The Sects & Groups
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The ruling on one who say that The Prophet ﷺ betrayed the trustHas the one disbelieved who says that ‘the Prophet ﷺ betrayed the trust or deceived ‘Ali and that... |
It is impermissible for a Muslim to elect a communistIs it permissible for a Muslim to vote in municipal elections for a communist or someone who mocks... |
Is it permissible for a Muslim to support communists?Is it permissible for a Muslim to become acquainted with communists and support them? What is the ruling... |
The Quran is the Word of Allah and is not createdWhat is the difference between one who says: “My articulation of the Qur’an is created” and one who... |
Is the Qur'an created?Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal stated in his book [As-Sunnah]: “The Qur’an is the Words of Allah, not created.... |
The ruling on political and religious parties Hizb ut-Tahrir and the Ikhwanul-MusliminWhat is the ruling on political and religious parties, such as the Hizb ut-Tahrir and the Ikhwan-ul-Muslimin (the... |
Ruling on those who speak ill of the Muslim rulers and the scholarsThis one (the questioner) says: How should our stance be towards those who speak ill of the (Muslim)... |
Refutation upon the followers of bid'ah and deviationWhat do you say concerning the statement of the speaker: Indeed, the refutations upon the people of innovations... |
The ideology of the Khawarij in present timesAre those who carry the ideology of the Khawaarij present today? Answer: Far removed is Allaah from... |
Does rebellion against the rulers occur only by the sword or does it include slandering them?Does rebellion against the rulers occur only by the sword or does it include slandering them, inciting the... |
Ruling on the one who disobeys the rulersWhat is the ruling regarding the one who disobeys the rulers or criticises them? Answer: Whoever disobeys... |
Those who declare the Muslim rulers to be disbelievers are from the KhawarijWhat is our position towards those who make takfeer of the Muslim rulers today, generally and in detail?... |
Ruling on following the funeral of grave-worshippersAllah (Exalted be He) says, “It is not (proper) for the Prophet and those who believe to ask... |
Ruling on reciting the Qur'an over the dead for a feeIn Morocco, most of the memorizers of the Qur’an say supplications in behalf of some people in return... |
Way to deal with the followers of Batiniyyah and Ahlul-bi'dahQuestion How can I deal with the Batiniyyin1 and ahlul-bid’ah |
Ruling on praying behind an imam from the bareilawi sectWhat is the ruling on praying behind an imam from the bareilawi sect, who believes that the Prophet... |
Who Are The Ikhwanul MusliminThey are the followers of Hasan Al-Banna. There are several points to be noted about their methodology, the most important... |
The Jama'ah Is What Conforms To The Truth Even If You Are AloneThere are some who say that the groups which we are commanded to shun in the hadith of... |
Jama'at Al-Tabligh are Modern-Day Sufiyyah (Tasawwuf)Jama’at at-Tabligh, for example, say: “We want to follow the methodology of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah.” However some of... |
It is not permissible to give the daughters of Sunni families in marriage to the sons of Shi’is or CommunistsAllah decreed that a Kurdish man who claims to be a Sunni and is outwardly righteous should propose... |
Rapprochement Between The Shi'ah And The Sunnis Is Not PossibleRapprochement between the Rafidah and the Sunnis is not possible, because their beliefs are different. The belief of Ahl Al-Sunnah... |
Ruling on a Muslim Marrying a Shi’iWe come from a tribe that lives on the northern borders [of Saudi Arabia], and we mix with tribes... |
Ruling on Islamic AnasheedWhat deserves attention also is: The tapes that are being increasingly circulated amongst the practicing youth in which anasheed done... |
The Salaf warned against the story-tellersThe Salaf have mentioned the story-tellers (qassas) in the past and condemned them. What is their method and what... |
