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Criticising ISIS is not equivalent to criticising Muslim rulers. ISIS rose through rebellion against established systems and is unanimously rejected by Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Their actions align with the Khawārij, and therefore they must be condemned according to the Qurʾān, Sunnah and the methodology of the Salaf.
Sects and Groups
Shaykh Sulaymān Abā al-Khayl explains the Salafi stance towards those who return from ISIS. If they repent and abandon the ideology, they should be supported and monitored. If they persist in their beliefs, they must be advised, and authorities should be informed to prevent further harm.
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.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Muḥammad al-Madkhali emphasises that true role models are those who have passed away, as the living may face trials and deviate. He notes the decline of several figures, including Yahya al-Hajuri, who ultimately aligned with Abūl-Hasan and Ali Hasan.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Abdullah al-Bukhari warns against Yahya al-Hajuri’s major deviations, including his attacks on the Prophet’s ﷺ Sunnah and his extreme loyalty system. He explains that defending al-Hajuri indicates ignorance or acceptance of his errors, and that his influence harms the Salafi community worldwide.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Muqbil al-Wadi‘i criticizes those who praise or support violent extremists like Osama bin Laden and Abu Hamza. He highlights that true Salafis reject such groups, and warns that their actions harm Muslims worldwide and spread fear and injustice.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Muhammad Bazmul warns young women against secretly traveling to Syria for jihad, explaining that legitimate jihad requires a qualified leader, clear Islamic goals, proper preparation, and is not prescribed for women. He advises them to seek knowledge, avoid harm, and return to safe guidance.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Ahmad al-Najmi explains how the Salaf identified innovators by their companions, gatherings, and behavior. If someone mixes with innovators, it reveals their true methodology. Advising them is only valid with knowledge and success, otherwise staying away is safer to protect one’s faith.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Ibn Baz explains that the Khawarij are extreme in declaring sinful Muslims as disbelievers. While many scholars call them misguided sinners, the correct view is that their persistent takfir and rejection of Muslims place them outside Islam, as shown by the Prophet’s ﷺ warnings.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymin explains that the Khawarij appear outwardly pious, but their worship does not reach the heart. Like an arrow piercing through a target, they pass through Islam quickly and then abandon it, showing their true emptiness.
