In this concise ruling, Shaykh ʿAbd al-Muḥsin al-ʿAbbād clarifies the true nature of al-Qaʿidah. While some label them Khawārij and others call them mujahidūn, the Shaykh states that they are mujahidūn only for the devil.
Some say that al-Qāʿidah are Khawārij, whilst others say they are mujāhidūn. What is your view?
Yes, they are mujāhidūn for the devil.
