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

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

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

Who Are The” Ikhwanul Muslimeen and What Are Their Aqeedah?

So-called al-Ikhwan al-Muslimeen is an organization that was set up in Egypt in 1928 and modeled upon a prior organization set up by the suspect figure Jamal ul-Din al-Afghani. Its founder, Hasan al-Banna was an Ash’ari and Hasawi Sufi. Its two most influential figureheads are Hasan al-Banna and Sayyid Qutb and they each laid down the foundations for the two … Read more

Abu Hasan al’Ash’ariyy’s Final Book ‘Al-Ibaanah

Abu Hasan al’Ash’ariyy’s Final Book ‘Al-Ibaanah’ Author: Prepared by Abu ‘Iyad as-Salafi Source: Foundations of the Sunnah (Salafi Publications 1997) The Scholars of the Salaf have exhibited an outstanding role in foiling the plans of the enemies of Islaam – in all their different sects, and the varying doubts they propagate. And that, by which … Read more

The Creed of Abu Hasan al-Ash’aree

The Creed of Abu Hasan al-Ash’aree Author: Abu Hasan al-Ash`aree Source: Al-Ibaanah An usool Ad Diyaanah (prepared by Mustafa al-Mansour) Abu Hasan al-‘Ash’ari (rahimahullaah) said: Praise be to Allaah the One, the almighty the glorious, the only one to whom unity is ascribed, the Magnified in praise, whom the attribute of Human beings do not … Read more

Are the Ash’arees from Ahl us-Sunnah wal-Jamaa’ah?

Are the Ash’arees from Ahl us-Sunnah wal-Jamaa’ah? Source: The Methodology of the Asharees in Aqidah As for the Ash’ariyyah of today then they are upon a way and path which Abu Hasan al-Ash’aree declared himself free of in front of Allaah, and the scholars consider them to be other than Ahl us-Sunnah wal-Jamaa’ah but rather, … Read more

Affirmation of the Attribute of Face for Allaah

Affirmation of the Attribute of Face for Allaah Author: Abu Iyaad The Face of Allaah is one of Allaah’s Attributes which is true and real, just like all the other attributes that have been reported in the Book and the Sunnah, and it, like the others, has been repeatedly affirmed by the Salaf. The exact … Read more

A Reply to a Jahmee : Keller Unveiled

A Reply to a Jahmee : Keller Unveiled Source: Prepared by Abu ‘Iyad as-Salafi & Dawud Burbank DOWNLOAD IN PDF FORMAT (For easier reading). Foreword All Praise is due to Allaah, we praise Him, seek His aid and His Forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allaah from the evils of our souls and the evils of our … Read more

The Naqshabandi Tariqah Unveiled

The Naqshabandi Tariqah Unveiled Author: Al-Hidaayah, Colombo Sri Lanka Verily all Praise is for Allaah, we praise Him, seek His aid and ask for His forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah from the evil of ourselves and the evil of our actions. Whomsoever Allah guides then there is none who can misguide him, and whomsoever … Read more

Shaikh ul-Islam on the Increase and Decrease of Iman

Shaikh ul-Islam on the Increase and Decrease of Iman Author: Shaikh ul-Islam Ibn Taymiyah Source: Kitab ul-Iman (trans. S. Ahmed Tel) Shaikh ul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah said: If it is said: If absolute Iman includes all that Allah and His Messenger commanded, then, if some of the Iman diminishes, the sinners must be charged with unbelief … Read more

The Issues Pertaining to Imaan and Refutation of the Murji’ah

The Issues Pertaining to Imaan and Refutation of the Murji’ah Author: Imaam al-Asbahani Source: (Trans. Abu Iyaad) Introduction The false beliefs of the Murji’ah include: ONE: The belief that Imaan is affirmation of the heart only (tasdiq), meaning that one need only to affirm the existence of Allaah, His Tawheed, the message of His Messengers and … Read more

Kufr Occurs by Beliefs, Statements and Actions

Kufr Occurs by Beliefs, Statements and Actions Author: Abu Iyaad Imaan an-Nawawi said in “Kitaab ur-Riddah” (The Book of Apostasy), “It is the cutting off of Islaam. This occurs sometimes by a statement which constitutes kufr, and sometimes by an act. And the actions which necessitate kufr (that expel from the religion) are those which … Read more

Kufr Can Occur Without Believing in Kufr or Desiring It

Kufr Can Occur Without Believing in Kufr or Desiring It Author: Abu Iyaad Amongst the actions and statements are those on account of which a person exits from Islaam and it is not a condition that he desires to leaves Islaam (qasd), or desires to commit kufr or that he believes in the statement of … Read more

Kufr Can Occur Without Istihlaal or Juhood

Kufr Can Occur Without Istihlaal or Juhood Author: Abu Iyaad Amongst the actions of kufr are those for which it is not necessary that a person make istihlaal of them (i.e. declare them to be lawful with his heart) before he be considered a disbeliever, outside the fold of Islaam. Shaikh ul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah said, … Read more

Questions and Answers On the Raafidah Shi`ah Based upon Minhaaj us-Sunnah of Shaykh ul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah

Questions and Answers On the Raafidah Shi`ah Based upon Minhaaj us-Sunnah of Shaykh ul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah Author: Compiled by Shareef bin `Alee ar-Raajihee Source: I`aanatul-Muhtaaj Min Kitaab il-Minhaaj   This article is in PDF format. Please download from below links:  Part 1 Download PDF File Here *********** Part 2 Download PDF File Here *********** Part … Read more

Imaam Ibn Uthaimeen on The Khawaarij of the Era, The Kharijite Ideologists, the Preachers of Revolution and Destruction

Imaam Ibn Uthaimeen on The Khawaarij of the Era, The Kharijite Ideologists, the Preachers of Revolution and Destruction Author: Shaikh Ibn Uthaimeen Source: Cassette Recording (provided online by Ismael al-Omari) Article ID : GRV070021  [59412]   One of the students of knowledge from Algeria asked the noble Shaikh, Muhammad bin Saalih al-Uthaimeen about some groups of … Read more