The differences between the Ahl-ul-Sunnah and ShiitesWe are in urgent need of information about the differences between the Ahl-ul-Sunnah (adherents to the Sunnah) and Shiites.... |
The Qarmatians and Al-BatiniyyahWhat is your opinion regarding the Qarmatians and Al-Batiniyyah? Are they considered Islamic sects or Kafir (disbelieving) ones? Please... |
Tawhid-ul-Rububiyyah is denied only by deviated peopleAs the communists and atheists of today deny Allah’s Existence, is this not considered a denial of Tawhid-ul-Rububiyyah... |
Ruling on saying Allah is OmnipresentWhat is the ruling on saying that Allah (Glorified be He) exists everywhere? Answer: Saying that Allah... |
Who are the Magians of this Ummah?Who are the Magians of this Ummah, Shaykh Abdul-Aziz ? Answer: They are the denying Qadariyyah who... |
False KaramahsIt is said that there are chosen men who can perform extraordinary events such as coming to perform Hajj... |
Quburiyyun (grave worshippers)It is said that the early Mushriks (those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity or worship)... |
Ruling on following Sufi ShaykhsA Sudanese person living in Al-Anbar says: In our country we have various sects. Each sect follows a certain... |
Ruling on the view that not rebel against the ruler as a defeatist thinking which manifests weaknessYour Eminence, we know that this forms one of the foundational beliefs of Ahl-ul-Sunnah wal-Jama‘ah (those adhering to the... |
Ruling on Al-Mirghaniyyah or Al-Khatmiyyah Tariqah (Sufi order)I am a monotheist but my household follow Al-Mirghaniyyah Tariqah (Sufi order) which is known here in Sudan... |
Can a Muslim's ignorance of creed be excused?In our country, the worship of graves is rampant; there are many advocates who claim that the worshippers of... |
Ruling on joining religious partiesWhat do you advise preachers to do against the religious innovators? We would like you to direct special... |
Each group claims to be the right groupYour Eminence, Fitnahs (temptations) have spread in the arena of Da’wah (calling to Islam) due to the presence... |
The Hadith: 'All of them will be in Hellfire except one'What is meant by the Hadith of the Prophet (peace be upon him) concerning the Ummah (nation) in which... |
Answering a question presented by a Muslim brother on some issues of Bid'ah and ShirkWhat is the religious ruling of Allah and His Messenger on a person who commits the following: During the... |
We do not declare a Muslim as a disbeliever for committing a sin unless he believes it is lawful.Some people ascribe the following saying of Salaf (righteous predecessor): “We do not declare a Muslim as a... |
The Shari'ah ruling on Ghulam Ahmad PervezAll praise be to Allah Alone, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger, and his family and Companions. I... |
Darwinian TheoryWe studied something about the theory of Evolution and all that relates to creation as this forms part... |
Darwin's theory of evolutionThere are some who claim that man was once an ape and then evolved. Is this correct, and... |
Ruling on the call to rapprochement between religionsIs the call for rapprochement between religions (Islam - Christianity - Judaism) a legitimate one? Is it permissible... |
A brief look at Babism and Bahaism and their hatred towards the MuslimsAll Praise is due to Allah. May peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family and Companions.... |
Ruling on believing the Prophet (peace be upon him) did not have a shadow like ordinary human beingsIn Pakistan, scholars of the Bareilwi Sufi order believe that the Prophet (peace be upon him) did not... |
Dealing with Sufi shaykhs and their followersAs a pioneer of the Salafiyyah Call (Da’wah) and the current Islamic awakening, what do you advise us concerning... |
Tijaniyyah Tariqah (Sufi order)We have so many followers of the Tijaniyyah (a deviant Sufi sect embracing strange beliefs far from Islam), but... |
Do the Al-Asha'irah belong to Ahl Al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah or not?Do the Al-Asha’irah belong to Ahl Al-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah (those adhering to the Sunnah and the Muslim community) or not?... |
