An Overview of the Various Deviant Sects

Deviant Creeds and Methodologies in the Modern Era: Before we proceed, it is very important to note that even if people or groups do not identify themselves in this manner today, these beliefs and ideas are rampant amongst the Muslims at large. What obscures this in the modern age is due to the fact that … Read more

Keto Diet Chart

There is no end to the efforts of those who want to lose weight by losing body fat and fat, including dieting and exercise. But the success rate is very low. To solve this, a dieting method has gained a lot of popularity at present. This popularity has been gained mainly from the success rate. Those who have … Read more

Conditions of La ilaha illa Allah

Every Muslim knows that the key to Paradise is the statement, “There is none worthy of worship except Allah.” Yet too many Muslims simply rely upon this statement and believe that as long as they have made this statement, nothing will harm them. They think they will be granted Paradise because of this mere verbal … Read more

The danger of hypocrisy

What is hypocrisy and how dangerous is it for the Muslims? Praise be to Allaah. Hypocrisy is a serious sickness and a great crime. It means making an outward display of Islam whilst inwardly concealing kufr. Hypocrisy is more dangerous than kufr (disbelief) and the punishment for it is more severe, because it is kufr … Read more

Different kinds of Shirk

There are three different kinds of Shirk: 1) The Greater Shirk 2) The Lesser Shirk 3) The Hidden Shirk THE GREATER SHIRK: For the one who dies upon it, the Greater Shirk results in the nullification of deeds and eternity in the Hellfire. Allah Almighty says: But if they had joined in worship others with … Read more

Forty Benefits arising from sending Salat upon Allah’s Messenger

Forty Benefits arising from sending Salat upon Allah’s Messenger (صلى الله عليه و سلم) – Imaam Ibnul-Qayyim رحمه الله* بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Sending Salat* Upon The Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم) [* i.e. saying “Allaahumma salli ‘alaa Muhammad…”) Imaam an-Nasaa·ee –rahimahullaah- reported in his “Sunan” (no.1297): “Ishaaq ibn Mansoor related to us, saying: … Read more

Ibaadaat [Acts of Worship]: A Brief Glimpse of Some of Their Fruitful Outcomes In The Life of a Muslim

In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy Shaikh Abdul Muhsin Al-Abbaad [hafidhahullaah] said: Al-Ibaadah [Worship]: It is a comprehensive term for everything that Allaah loves and is pleased with, including statements and deeds, apparent [i.e. physical actions of the limbs] and unapparent [beliefs concealed in the heart]. This is the best … Read more

Were any Women Prophets?

Main: Abū Muḥammad ʿAlī ibn Aḥmad ibn Saʿīd ibn Ḥazm Translation: Taher Noor   Abū Muḥammad [‘Alī ibn Ḥazm] said: This is a matter in which we don’t know of any such huge dispute except amongst us in Cordoba in our time. One party held to nullify the possibility of prophethood being amongst women entirely, and they declared … Read more

Is a Muslim required to follow a Madhab?

Main: Abū ‘Abd al-Raḥmān Muqbil bin Ḥādi al-Wādi’ī Translation: Taher Noor   Mas’ala: Is a Muslim required to follow a specific Madhab?   Sheikh Abū ‘Abd al-Raḥmān Muqbil bin Ḥādi al-Wādi’ī said:   A Muslim is not required to follow a specific Madhab. Rather following a specific Madhab is a Bid’ah (heresy). Allah says in his noble book:   [اتَّبِعُواْ مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَيْكُم … Read more

A Brief Overview of some Deviant Sects

A Brief Overview of some Deviant Sects AUTHOR: Imaam Muhammad bin Saalih Al-‘Uthaimeen SOURCE: His explanation of Lum’at-ul-‘Itiqaad of Ibn Qudaamah (pg. 161-163) PRODUCED BY: Al-Ibaanah.com There are certain signs that indicate people of innovation, such as. 1. They attribute themselves to something other than Islaam and the Sunnah, due to what they have introduced … Read more

What is the Qadiani (Ahmadiyyah) sect?

Praise be to Allaah. Definition: Qadianiyyah is a movement that started in 1900 CE as a plot by the British colonialists in the Indian subcontinent, with the aim of diverting Muslims away from their religion and from the obligation of jihaad in particular, so that they would not oppose colonialism in the name of Islam. … Read more

Qadariyyah

Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen (rahimahullaah) said: Al-Qadariyyah – Their methodology consists of negating Al-Qadar from the actions of the servant and that his desire and ability are independent from the Desire and Ability of Allaah. The first to manifest this view openly was Mu’bad Al-Juhnee, in the last part of the era of the Sahaabah. He learned it from … Read more

The Khawaarij (Kharijites)

Praise be to Allah The Khawaarij (Kharijites) are one of the deviant sects, as is proven by the texts and by scholarly consensus. Al-Bukhaari (6934) and Muslim (1068) narrated that Yusayr ibn ‘Amr said: I said to Sahl ibn Hunayf: Did you hear the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) say anything … Read more

Mu’tazilah

They are the followers of Waasil bin Ataa’, who withdrew (‘Itizaal) from the gathering of Al-Hasan Al-Basree. He determined that the sinner is in a level between two levels. Thus, he is neither a believer nor a disbeliever, yet he will reside eternally in the Hellfire. ‘Amr bin ‘Ubaid followed him in that and their … Read more

Brief Introduction to the Salafi Dawah

Salafi Da’wah (da’wah literally means “call”, and in this sense it refers to calling to the truth, preaching and propagation) is that of the Qur’an and the Sunnah (i.e. the Religion of Islam – pure and free from any and all additions, deletions and alterations). It means adherence to the Path of the Messenger, may the peace … Read more

The Correct Tawassul (Means of nearness to Allaah) and its Types

The Correct Tawassul (Means of nearness to Allaah) and its Types By | Shaykh ibn Uthaymeen Question: What is the correct and false Tawassul ? The Answer: At-Tawassul is the infinitive of Tawassala, Yatawassal–meaning to take a means that will make the person reach his intended goal. So, its original meaning is: Seeking to attain the intended objective. And it … Read more

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

What are the differences between the Maturidi school of thought and Ahl as-Sunnah?

Praise be to Allah Firstly: The Maturidis are a kalaami (philosophical group) based on innovation (bid‘ah); they are named after Abu Mansoor al-Maturidi. In the beginning their main focus was on using rational and philosophical proof in disputing with their opponents, the Mu‘tazilah, Jahmis and others, in order to prove the fundamentals of Islam and … 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