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Khawārij and Extremism
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.
Khawārij and Extremism
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.
Shīʿah
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.
Shīʿah
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.
Muslim Brotherhood and Political Groups
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.
Muslim Brotherhood and Political Groups
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.
Khawārij and Extremism
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.
Khawārij and Extremism
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.
Khawārij and Extremism
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.
Shīʿah
Shaykh Salih al-Luhaydan explains that Iran was historically Sunni, mainly following the Shafi‘i school. In the 9th century AH, the Safawi king Isma‘il bin Haidar carried out mass killings of Sunni scholars and followers, leading to Iran’s shift toward Shia dominance.
Khawārij and Extremism
Shaykh al-Uthaymīn explains that suicide missions involving explosives are forbidden, as the person knowingly kills himself. Unlike brave combat where survival is possible, suicide operations guarantee death. If someone acts out of ignorance, Allah ﷻ may forgive, but the act remains unlawful.
Muslim Brotherhood and Political Groups
Shaykh Muhammad Aman al-Jami explains that the Ikhwan focus on gathering large numbers without teaching proper Islamic guidance. In contrast, the Salafi approach prioritizes education, purification, and nurturing Muslims with correct beliefs, worship, and manners.
