The Ulama Of South Africa Vs Khawaarijsm

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#1 [Permalink] Posted on 19th December 2020 16:25

An article on Khawaarijism was widely circulated last week and much spoken about. The Darul Iftaa also received many queries from the public enquiring about which Ulama in South Africa are Khawaarij as the article raised many concerns.

A similar question was posed to Mufti Ebrahim Desai Saheb on the Q&A program of Cii Radio last week Wednesday. Here is Mufti Sahebs reply.

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#2 [Permalink] Posted on 19th December 2020 16:44

WE HAVE NOW BEGUN OUR DESCENT... INTO KHARIJISM

â€” Shaykh Taha Karaan

Most of us would have heard the name of the Khawarij at some point or the other. But who and what they were, and how and why they came aboutâ€”these remain mysteries to most.

The reason for that is that they became extinct. So extinct that even the only remnant of their sect, the Ibadis of Oman and Algeria, make it a point to dissociate from mainstream Kharijism.

But as much as the Khawarij have succumbed to extinction, the ideas and attitudes that constitute Kharijism have remained alive. A few key features of the Khariji mindset are identified here with a view to curb, to whichever degree possible, the rise of what threatens to be a very contemporary outbreak of Kharijism within our very society.

1 . OVERT PIETISM

One of the most prominent aspects of Khariji religious life was their absolute devotion to acts of worship. It was by this very feature that Rasulullah SAW identified them when he predicted their emergence. â€œYou will count your ibadah as negligible compared to theirs. They will read the Qurâ€™an but it will not penetrate any lower than their throats.â€

Abdur Rahman ibn Muljam, the murderer of Sayyiduna Ali Ibn Abi Talib RA, is said to have remained stoic and unmoved throughout his execution, reading Qurâ€™an the entire time. The only time he showed a sign of panic was when his tongue was about to be cut. When asked, he replied, â€œI fear losing any time during which I could have engaged in the dhikr of Allah.â€

Imran ibn Hittan received knowledge at the feet of eminent Sahabah. Such was his piety that people expressed amazement at the length and devotion of his salah. Yet he ended up becoming one of the Khawarij, using his poetry to describe the murder of Sayyiduna Ali as an act of the greatest piety.

2 . CHARACTER ASSASSINATING OPPONENTS

The physical elimination of their opponents for which the Khawarij became notorious was often preceded by the extreme disparagement of their characters. Two of the Four Righteous Khulafa were assassinated by people who were convinced by propaganda that they deserved death.

But since the making of a persuasive case against personalities of such excellence would be obviously difficult, the propagandists readily availed themselves of rumour, lies, and the vilest of street language, all the while projecting themselves as the only true paragons of unsullied virtue.

3 . SCHISM

The very name of the Khawarij means schismatics, or people who depart from the bounds of a group. They emerged, as Rasulullah SAW predicted, at a time of division in the Ummah. And from that point onwards, driven by their perception of the rest of the Ummah, and especially its leadership, as having gone astray, they set themselves aside as a separate grouping.

To its founders and adherents this new grouping was the continuation of the original and pristine Islam. In reality we are told by Rasulullah SAW that they are the dogs of Hell who leave the fold of the Ummah as an arrow leaves the bow, never to return.

4 . TAKFEER ON SECONDARY ISSUES

An important cog in Khariji propaganda was the tendency to declare their opponents kafir. And considering the type of persons involvedâ€”the eminent Sahabahâ€”chances of finding them guilty on grounds that actually constitute kufr were zero.

So what to do? To the Khariji mindset, this was the simplest of problems. If you cannot declare them kafir on truly major issues, then raise the hype around some or other secondary issue, and the door to takfeer is broken open.

5 . IDIOSYNCRATIC INTERPRETATION

What you might need in the process, though, is an ayah or two from the Qurâ€™an to consolidate your case. But what if the verse doesnâ€™t actually say what you wish it to say?

Problem easily solved. Remove the verse from its context. It is as simple as taking verses that apply to the Mushriks and applying them to the Muslims. Or, as Sayyiduna Ali had to deal with, verses that pertain to Allahâ€™s dominion and idiosyncratically apply it to arbitration in the matter of Khilafah.

And as history showed, you donâ€™t actually need to be right or in line with the proper received meaning of the ayah. You only need to shoot down the true interpreters. And having already murdered or character assassinated enough of them, you would get as many people to follow you as you like.

6 . INTRANSIGENCE

Prior to engaging the Khawarij on the battlefield at Nahrawan, Sayyiduna Ali RA sent Ibn Abbas RA to discuss and remonstrate with them their issues of contention, in the hope that this would demonstrate to them the error of their ways.

While the cool-headed, measured and scholarly discourse of Ibn Abbas did achieve success with half of them, the other half dug in their heels.

