal-Jamaa’ah, and they are the supported group until the Day of Judgement. May Allah include us among them. However, affiliation with this methodology necessitates understanding its principles so that the Muslim can follow it. Knowledge of the opposing methodologies is essential to avoid them. Salafiyyah, following the path of the righteous predecessors, must be founded on knowledge and insight. It is insufficient for an individual to claim association without understanding it or going against it. This is why Allah, The Most High, says: [وَٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّبَعُوهُم بِـإِحۡسَـٰنٍ۬ – And also those who followed them (i.e. the Muhaajiroon and the Ansaar) exactly (in Faith)].

They follow based on knowledge- neither fall into extremism nor negligence. They do not exaggerate or fail to give proper consideration to matters, unlike those who claim to follow the Mad’habs of the four Imams (Abu Haneefah, Maalik, Shaafi’ee, and Ahmad) but contradict them in their beliefs and worship. Similarly, some claim to follow the methodology of the Salaf but declare Muslims as disbelievers or rebel against Muslim rulers, or they adopt extreme positions. Such individuals are not truly Salafi, but rather they are known as Kharijis or Mutazilis. Some claim to follow the methodology of the Salaf but express the beliefs of the Mur’ji’a regarding faith and disbelief. This is not Salafiyyah. Therefore, it is important to distinguish the Salafi methodology from other opposing methodologies and refrain from making reckless statements such as “none of these methodologies, including Salafiyyah, are part of Islam.” This is reckless speech, a judgement that is tantamount to oppression and deception. [1]

Identifying with the Muslim community is a core principle upheld in Islamic law. Muslims are a fair and moderate Ummah, following a balanced path set by Allah and His Messenger. Allah says:

وَكَذَٰلِكَ جَعَلْنَاكُمْ أُمَّةً وَسَطًا لِّتَكُونُوا شُهَدَاءَ عَلَى النَّاسِ وَيَكُونَ الرَّسُولُ عَلَيْكُمْ شَهِيدًا ۗ وَمَا جَعَلْنَا الْقِبْلَةَ الَّتِي كُنتَ عَلَيْهَا إِلَّا لِنَعْلَمَ مَن يَتَّبِعُ الرَّسُولَ مِمَّن يَنقَلِبُ عَلَىٰ عَقِبَيْهِ ۚ وَإِن كَانَتْ لَكَبِيرَةً إِلَّا عَلَى الَّذِينَ هَدَى اللَّهُ ۗ وَمَا كَانَ اللَّهُ لِيُضِيعَ إِيمَانَكُمْ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ بِالنَّاسِ لَرَءُوفٌ رَّحِيمٌ

Thus We have made you [true Muslims – real believers of Islamic Monotheism, true followers of Prophet Muhammad and his Sunnah (legal ways)], a Wasat (just) (and the best) nation, that you be witnesses over mankind and the Messenger (Muhammad) be a witness over you. And We made the Qiblah (prayer direction towards Jerusalem) which you used to face, only to test those who followed the Messenger (Muhammad) from those who would turn on their heels (i.e. disobey the Messenger). Indeed it was great (heavy) except for those whom Allah guided. And Allah would never make your faith (prayers) to be lost (i.e. your prayers offered towards Jerusalem). Truly, Allah is full of kindness, the Most Merciful towards mankind. [Surah Al-Baqarah. Ayah 143]

They are the best of all nations. Allah (The Most High) says:

كُنتُمْ خَيْرَ أُمَّةٍ أُخْرِجَتْ لِلنَّاسِ تَأْمُرُونَ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَتَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ الْمُنكَرِ وَتُؤْمِنُونَ بِاللَّهِ

You [true believers in Islamic Monotheism, and real followers of Prophet Muhammad and his Sunnah (legal ways, etc.)] are the best of peoples ever raised up for mankind; you enjoin Al-Ma’ruf (i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam has ordained) and forbid Al-Munkar(polytheism, disbelief, and all that Islam has forbidden), and you believe in Allah. [Surah Aal Imran. Ayah 110]

Allah named us Muslims:

وَجَاهِدُوا فِي اللَّهِ حَقَّ جِهَادِهِ ۚ هُوَ اجْتَبَاكُمْ وَمَا جَعَلَ عَلَيْكُمْ فِي الدِّينِ مِنْ حَرَجٍ ۚ مِّلَّةَ أَبِيكُمْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ ۚ هُوَ سَمَّاكُمُ الْمُسْلِمِينَ مِن قَبْلُ وَفِي هَٰذَا لِيَكُونَ الرَّسُولُ شَهِيدًا عَلَيْكُمْ وَتَكُونُوا شُهَدَاءَ عَلَى النَّاسِ ۚ فَأَقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَآتُوا الزَّكَاةَ وَاعْتَصِمُوا بِاللَّهِ هُوَ مَوْلَاكُمْ ۖ فَنِعْمَ الْمَوْلَىٰ وَنِعْمَ النَّصِيرُ

And strive hard in Allah’s Cause as you ought to strive (with sincerity and with all your efforts that His Name should be superior). He has chosen you (to convey His Message of Islamic Monotheism to mankind by inviting them to His religion, Islam), and has not laid upon you in religion any hardship, it is the religion of your father Ibrahim (Abraham) (Islamic Monotheism). It is He (Allah) Who has named you Muslims both before and in this (the Qur’an), that the Messenger (Muhammad) may be a witness over you and you be witnesses over mankind! So perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat), give Zakat and hold fast to Allah [i.e. have confidence in Allah, and depend upon Him in all your affairs] He is your Maula (Patron, Lord, etc.), what an Excellent Maula (Patron, Lord, etc.) and what an Excellent Helper! [Surah Al-Hajj Ayah 78]

One of the elements of this identification is to attribute oneself to Salafiyyah because attributing oneself to Salafiyyah means attributing oneself to Islam based on the teachings of the Prophet and his companions. It is important to clarify that attributing oneself to Salafiyyah should not be understood as aligning with a faction that promotes illegal partisanship, where love and hate are based on criteria other than what the Prophet and his companions followed. Such behavior is condemned and considered a form of detestable partisanship. Identifying oneself as a Muslim is necessary to distinguish oneself from followers of other religions, identifying oneself as a Sunni is necessary to distinguish oneself from the Shiites and those who follow innovations in religious matters, and identifying oneself as a Salafi is necessary to distinguish oneself from the various deviant groups that follow misguided methodologies. Therefore, a Muslim should say that they are a Muslim, Sunni, and Salafi. [2]

 

Categorising The People and Attributing Them to Their Creeds

Categorising people and assigning them to their respective beliefs, religions, and characteristics has always been a fundamental aspect of knowledge. This practice, known as Jarh Wat Tadeel, has been an integral part of our Ummah since time immemorial. It serves as a means to pass judgment and establish principles. It is important to note that this knowledge will continue to exist within our Ummah as long as day and night persist. However, some attempt to undermine this discipline for their own personal or political agendas, or out of fear for their loved ones who may have been rightfully criticized. Such individuals are misguided and lead others astray. Categorizing people based on truth and clear-sightedness is crucial for safeguarding the religion ordained by Allah. It helps to counteract the distortions of those who exceed the limits, the false claims of the falsifiers, and the misguided interpretations of the ignorant. Additionally, it serves as a defense against the deviations of religious innovators, the schemes of the Khawaarij, and all other deviant sects that emerge within our community. On the other hand, those who are followed and establish principles of innovation in religion, calling people towards their misguided beliefs, are themselves marked by the bidah they have introduced. They do not deserve any honor. [3]

All The Sects In The Fire Except One – [A Precise Clarification By Imaam Abdul Azeez In Baaz]

https://salafidawahmanchester.com/2021/03/06/all-the-sects-in-the-fire-except-one-a-precise-clarification-by-imaam-abdul-azeez-in-baaz/


[1]An Excerpt from Al-Bayaan Li-Akh’taa’I Ba’dil Kuttaab. 2/173-174

[2] Silsilah Ar-Rasaa’il Al-Manhajiyyah Fin Nus’hi Wal Irshaad Wat-taw’iyah. pages 45-46

[3] Tasneefun Naas Aw Ar-Radd Alaa Munkiriy At-Tasneef’ page 6

[8] Seeking to Discredit Scholars of Ahlul Athar! [What is the destructive good suspicion and the destructive evil suspicion that has afflicted Muhammad Hijaab and his ilk from Ahlul Bidah?!]

