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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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