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The Sources of Islam
Any wise man who wishes to
acquire correct knowledge about Islam should refer first to the
glorious Qur'an and prophetic traditions. Reliable books which
contain authentic prophetic traditions are Sahih Al Bukhari,
Sahih Muslim, Mowattaa' Malik, Mosnad Ahmad Ibn Hanbal, Sunan
Abi Dawoud, Sunan Al Nisaiy, Sunan Al-Tirmithi, Sunan Ibn Majah
and Sunan Al-Darimy. The book of Al-Seerah Al Nabawiyah written
by Ibn Hisham contains the biography of Prophet Muhammad [peace
be upon him {pbuh}]. Among the recommendable books to that who
wants to read about Islam are the book of 'Zad Al Maa'd' by Ibn
Al Qayim, the works of Imam Ibn Taymiyyah.
One who searches for right knowledge about Islam should avoid
to read books of orientilists, missionaries and other enemies of
Islam as they contain nothing but invented lies against Islam,
insults and abuses against prophet Muhammad {pbuh}, his
companions and imminent Imams of Islam.
The Islamic Schools of Doctrine
The basic ideology of all Muslims is Islam, and in matters
concerning their religion they refer to nothing save the Qur'an
and prophetic traditions. The Islamic schools of doctrine (Hanbaliy,
Maliky, Shafi'i and Hanafi) are all basically based on Qur'an
and prophetic traditions, but they may differ in some subsidiary
questions of jurisprudence. Each one of those four Imams taught
his disciples his own methods and rules which he deduced from
his studies of the Qur'an and prophetic traditions, but the four
doctrines are all in agreement with the basis of Islamic faith
and law. However, it is not a duty on the Muslim to follow the
conceptions of one of these schools, but he is commanded to
follow the precepts of the Qur'an and prophetic traditions.
Sects that Deviated from the Straight Path of
Islam
There are certain sects which assume unduly that they belong to
Islam, while they are flagrant unbelievers.
1. The first of these sects is the 'Batiniyah sect' which
believe in incarnation and transmigration of souls and pretend
that the verses of the Qur'an have a hidden secret meaning which
no one can know or divine except them. This disbelieving sect
prefers the so-called hidden meaning of the Qur'an, which they
invent in accordance to their own desires to distort the obvious
meaning elucidated by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself.
This sect was primarily formed by a group of Jews, Magians and
heretic Persians who combined to resist the wide spreading of
Islam. They invented this misleading tenet to disperse Muslims
and confuse their understanding of the Qur'an.
2. The second disbelieving sect is 'Qadyanism'. The imposter
Ghulam Ahmad, who arrogated to himself prophet-hood, invented
this misleading doctrine in India, and called the mobs there to
believe in him. Ghulam Ahmad gave a false legal opinion that the
religious duty of fighting against Islam's enemies has been
abrogated and called people to surrender and co-operate with the
imperialist British authorities in India. By this way, he gained
influential and financial support of the British authorities. He
succeeded to mislead many groups in India. He died in 1908 and
his deputy Nour-Al-Deen Al-Hakeem succeeded him.
3. The third disbelieving sect is the 'Baha'iyah' which was
formed in the 19th century by a Persian called Muhammad Ali
Shirazi. This unbeliever first arrogated to himself to be The
Mahdi, then pretended that God incarnated in him. He denied
belief in resurrection, reckoning, paradise, and Hell-Fire.
Finally he denied that Muhammad is the last prophet and rejected
belief in the principals of Islam.
After his death, his minister Bahaa replaced him and this
disbelieving sect took its name form this minister's name.
Muslims everywhere should know that these sects and all other
enemies of Islam co-operate and strive hard to destroy Islam.
The best guide for the Muslim is the Qur'an and prophetic
traditions. A Muslim pondering on the Qur'an and prophetic
traditions will never be misled and will attain eternal bliss
and happiness in the Hereafter.
A Call for Salvation
This is a call to every wise person who wants to deliver himself
from the torment of Hell-Fire in the Hereafter, as well as the
torment of grave after death.
Dear Reader,
Hurry up to rescue yourself and gain salvation. Believe that
Allah is your God and that there is no god save Allah. Believe
that Muhammad is His messenger. Embrace Islam, perform prayer,
pay the zakat, perform pilgrimage to the House of Allah if you
have the means to do so. Declare openly that you are a Muslim to
Allah.
There is no way for deliverance and salvation save Islam. The
religion of Islam is the religion of truth, and Allah will
accept no other religion from anybody.
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