Introduction
Various Islamic groups claim to be the victorious one so who is? read below....
The purpose of this bog is to to present the correct belief (Aqeedah), and action (Manhaj) in Islam. To present the Aqaid (beliefs) that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) taught his Companions, the Sahabah (may Allah be pleased with them), and how it was understood by the first three generations of Muslims (the Sahabah, Taba'een and the Tabe' Taba'een). Also to provide comprehensive information on the different sects found in the Muslim Ummah, their history, background, differences in beliefs and actions, deviations, psychology, refutations, etc. and the history on the emergence of different sects. As well as an understanding of various issues such as Jihad, the obligation to obey the Muslim Rulers,the misconceptions of the salafi dawah and an understanding of plogamy in the light of the Quran and Sunnah
"My Ummah will be fragmented into seventy-three (73) sects. All of them will be in Hell Fire except one sect. They (the Companions) said: Allah's Messenger, which is that? Whereupon he said: It is one to which I and my companions belong". [Tirmidhi. 171]
The best people are those living in my generation, then those coming after them, and then those coming after (the second generation). [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree, 3/219] Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)
Various Muslim groups claim to be right, so who is?
In the name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Most Merciful
Various groups, each
claiming to be the victorious oneQ3- There are many religious sects and
groups, each claiming that they are the victorious one. This matter is
perplexing to many people, so what should we do, especially as there
are groups that are related to Islam, such as Al-Sufiyah, Al-Salafiyah,
and others, and how can we distinguish between them? May Allah bless
you.
Answer: It is confirmed that the
Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "The Jews split into
seventy-one sects; one will be in Paradise (i.e., those who followed
Moses) and seventy will be in the Fire. The Christians split into
seventy-two sects; seventy-one will be in the Fire and one will be in
Paradise (i.e., those who followed Jesus). And by the One in Whose Hand
is the soul of Muhammad, this Ummah (nation) of mine will split into
seventy-three sects; one will be in Paradise and seventy-two will be in
the Fire. It was asked, "Who are they, O Messenger of Allah?" He (peace
be upon him) said, "Al-Jama‘ah (i.e., the group which adheres steadfastly to the way of the Prophet, peace be upon him, and his Companions)." And in another narration: "(Those who follow) what I and my Companions are following."
This is the saved group; those who adhere steadfastly to the truth that
the Messenger (peace be upon him) came with, and adopt the way of the
Messenger (peace be upon him) and that of his Companions. They are Ahl
Al-Sunnah wal-Jama‘ah (those adhering to the Sunnah and the Muslim
community). They are the people who adhere to the Hadith; the righteous
predecessors who follow in the footsteps of the early generations in
acting upon the Qur’an and the Sunnah. Any sect that contradicts them
is threatened with the Fire.
Dear questioner, you have to study every group that claims to be the
victorious one. Scrutinize their deeds; if they are in conformity with
the Shari‘ah, they are included in the victorious group; otherwise they
are not. The measure here is the Qur’an and the Sunnah,
so any group whose words and deeds are in accordance with the Book of
Allah and the Sunnah of the Messenger (peace be upon him) is within the
victorious one and any that contradict this, such as: the Jahmiyyah (an
Islamic sect denying some of the Attributes of Allah, claiming they are
ascribed to people and cannot be ascribed to Allah), the Mu‘tazilah (a deviant Islamic sect claiming that those who commit major sins are in a state between belief and disbelief), the Rafidah (a
Shi`ah group denying the caliphates of Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq and ‘Umar bin
Al-Khattab, and making accusations against them and many other
Companions), the Murji‘ah (a deviant Islamic sect claiming that Faith is restricted to belief not deeds), and others, as well as most of the Sufis who
invent matters in the religion, which Allah does not permit. They are
all among the groups that the Messenger (peace be upon him) forewarned
of the Fire, until they repent from going against Shari‘ah.
Any group that adopts anything contrary to Shari‘ah have to repent from
it, and return to the right path and the truth that our Prophet,
Muhammad (peace be upon him), brought. In this way they will be saved
from the threat. But
if they insist on the rejected innovations they have introduced in
religion and do not follow the way of the Messenger (peace be upon
him), they will be among the threatened groups. Not all of
these groups are disbelievers, but they are threatened with the Fire.
Among them are those who are disbelievers for committing acts of
disbelief, and among them are those who are not disbelievers, but they
are still threatened with the Fire, because they have introduced
heresies in religion and sanctioned what Allah has not permitted (may
He be Glorified and Exalted).
Reference:
by Ibn Bazz in Nur Al-Adab Session.
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Question: Does the statement of Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) regarding
divisions in his Ummah apply to the the creeds, sects, and
denominations that exist today? Whoever introduces something into this
affair of ours that is not of it (i.e. religion) it will be
rejected. and this other Hadith: My Ummah will split up into
seventy-three sects, all of them will be in the Fire except one sect?