Despite being proven wrong, and notwithstanding the obvious error of their ways, they would not budge. Because part of the Khariji mindset dictates that â€œwe are never wrong.â€

TO THE PRESENT

Schismatic factions such as the Khawarij emerge at a time of divided opinions on matters close to the heart. The Covid crisis and all things associated with it present precisely such a scenario.

We have already seen the emergence of schism. Character assasinations punctuate the arena. Verses from the Qurâ€™an are bandied about with wild abandon, completely out of context, in an attempt to condemn the opposition as traitors to Islam worthy of takfeer.

In an even starker parallel their own champion is presented as the khalifah of a great shaykh whose devotion to acts of piety is legendary. Shades of Ibn Muljam and Ibn Hittan?

DOUBLE STANDARDS

There appear at times certain ulama among the Ahl al-Sunnah who fall into the error of speaking ill of Sayyiduna Muâ€™awiyah RA. Despite the fact that they are Sunni in every other respect, we all know how rapidly the appellation of Shiâ€™ah gets applied to them.

What would explain why such deep offense being taken when a scholar who consistently exhibits not one, but a whole slew of Khariji traits, gets labelled as a Khariji?

The answer is simple. The Khariji mindset has begun to take root.

Some of the early Khawarij and Shiâ€™ah were students of the Sahabah. Eventually, who their teachers were meant nothing when they themselves went astray. Of the leading Muâ€™tazilah who persecuted Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal there were Hanafi jurists who has studied under Imam Abu Yusuf and Imam Muhammad or their pupils. Neither the teacherâ€™s orthodoxy nor the studentâ€™s piety prevented them from falling into deviation. Is there any reason why being the student and khalifah of a great shaykh has today suddenly become a guarantee of being on Haqq?

In fact, there is no single accomplishment that the Majlis molvi lays claim to except that Hadrat Mufti Taqi Uthmani possesses the same in a much higher degree, and then so much more. Somehow, none of that helped Mufti Taqi against becoming, in the Majlisâ€™ jaundiced eyes, a miscreant, pig, ape and kafir (May Allah forgive me for even writing these abominable words).

But the Majlisâ€™ mob would have us all believe that his piety, learning and Sufi affiliation guarantee that he cannot err. All that while he continues to spew forth language filthy and crude enough to reduce a street woman to shame.

There is only one explanation for such shameless and egregious double standards: the Khariji mentality has begun to take root.

But there is here an important point to consider. If there would be today a single factor that would allow this type of Kharijism to flourish in our society, it is not just the presence of agitators like the Majlis.

That factor is a public who is willing to adhere to his schismatic brand of Islam. A public who readily buys into a worldview in which everyone but he and his followers are condemned and rejected as damnable heretics who deserve every sort of vituperation and execration which can be hurled at them. Yes, even takfeer.

Such is that Khariji society who Rasulullah SAW described as the worst of creation, and as Jahannamâ€™s dogs.

WILL WE BE THAT SOCIETY?

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#3 [Permalink] Posted on 19th December 2020 17:59

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From sunniforum days it amazed me how people couldn't see that the Majlis wasn't suitable for taken knowledge from, and why people including Ulama kept making excuses for him. Over 10 years later and it has only gotten worse. Finally people are opening their eyes and speaking out. Even askimam.org has pulled a previous response about the majlis and has it under review. We also need to be weary of views espoused by Mufti Ak Hosein and this newly formed Wifaqul Ulama SA.

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#4 [Permalink] Posted on 19th December 2020 19:06

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Is this the South African Wifaq?

wifaq.org.za/

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#5 [Permalink] Posted on 19th December 2020 21:16

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What are some of the views of Mufti AK Hoosen that we should be wary of?

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#6 [Permalink] Posted on 20th December 2020 02:48

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Yes. Note I am not saying they are in anyway at the same level as the Majlis. I personally would just be careful puting my trust in them when it comes to seeking Islamic knowledge and seeking rulings regarding issues as an individual or at the community level. Most if not all of the Ulama listed as part of that organization are well known and are the teachers of many living in the west. I am definitely not accusing them of being evil or bad people with evil agendas.

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#7 [Permalink] Posted on 20th December 2020 02:56

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Just listen to the audios from him and other like-minded ulama from south Africa at the onset of Covid 19 and see what appproach they had towards the virus and irresponsible statements they made. After listening to them it became clear at least to me that such individuals aren't fit to provide guidance and knowledge to Muslim communities.

My comments are also based on what I heard some of those South African Ulama say in bayans in person many years ago and the points they made and how they answered some queries.

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#8 [Permalink] Posted on 20th December 2020 05:10

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Apart from the Covid issue, can you please elaborate your concerns more?

My point is: what topics are the sensitive ones? An Alim/Mufti in South Africa may be okay to ask Masaail regarding praying, fasting etc but that same Alim/Mufti may not understand the dynamics of the West so will not be the ideal to ask a query regarding working in a mixed gender workplace. This is just an example and I may be wrong but I hope you understand what I'm trying to say.

