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

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

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