Guide us to the right answer! My Allah reward you !
A: Every denomination or newly invented sect created by people and contradicts Shari`ah (Islamic law) falls under this Hadith
of Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him): Whoever introduces something
into this affair of ours that is not of it (i.e. religion) it will be
rejected. and also under this Sahih Hadith (a Hadith that has been
transmitted by people known for their uprightness and exactitude; free
from eccentricity and blemish): "My Ummah will split up into
seventy-three sects, all of them will be in the Fire except one sect."
They asked: "Which one, O Messenger of Allah? He replied: "Al-Jama`ah
(the true followers of the Prophet)."
In another narration,
the Prophet's reply was: It is the one (sect) that follows what I and
my Companions are upon now. Hence, whatever practice, deed, or act of
worship people invent as a means of drawing nearer to Allah thinking
that they will be rewarded while in fact it contradicts Shari`ah, it is
considered a Bid`ah (rejected innovation in religion) that falls under
this dispraise and censure stated by Allah's Messenger (peace be upon
him).
Accordingly, it is the duty of all Muslims to weigh
their words, deeds and acts of worship against the statements of Allah
and His Messenger, what has been ordained by Allah, what is
authentically reported from Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him), what
is in accordance with Shari`ah and what is stated in Allah's Book (the
Qur'an). This leads to the acceptable truth! On the other hand,
whatever act or manner of worship that conflicts with the Book of Allah
or the Sunnah (whatever is reported from the Prophet), it is rejected
and it falls under this Hadith of the Messenger (peace be upon him):
Whoever introduces something into this affair of ours that is not of it
(i.e. religion) it will be rejected. .
All of this discussion
refers to the acts of worship innovated by people as means of drawing
nearer to Allah. However, new designs and modern inventions, such as
weapons, vehicles, clothing, food, etc, are not what this Hadith refers
to. The Hadith has to do with the acts of worship that people perform
seeking to draw nearer to Allah. This is what is meant by the Prophet's
(peace be upon him) statement: Whoever does something that is not in
accordance with our command, their deed is to be rejected. and: Whoever
introduces something into this affair of ours that is not of it (i.e.
religion) it will be rejected.
This Hadith also involves such
contracts that contradict the Shari`ah, for any contract that runs
counter to the Shari`ah is considered null and void.
- Shaykh Ibn Baaz rahimahullah
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Prophet Muhammad stated as such:
“Whoever innovates something in this matter of ours [i.e., Islam] that is not a part of it, will have it rejected.” (Bukhari 2550, Muslim 1718 )
In addition, the Quran states:
" ..This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.”( 5:3)
Question: What is the meaning of the following Hadith: "My Ummah will be divided into 73 sects. All of them will be in the Hell-Fire except for one sect"? Who is that sect? And will the seventy-two sects live forever in [the] Fire, as the Mushrik will or not? And does the term 'Ummah' of the Prophet (salallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) apply to those who follow him as well as to those who do not, or is it to the former only? Answer by The Permanent Committee: What is meant by the term 'Ummah' in this Hadith is the Ummah of response which shall be divided into seventy-three sects; seventy-two of which are deviant who practice innovated religious practices that do not constitute apostasy. Each shall be tortured in accordance to its innovations, and deviation, except for those whom Allaah pardons and forgives. Their final abode will be Paradise. The only sect that will be safe is Ahlus-Sunnah wal Jama'ah, who adhere to the Sunnah of the Prophet (salallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam), and hold fast to what he and his companions (may Allaah be pleased with them) were holding. It is they about whom the Prophet (salallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) said: "A group of my Ummah shall remain steadfast, on the truth, victorious, unharmed by those who oppose them, and do not support them, until the death or until the Day of Resurrection." [1] As for those whose innovation casts them out of Islam, they belong to the Ummah of invitation (mankind at large) not the Ummah of response. They shall remain in the Hell-Fire forever, and this is the most valid opinion. It is also said that the term 'Ummah' in this Hadith means the Ummah of invitation, which is a general term including all those to whom the Prophet (salallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) was sent (i.e., mankind) those who believe and those who do not believe. Whereas the term 'the saved sect' is the Ummah of response, which strictly applies to those who believe in the Prophet (salallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam), trustfully, and die on this condition. This is the sect that will be safe from [the] Fire; either by prior punishment or without prior punishment, and their final abode will Paradise .
