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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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Why did the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) Marry a number of women?

Why did the Messenger (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) marry a number of women? Fatwas of the Permanent Committee Says :  With Allah is the Perfect Wisdom. It is His Wisdom that He (Glorified be He) made it Mubah (permissible) for men to marry more than one wife, whether in the previous …

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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 …

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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 …

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