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Allah [The Most High] says:

لَا تَحْسَبَنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ يَفْرَحُونَ بِمَآ أَتَوا۟ وَّيُحِبُّونَ أَن يُحْمَدُوا۟ بِمَا لَمْ يَفْعَلُوا۟ فَلَا تَحْسَبَنَّهُم بِمَفَازَةٍ مِّنَ ٱلْعَذَابِ وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ

Think not that those who rejoice in what they have done (or brought about), and love to be praised for what they have not done,- think not you that they are rescued from the torment, and for them is a painful torment. [Surah Al-Imran. Ayah 188]

Imaam Ibnul Qayyim [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: They rejoice in what they have brought about of bidah and misguidance, and love to be praised for following the Sunnah and sincerity. [i.e. they want to be praised for what they do not deserve about following the sunnah and having sincerity] [1]

Muhammad’s Hijaab’s deviations are well-known to Ahlus Sunnah in the UK, America, and Canada. In addition, he exhibits another characteristic of ahlul bidah – showing misplaced good thoughts about those who propagate misguidance, while unjustly holding an evil thought about those who call others to the path of guidance. Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadi Al-Mad’khali [may Allah preserve him] stated: “Destructive good thought is to have good thoughts about the people of falsehood, whether they are disbelievers, innovators in religious matters, or sinners. The disbelievers’ rejection of the Messengers, severe disbelief in the Messengers and their message were driven by their evil thoughts about the people of truth, and holding good thoughts about ancestors, their false religions, and disbelief. Ahlul Bidah, such as the Rawaafid, the khawaarij, the Soofiyyah, the Murji’ah, the Qadariyyah, and the proponents of false partisanship are destroyed by good thoughts about their Shaikhs, figureheads, and corrupt creeds. Conversely, they are destroyed by their evil thoughts about the truth and its adherents. Abul Hasan Al-Maribee and his followers have a share of both this destructive good thoughts and destructive evil thoughts”. [2]

Indeed, this is exactly what is witnessed from deviated Muhammad Hijaab, as Shaikh Abu Iyaad [may Allah preserve him] stated: “Recently, a video was circulated wherein Asrar Rashid (Ṣūfī Barelwi), Moḥammad Ḥijāb (Ikhwānī Mutafalsif, online performance artist), and Haitham Ḥaddād (Ikhwānī), are having a conversation about Ṣūfī ṭarīqahs. In it Ḥijāb makes mention of one of his ancestors, Aḥmad Ḥijāb, who he describes as a “great sufi” and as we discover, is the self-declared “spiritual son” of Aḥmad al-Badawī, the wathan (deity) in Ṭanṭā (Egypt) that is invoked and worshipped alongside Allāh. There are some important observations to be made in light of this, given Moḥammad Ḥijāb’s belittlement of Shaykh al-Islām Muḥammad bin ʿAbd al-Wahhāb’s writings on the subjects of Tawḥīd and Shirk”. Read here: https://abuiyaad.com/a/badawi-hijab

Therefore, it is no surprise that Muhammad Hijaab has recently attempted to mock Al-Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan [may Allah preserve him] because Hijaab loves Ahlul Bidah and hates the Salafiyyoon. Shaykh Al-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah said, “And Imaan is known about a man, just as all the states of his heart are known by way of his (outward) allegiances, enmities, his rejoicing, anger, hunger, thirst, and other such affairs. For these matters have certain outward binding necessities (lawaazim dhaahirah) and the outward matters necessitate inward matters. And this is a matter known, the people know this concerning the one that they have experienced and tested (jarraboohu wamtahinoohu)…”. (Minhaaj As-Sunnah 8/475) [3]

So, let it be known to Muhammad Hijaab and all those who speak ill of the erudite Salafi Scholar Al-Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan or any other upright scholar, that his wrongful actions can be summed up in the following poem:

يُخاطِبُني السَفيهُ بِكُلِّ قُبحٍ
فَأَكرَهُ أَن أَكونَ لَهُ مُجيبا
يَزيدُ سَفاهَةً فَأَزيدُ حِلماً
كَعودٍ زادَهُ الإِحراقُ طيبا

The fool addresses me with every repugnant (expression etc), but I hate to be a respondent, so he increases in foolishness and I increase in forbearance, just as Oud increases in good smell when burnt.

Read: Muhammad Hijab, the Falasifah, Mutafalsifah and Jahmiyyah: Laying the Foundations for the Dīn of the Philosophers and Jahmites:

https://www.aqidah.com/creed/articles/fespl-muhammad-hijab-the-falasifah-mutafalsifah-and-jahmiyyah.cfm

To be continued


[1] Madaarij as-Saalikeen 1/84

[2 Majmoo 13/363-364

[3]  https://www.salafipublications.com/sps/downloads/pdf/BDH050015.pdf

[5] The Clueless Critics of Erudite Salafi Scholar Al-Allaamah Salih Al-Fawzaan

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Abu Umamah [may Allah be pleased with him] reported that Allah’s Messenger [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him[ said, “Whoever loves for the sake of Allah, hates for the sake of Allah, gives for the sake of Allah, and withholds for the sake of Allah has perfected Imaan”. [(1)]

The cretins at Wikipedia said, “Human Rights Watch has attributed hate speech by Saleh al-Fawzan towards Shia and rafida when he called these groups “brothers of Satan” and specifically about a faction of Shia followers as “unbelievers” who “lie about God, his prophet, and the consensus of Muslim”. Hala Al-Dosari also claims that al-Fawzan considers Islamic minority sects to be heretics”. [End of quote]

First, Al-Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan [may Allah preserve him] is one of the noble Salafi Scholars of our time, and so-called “Human Rights Watch” has no authority in the Sight of Allah to judge the statements of this upright Salafi Scholar, except based on the infallible final divine revelation. Indeed, he resides in a country that permits him to pass judgment of the Shariah against anyone who contradicts the Qur’an and the Sunnah as understood by the Sahaabah. Second, the Shariah legislates both love and hatred for Allah’s Sake, as the Messenger [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] said, “Whoever loves for the sake of Allah, hates for the sake of Allah, gives for the sake of Allah, and withholds for the sake of Allah has perfected Imaan”.

Third, Al-Allaamah Saalih Aala Ash-Shaikh [may Allah preserve him] said the following regarding s-called human rights, “The major powers utter this term if they want to impose something new on nations, society, and the people regardless of their countries and cultures. So, after the Second World War, they wanted to establish a new world order by way of which the major powers would be able to control all countries. At times this control is cultural, sometimes through strong opinions and the exercise of freedoms at other times, and power is exercised through interference in the affairs of the countries in which they want to interfere”. [Footnote a]

Fourth, other than what is found in these two links, there is nothing else to add to Al-Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan’s verdict against Raafidah Shiites.

http://www.shia.bs/index.cfm
https://abukhadeejah.com/the-devils-deception-of-the-raafidah-shiah/

Finally, the cretins stated, “Hala Al-Dosari also claims that al-Fawzan considers Islamic minority sects to be heretics”. [End of quote]

It doesn’t matter who holds this view, whether this Hala or others, but rather, the methodology of the pious predecessors is to be applied with dealing with the deviated sects. Hafs Bin Humaid [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: I asked Abdullah Ibn Al-Mubaarak [may Allah have mercy upon him], “How many sects have this Ummah divided into?” He said, “The foundation of the sects are four: the shia, the harooriyyah (i.e. khawaarij), the qadariyyah, and the murji’ah”. The Shia splintered into twenty-two sects, the Harooriyyah into twenty-one sects, the Qadariyyah into sixteen sects, and the Murji’ah into thirteen sects”. [(2)]

The previous Mufti of Saudi Arabia Imaam Abdul Azeez Bin Baaz [may Allah have mercy upon him] was asked: What is the meaning of the Messenger’s [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] statement about the Ummah in the hadith, “All of them (sects) are in the fire except one” and who is that one? Will the other 72 (deviant) sects abide in the fire for all eternity?

Response: The prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] said, “The Jews split into 71 sects, meaning all of them were misguided and ruined, except one. The Christians split into 72 sects, meaning all of them were misguided and ruined, except one. And this Ummah will split into 73 sects, all of them in the fire, except one. Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama’ah (those who firmly cling to the authentic Prophetic Sunnah and are unified upon it) are this single group – the Prophet’s companions and those who exactly follow them in faith, the adherents to sound faith and pure Islamic monotheism. Concerning the other 72 (deviants) sects that have been threatened with (entry into) the fire, among them is one who is a disbeliever [Footnote b], one who is a sinner, and one about whom it has been proved with clear evidence that he is an innovator in religion (Mubtadi). So, among them, the one who dies in a state of unbelief [Footnote c] will be in the fire for eternity, while the one who dies in a state of devotion to religious innovation that is less than major disbelief [Footnote d] or sins is under Allah’s will, while still threatened with the fire. So, based on this, it is known that not all of them are disbelievers, but rather among them is a disbeliever, while the others are sinners and innovators in religion. [(3)]

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Footnote a:

[1] Human Rights – Some Succinct Observations By Shaikh Saalih Aala Ash-Shaikh

[2] Human Rights – Some Succinct Observations By Shaikh Saalih Aala Ash-Shaikh

[3] Human Rights – Some Succinct Observations By Shaikh Saalih Aala Ash-Shaikh

[4] Human Rights – Some Succinct Observations By Shaikh Saalih Aala Ash-Shaikh

[5] Human Rights – Some Succinct Observations By Shaikh Saalih Aala Ash-Shaikh

[6] Human Rights – Some Succinct Observations By Shaikh Saalih Aala Ash-Shaikh

Footnotes b and c: NB: Takfeer – declaring that a Muslim left the fold of Islam is a judgement that can only be given by the upright scholars and none else.

https://www.manhaj.com/manhaj/articles/obkwf-takfir-and-the-excuse-of-ignorance-shaykh-saalih-al-fawzaan.cfm

Footnote d: All religious innovations are evil, but there are those tat will exit a person from the fold of Islam (Bida’atul Mukaffirah) and those that do not exit a person from the fold of Islam (Bida’atul Mufassiqah).

Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadee Al-Madkhalee [may Allaah preserve him] was asked whether there is a difference between Bidah Al-Mukaffirah and Bidah Al-Mufassiqah; so he replied that there is Bidah Mukaffirah, such as rejecting the Ruyah (i.e. denying that the believers will see Allah in the afterlife); rejecting Allaah’s Uluww [i.e. denying that Allaah is above his creation –Allah ascended over the Throne in a way that benefits his majesty)]; invoking other than Allah; offering slaughtered sacrifice (i.e. animals) to other than Allah etc. These are affairs of Bidah Al-Mukaffirah (the bidah that is tantamount to disbelief). But we do not make Takfeer of the people who commit this type of Bidah until we establish the proof against them. That is because some of them (i.e. the people who fall into these affairs) carry doubts and are far away from the era of Prophethood and its light (i.e. guidance). So they fall into the likes of these Bidah. Rejecting the Ruyah is disbelief; rejecting Allaah’s Uluww is disbelief; the saying that the Qur’an is created is disbelief-major disbelief. But this person, -[who testifies that none has the right to be worshipped except Allaah and that Muhammad is the messenger of Allaah, and he prays, observes fasting, wants paradise and believes in that] -received the doubts of the people of falsehood, so he falls into the likes of these affairs (i.e. these innovations that are tantamount to disbelief). So we say to him: You have fallen into disbelief and the evidence is this and this, and we clarify for him. So if Allaah grants him Tawfeeq and he returns to the truth, then all praise is due to Allaah. But if not, we declare him a disbeliever after establishing the proofs against him. As for Bidah Al-Mufassiqah, it is other than this (i.e. it is not at the level of that which is tantamount to disbelief)… [A paraphrased excerpt. http://www.rabee.net/ar/questions.php?cat=26&id=484 ]

May Allah guide these enemies of Al-Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan or protect us from their Falsehoods. Please refer to this document if the cretins try to change the text on Wikpedia that this series is based on.

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[(1)]: Saheeh Sunan Abee Dawud. Number 4681

[(2)]: Al-Ibaanah of Ibn Battah 1/379-380

[(3)]:https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/17308/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%A8%D9%82%D9%88%D9%84%D9%87-%EF%B7%BA-%D9%83%D9%84%D9%87%D9%85-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7-%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AD%D8%AF%D8%A9

[2] A Brief Look at Pseudo Researchers in Salafiyyah: [Observations on Some of Hasan Hasan’s Statements]

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Allah (The Most High) said: [وَلَا تَلْبِسُوا الْحَقَّ بِالْبَاطِلِ وَتَكْتُمُوا الْحَقَّ وَأَنتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَ – And mix not truth with falsehood, nor conceal the truth while you know (the truth)]. [Surah Al-Baqarah. Ayah 42]

Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim [may Allah have mercy upon him] said, “Allah forbade us from mixing truth with falsehood, thus leading to concealment of the truth. Mixing truth with false is by mixing the two until one of them is confused with the other. This is forgery and deceit by way of which what is made apparent is the opposite of what it is in reality. Likewise, when the truth is confounded with falsehood, the culprit manifests falsehood in the image of truth and speaks with a statement that carries two meanings- a correct meaning and a false meaning, so the listener is under the illusion that the speaker intends the correct meaning, whilst he (i.e. the speaker) intends the corrupt meaning. [1]

This Ayah and its explanation by Imaam Ibnul Qayyim expose the true nature of this pseudo-researcher. He brings up the topic of Takfeer (ex-communication) while discussing Takfeeri groups like ISIS and others, who do engage in false Takfeer. However, he wrongly associates Sunnism with Jihadism, terrorism, suicide bombing, and false Takfeer. He stated, “Sunni jihadism has been characterized by transnational terrorism, suicide bombing, and ex-communication”.

Firstly, it has been previously stated in part 1 that the term Sunni cannot be merely used to describe anyone who claims to be a Sunni because being considered Sunni is not solely based on displaying certain characteristics of the Sunnah. Imaam Al-Barbahaaree [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: It is not permitted for a man to say, “So and so is a person of the Sunnah” until he knows that he combines the characteristics of the Sunnah, so it is not said of him, “A person of the Sunnah” until he combines all the Sunnah. Al-Allamah Saalih Al-Fawzan [may Allah preserve him] said: “The characteristics of the Sunnah are creed, knowledge, and adherence to the (path of the) As-Salaf As-Salih (the pious predecessors). But if there is nothing in him except a single trait of the (sunnah), he is not regarded to be from Ahlus Sunnah based on a single characteristic or one thing, then what about the one who has nothing from that? [2]

Therefore, simply identifying oneself as a follower of Sunnah does not necessitate that one has distanced himself from the deviant factions that go against the teachings of the Sunnah, rather, “Identifying with Islam is a way to distinguish oneself from the adherents of other religions, identifying with the Sunnah is a way to distinguish oneself from Bidah and the Shiites, and identifying with Salafiyyah is a way to distinguish oneself from the Innovated Dawah Methodologies, which are followed by the followers of various deviant groups.” [3] A man asked Imaam Abu Bakr Ibn Ayyaash [may Allah have mercy upon him], “Who is the Sunni?” He replied, “A Sunni is the one when the Ahwaa (innovations in religion) are mentioned (i.e. criticised), he does not become angry due to any of that”. [4]

Indeed, it is well-known to the true adherents of the Sunnah that the factions of Bidah, which wrongly associate themselves with Sunnism solely due to their non-Shiite beliefs, vigorously uphold their religious innovations in the religion. This category encompasses ISIS and similar groups. Hence, how can someone who truly comprehends this truth attribute Jihadism, terrorism, suicide bombing, and the erroneous Takfeer of the Khawaarij to Sunnism or the Sunnah?

Secondly, concerning Takfeer, we affirm what Allah and His Messenger have stated regarding the various designations assigned to individuals. Al-Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan [may Allah protect him] said:

Allah created both Jinn and mankind and bestowed upon them the inherent capacity to recognise Tawheed, surrender to Him, and worship Him alone. Nevertheless, some embraced this belief, while others did not. Allah says:
[هُوَ ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَكُمۡ فَمِنكُمۡ ڪَافِرٌ۬ وَمِنكُم مُّؤۡمِنٌ۬‌ۚ – He it is Who created you, then some of you are disbelievers and some of you are believers].

Shaytaan and the proponents of evil wish them disbelief and evil, but Allah wishes them Imaan and well-being. Allah [The Exalted] says:

يُرِيدُ ٱللَّهُ لِيُبَيِّنَ لَكُمۡ وَيَہۡدِيَڪُمۡ سُنَنَ ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبۡلِڪُمۡ وَيَتُوبَ عَلَيۡكُمۡ‌ۗ وَٱللَّهُ عَلِيمٌ حَكِيمٌ۬
وَٱللَّهُ يُرِيدُ أَن يَتُوبَ عَلَيۡڪُمۡ وَيُرِيدُ ٱلَّذِينَ يَتَّبِعُونَ ٱلشَّہَوَٲتِ أَن تَمِيلُواْ مَيۡلاً عَظِيمً۬ا

“Allah wishes to make clear (what is lawful and what is unlawful) to you and to show you the ways of those before you, and accept your repentance, and Allaah is All-Knower, All-Wise. Allaah wishes to accept your repentance, but those who follow their lusts, wish that you (believers) should deviate tremendously away from the Right Path”.

And as a result, Allah sent the Messengers, revealed the Scriptures, and established His Proofs. Consequently, some individuals choose to embrace the truth and have faith, while others opt to reject the truth and embrace disbelief. Allah has indeed distinguished between believers and unbelievers in both this life and the hereafter, and He has forbidden the two groups from being considered equal. Moreover, Allah has outlined recompense and judgment for each group in this life and the hereafter. He has assigned unique names to each group, such as Mumin for the believer, Kaafir for the disbeliever, Barrun for the righteous, Faajir for the evildoer, Mushrik for the polytheist, Muwahhid for the monotheist, Faasiq for the sinner, Munaafiq for the hypocrite, Mutee’un for the obedient one, and Aasee for the disobedient one. Furthermore, Allah has prohibited that these distinct identities and attitudes are equated. Allah says: [أَمۡ حَسِبَ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱجۡتَرَحُواْ ٱلسَّيِّـَٔاتِ أَن نَّجۡعَلَهُمۡ كَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ وَعَمِلُواْ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ – Or do those who earn evil deeds think that We shall hold them equal with those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah Islamic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds?!]

Allah says: [أَمۡ نَجۡعَلُ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ وَعَمِلُواْ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ كَٱلۡمُفۡسِدِينَ فِى ٱلۡأَرۡضِ أَمۡ نَجۡعَلُ ٱلۡمُتَّقِينَ كَٱلۡفُجَّارِ – Shall We treat those who believe (in the Oneness of Allaah Islamic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, as Mufsidoon (those who associate partners in worship with Allah and commit crimes) on earth?! Or shall We treat the Muttaqoon (the pious ones), as the Fujjaar (criminals, disbelievers, wicked, etc)?!]

That is to say, we have not made them equal since doing so would not comport with Allah’s justice.

