Extremism in Takfeer – Principle One
Study Notes Abu Saifillah Abdul Qadir PRINCIPLE ONE This principle is to stand out for justice and not allowing one’s emotions, desires, hatred, and ignorance dictate the position one is going to hold...
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Study Notes Abu Saifillah Abdul Qadir PRINCIPLE TWO The issue of Takfeer is grave, so one should be cautious in this matter and not rush to pronounce the Muslim leaders as kaafirs. The issue of takfeer...
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Study Notes Abu Saifillah Abdul Qadir PRINCIPLE THREE Kufr is of two types; Kufr in belief, that takes one out of the fold of Islam. It is also referred to as major kufr. Kufr in action, that does not...
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Study Notes Abu Saifillah Abdul Qadir PRINCIPLE FOUR That a Muslim is not pronounced a kaafir (disbeliever) except if he rejects something known from the religion by necessity, or if he denies it out...
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Study Notes Abu Saifillah Abdul Qadir PRINCIPLE FIVE That a Muslim is not pronounced a disbeliever (kaafir) by what he says or does or believes until the evidence is established against him(1), and his...
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Study Notes Abu Saifillah Abdul Qadir PRINCIPLE SIX We judge the rulers only by that which is apparent, and leave that which is not apparent to Allaah for indeed He alone knows the inner most affairs...
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Study Notes Abu Saifillah Abdul Qadir PRINCIPLE SEVEN Major Kufr (disbelief) can be in belief, and saying, and action. This dictates that an individual can have a belief which is major kufr, or say...
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Study Notes Abu Saifillah Abdul Qadir PRINCIPLE EIGHT This principle dictates that the mother of all verses used to pronounce ‘takfeer’ is surah al Ma’idah verse 44. It must be understood that this...
View ArticleExtremism in Takfeer – Principle Nine
Study Notes Abu Saifillah Abdul Qadir PRINCIPLE NINE This is to believe that Eemaan consists of belief, sayings and actions. It is broken down into the following detail; sayings and actions of the...
View ArticleExtremism in Takfeer – Principle Ten
Study Notes Abu Saifillah Abdul Qadir PRINCIPLE TEN If we understand Eemaan and what it constitutes well and comprehended its meaning deeply we will now be able to see clearly what its opposite Kufr...
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