Refuting those who say that Allah dwells among His creaturesThere are repeated questions about the claim that Allah (Glorified be He) dwells among His creatures and mingles with them.... |
There is no brotherhood between Muslims and Kafirs and the only true religion is IslamAll praise be to Allah Alone. May peace and blessings be upon the Last Prophet.In its issue no (3031), dated... |
Who are Ahl Al-Sunnah wal Jama‘ahWhat is the definition of the term “Ahl Al-Sunnah wal Jama‘ah”? Are the scholars of the Barelwi school... |
Ruling on various Islamic movementsIn Sudan, an Islamic Organization among the various movements of Sufism and Salafism has been established. This organization... |
The Messenger (peace be upon him) did not stretch his hand from his grave to anyoneA brother from Dar’a, Syria asks: What is the correct opinion about the stories narrated from one of the... |
Jama'at Al-AhbashPraise be to Allah Alone. Peace and blessings be upon the last Prophet, his family, and Companions. The Permanent Committee... |
Jama'at-ul-Ahbash (the Habashis)Praise be to Allah Alone. Peace and blessings be upon the last Prophet, his family, and Companions. The Permanent Committee... |
Response to a letter from Shaykh Abdul-Rahman ibn Abdul-Khaliq and weak Hadith that support the demonstrationsFrom Abdul-Aziz ibn Abdullah ibn Baz to the honorable son Shaykh Abdul-Rahman ibn Abdul-Khaliq, may Allah guide him to do... |
Comments on some books of Shaykh Abdul-Rahman ibn Abdul-KhaliqFrom Abdul-Aziz ibn Abdullah ibn Baz to the honorable son Shaykh Abdul-Rahman ibn Abdul-Khaliq, may Allah guide him to... |
What is the ruling on having multiple Islamic groups?What is the ruling on having multiple Islamic groups? If I am convinced with the ideas of a... |
The Hadith on splitting of this Ummah into seventy-three sectsI read a Hadith mentioned by the Shaykh of Islam Muhammad ibn ‘Abdul-Wahhab, in his book entitled “Mukhtasar... |
Ruling on believing in Al-Shadhiliyyah orderThere is a Sufi order called “Al-Shadhiliyyah”. Its members do not perform Salah (prayer), nor Sawm (fasting), nor... |
Obligation of Hajj even in the company the followers of Bid'ahWe would like to inform you that many of our Sunni Muslim brothers who live on the Persian... |
Ruling on denying the Hadiths of the Messenger (peace be upon him)What do you say about the people who deny the Hadiths of the Messenger (peace be upon him)?... |
Jesus was no more than a Messenger of AllahThis question includes Ayahs (Qur’anic verses) which the Qadianis (a deviant sect) quote as evidence for their opinion.... |
The life of Jesus, his descent, destroying the cross, killing pigs and calling to the truthIs Prophet ‘Isa (peace be upon him) still alive until now? Did he die like other prophets? What... |
Sufi belief in Al-KhadirIn several Islamic countries many Muslims, as well as Sufi leaders think that Al-Khadir, the man Allah directed... |
Deceitful acts of dervishesWhat is the ruling on people who call themselves “dervish” who stab themselves with daggers and knives and do... |
Some Sufi shaykhs pay a great deal of attention to making domes on graves and people believe in its usefulness and blessingsSome Sufi shaykhs pay a great deal of attention to making domes and graves and people believe in their... |
Shaykh Ibn Baz on Islamic unity, Sufi groups, spread of Bid'ahs and misguidance, and the duties of Ahl-us-Sunnah towards themAl-Tadamun Al-Islami Magazine had the honor of making interview with His Excellency, Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Aziz ibn ‘Abdullah ibn Baz, Chairman of... |
Muslim world has corrupt in AqidahOur Shaykh, it becomes evident through messages sent to this program that our Muslim world is full of... |
Ruling on offering Salah behind a man who opposes Ahl Al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah such as Al-Ash'ari and the likeIs it permissible to offer Salah behind a man believing in a doctrine different from Ahl Al-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah such... |
Committing major sins affects one's faithWhat is the ruling on committing sins, particularly major sins? Does this affect one’s faith? Answer: Yes,... |
