The Aqidah Of The Rafidhah Shi’ah Concerning the Companions, Abu Bakr, Umar & Uthmaan from the Children of Hasan and Hussain

The Aqidah Of The Rafidhah Shi’ah Concerning the Companions, Abu Bakr, Umar & Uthmaan from the Children of Hasan and Hussain (RadhiAllahu Anhuma) Compiled, Translated and Annotated Abu Hibban & Abu Khuzaimah Ansaari The shee’ah declare the all the companions to be disbelievers including the household members of the Messenger of Allaah (Sallalaahu Alayhee Wasallam) except … Read more

Who are the Ash’aris?

The Ash’aris are a sect that is named after Imam Abu’l-Hasan al-Ash’ari (may Allaah have mercy on him). Al-Ash’ari passed through three stages – as mentioned by Ibn Taymiyah in Majmoo’ al-Fataawa, 4/72 – which may be summed up as follows: a Mu’tazili stage; thenfollowing Ibn Kulaab; then following Ahl al-Sunnah, chiefly Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal. … Read more

The Aqidah of the Deobandis

The Aqidah of the Deobandis – Shaikh Talib ur Rehman Compiled, Translated and Annotated Abu Hibban & Abu Khuzaimah Ansaari Contents Publishers Introduction – Salafi Research Institute The Aqeedah of Wahdatul Wajood (Unity of Existence) Shirk in the Attributes of Allaah The Prophets Slave Seeking Help From Other Than Allaah Calling Upon Other Than Allaah … Read more

Are Deobandis part of Ahlus Sunnah?

Question Are Deobandis part of Ahlus Sunnah? Are they within the folds of Islam? Answer Praise be to Allaah.The Deobandis are one of the groups of Muslims. This group is connected to and named after the University of Deoband – Dar al-Uloom – in India. It is an intellectual school of thought that is deeply … Read more

Beliefs of the Barelvis

Question What are the beliefs of the Bareilawi (or Barelvi) sect?. Answer Similar Answers Praise be to Allaah.The Bareilawis are an extreme Sufi sect that appeared in the Indo-Pakistani subcontinent, in the city of Bareilly, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh during the days of British colonialism. The basic principles of their misguided, deviant … Read more

The Aqidah of the Barelvi

Shaikh Talib ur Rehman Compiled, Translated and Annotated Abu Hibban & Abu Khuzaimah Ansaari Contents Publishers Introduction – Salafi Research Institute The Aqeedah of Wahdatul Wajood (Unity of Existence) Shirk in the Attributes of Allaah The Prophets Slave Seeking Help From Other Than Allaah Calling Upon Other Than Allaah Other Than Allaah Can Remove Calamities … Read more

Should We Remain Silent About The Callers to Innovation?

Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhalī (حفظه الله) [Q]: Is it from the methodology of the Salaf to remain silent about the callers to innovation, considering some benefits? Likewise, is it from the methodology of the Salaf to keep silent about an innovator’s status and not to warn against him, considering a benefit? [A]: Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhalī (حفظه الله) answered: It is not from the methodology … Read more

The Importance of Purifying the Religion

Indeed, from the distinguishing characteristics of the Salafī methodology and from the affairs that distinguishes its callers is the importance given to purification and cultivation. And from the greatest pillars of this purification is warning against innovation and innovators. The Muslim nation has not split and become weak, nor have many people improperly understood the religion, nor … Read more

Be Cautious From Whom You Take Your Religion

O Muslim, Be Cautious From Whom You Take Your Religion The great Taabi’ee Muhammad ibn Sireen (D.110AH) said: “Indeed this knowledge is your religion, so look to whom you take your religion from.” Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan, may Allaah preserve him said: “The individuals who ascribe themselves to giving da’wah, you must investigate them; where did they study and where did they … Read more

Kufr and its various kinds

Question I read in Question no. 12811 that there are various kinds of major kufr that puts one beyond the pale of Islam. I hope that you could explain that and give some examples of it. Answer Praise be to Allaah. The reality of kufr and its various kinds is a lengthy topic, but we … Read more

The Salaf and their Position Towards The People of Innovations & Desires

The Salaf and their Position Towards The People of Innovations & Desires Author: Imam al-Laalikaa’ee Source: Sharh Usool ul-I’tiqaad (Eng. Trans. by Dawud Burbank) Al-Imam al-Hafiz Abul-Qaasim Habatullaah ibn al-Hasan ibn Mansoor at-Tabaree AL – LAALIKAA’EE (d.418 H) reports in his ‘ Sharh Usool I’tiqaad Ahlis-Sunnah wal-Jamaa’ah ‘ (1/135-136/no. 252) “Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn al-Qasim … Read more