Should we abandon the terms Kufr, Shirk, Kuffaar, and Mushrikeen mentioned in the Qur’an, Sunnah, and Islamic creed? This would go against Allah and His Messenger, and it would violate the teachings of the Book and Sunnah. If we change the true meanings of these terms, we would be aligning ourselves with those who distort the teachings of our Lord and the practices of our Messenger. What justification is there for such an act? Is it to appease the unbelievers? As long as we hold onto our faith, the non-believers will never be satisfied with us. Allah says:

[وَدُّواْ لَوۡ تَكۡفُرُونَ كَمَا كَفَرُواْ فَتَكُونُونَ سَوَآءً۬‌ۖ – They wish that you reject Faith, as they have rejected (Faith), and thus that you all become equal (like one another)]. [5]

Furthermore, concerning Takfeer, the upright scholars of the Ummah – both past and present – are well-versed in the established principles, unlike the proponents of Bidah who follow the ways of the khawaarij while falsely claiming to adhere to Sunnism or Salafiyyah. It is imperative to study the knowledge-based clarifications on Takfeer authored by the esteemed Salafi students of knowledge [may Allah protect them].

Click to access MNJ090006.pdf

http://www.spubs.com/sps/sp.cfm?subsecID=MNJ09&articleID=MNJ090004&articlePages=1

https://abukhadeejah.com/but-isis-dont-make-takfeer-so-why-do-you-label-them-as-khawaarij/

https://abukhadeejah.com/no-muslim-leaves-islam-unless-he-does-something-that-nullifies-it/

https://www.kharijites.com/kj/index.cfm

https://www.takfiris.com/takfir/index.cfm

Thirdly, it is important to remind Hasan Hasan that every sect of Bidah, including ISIS, inevitably intertwines elements of truth and falsehood. Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadi Al-Mad’khali [may Allah preserve him] stated: “All sects of Ahlul Bidah gather truth and falsehood, deny the truth that is with the other sect of Bidah and believes in that which they possess of falsehood. Shaikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah [may Allaah have mercy upon him] said:

وَإِذَا قِيلَ لَهُمۡ ءَامِنُواْ بِمَآ أَنزَلَ ٱللَّهُ قَالُواْ نُؤۡمِنُ بِمَآ أُنزِلَ عَلَيۡنَا وَيَكۡفُرُونَ بِمَا وَرَآءَهُ ۥ وَهُوَ ٱلۡحَقُّ مُصَدِّقً۬ا لِّمَا مَعَهُمۡ

And when it is said to them (the Jews), “Believe in what Allah has sent down,” they say, “We believe in what was sent down to us.” And they disbelieve in that which came after it, while it is the truth confirming what is with them]. [Surah Al-Baqarah Ayah 91]

That is because they initiate a Bidah, mix it with what the Messengers brought, split their religion, and become sects, so there’s truth and falsehood within every group amongst them. They deny the truth that is with the other group and believe in the falsehood that is with them. This is the state of affairs of all the people of Bidah because with them there is truth and falsehood, so they split their religion and become sects. Every sect denies the truth that is with the other sect and believes in the falsehood that is with them, such as the Khawaarij and Shia. [6]

In conclusion, it is undeniable that Hasan Hasan made a grave mistake by wrongly associating Sunnism with Jihadism, terrorism, suicide bombing, and the false Takfeer propagated by the proponents of Bidah who hide behind the terms Salafiyyah and Sunni. His actions serve as a reminder of the intellectual struggle faced by those who fail to accurately distinguish between Ahlus Sunnah and Ahlul Bidah, resulting in a dangerous mixture of truth and falsehood. Furthermore, they wrongly affirmed certain affairs for Ahlus Sunnah that should not be affirmed, while also unjustly criticising the Sunnah for things that should not be criticised. Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadee Al-Madkhali [may Allah preserve him] said:

After speaking about those who make Takfeer based on falsehood [I] amongst the different factions of the Jahmiyah [II], the Khawaarij [III], the Rawaafid and the Qadariyyah [IV], and the reason behind such Takfeer, Shaikhul Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah [may Allaah have mercy upon him] stated, “On the opposite side of these people who make Takfeer based on falsehood, there are people who do not know the creed of Ahlus Sunnah Wal-Jamaa’ah as it should be, or they know some and are ignorant of some. And perhaps what they know of it, they do not clarify for the people, rather they conceal it. Neither do they forbid Bidah nor censure ahlul bidah and punish them; rather, perhaps they would censure speech related to the Sunnah and the fundamental principles of the religion – completely – and would not differentiate – in that – between what Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaa’ah say [i.e. adherents to the sound Prophetic Sunnah and sound unity] and what ahlul bidah wal furqah say [i.e. the proponents of innovation in religious affairs who split (disunite due to their opposition to the correct path)], or they would affirm all their differing Madhabs [creeds, paths] like how the scholars would affirm the different opinions related to affairs of Ijtihaad about which difference of opinion is justified. [V] This path has overwhelmed many of the Murji’ah, some of the jurists, those pursuing the path of asceticism, and the philosophers, just as it has overwhelmed – first and foremost – many of the people of desires and rhetoric. Both these paths are perverted, outside the Book [i.e. The Qur’an] and the Sunnah”. [End of Quote]

After quoting the above statement of Shaikhul Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah, Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadi said, “I say, may Allah have mercy on Ibn Tamiyyah. Indeed, he clarified the situation of the people of his era and those before them, then what if he saw the situation of many amongst the Al-Jamaa’aat Al-Hizbiyyah Wal-Bid’iyyah [The Groups of Illegal Partisanship and Bidah [VI] who ascribe themselves to Ahlus Sunnah Wal-Jamaa’ah and take cover behind them – in particular – to promote their falsehoods! What if he saw them whilst they have definitely gathered between the Madhabs [creeds paths] of the two groups- the khawaarij and those who follow their way in pronouncing Takfeer in the subject matter of Al-Haakimiyyah [VII] and the way of the Mur’jiah [VIII] in the manner they approach the affair of people who are upon the big and numerous innovations in religious affairs, and equating innovation in religion to those affairs of the religion in which Ijtihaad is justified, whose people are rewarded alongside a refutation against their mistakes! In the view of these people, the leaders of Misguidance and Bidah are like the Imams of Guidance and Sunnah. [IX] [7]

Finally, Shaikhul Islaam Ibn Taymiyah said, “Rather what is obligatory is to clarify that which Allah sent His Messengers with and (revealed) in His Books, propagate that which the Messengers brought from Allah and fulfill the covenant which Allah took from the scholars. Therefore, it is obligatory to know that which the Messengers brought, believe in it, propagate it, call to it, strive with it, weigh up all that which the people embark upon – [statements, actions, religious fundamentals and subsidiary issues about the apparent actions of the Limbs and affairs related to actions of the heart]- under the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger, neither following desires [through] customs, a school of law, a religious order, a leader or a predecessor, nor following conjecture through a weak hadeeth or corrupt analogy, regardless whether it is an analogy that offers some degree of certainty or not, or blindly following someone who it is not obligated to follow his statement and action because Allah -in His Book – has censured those who follow conjecture and that which their souls desire, whilst they abandon following that which came to them from their Lord of Guidance”. [8]

To be continued InShaaAllah

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Footnote I:
What is Takfeer? Read here by Shaikh Abu Khadeejah: https://abukhadeejah.com/no-muslim-leaves-islam-unless-he-does-something-that-nullifies-it/

Footnote II
Who are the Jahmiyah? https://www.aqidah.com/creed/articles/xiyvh-the-first-deniers-of-allaahs-speech-a-chain-of-evil-narrators.cfm

Footnote III
https://abukhadeejah.com/isis-in-iraq-syria-ibn-kathir-died-774-ah-if-the-khawaarij-ever-gained-strength-in-iraq-and-syria-there-would-be-mass-killing/

Footnote IV:
Who are the Rawafid and Qadariyyah? https://abukhadeejah.com/the-devils-deception-of-the-raafidah-shiah/ http://www.aqidah.com/creed/articles/hxnhe-the-splitting-of-the-muslim-ummah-part-3.cfm

Footnote V:
What is Ijtihaad: https://www.abukhadeejah.com/tolerated-differing-and-impermissible-differing-in-islaam/ ]
Amr bin Al-Aas [may Allah be pleased with him] narrated that he heard Allah’s Messenger [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] saying, ‘’If a Mujtahid gives a verdict according to the best of his knowledge and his verdict is correct, he will receive a double reward, and if he gives a verdict according to the best of his knowledge and his verdict is wrong, even then he will get a reward.’’ [Bukhari Number 7352]

Few Issues From This Hadeeth

[a] A Mujtahid (a scholar who strives to reach a judgement) is not deprived of reward. [b] The judgement of a non-Mujtahid is different from that of a Mujtahid. Shaikhul Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah said that the one who speaks about the religion without knowledge and out of ignorance [is guilty of] lying and sinning. The one who intentionally speaks to oppose the truth is threatened with entry into the fire of hell, as opposed to the affair of the one who speaks based on permissible Ijtihaad, for indeed he strives, fears Allaah as much as he is able, desires to seek knowledge as much as he was able, speaks for the sake of Allaah, knows the stronger proof and speaks based on that. This person is given two rewards if he is correct; but if he is mistaken, he receives one reward. [c] A Mujtahid can be correct or mistaken. [Arba’oona Hadeethaa Fee Usoolil Fiqh. pages 32-33]

Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadee said, “We do not say that there are people of ijtihaad amongst ahlul bidah because they are followers of desires, and Allaah and His Messenger have testified to this. The misguided innovator stirs up discord and errs, and then says to you, ‘This is ijtihaad’. When Hikmatiyaar and the misguided parties [in Afghanistan] murdered Shaikh Jameel Ur-Rahmaan, they said: ‘This is ijtihaad.’ They do not fall into an affair of misguidance or a calamity except that they say, “This is ijtihaad.” This is [tantamount] to diluting Islaam, falsehood, misguidance, bidah and confounding truth with falsehood, when the mistakes of the [true and qualified scholars of ijtihaad]- for which they are rewarded- are placed at the same level with innovation, about which the Messenger [peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him] declared to be a path that will lead to the hell fire”. [Ajwibatul Allaamatush Shaikh Rabee Bin Haadee Al Madkhalee Alaa As-ilah Abee Rawaaha Al-Manhajiyyah. page 20]

Footnote VI: What is Hizbiyyah – illegal partisanship: Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadi al-Mad’khali [may Allah preserve him] stated, “Bigoted partisanship for a certain idea that contradicts the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Messenger, and allegiance and hostility based on it, this is Tahazzub [illegal partisanship]. Even if it is not carried out by an organisation, this is still Tahazzub. Regardless of whether it is carried out within an organisation or not, coming up with wrong ideas and rallying support for them constitutes a Hizb”. [An Excerpt from “Kash As-Sitaar” pages 19-20. Question number 8]

Footnote VII: What is Al-Haakimiyyah?
http://www.salafipublications.com/sps/sp.cfm?secID=MNJ&subsecID=MNJ07&loadpage=displaysubsection.cfm

Footnote VIII: Who are the Murji’ah?
http://www.sahihalbukhari.com/sps/sp.cfm?secID=GSC&subsecID=GSC05&loadpage=displaysubsection.cfm

Footnote IX:
Read this article by Shaikh Abu Iyaadh: http://www.themadkhalis.com/md/series/the-false-comparison-between-hadith-giants-ibn-hajar-an-nawawi-and-20th-century-ignoramuses.cfm
https://www.abukhadeejah.com/shaikh-rabees-advice-on-interacting-with-ahlul-bidah-in-the-west/


[1] An Excerpt from Badaa’i At-Tafseer Al-Jaami Limaa Fassarahu Al-Imaam Ibnul Qayyim’ Vol 1, page 124. slightly paraphrased]

[2] It’haaf Al-Qaaree Bitta’liqaat Alaa Sharhis Sunnah Lil Imaam Barbahaaree. 2/275-276

[3] Silsilah Ar-Rasaa’il Al-Manhajiyyah Fin Nus’hi Wal Irshaad Wat-Taw’iyah pages 45-46

[4] Sharh Usool Al-I’tiqaad Ahlis Sunnah Wal-Jamaa’ah 1/72

[5] An Excerpt from Al-Bayaan Li-Akhtaa’i Ba’dil Kuttaab. 2/177-180

[6] Al-Mukhtaaraat Al-Bahiyyah Min Kutub Shaikhil Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah. Pages 280-281

[7] An Excerpt from “Al-Mahajjatul Baydaa Fee Himaayatis Suunatil Gharraa Min Zallaati Ahlil Akhtaa’i Wa Zayghi Ahlil Ahwaa” 117-118

[8] Majmoo Al-Fataawaa 12/467-468

[2] A Brief Acquaintance With Some of Those Who Preceded Haqiqatjou In Conjecture, Deception and Misguidance

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadi Al-Madkhali [may Allah preserve him] stated: Ibnul Jawzi said, Abul Wafaa Ibn Aqeel Al-Faqee said, our Shaikh Abul Fadl Al-Hamdaani said, ”The individuals who innovate in Islam and the fabricators of Hadeeth are worse than the Mul’hiddoon, as the latter seeks to corrupt Islam externally, while the former aims to corrupt it internally. They (the former) are similar to the people of a country who attempt to corrupt it from within, while the Mul’hiddoon are similar to those who lay siege from outside, so, the ones from within open the fortress. Thus, they are more harmful to Islam than those who do not openly associate themselves with it”. [1]

Imaam Ahmad [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: “There is none more harmful to the people of Islam than the Jahmiyyah. They do not desire other than to nullify the Qur’an and the (authentic) narrations of the Messenger [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him]”. [2]

Al-Haafidh Abdul Ghaniyy Al-Maqdisee [may Allah have mercy upon him] said, “(You) should know – may Allah have mercy upon you – that Islam and its people are undermined by three groups and the group that rejects the (authentic) narrations regarding the Attributes of Allah and belie its (reliable) narrators are more harmful to Islam and its people than the disbelievers”. [3]

Ibn Aqeel [may Allah have mercy upon him] said, “There is none more harmful to the Shariah than the innovators among the proponents of theological rhetoric and the ignorant Soofees”. [4]

Imaam Ibnul Jawzi [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: “Exhortations are mostly employed when addressing the general public, particularly the common people, thus, the ignorant storytellers managed to find a way to achieve their objectives. Their innovations in the religion continued to escalate until it resulted in significant harm and they initiated evil through their deeds, statements, and goals”. [5]

Yunus Ibn Abdil A’laa [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: I heard Ash-Shaafi’ee [may Allah have mercy upon him] saying, “It would be better for a man to be tempted by everything Allah has forbidden, except for the sin of associating partners with Allah in worship, rather than involving himself in theological rhetoric. This is because I have encountered certain matters from the proponents of theological rhetoric that I never expected to encounter”. [6]

Imaam Maalik [may Allaah have mercy upon him] stated, “May Allah curse Amr Ibn Ubaid because indeed he initiated this innovation from theological rhetoric. If theological rhetoric was knowledge, the companions of the Messenger and the Taabi’een would have spoken about it just as they spoke about rulings and laws of the religion, however, it is falsehood and leads to falsehood”. [7]

Al-Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan [may Allah preserve him] stated: It is not permissible to transmit false and fabricated narrations and then attribute them to the Messenger [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him]. That is because many amongst the people of misguidance and (vain) desires fabricate narrations, utilise them as proof, and declare them authentic when (such narrations) agree with their desires. But when the authentic narrations oppose their desires, either they belie or distort and explain them (in a manner other than what is intended by) their correct meanings. This is the state of affairs of the people of misguidance. They search for fabricated and false narrations, present them to the people, and utilise them as proof if it agrees with their desires. Also one of the characteristics of a hypocrite is that he lies when he speaks, therefore, do not speak to the people unless you are truthful (in what you say), and do not speak too much regarding the narrations in that which is no benefit out of fear of falling into lies. The Messenger [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] said, “It is enough (to be considered as) lying that a man speaks about everything that he hears”. [Saheeh Sunan Abee Dawud. Number 4992] [8]

Al-Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan [may Allah preserve him] stated: Ahlul Ahwaa [The people who are driven by their vain desires], such as the Mutazilah, the khawaarij, the Rawaafid, and others, are the ones responsible for causing the wars and discord. Fitnah (turmoil) only arises from them and is a result of them. Who was responsible for the assassination of Uthmaan? Who was behind the murder of Ali? Who were the ones that ignited turmoil among the Muslims thereafter? It was none other than these individuals driven by their desires. Who misled Al-Mamoon and those rulers who came after him to persecute Ahlus Sunnah, and ultimately led to the beating and imprisonment of their Imam – Ahmad Bin Hanbal? It was none else other than Ahlul Ahwaa! Who initiated the imprisonment of Shaikh Al-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah until he died in prison? It was none else other than Ahlul Ahwaa! It is our responsibility to exercise caution towards these people, as their fitnah ultimately results in the fragmentation of Muslim unity, rebellion against Muslim leaders, and splitting within the Muslim community, leading to the emergence of divergent groups and parties. This stands in stark contrast to the concept of a united Ummah. [9]

Refutations Against Haqiqatjou at  https://abuiyaad.com/

To be continued InShaaAllah


[1] An Excerpt from “Al-Mahajjah Al-Baydaa Fee Himaayati As-Sunnati Al-Gharraa’i Min Zallaati Alhlil Akh’taa Wa Zayghi Ahlil Ahwaa”. page 47

[2] Tabaqaat Al-Hanaabilah 1/47

[3] Al-Iqtisaad Fil I’tiqaad page 223

[4] As-Sawaa-iq Al-Mursalah Alal Jahmiyyah Wal Mu’attilah 4/1346

[5]كتاب القصاص والمذكرين- page 290

[6] Aqeedah Ash-Shaafi’ee. Page 86

[7] Dhammul Kalaam – by Al-Harwee 5/73

[8] An Excerpt from ‘It’haaf At-Tullaab Bi-Sharhi Mandhoomah Al-Aadaab’ page 103

[9] https://salafidawahmanchester.com/2016/02/02/reminder-ahlul-ahwaa-i-e-the-people-of-bidah-are-the-ones-who-start-the-wars/

 

[1] Reminder to the idiot who says that Shiite Figureheads are more Muslim than non-Shiite Leaders

In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Al-Allaamah Muqbil Bin Haadi Al-Mad’khali [may Allah have mercy upon him] stated: Allah [Glorified and Exalted be He] said:

