Imitating the kuffaar falls into two categories: Imitation that is haraam and imitation that is permitted: The first type is imitation that is haraam: this means knowingly doing things that are unique characteristics of the religion of the kuffaar and...
Blind Following is called TAQLEED in Arabic. Taqleed , in Islamic view means , to blindly follow any of the four Imaams and their school of thoughts known as Madhabs. To elaborate , it means blindly or rigidly following an Imaam even after coming across an authentic...
Do Christians really celebrate the birth of Christ? Historians say: "Christ, peace be upon him, was not born on this date, which is celebrated today in the Christian countries... as the church fathers in the second and third centuries AD assert that the...
Imitating the kuffaar falls into two categories: Imitation that is haraam and imitation that is permitted: The first type is imitation that is haraam: this means knowingly doing things that are unique characteristics of the religion of the kuffaar and...
Who are the Matrudi? The Maturidis are a kalaami (philosophical group) based on innovation (bid‘ah); they are named after Abu Mansoor al-Maturidi. In the beginning their main focus was on using rational and philosophical proof in disputing with their opponents,...
Who are the Deobandis? Question Are Deobandis part of Ahlus Sunnah? Are they within the folds of Islam? Answer Praise be to Allah. The Deobandis are one of the groups of Muslims. This group is connected to and named after the University of Deoband – Dar...
Who are the Ash‘aris? Are they among Ahl as-Sunnah? Is it true that many of the scholars followed the Ash‘ari manhaj (methodology), such as Imam an-Nawawi? Praise be to Allah. Firstly: The Ash‘aris are a group that is named after Imam Abu’l-Hasan al-Ash’ari...
Wahhabis? Reply given by Ibn Baz to written questions posed by a Shaykh from outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia From`Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz to my esteemed brother, may Allah guide you to useful knowledge and applying it, Amen. As-salamu...
The Dawah that re-established Tawheed in Arabia Imam Muhammad ibn `Abdul-Wahhab -His Da`wah and biography All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon His servant, Messenger, and chosen one amongst His creatures, our...
The difference between Ittiba (following) and Al Ibtidah (innovation) – Imam Ibn Baz Q: What is the difference between Ittiba” (following one’s traditions; imitation) and Al Ibtidah (innovation)? A: Ittiba’ is what we are required to do according to the Shari’ah...