Issue On Visiting GraveyardsDear Shaykh, Common people from among the Sufis attend the celebration of the Prophet’s birth, believing that these... |
People of Bid'ah are not of Al-Firqah Al-NajiyahIs a Mubtadi’ (one who introduces innovations in religion) excluded from the Al-Firqah Al-Najiyah (the Saved Sect) and... |
Ruling on Khalwatiyyah TariqahI am a follower of a Khalwati Shaykh and I am quite sure that he is a good... |
Ruling on excusing grave worshippersAre those who worship graves excused because of their ignorance, even though among them are people calling to... |
Ruling on sufis who stab themselves with daggers and knives and other toolsWhat is your opinion regarding those who call themselves dervish and stab themselves with daggers and knives and other... |
On false statement: 'Anyone who does not have a shaykh, his shaykh will be the devil'This questioner from Cairo asks a long question: Your Eminence Shaykh, is it obligatory to have a mediator... |
Who are the Sufis?Who are the Sufi people and what is the position of Islam regarding them? May Allah reward you... |
Ruling on Rifaiyyah Tariqah Sufi orderI often hear that someone has joined a Sufi order led by some masters or some shaykhs. After... |
Ruling on carrying flags for AwliyaDuring festivals some people carry colorful flags bearing some Ayahs (Qur’anic verses) and expressions; for example, the magnate,... |
Statement on the sect of Asha'irahIs the sect of Asha’irah (a Muslim group that bases its creedal issues on logic) part of Ahl-ul-Sunnah... |
Revealing the misguidance of the Sufi scholar Ibn 'ArabiA questioner from the Syrian Arab Republic asks: I am inquiring about Sufis and their reality and superstitions,... |
Exposing Sufi ordersAre all Sufi orders wrong? Please give me a decisive answer, may Allah reward you. Answer: Sufi... |
The Magi of the Muslim Ummah are Al-QadariyyahMany people engage in false conversations about Predestination and Divine Decree. Do you have any instructions in this regard?... |
The ruling on Al-Ikhwan-ul-Muslimun (the Muslim Brotherhood) groupWhat is the ruling on Al-Ikhwan-ul-Muslimun (the Muslim Brotherhood) group? Are they adherents of Bid’ah (innovation in religion) or... |
Ruling on supplicating to the Awliya to ward off evil and pretending to know the GhaybThere is a righteous person or so we call him who lives at my residence. He is still... |
Do Awliya’ have authority over anyone?I hear and see with my own eyes, that people say that Awliya’ (pious people) have authority over... |
Ruling on the Wirds of Al-Tijaniyyah, Al-Qadiriyyah and othersWhat is the ruling on the Wird (sayings recited with consistency) of the Tijaniyyah, Qadiriyyah and other Sufi Tariqahs... |
Ruling on the recitation of Al-Tijaniyyah and Al-Qadiriyyah and praying behind their followersWhat is the ruling on reciting the utterances said on a regular basis by Al-Tijaniyyah and Al-Qadiriyyah Tariqahs (Sufi... |
Ruling on reading the virtues of Shaykh Abdul-QadirWhat is the ruling concerning gathering one’s neighbors to read the virtues of Shaykh Abdul-Qadir, believing that this leads... |
Ruling on Masjid controlled by Al-Tijaniyyah followersThere is a village with a relatively large population. It has a spacious Masjid (mosque) where a group of... |
Ruling on the Imamate of a follower of Al-Tijaniyyah tariqah (sufi order) and praying behind themIn our village, there is an Imam who follows Al-Tijaniyyah Tariqah (Sufi order). The followers of this Tariqah receive... |
Exaggeration of the Qadiriyyah orderThe questioner would like to be given a general idea about the Qadiriyyah Tariqah (Sufi order). He read one... |
Ruling on Naqshabandiyyah OrderI am seeking knowledge and Iman (Faith) that may please Allah and His Messenger (peace be upon him). Which... |
Al-Tijaniyyah is one of the most disbelieving and misguided tariqahs (sufi orders)What is your opinion concerning Al-Tijaniyyah Tariqah (Sufi order) and seeing the Prophet (peace be upon him) in wakefulness?... |