وَعَجِبُوٓاْ أَن جَآءَهُم مُّنذِرٌ۬ مِّنۡہُمۡ‌ۖ وَقَالَ ٱلۡكَـٰفِرُونَ هَـٰذَا سَـٰحِرٌ۬ كَذَّابٌ
أَجَعَلَ ٱلۡأَلِهَةَ إِلَـٰهً۬ا وَٲحِدًا‌ۖ إِنَّ هَـٰذَا لَشَىۡءٌ عُجَابٌ۬
وَٱنطَلَقَ ٱلۡمَلَأُ مِنۡہُمۡ أَنِ ٱمۡشُواْ وَٱصۡبِرُواْ عَلَىٰٓ ءَالِهَتِكُمۡ‌ۖ إِنَّ هَـٰذَا لَشَىۡءٌ۬ يُرَادُ
مَا سَمِعۡنَا بِہَـٰذَا فِى ٱلۡمِلَّةِ ٱلۡأَخِرَةِ إِنۡ هَـٰذَآ إِلَّا ٱخۡتِلَـٰقٌ
أَءُنزِلَ عَلَيۡهِ ٱلذِّكۡرُ مِنۢ بَيۡنِنَا‌ۚ بَلۡ هُمۡ فِى شَكٍّ۬ مِّن ذِكۡرِى‌ۖ بَل لَّمَّا يَذُوقُواْ عَذَابِ

And they wonder that a warner (Prophet Muhammad) has come to them from among themselves! And the disbelievers say, “This (Prophet Muhammad) is a sorcerer, a liar.  Has he made the aaliha (gods) (all) into One Ilaah (God – Allah). Verily, this is a curious thing!” And the leaders among them went about (saying), “Go on and remain constant to your aaliha (gods)! Verily, this is a thing designed (against you)! We have not heard (the like) of this among the people of these later days. This is nothing but an invention!  Has the Reminder been sent down to him (alone) from among us?” Nay! But they are in doubt about My Reminder (this Qur’an)! Nay, but they have not tasted (My) Torment! [Surah Saad. Ayaat 4-8]

So, you say to the Raafidah [Footnote a], “Indeed, it is shirk to invoke other than Allah with regards to seeking benefit and protection from harm in a matter which none can (fulfill) besides Allah.  It is not permissible to invoke Ali Ibn Abee Taalib [may Allah be pleased with him] or other than him amongst the dead [may Allah have mercy upon them] because Allah [The Mighty and Majestic] said:

وَٱلَّذِينَ تَدۡعُونَ مِن دُونِهِۦ مَا يَمۡلِكُونَ مِن قِطۡمِيرٍ
إِن تَدۡعُوهُمۡ لَا يَسۡمَعُواْ دُعَآءَكُمۡ وَلَوۡ سَمِعُواْ مَا ٱسۡتَجَابُواْ لَكُمۡۖ وَيَوۡمَ ٱلۡقِيَـٰمَةِ يَكۡفُرُونَ بِشِرۡڪِكُمۡۚ وَلَا يُنَبِّئُكَ مِثۡلُ خَبِيرٍ۬

And those, whom you invoke or call upon instead of Him, own not even a Qitmeer (the thin membrane over the date stone).  If you invoke (or call upon) them, they hear not your call, and if (in case) they were to hear, they could not grant it (your request) to you. And on the Day of Resurrection, they will disown your worshipping them. And none can inform you (O Muhammad) like Him Who is the All-Knower (of each and everything).  O mankind! it is you who stand in need of Allah, but Allah is Rich (Free of all wants and needs), Worthy of all praise. [Surah Faatir. Ayaat 13-14]

And Allah [Glorified be He and free is He from all imperfections] said:
وَمَنۡ أَضَلُّ مِمَّن يَدۡعُواْ مِن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ مَن لَّا يَسۡتَجِيبُ لَهُ ۥۤ إِلَىٰ يَوۡمِ ٱلۡقِيَـٰمَةِ وَهُمۡ عَن دُعَآٮِٕهِمۡ غَـٰفِلُونَ
وَإِذَا حُشِرَ ٱلنَّاسُ كَانُواْ لَهُمۡ أَعۡدَآءً۬ وَكَانُواْ بِعِبَادَتِہِمۡ كَـٰفِرِينَ

And who is more astray than one who calls (invokes) besides Allah, such as will not answer him till the Day of Resurrection, and who are (even) unaware of their calls (invocations) to them?  And when mankind are gathered (on the Day of Resurrection), they (false deities) will become enemies for them and will deny their worshipping.’ [Surah Al-Ahqaaf. Ayaat 5-6]

And Allah [Glorified be He and free is He from all imperfections] said:
وَمَن يَدۡعُ مَعَ ٱللَّهِ إِلَـٰهًا ءَاخَرَ لَا بُرۡهَـٰنَ لَهُ ۥ بِهِۦ فَإِنَّمَا حِسَابُهُ ۥ عِندَ رَبِّهِۦۤ‌ۚ إِنَّهُ ۥ لَا يُفۡلِحُ ٱلۡكَـٰفِرُونَ

And whoever invokes (or worships), besides Allaah, any other ilaah (god), of whom he has no proof, then his reckoning is only with his Lord. Surely! Al-Kaafiroon (the disbelievers in Allah and in the Oneness of Allah, polytheists, pagans, idolaters, etc.) will not be successful.’ [Surah Al-Muminoon. Ayah 117]

And if you say, “Indeed others have joined them (i.e. the Mushrikoon) in this (affair”, so I say, “Whoever joins them in this (affair of shirk) is similar to them”.  [Footnote b]

Allah said:

وَلَا تَدۡعُ مِن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ مَا لَا يَنفَعُكَ وَلَا يَضُرُّكَ‌ۖ فَإِن فَعَلۡتَ فَإِنَّكَ إِذً۬ا مِّنَ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ
وَإِن يَمۡسَسۡكَ ٱللَّهُ بِضُرٍّ۬ فَلَا ڪَاشِفَ لَهُ ۥۤ إِلَّا هُوَ‌ۖ وَإِن يُرِدۡكَ بِخَيۡرٍ۬ فَلَا رَآدَّ لِفَضۡلِهِۦ‌ۚ يُصِيبُ بِهِۦ مَن يَشَآءُ مِنۡ عِبَادِهِۦ‌ۚ وَهُوَ ٱلۡغَفُورُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ

And invoke not besides Allah, any that will neither profit you, nor hurt you, but if (in case) you did so, you shall certainly be one of the Zaalimoon (polytheists and wrongdoers).  And if Allaah touches you with hurt, there is none who can remove it but He; and if He intends any good for you, there is none who can repel His Favour which He causes it to reach whomsoever of His slaves He will. And He is the Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.’ [Surah Yunus. Ayah 106-107]

When you convey these verses and what is similar to them to the (Rawaafid), and then say to them, “Indeed, is it permissible to call upon the dead and seek deliverance and rescue from them?”  They (reply), “You are a Wahhaabi. You hate the family of the Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him]”. This is the same (affair) regarding the extreme Soofees when you say, “Indeed, the Awliyaa can neither benefit nor harm”, they say, “You hate the Awliyaa”. Indeed, mighty is the statement that comes out of the mouths of these two sects; they utter nothing but a lie! [1]

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Footnote a: Al-Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan [may Allah preserve him] was asked: Is it correct that the first to innovate the Madhab of the Raafidah was Abdullah Ibn Saba the Yahoodee? Response: Yes, without a doubt. The Raafidah or the Shiites in general are of two types: The Shiites from the fire worshippers and the Shiites from the Yahood. They hide behind Islam in order to corrupt it. The Yahood plotted through Abdullah Ibn Sabah and the first affair he began with was to ignite fitnah against Uthmaan [may Allah be pleased with him]. Listen to here: https://safeshare.tv/x/krhxTksllR

Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadi Al-Mad’khali [may Allah preserve him] was asked: O Our Shaikh! The questioner says, “What is the ruling on the common people of the Rawaafid (shiites) and how do we deal with them?”

Answer: The questioner differentiates between the common people and those other than them. This is a good approach. The common people who neither speak ill of the wives of Allah’s Messenger [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] nor do they make Takfeer of the Sahaabah [may Allah be pleased with them], nor do they believe that the Qur’an is distorted, but they have some Rafd [i.e. beliefs of the Raafidah] and some hatred for the Sahaabah without making Takfeer of them and what is similar; then these ones are misguided Mubtadi’ah and we do not declare them disbelievers. (But) whoever joins their heretics in pronouncing Takfeer against the companions of Muhammad [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him], speaking ill of the wives of the Messenger’s wives, and the filthy belief that the Qur’an has been distorted and that there is an addition and deficiency in it, then this (person) is a Kaafir similar to the disbelievers of the Yahood and Nasaaraa. There is no differentiation between their common people and their scholars (in this affair).