[1] Al-Bukhari nos. 71, 3641 and Muslim no. 1920. The Permanent Committee Source: Fatawa Islamiyah, Vol. 1 IntroductionThe Salafi Da'wah is that of the Qur'an and the Sunnah. It is the Religion of Islam - pure and free from any additions, deletions or alterations. It is to adhere to the Path of the Messenger (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam) and of the True Believers (as-Salaf us-Salih). As-Salaf is a collective term referring to the Pious Pioneers in Islam and all those who follow in their footsteps in belief, actions and morals. Allah has said (what means): Whoever contends with and contradicts the Messenger after guidance has been clearly conveyed to him, and follows a path other than that of the Faithful Believers, We shall leave him in the Path he has chosen and land him in Hell, what an evil destination! [An Nisa 4:115]. Shaikh ul-lslam ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah) commented on this ayah: "All who contradict and oppose the Messenger (S), after the right path has been clearly shown to them, have followed other than the Path of the Believers. And all who follow other than the Path of the Believers have contradicted and opposed the Messenger (S). If one thinks that he is mistaken in following the Path of the Faithful Believers, he is in the same position as one who thinks that he is mistaken in following the Messenger (S)."Who are the "Salaf?"As-Salaf us-Salih (or briefly: the Salaf) refers to the first and best three generations of Muslims. They are the Companions (Sahabah) of the Prophet (S), their immediate followers (Tabiun), and the followers of the Tabi'in. These were praised by the Prophet (S): The best of people is my generation, then those who come after them, then those who come after them [Bukhari and Muslim]. The term Salaf applies also to the Scholars of Ahl us-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah after the first three blessed generations who followed their way in belief and practices. Allah (T) said (what means): The first to embrace Islam of the Muhajirin (those who migrated from Makkah to al-Madinah in obedience to Allah) and the Ansar (the citizens of al-Madinah who gave aid to the Muhajirin), and also those who follow them in the best way; Allah is well pleased with them, and they are with Him [At-Tawbah 9:100]. Among these scholars are (the number following the name is the Hijri year of death): Abu Hanifah (150), al-Awzai (157), ath-Thawn (161), al-Laith bin Sad (175), Malik bin Anas (179). Abdullah bin al-Mubarak (181), Sufyan bin 'Uyainah (198), ash-Shafi'i (204), Is'haq (238), Ahmad bin Hanbal (241), al-Bukhari (256), Muslim (261), Abu Dawud (275), Ibn Taymiyyah (728), adth-Dthahabi (748), Ibn ul-Qayyim (751), Ibn Kathir (774), Muhammad bin 'Abdil Wahhab (1206) and his many students, and, in our time: 'Abd ul-'Aziz bin Baz, Muhammad Nasir ud-Din al-Albani and others.Who are the "Salafis?"The description "Salafi" applies to one who truly attaches himself to the Salaf. This attachment is not to an arbitrary single person or group of people. It is an attachment to that which will never err - to the guidance of Muhammad (S), his Sahabai, and their true followers. Likewise, Salafiyyah (the Salafi Da'wah) is not blind following of any particular Shaikh or Imam. It is adherence to the Qur'an and Sunnah as understood and practiced collectively by as-Salaf as-Salih. A true Salafi values Tawhid, singling out Allah in all acts of worship: in supplication, in seeking aid, in seeking refuge in times of ease and hardship, in sacrifice, in making vows, in fearing and hoping and total reliance, and so on. A true Salafi actively seeks to remove shirk (polytheism) with all his capacity. He knows that victory is not possible without true Tawhid, and that shirk cannot be fought with the likes of it (i.e., with another form of shirk). A true Salafi adheres to the Sunnah of the Prophet (S) and of his companions after him. The Prophet (S) said, Adhere very closely to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the rightly guided successors after me; bite on to it with your molar teeth, and beware of the newly invented matters. [Authentic; recorded by Abu Dawud and at-Tirmidthi. Whenever there is a difference of opinion, a true Salafi refers matters to Allah and His Prophet (S), acting in accordance with the ayah: If you differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His Messenger if you do believe in Allah and the Last Day, that is better and more suitable for final determination [An-Nisa 4:59]. He gives precedence to the Word of Allah and of His Prophet (S) over the opinion of anyone else, in according with the ayah: Believers! Do not put your opinions forward ahead of Allah and His Messenger, and fear Allah. Verily Allah is All-Hearing and All-Knowing. [Al-Hujurat 49:1]. A true Salafi revives the Sunnah of the Prophet (S) in his worship and behavior. This makes him a stranger among people, as the Prophet (S) has described: Islam began as a stranger, and it will revert to being a stranger just as it began. So give glad tidings to the strangers. [Recorded by Muslim]. And he (S) said in another narration: So give glad tidings to the few, those who purify and correct what the people have corrupted of my Sunnah. [Authentic; al-Albani's as-Silsilat us-Sahihah number 1273]. A true Salalfi enjoins the good and forbids the evil. He warns people, out of deep concern, about