Ruling on Al-Mahdiyyah Tariqah (Sufi order)There is a Sufi Order called “Al-Ansar” (the followers of Al-Mahdy) which is widespread in Western Sudan. The supporters... |
Ruling on Al-Habriyyah tariqahWhat is the Shari’ah ruling on the two Tariqahs (Sufi orders) that are prevalent in Algeria called Al-Habriyyun. They... |
Does the Shirk mentioned in the Qur'an: 'And do not marry Al-Mushrikât till they believe' include those who follow some Tariqahs (sufi orders) such as Al-Tijaniyyah?Does the Shirk (associating others with Allah in His Divinity or worship) mentioned in the Ayah (Qur’anic verse) “And... |
Ruling on Al-Burhamiyyah TariqahWe trust Your Eminence and have confidence in your Fatwa; therefore, we wish that Your Eminence will read... |
The creed of Barelwiyyah (Barelvis) Sufi OrderIn Pakistan, there is an order known as the Barelvis (Bareilwi) or the order of Nawary, as named... |
Scholars' books on Shiite 'Aqidah and their detailsWhat is the Shiite ‘Aqidah (creed)? Please clarify as much as possible. Answer: Shiites have numerous sects, some are... |
Ruling on the present ShiitesAre all the present Shiites Kafirs (disbelievers) or just their Imams? Answer: Shiites nowadays have many sects. For more... |
Ruling on marrying from those who invoke Al-Hasan, Al-Husayn and 'Aly apart from AllahWe are from a tribe living on the northern borders (of Saudi Arabia), and we mix with tribes from... |
Ruling on the followers of Al-ImamiyyahWhat is the ruling on the followers of Al-Imamiyyah Al-Ithna ‘Ashriyyah (the Twelve Imami Shi’ites), which is one of... |
Ruling on eating animals slaughtered by Ja'faris Shi'ahThe person asking this question along with a group of people live at the northern borders close to the... |
Ruling on claiming that 'Ali is ranked as a prophet and Jibril made a mistakeWhat is the ruling on Shiites especially those who say that ‘Ali is ranked as a prophet and that... |
Ruling on Imamite Shi'ah sect in Islam and its originIs Imamite Shi’ah an Islamic sect? Who is the founder? In fact, the Shi’ah claim their sect is traceable... |
The difference between Sunnis and Shi'ahPlease clarify the differences between Sunnis and Shi’ah (Shi’ites) Which of them is the closest to the Sunnah? Answer:... |
Dawoodi BohrasThe chief scholar of Bohras urges his followers to prostrate before him each time they visit him. Was... |
Dawoodi Bohras women kissing their leader's hands and feet and those of his familyIt is a tradition for women to kiss the hands and feet of the leader of their sect. They... |
Al-BatiniyyahWhat is the view of Sunni scholars regarding Al-Isma’iliyyah and Agha Khani sects who live in many places and... |
The reality of the Iranian Shi'ah and confuting those who claim there is no true Muslim leader except Ayatollah KhomeiniIt is common in Nigeria that Muslim youth express their love of Ayatollah Khomeini and support for the Iranian... |
Al-IbadiyyahIs Al-Ibadiyyah regarded as one of the deviant sects of Al-Khawarij and is it permissible to pray behind them?... |
Al-KhawarijWhat is the meaning of the Hadith of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him): “During the last... |
Ruling on honoring the people of Bid'ahI would like to inform you that I work in the Province of Badr in Al-Madinah Al-Nabawiyyah. There,... |
Ruling on buying books from Ibadiyyah sectIs it permissible to do business with ibadiyyah? For example, I buy their good books and cassettes, should... |
Ruling on befriending with those who worship the gravesThere is no doubt regarding the Kufr (disbelief) of those who worship graves, pious people, including the Sahabah... |
Ruling on book of Deobandi Jama'at Tabligh entitled 'Tablighi Nisab'I am a Muslim man living in Britain and want to follow the way of Ahl-ul-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah (adherents to... |
Ruling on joining Jama'at TablighI joined this group and made use of the knowledge they provide. However, they observe some acts that are... |
False story made by the Sufi Shaykh of Jama'at TablighShaykh Muhammad Zakariyya Kandahlwi (a Deobandi scholar) is one of the most famous religious scholars in India and Pakistan,... |