Question: How do we deal with them? Answer: If dealing with them is with regards to a worldly affair—business transactions and what is similar, it is permissible to trade with a Yahoodi, a Nasraani, and a Raafidee. However, as for co-operating with them in the affairs of religion, then never. [وَلَا تَعَاوَنُواْ عَلَى ٱلۡإِثۡمِ وَٱلۡعُدۡوَٲنِ‌ۚ -Do not help one another in sin and transgression]. Their scholars and callers are to be boycotted and warned against. [2]

Footnote b: https://www.manhaj.com/manhaj/articles/xyjjc-takfir-and-the-excuse-of-ignorance-shaykh-saalih-al-fawzaan-5—on-those-who-worship-the-righteous.cfm


[1] Ilhaadul Khumeini Fee Ardil Haramayn. Pages 206-207]

[2]: الذريعة إلى بيان مقاصد كتاب الشريعة- Vol 3. Page 595]

 

The People of Bidah On The Day of Aa’shooraa (Rawaafid, Nawaasib, and other Ignoramuses)

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Hishaam Bin Urwah [may Allah have mercy upon him] used to say, “Do not question the people about what they have innovated (in the religion) today because they have prepared answers for it; rather, question them about the Sunnah because they do not know it.” (1)

Ibn Aqeel [may Allah have mercy upon him] said, “If the truthful ones were to keep silent and the falsifiers speak, then the creation would have relinquished what they have witnessed (of truth) and reject what they have not witnessed. So when the devout ones desire to revive the Sunnah, the people would reject it and think that it is bidah”. (1.1)

Shaikh Al Islam Ibn Taymiyyah [may Allah have mercy upon him] was asked if there is any authentic hadeeth from the Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] regarding what people do on the day of Aashooraa, such as applying kohl and Hena, shaking hands, taking a bath, preparing food such as barley and other grains, and manifesting happiness; if there are no authentic proofs, is this considered bidah or not? And do the deeds of the other group (i.e. the Raafidah Shiites) have a basis in the religion or not, such as mourning, showing grief, purposefully making oneself thirsty and scarring oneself, sobbing, reciting (poems), fainting as a result of that and slapping the face?

Response: All the praises and thanks be to Allah, Lord of the entire existence. There is no authentic hadeeth from the Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] or his companions in this regard, and none of the Imams, including the four Imams (Abu Hanifah, Malik, Ahmad, and Shaafi’ee), have recommended it.  Neither the scholars who authored and collated the texts that are relied on for their authenticity nor the companions and their students reported anything authentic or weak regarding this from the Prophet, neither in the authentic books of hadith nor in the Sunan. The virtuous first three generations of Islam knew nothing about these reports; however, some of those who came after the first three virtuous generations of Islam have transmitted reports to this effect, such as “Whoever applies kohl on the day of Aashooraa will not be sore-eyed in that year.” “Whoever bathes on Aashooraa will not get sick that year.” They also transmitted reports that Adam’s repentance took place on the day of Aashooraa, the virtue of prayer on this day, and that it was the day Nuh’s ark landed on Mount Judi, the day Ya’qub was reunited with Yusuf, and the day Ibraaheem was saved from the fire, etc. They also transmitted fabricated reports and lies attributed to the Prophet saying, “Whoever gives to his family on the day of Aashooraa, Allah will give him throughout the year.” All of these reports are lies attributed to the Prophet. (2)

Then an ignorant and transgressive group arose, consisting of either disbelieving hypocrites or misguided individuals. They declared (so-called) allegiance to the Prophet’s household and observed Aashooraa as a day of mourning, misery, and wailing. They practice pre-Islamic ignorance-related deeds such as slapping the face, tearing their clothes, and calling to pre-Islamic ignorance-related slogans and disbelief. However, Allah and His Messenger instructed that when new disasters occur, (one) exercises patience, hopes for Allah’s reward, recalls one’s misdeeds, and repents, as Allah (The Most High) said:

وَبَشِّرِ الصَّابِرِينَ
الَّذِينَ إِذَا أَصَابَتْهُم مُّصِيبَةٌ قَالُوا إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
أُولَٰئِكَ عَلَيْهِمْ صَلَوَاتٌ مِّن رَّبِّهِمْ وَرَحْمَةٌ ۖ وَأُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الْمُهْتَدُونَ

But give glad tidings to As-Saabireen (the patient ones, etc.). Who, when afflicted with calamity, say: “Truly! To Allah, we belong and truly, to Him, we shall return.” They are those on whom are the Salaam (i.e. blessings, etc.) (i.e. who are blessed and will be forgiven) from their Lord, and (they are those who) receive His Mercy, and it is they who are the guided ones. [Soori Al-Baqarah: Ayaat 55-57]

And it has been reported in the Saheehayn (Bukhaari and Muslim) from the Prophet that he said, “He is not from us, he who slaps his cheeks, tears his clothes and calls to the slogans of the pre-Islamic period of ignorance” (3)

They also recite mournful poems and relate reports that are full of lies. And the truth in them merely renews their (exaggerated and mistaken way of grieving), bigoted allegiance, incitement to hatred and conflict, initiating trials between the people of Islam as a result of that, and reviling those who were first to enter Islam. Even an eloquent person cannot explain the evil of these people (i.e. the Raafidah) and their harm to the people of Islam. [Visit http://www.shia.bs/index.cfm ]

However, they (i.e. Raafidah) are opposed by another group of people who are either Nawaasib (footnote a) or ignoramuses, thus they confront corruption with corruption, lying with lies, evil with evil, and bidah with bidah. On the day of Aashooraa, they write poems conveying joy and happiness, apply kohl, dye their garments a different colour, spend extra on their families, and cook the food they do not normally cook. These people regard the day of Aashooraa as an occasion comparable to the days of celebration and happiness [i.e. the two Eids]. The Raafidah, on the other hand, observe it as a day of mourning, grief, and suffering [i.e. inflicting injuries on oneself]. In this matter, both groups are mistaken and have exited the authentic Prophetic path. Allah’s Messenger, the rightly guided Khulafaa, or any of the Muslims’ Imams, such as Maalik, Ath-Thawree, Al-Layth Bin Sa’d, Abu Haneefah, Al-Awzaa’ee, Ash-Shaafi’ee, Ahmad Bin Hanbal, and Ishaaq Bin Raahawayh, never legislated these deeds. (4)


Footnote a: Imam Muhammad Ibn Saalih Al-Uthaymeen [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: The Nawaasib are the ones who propagate hostility towards the Prophet’s family, slander and revile them, so they are the opposite of the Rawaafid (i.e. those who exaggerate the status of the Prophet’s family until they worship them). (5)

Ref 1: Quoted by Imaam Aloosee (may Allah have mercy upon him) in “Ghaayatul Amaanee Fee Ar-Radd Alaa An-Nabahaanee”. 1/367

Ref 1.1: Shifaa As-Sudoor Fee Ziyaaratil Mashaahid Wal-Quboor. Page 148

Ref 2: Majmoo al-Fataawaa 25/299-312

Ref 3: Al-Fataawaa Al-Kubraa page 1/200

Ref 4: Majmoo al-Fataawaa 25/299-312

Ref 5: Sharh Al-Aqeedah Al-Waasitiyyah 2/283

An Example of Those Who Exceeded The Limits and Those Who Fell Short In The Subject Matter of Purification

In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Shaikhul Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah [may Allaah have mercy upon him] said:

Allaah [The Exalted] said:

Allaah [The Exalted] said: [ وَكَذَٲلِكَ جَعَلۡنَـٰكُمۡ أُمَّةً۬ وَسَطً۬ا لِّتَڪُونُواْ شُہَدَآءَ عَلَى ٱلنَّاسِ وَيَكُونَ ٱلرَّسُولُ عَلَيۡكُمۡ شَهِيدً۬ا‌ۗ – Thus We have made you [true Muslims real believers of Islamic Monotheism, true followers of – Prophet Muhammad and his Sunnah (legal ways)], a Wasat [just and the best] nation, that you be witnesses over mankind and the Messenger (Muhammad) be a witness over you]. [Surah Al-Baqarah. Verse 143]

Allaah [The Exalted] also said:

وَرَحۡمَتِى وَسِعَتۡ كُلَّ شَىۡءٍ۬‌ۚ فَسَأَكۡتُبُہَا لِلَّذِينَ يَتَّقُونَ وَيُؤۡتُونَ ٱلزَّڪَوٰةَ وَٱلَّذِينَ هُم بِـَٔايَـٰتِنَا يُؤۡمِنُونَ
ٱلَّذِينَ يَتَّبِعُونَ ٱلرَّسُولَ ٱلنَّبِىَّ ٱلۡأُمِّىَّ ٱلَّذِى يَجِدُونَهُ ۥ مَكۡتُوبًا عِندَهُمۡ فِى ٱلتَّوۡرَٮٰةِ وَٱلۡإِنجِيلِ يَأۡمُرُهُم بِٱلۡمَعۡرُوفِ وَيَنۡہَٮٰهُمۡ عَنِ ٱلۡمُنڪَرِ وَيُحِلُّ لَهُمُ ٱلطَّيِّبَـٰتِ وَيُحَرِّمُ عَلَيۡهِمُ ٱلۡخَبَـٰٓٮِٕثَ وَيَضَعُ عَنۡهُمۡ إِصۡرَهُمۡ وَٱلۡأَغۡلَـٰلَ ٱلَّتِى كَانَتۡ عَلَيۡهِمۡ‌ۚ فَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ بِهِۦ وَعَزَّرُوهُ وَنَصَرُوهُ وَٱتَّبَعُواْ ٱلنُّورَ ٱلَّذِىٓ أُنزِلَ مَعَهُ ۥۤ‌ۙ أُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ هُمُ ٱلۡمُفۡلِحُونَ

My Mercy embraces all things. That (Mercy) I shall ordain for those who are the pious, and give Zakat; and those who believe in Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs and revelations, etc.); those who follow the Messenger, the Prophet who can neither read nor write (i.e.Muhammad) whom they find written with them in the Taurat (Torah) (Deut, xviii, 15) and the Injeel (Gospel) (John xiv, 16) , he – commands them for Al-Ma’ruf (i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam has ordained); and forbids them from Al-Munkar (i.e. disbelief, polytheism of all kinds, and all that Islam has forbidden); he allows them as lawful At-Taiyibat [(i.e. all good and lawful) as regards things, deeds, beliefs, persons, foods, etc.], and prohibits them as unlawful Al-Khaba’ith (i.e. all evil and unlawful as regards things, deeds, beliefs, persons, foods, etc.), he releases them from their heavy burdens (of Allah’s Covenant), and from the fetters (bindings) that were upon them. So those who believe in him (Muhammad), honour him, help him, and follow the light (the Qur’an) which has been sent down with him, it is they who will be successful. [Surah Al-A’raaf. Verses 156-157]

