The Deviations, Innovations and Misguidance of Some Individuals Made Plain and Clear

This post contains direct links to articles compiled and produced by known Salafī scholars and students of knowledge who have been involved and established in the field of da’wah for decades, elders with much experience in giving regular Islamic lessons as well as authoring many beneficial published books and leaflets guiding many Muslims to rectification and reformation as well as calling and inviting non-Muslims to this pure monotheistic religion, unlike some asaghīr and younger ones.

They have also sat and studied with some of the ulemā mentioned in the list at the end of this post (as well as under some of their students currently alive), whether during guided Umrāh and Hajj trips or scheduled conferences in various lands and countries.

Here is an example workbook presented online on the Web publicly here only now after all those years due to a perceived greater benefit to act as hard evidence to reinforce what has previously been stated. It was used during a series of Islamic lessons that took place in Madinah during a guided Umrah trip in the year 2006:

Those who are old enough will recall a few of those scholars who have passed away (may Allāh have mercy upon them all) had travelled to certain lands in the Western world to be guest speakers at certain conferences in certain towns or cities, in order to impart their knowledge, wisdom, guidance and instruction.

Back in the day people used to buy, collect, share and spread physical cassette and CD recordings (see images below for example) containing; speech, knowledge, guidance, advice, exhortations to goodness, warnings against Shirk, Bid’ah, Kufr, sins, etc, clarifications, refutations, verdicts and positional stances on a variety of issues and categories of Islamic sciences whether that be pertaining to; ‘aqīdah, fiqh, usūl, usūl al-fiqh, mu’ammalāt, manhaj, tafsīr, hadīth sciences, adab, akhlāq, sīrah, womens issues, sharīah or jarh wā ta’dīl.

Technology has changed over the last few decades. Islamic talks, lectures and lessons used to be stored on cassette tapes and CDs but nowadays they’re stored digitally (e.g. mp3 format) and can be listened to for free! We should be take advantage of this ni’mah before it’s too late and be grateful to Allāh, alhamdulillāh.

SalafiSounds has a wide range of beneficial Islamic audio recordings from various ulemā and students of knowledge so please do take advantage and inherit some knowledge:

https://www.salafisounds.com

A highly recommended book, especially for those parents who have kids:

Sadly, the youth of today are deceived, misled and misguided by; “dawah men”, influencers, YouTubers, TikTokers, podcasters, personalities, entertainers, celebrities, storytellers, poets, debaters, “motivational speakers”, philosophers, “thinkers”, well-being coaches, book coaches, lifestyle and fitness gurus, spiritual upliftment coaches and fashionistas, all of whom happen to appear regularly on TV screens, video sharing platforms, social media outlets and podcasts.

Others from the entertainment industy, whether they be musicians, artists, play actors, movie/drama series stars, sports stars and so on, are not the best examples for utilisation in rectification of societies and reform of lands due to their lack of knowledge, inexperience, lack of studying, wisdom, insight, blameworthy companionship and mingling, and other such reasons. The Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم), his Sahāba (May Allāh be pleased with them), Tabi’een, atbā-at-Ta’bieen and those who followed them in goodness from the Imams of the Salafus-Sālih (synonymous with Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamā’ah) up until the grounded scholars of our time should actually be our role models and examples to imitate especially as regards taqwā, ikhlās, sabr, eemān, yaqeen, tawakkul, tawādu’, and so on from the noble character traits and exemplary behaviours .

The majority of the Muslim populace may currently hold such categories of people to be of greater benefit, worth or value for utilization towards “dawah purposes” than the elder scholars and utilising and spreading their speech and works propounding; foundational principles, correct creed, sound methodology, stances and positions on certain issues and events, righteous actions in defence of Islām, Sunnah and Salafīyyah, etc.

The death of ulemā has been a calamity and fitnah, with ignorance spreading. In these times, it’s more important than ever to stay connected to our Deen by seeking knowledge regularly. Alhamdulillah, many of us have access to local classes and lessons – even just minutes away – yet sometimes we miss out on these opportunities without pressing reasons. Let’s remind ourselves of the immense reward and barakah that comes from learning.

These knowledge-based and insightful articles aim to shed light on important matters by clarifying errors and deviations in core Islamic principles—whether in usūl, ‘aqīdah, or manhaj—that these popular figures promote and adopt, whether knowing or unknowingly. These articles offer well-founded responses to their misguided teachings and innovated ideas. Rather than simply criticising, these writings are intended to guide, educate, and protect the hearts and minds of sincere Muslims who seek clarity in an age of confusion. May Allah grant us all understanding, sincerity, and the ability to hold firmly to the truth.

Hopefully, this will prove to be a useful resource page highlighting misguidance and the ones responsible for it, in-shā-Allāh. Misguidance needs to be called out so that the people can unite upon the haqq resulting in real unity.

Some may not realize the need and reason for refutations or value their worth due to shubuhāt spread by haters of or opposers to the Salafī methodology whether such people conveyed this in public or in private to uninformed recipients. Shaykh Fawzān has an excellent answer to this doubt of “refutations causing division and disunity”:

Some of the individuals mentioned below have studied, gained titles, degrees, accreditations and/or certficates but such credentials and achievements don’t protect you from falling into clear misguidance (in usūl, foundational ‘aqīdah or manhaj) and spreading it publicly (and which then subsequently needs refuting publicly to distinguish haqq from bātil, guidance from misguidance, sunnah from Bid’ah) as evidenced by the tirades, emotional rants, abusive statements and propaganda emanating from the likes of Yasir Qadhi, Abu Usamah Ath-Thahabi, Daniel Haqiqatjou and Mohammed Hijab in particular, among scores of others out there in the world, those who in fact attack, mock, harm and cast doubt about the Salafī aqīdah and methodology, its scholars, students of knowledge, callers, and adherents.