Some of these Ulama are dead against photography which is their opinion but that really shouldn't bother anyone. Yes, issuing a Kufr fatwa against Mufti Taqi Usmani (HA) is very problematic and damages the credibility of the person/organization who delivered the fatwa.

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#9 [Permalink] Posted on 20th December 2020 10:08

When you see the polar opposite of modernism coming out of America.
A pseudo progressive and apologist Islam becoming mainstream.

Then it is easy to see why the ultra-strict and uncompromising Islam of South Africa is popular.

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#10 [Permalink] Posted on 20th December 2020 14:59

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I think The Majlis researches beyond what mainstream Doctors and the media says about Covid or any simmilar issues - meaning, that they will also look into at what people will normally deem as conspiracy theories. I am not an expert in this but from a simple look, a lot of the 'conspiracies' regarding Covid have qualified doctors to back them up too. So I feel like it will only be considered fair and comprehensive research by a Muslim Scholar for the purposes of formulating a fatwa to also consider the non-mainstream narratives. What other Islamic scholar does so?

Just the fact that they are willing to open their minds to non-mainstream sources of information which are also backed by medical proffesionals and experts is a pretty brave thing to do in todays world and shows their academic integrity and the comprehensive research that underpins their fatawaa - generally other Islamic scholars would be too afraid to even attempt to do this out of fear of backlash (e.g. public ridicule, government prosecution, reduction in donors etc.)

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#11 [Permalink] Posted on 20th December 2020 16:57

On a religious point The Majlis' harsh and extremist attitude is for all to see.
But their pseudo scientific articles are clearly childish and they really should be ashamed for putting such gross lies on their website. They may have a following amongst the arrogant and dumb people, but they are also driving people away from Islam, since they write all these "facts" whilst claiming to be "ulama".

Wassalam.

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#12 [Permalink] Posted on 20th December 2020 17:33

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I've met some of the majlis' followers and they are neither dumb or arrogant, quite the opposite actually. They are pretty open minded compared to ordinary practising Muslims.

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#13 [Permalink] Posted on 21st December 2020 16:50

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I am not saying all their followers are like that, ma'adhAllah, but I'm quite sure there are plenty of "holier than thou" ones, essentially the off-line crew.
However all their followers should still think about the frequent takfir and tabdi' made by their leaders on secondary issues.

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#14 [Permalink] Posted on 22nd December 2020 10:11

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Full Summary of Talk at Musjid Hilal 21 Dec 2020

Our success lies in Aâ€™maal and nothing else as a first priority.

Our first source of protection is in the duas taught to us, performing fajr Salaah with jamaat etc...

Whether the pandemic is an agent of the WHO, Bill Gates etc is of no concern to us. We should not debate these issues. Imaan teaches us that everything comes from Allah.

The virus is a definitely a reality and many people are getting sick in the second wave. Death and life is in the hands of Allah Taâ€™ala.

We are extremely fortunate for the freedoms of religion we enjoy in this country. Let not our irresponsible actions cause it to be known that the Muslim community is behaving inappropriately. We are enjoying more freedoms in Musjid Hilal than in the two Harams.

We are only 2% of the population. Let us follow the government guidelines as best as possible.

The guidelines issued are a subject for the medical fraternity and not a subject of debate for us.

We should not fall into the trap of debating the issues with each other. If a person wears a mask in the musjid Alhumdulillah. If a person doesnâ€™t wear it for whatever reason Alhumdulillah. The person wearing the mask does NOT HAVE less tawakul. The same with a person who wishes to social distance in salaah.

Anyone who looks down on those who choose to wear masks or social distance are themselves foolish. Let us not become the means of stopping people from coming to the musjid.

Wear a hazmat suit and come to the musjid if you wish. Nabi alayhisalaam on the day of Uhud wore 2 shields of armor yet nobody had a higher level of tawakul than him.

We have been given an easy and moderate deen. People are arguing over silly things and some are saying this disease doesnâ€™t even exist. As an Ummah we donâ€™t have time for this. Use the time to introspect into ourselves and look at our own faults.

Please perform Salaah at home if you are unwell.

There is nothing wrong if you remain at home and isolate.

Many Muslims are suffering.

People can't breathe in hospital. An aalim mentioned it this evening that when he was in hospital at 2am people around him were screaming that they couldnâ€™t breathe.

This pandemic is not something to be taken lightly. Take it seriously. Turn to Allah Taâ€™ala.

Do not abandon the musjid on the one side but at the same time in the Masjid behave responsibly...

Link to the audio clip
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#15 [Permalink] Posted on 22nd December 2020 12:14

all we need to do is compare the response of the sahabas during an epidemic to what we are doing. plain and simple.

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