This is why those amongst the Muslims who deviate towards the doubts of the Jews and Christians are commanded to abandon such deviation and follow the straight path – the path which Allaah bestowed on the Prophets, the truthful ones, the martyrs and righteous, and not the path of those who have earned Allaah’s Anger, such as those Jews who disbelieved in the Messiah after having knowledge, and those who went astray such as those Christians who deviated from the path of the Messiah, exaggerated his status by worshipping him and worshipped Allaah based on ignorance And similar to them is the one who [ascribed to Islaam], but goes beyond bounds in avoiding impure things and thus declares impure that which has not been declared impure by Allaah and His Messenger; makes unlawful that which Allaah and His Messenger have not made unlawful, captured by the whispers of shaytaan and forbids the good things which Allaah made lawful for the Muslims, such as the one who holds the opinion that if impurity is removed and there is nothing remaining of it, then the place it was found is still impure if the impurity was not removed by that which has been prescribed as a condition for its removal such as water or other than it; or he holds that good water and other good liquids that have not been affected by something filthy is unlawful merely due to the reason that they have come into contact with some filth. [Footnote a – refer to detail about the ruling on water at the end of this article]

And even worst is the affair of those who excommunicate Muslims who oppose them, as is the view of many of ahlul bidah amongst the Raafidha (Shiites), the Khawaarij and other than them, so if others eat from their utensils, they declare it impure. [Footnote b- refer to detail at the end of this article regarding falsehood of the khawaarij and Raafidha, as well as a hadith regarding utensils]

As for that which many people do (without any sound proof from the texts of the Sharee’ah), such as one who commands a menstruating woman that she must change or wash the first clothing she wore whilst she was on her menses, or forbids a person who is in a state of Janaabah from eating or drinking until he takes a shower (or bath), these opinions are often that of those who resemble those Jews who went astray; rather they resemble the Samaritans.

As for those who resemble the Christians [i.e. those Christians who strayed after abandoning the path of the Messiah and disbelieved in Muhammad], it is for example the affair of the one who has a good suspicion regarding that which is impure, such as those who are in toilets- places of the devils and impurity – and defiled with urine. He neither performs wudhu nor does he take a bath, nor shower after being in a state of Janaabah, neither perform the Salaah nor prays in a state of ablution, whilst knowing that it is known by necessity in the religion that the five daily prayers are obligated on every person and that one has to make Wudhu if he is a state of Hadath and should take a bath when in a state of Janaabah, and cannot perform Tayammum when he is able to make wudhu. (1)

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Footnote A: The Ruling On Water:

https://abukhadeejah.com/water-cannot-be-made-impure-by-anything-except-by-something-which-changes-its-smell-taste-and-colour/

https://abukhadeejah.com/water-is-pure-and-nothing-can-make-it-impure-purification-and-the-types-of-water/

Footnote B: Misguidance of The Raafidha and Khawaawij:
http://www.shia.bs/authors/Abu.Iyaad.cfm
https://www.abukhadeejah.com/isis-in-iraq-syria-ibn-kathir-died-774-ah-if-the-khawaarij-ever-gained-strength-in-iraq-and-syria-there-would-be-mass-killing/

The Utensils of non-Muslims: Narrated Abū Thaʿlaba al-Khushni (raḍi Allāhu ʿanhu): I said “O Allāh’s Messenger! We are living in a land inhabited by the People of the Scriptures; can we take our meals in their utensils?” He said, “If you can get utensils other than theirs, do not eat in theirs, but if you cannot get other than theirs, wash them and eat in them” [Agreed upon]


[Ref 1: An Excerpt From Al-Jawaabus Saheeh Liman Baddala Deen Al-Maseeh. 1/204-207]

False opinion and its types!

In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

False opinion and its types!
By Imaam Ibnul Qayyim [may Allaah have mercy upon him]

الرأي الباطل وأنواعه

فالرأي الباطل أنواع : أحدها : الرأي المخالف للنص ، وهذا مما يعلم بالاضطرار من دين الإسلام فساده وبطلانه ، ولا تحل الفتيا به ولا القضاء ، وإن وقع فيه من وقع بنوع تأويل وتقليد

النوع الثاني : هو الكلام في الدين بالخرص والظن ، مع التفريط والتقصير في معرفة النصوص وفهمها واستنباط الأحكام منها ، فإن من جهلها وقاس برأيه فيما سئل عنه بغير علم ، بل لمجرد قدر جامع بين الشيئين ألحق أحدهما بالآخر ، أو لمجرد قدر فارق يراه بينهما يفرق بينهما في الحكم ، من غير نظر إلى النصوص والآثار ; فقد وقع في الرأي المذموم الباطل

النوع الثالث : الرأي المتضمن تعطيل أسماء الرب وصفاته وأفعاله بالمقاييس الباطلة التي وضعها أهل البدع والضلال من الجهمية والمعتزلة والقدرية ومن ضاهاهم ، حيث استعمل أهله قياساتهم الفاسدة وآراءهم الباطلة وشبههم الداحضة في رد النصوص الصحيحة الصريحة ; فردوا لأجلها ألفاظ النصوص التي وجدوا السبيل إلى تكذيب رواتها وتخطئتهم ، ومعاني النصوص التي لم يجدوا إلى رد ألفاظها سبيلا ، فقابلوا النوع الأول بالتكذيب ، والنوع الثاني بالتحريف والتأويل ، فأنكروا لذلك رؤية المؤمنين لربهم في الآخرة ، وأنكروا كلامه وتكليمه لعباده ، وأنكروا مباينته للعالم ، واستواءه على عرشه ، وعلوه على المخلوقات ، وعموم قدرته على كل شيء ، بل أخرجوا أفعال عباده من الملائكة والأنبياء والجن والإنس عن تعلق قدرته ومشيئته وتكوينه لها ، ونفوا لأجلها حقائق ما أخبر به عن نفسه وأخبر به رسوله من صفات كماله ونعوت جلاله ; وحرفوا لأجلها النصوص عن مواضعها ، وأخرجوها عن معانيها وحقائقها بالرأي المجرد الذي حقيقته أنه ذبالة الأذهان ونخالة الأفكار وعفارة الآراء ووساوس الصدور ، فملئوا به الأوراق سوادا ، والقلوب شكوكا ، والعالم فسادا ، وكل من له مسكة من عقل يعلم أن فساد العالم وخرابه إنما نشأ  من تقديم الرأي على الوحي ، والهوى على العقل ، وما استحكم هذان الأصلان الفاسدان في قلب إلا استحكم هلاكه ، وفي أمة إلا فسد أمرها أتم فساد ، فلا إله إلا الله كم نفي بهذه الآراء من حق ، وأثبت بها من باطل ، وأميت بها من هدى ، وأحيي بها من ضلالة ؟ وكم هدم بها من معقل الإيمان ، وعمر بها من دين الشيطان ؟ وأكثر أصحاب الجحيم هم أهل هذه الآراء الذين لا سمع لهم ولا عقل ، بل هم شر من الحمر ، وهم الذين يقولون يوم القيامة : { لو كنا نسمع أو نعقل ما كنا في أصحاب السعير }

النوع الرابع : الرأي الذي أحدثت به البدع ، وغيرت به السنن ، وعم به البلاء ، وتربى عليه الصغير ، وهرم فيه الكبير .
فهذه الأنواع الأربعة من الرأي الذي اتفق سلف الأمة وأئمتها على ذمه وإخراجه من الدين .

النوع الخامس : ما ذكره أبو عمر بن عبد البر عن جمهور أهل العلم أن الرأي المذموم في هذه الآثار عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم وعن أصحابه والتابعين رضي الله عنهم أنه القول في أحكام شرائع الدين بالاستحسان والظنون ، والاشتغال بحفظ المعضلات والأغلوطات ورد الفروع بعضها على بعض قياسا ، دون ردها على أصولها والنظر في عللها واعتبارها ، فاستعمل فيها الرأي قبل أن ينزل ، وفرعت وشققت قبل أن تقع ، وتكلم فيها قبل أن تكون بالرأي المضارع للظن ، قالوا : وفي الاشتغال بهذا والاستغراق فيه تعطيل السنن ، والبعث على جهلها ، وترك الوقوف على ما يلزم الوقوف عليه منها ومن كتاب الله عز وجل ومعانيه ، احتجوا على ما ذهبوا إليه بأشياء ، ثم ذكر من طريق أسد بن موسى ثنا شريك عن ليث عن طاوس عن ابن عمر قال : لا تسألوا عما لم يكن ; فإني سمعت عمر يلعن من يسأل عما لم يكن ، ثم ذكر من طريق أبي داود ثنا إبراهيم بن موسى الرازي ثنا عيسى بن يونس عن الأوزاعي عن عبد الله بن سعد عن الصنابحي عن معاوية { أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم : نهى عن الأغلوطات }

A’laam Al-Muwaqqi’een 1/67-69