Advice to the Jama'at Tabligh and Al-Ikhwan Al-MuslimunSomeone asks about the Islamic groups such as Jama’at Tabligh and the Muslim Brotherhood Group (al-Ikhwan al-Muslimun). Are these... |
A parents belong to Al-Rafidah (a Shiitic group)A man’s parents belong to Al-Rafidah (a Shiitic group), how should he behave towards them? Answer: He should call... |
Isma'ilism sectThe Isma’ilites get their name from their acceptance of Isma’il ibn Ja’far as the divinely appointed spiritual successor (Imam) to... |
Difference between Ahlus-Sunnah and Shi'ahWhat is the difference between Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah (adherents to the Sunnah and the Muslim mainstream) and Shi’ah (Shi’ites)? Answer:... |
Ba'ath PartyAre president of Iraq and members of the Ba’ath Party that he led considered Kafirs (disbelievers) or not? Answer:... |
Is it true that Salafis are Khawarij?What do you say to one who believes that the ‘Aqidah (creed) of Al-Khawarij followed the ‘Aqidah (creed)... |
Refuting Darwin's theory that man evolved from an ape-like creatureIt is well-known that some people think they were evolved from animals following Darwinism, what is the view... |
Al-Ikhwan Al-Muslimun (the Muslim Brotherhood) groupYour Eminence, Al-Ikhwan Al-Muslimun (the Muslim Brotherhood; a political group also calling to Islam) Movement spread in the Kingdom... |
Warning against Rashad Khalifa's denial of the SunnahAll praise be to Allah. May peace and blessings be upon His Messenger and upon his family, Companions, and those... |
On Habashi SectFrom ‘Abdul ‘Aziz Bin ‘Abdullah Ibn Baz to our dear respected brother, T.M. May Allah protect you. As-salamu ‘alaykum warahmatullah... |
On Abdullah Al-HabashyFrom Abdul-Aziz ibn Abdullah ibn Baz to our dear respected brother, T.M. May Allah protect you. As-salamu ‘alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh... |
Why are the Sufis interested in pronouncing the name of Allah rather than referring to His AttributesWhy are the Sufis interested in pronouncing the name of Allah rather than referring to His Attributes?... |
What is SufismWhat is Sufism? Does it pose a danger to one’s Islam? What is the ruling on keeping company with... |
The pledge of SufisI was under age when I went to one of the shaykhs of the Sufi sects. I said to... |
Tablighi Jama'at and offering Salah in Masjids containing gravesM.’A. From America says: I traveled with Jama’at Tabligh to India and Pakistan. We used to gather and pray... |
Sufis who beat themselves with skewersI know some people who call themselves shaykhs but they stab themselves with skewers etc. And ascribe fictitious things... |
Sufi superstitionsThe mentioned Imam says that one day Safi Al-Din ibn Ahmad passed along a road in that city and... |
Status of the Sufi orders in IslamI am forwarding to you this message that was sent to me by a woman who says her... |
The pledge taken from a Sufi ShaykhWhat is the ruling of Islam on the pledge that we make to the shaykh of a Tariqah (Sufi... |
Origin and the creeds of SufismI ask your eminence to reply to us in short about Sufism and Sufis; what is Sufism, their ‘Aqidah... |
Misguidance of all SufisI read in a book entitled “Hadhihi Al-Sufiyyah (This is Sufism)” that Sufism is a deviant Islamic sect that... |
Ruling on kissing the hands and feet of the Sufi ShaykhSome followers of a certain Tariqah (Sufi order) kiss the hands and feet of their shaykh and put their... |
The followers of Sufism stance on their shaykhsSome ignorant Sufis follow their Shaykhs in their error and immorality. The Sufi before his Shaykh is like a... |
The beggar sufis sectAn inquirer from Syria says: We have some people who claim that they are the children of Shaykh ‘Isa... |
Sufi orders, litanies, and AdhkarWhat is the ruling on the Sufi orders and the litanies they recite before the Fajr (Dawn) Prayer and... |
What is the ruling of Islam on the Sufi orders that exist todayWhat is the ruling of Islam on the Sufi orders that exist today? Answer: Working according to Bid’ahs (innovations... |
Sufism and their false ancriptionsThe Problem of Sufism: What does it mean and what is the attitude of Islam toward it? I mean... |