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Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan explains that if someone repents from calling people to falsehood, Allah may forgive him. However, he must openly announce his repentance and denounce any false books or tapes he produced, so people cannot dispute his past actions.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhali explains that boycotting an innovator is not limited to a specific time, but must follow clear advice and warning. If the person persists and spreads innovation, then boycotting is required until they repent. Shaykh Rabīʿ and Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan stress avoiding innovators to protect one’s faith.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan clarifies that calling Uthman’s introduction of the Friday athan an innovation is itself an innovation. Uthman, a rightly guided caliph, enacted it to alert people for Jumu’ah, and it became a Sunnah, not a bid’ah.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Abdullah al-Bukhari explains that those who defend innovators are either unaware or knowingly supporting them. The first should be educated, while the second must be warned and avoided. Boycotting is essential, but advising can still occur without companionship or friendship.
Innovations and It’s People
Yasir Qadhi suggests setting aside theological differences for practical cooperation. Shaykh Salih al-Luhaydan rejects this approach, stating that failing to distinguish truth from falsehood under the guise of unity is an innovation. He warns that such a stance is misleading and urges adherence to clear religious boundaries.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Rabīʿ al-Madkhali urges Muslims to adhere to the understanding of the Salaf, which is accessible through their books and teachings. He challenges innovators by stating that the Salaf’s works clearly distinguish truth from falsehood, much like the Torah exposed the Jews in the Prophet’s time.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Ahmed ibn Yahya al-Najmi strongly condemns those who claim that Usamah ibn Laden is the awaited Mahdī or the leader of Muslims. He states that such people are devils, and praising ibn Laden is evidence of sharing his renegade stance.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Salih al-Luhaydan explains that ordinary people who follow deviant sects or theologies are considered part of those groups. Even if they lack detailed knowledge of the errors, their adherence to the creed places them within the misguided group.
Current Affairs
Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Hādī al-Madkhali clarifies that the Friday athān introduced by ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān is not an innovation. As a rightly guided caliph, he enacted it to address a genuine need, and Muslims are commanded to follow his Sunnah, as affirmed by the Prophet ﷺ.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Ahmad ibn Yahya an-Najmi strongly condemns those who claim that Ibn Lāden is the awaited Mahdī or a Muslim leader. He states that such people are devils and that praising Ibn Lāden indicates one shares his renegade status.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Muḥammad Nasir al-Dīn al-Albānī affirms the disbelief and misguidance of many Shīʿī scholars, especially among the Rāfiḍa. He cites examples such as Khomeinī, who openly declared his disbelief in his work The Islamic State, highlighting the clear deviation in their teachings.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan states that those who slander the Companions and deny the innocence of ʿĀʾisha are disbelievers, and their sacrifices should not be eaten. He also warns that many Sufis have fallen into grave worship and supplication to others besides Allah ﷻ, which is disbelief and shirk.