shirk, innovations, misguided ways, and of deviant, destructive groups: Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting to all that is good, enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong [Aal Imran 3: 104]. A true Salafi constantly seeks Allah's forgiveness, makes true repentance, remembers Allah abundantly, and rushes to perform the righteous deeds in order to purify his soul. Thus he attempts to follow the ayah: Truly he succeeds who purifies it (i.e., the soul) [Ash-Shams 91:8]. A true .Salafi worships Allah out of a combination of Fear, Hope and Love. Allah says (what means): Call upon Him, with Fear and Hope. [Al-Araf 7:56]. And He says (what means): There are people who take [for worship] alleged rivals to Allah, loving them as only Allah should be loved. But the Believers love Allah more than all else. [Al-Baqarah 2:165]. A true Salafi is not of the Khawarij who consider most Muslims to be kafirs (disbelievers) because of committing sins. He is not of the Shiah who revile the Sahabah, who claim that the Qur'an has been altered, who reject the authentic Sunnah, and who worship the Prophet's Family. He is not of the Qadariyyah who deny qadar (the Divine Decree). He is not of the murjiah who claim that iman is only words without deeds. He is not of the Mu'attilah who deny Allah's Attributes. He is not of the Sufis who worship graves and claim Divine incarnation. He is not of the Muqallidun who insist that every Muslim should adhere to the Madth'hab (understanding) of a particular imam or shaikh, even when that madth'hab conflicts with the clear texts of the Qur'an or authentic Sunnah. Thus the true Salafs are Ahl us-Sunnati wal-Jamaah. They are at-Ta'ifat ul-Mansurah (the Aided, Victorious Group) and al-Firqat un-Najiyah (the Saved Party) which have been described in several hadiths. The Messenger (S) said: A group from my Ummah (nation or community) will always be aided with victory as they continue to persevere upon the Truth; they will not be harmed by those who abandon them or those who oppose them. [Recorded by Muslim]. And he (S) said: This Ummah will split into seventy three parties, all of which will go to Hell - except for one party: the one which will follow the same path as what I and my companions are following today. [Authentic; recorded by Abu Dawud, at-Tirmidthi, and others]. In one report he (S) described this Saved Party as: ... except for one party, which is the Jama'ah. Upon comprehending this, a Muslim has no option but to be salafi. In doing so he attaches himself to that group which has been guaranteed success, victory, salvation and safety from the Fire.The Fundamental Principles of the Salafi Da'wahThe Salafi Da'wah stands upon the principles of Tawhid and Tazkiyah.TawhidTawhid means to accept and believe in the oneness of Allah (T) and in the uniqueness of His Message. It means to worship Allah (T) alone, and to worship Him in accordance with His legislation. Tawhid encompasses the following principles:
TazkiyahTazkiyah, on the other hand, means to be purified or to purify oneself by adhering to Allah's commands. In its best form, it would be to worship Him with complete surrender, submission, and devotion. This is a great favor that Allah (T) bestowed on this Urnmah. Allah did confer a great favor upon the believers when He sent a Messenger (i.e., Muhammad (S)) from amongst themselves reciting unto them His signs (i.e., the Quran) and purifying them (from sins and ignorance by adopting his way) and instructing them in the Book (the Quran) and Wisdom (the Sunnah) while before they had been in manifest error. [Al 'Imran 3:164]. The following points should help clarify the true meaning of Tazkiyah.
The Aims and Objectives of the Salafi Da'wahThe Salafi Da'wah is not a political party or a new madth'hab. Rather, the Salafi da'wah is that of Islam in its totality, addressing all humanity irrespective of culture, race, or color. It is the complete and perfect methodology of understanding Islam and acting according to its teachings. Consequently, the aims of the Salafi Da'wah are no different than those of the Da'wah of Islam. Therefore the Salafis remain distinct from the various sects and groups in the way and methodology of their Da'wah. They call to Islam as a whole - to its correct understanding and implementation. Misguided groups and deviant sects emphasize and call to particular aspects of Islam, thereby neglecting its other aspects to suit their own needs, as well as losing sight of the purpose and perspective for which they have been created; which is, as Allah has stated (meaning): I have not created Jinn and people except (for this purpose): that they may worship Me. [Adth-Dthariyat 51:56]. And He has said (what means): And they were not commanded except with this: that they should worship Allah (alone), being sincere in His Din and being Hanifs (upright, true and conscientiously turning away from Shirk). [Al-Bayyinah 98:5]. This, in essence, is the call of all the Prophets: calling to the Tawhid of Allah, to the annihilation of shirk, to sincerity in His worship, to obedience to His Messengers, and to adherence to their way. This is also the essence of the Salafi Da'wah. This can further be itemized into the following practical objectives:
Misconceptions about the Salafi Da'wahThere following are is a number of misconceptions about the Salafi Da'wah:
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