So beware of these deceivers and charlatans (especially those who can pull the wool over the gullible and naive youth who may not know any better), and stick to the ulemā who have passed away upon apparent goodness and soundness, those who promote their works, implement their manhaj and solid principles rather than those who just pay mere lip service to it whilst boasting and bragging about their titles and certificates, and sittings with ulemā which is a fitnah that has afficted some, Allāhul-Musta’ān.

1. YASIR QADHI

A Refutation of Yasir Qadhi ―his tirade against Shaikh Muhammad bin Abdul-Wahhāb and the Salafi Scholars ―his praise of ahlul-Bid’ah, revilement of ahlus-Sunnah, incitement against the Muslim rulers and other innovations:

https://www.abukhadeejah.com/a-brief-response-to-yasir-qadhis-pathetic-and-futile-tirade-against-the-scholar-and-reviver-of-the-sunnah-muhammad-ibn-abdul-wahhab-died-1206-ah/

Yasir Qadhi and Muhammad Hijab: Ikhwaniyyah in Theory and Practice:

https://www.manhaj.com/manhaj/articles/gwppp-yasir-qadhi-and-muhammad-hijab-ikhwaniyyah-in–theory-and-practice-part-1.cfm

Yasir Qadhi, Intellectual Stimulation and Salafiyyah:

Part 1 – Salafiyyah by Definition Is Authentic Islam
Part 2 – The Meaning of Aql (Reason)
Part 3a – The Egyptian Revolution and the Divine Law
Part 3b – the Oppression of the Rulers, Open Rejection and Demonstrations
Part 3c – Yasir Qadhi’s Fabrication Against the Prophetic Methodology

Shaykh Muhammad Bin Abd Al-Wahhāb and the Construction of Shirk in the Qurān:

http://www.wahhabis.com/articles/tfdzphn-shaykh-al-islam-muhammad-bin-abd-al-wahhab-and-the-construction-of-shirk-in-the-quran.cfm

Refuting Yasir Qadhi and the Orientalists: Ibn Taymiyyah on ‘Salafiyyah’ Being the Prophetic Way:

http://www.salafis.com/articles/araufda-refuting-yasir-qadhi-and-the-orientalists-ibn-taymiyyah-on–salafiyyah-being-the-prophetic-way.cfm

Yasir Qadhi: Salafiyyah Is a Fallible Human Trend Equivalent to Historical and Modern Sects:

http://www.salafis.com/articles/hpfuzdn-yasir-qadhi-salafiyyah-is-a-fallible-human-trend-equivalent-to-historical-and-modern-sects.cfm

2. DANIEL HAQIQATJOU

The Devil’s Deception Of The Rāfidah Shī’ah — Know Their Beliefs From Their Own Source References:

https://abukhadeejah.com/the-devils-deception-of-the-raafidah-shiah/

A Concise and Adequate Response to the Scorn, Lies and Deceit of Daniel Haqiqatjou against Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamāʿah:

https://abukhadeejah.com/concise-adequate-response-to-the-scorn-lies-deceit-of-daniel-haqiqatjou-against-ahlus-sunnah-wal-jamaah/

The Effects of Mental Retardation and Seeing ‘Madkhali’ Ghosts in One’s Sleep on Daniel Haqiqatjou: Pinning the Blame for Murder of Palestinians:

https://abuiyaad.com/a/haqiqatjou-mental-retardation

Daniel Haqiqatjou: A Case Study in the Art and Science of Bootlicking and a Refutation of Fake ‘Madkhali Bootlickers’:

https://abuiyaad.com/a/daniel-haqiqatjou-madkhali-bootlickers

To understand the differences between Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamaa’ah and the Rafidah Shiah please read this informative dawah leaflet:

https://abukhadeejah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sunnah-and-Shiah-Differences-v2.1.pdf

3. ABU USAMAH KHALIFAH ATH-THAHABI

Corrupt Principles and Innovations of Abu Usamah Khalifah Ath-Thahabi:

Part 1: https://abukhadeejah.com/al-jarh-wat-tadeel-and-the-corrupt-principles-of-abu-usamah-khalifah-part-1/
Part 2: https://abukhadeejah.com/al-jarh-wat-tadeel-and-the-corrupt-principles-of-abu-usamah-khalifah-part-2/
Part 3: https://abukhadeejah.com/al-jarh-wat-tadeel-and-the-corrupt-principles-of-abu-usamah-khalifah-part-3/
Part 4: https://abukhadeejah.com/al-jarh-wat-tadeel-and-the-corrupt-principles-of-abu-usamah-khalifah-part-4/

4. ABU AMEENAH BILAL PHILIPS

Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips: The Misguided Deceitful Defender of Ahlul-Bid’ah:

https://abukhadeejah.com/bilal-philips-the-deceitful-defender-of-ahlul-bidah/

5. ABDUL-HAQQ BAKER

The Slanders of Ikhwaniyyah Against Salafiyyah: Abdul Haqq Baker and Company Repackaging the ‘Cult’ Label of the Sururis and Qutbis:

https://www.manhaj.com/manhaj/articles/dpqfg-the-inheritors-of-the-slanders-of-ikhwaniyyah-against-salafiyyah.cfm

Qutbist Ali al-Timimi in 1998, Qutbist Jihadi-Takfiri Abu Zubayr Saleem Beg in 2000 and Abd al-Haqq Baker in 2017:

http://www.manhaj.com/manhaj/articles/rcwdy-ali-al-timimi-1998-abu-zubayr-al-qutbi-2000-abd-al-haqq-baker-2017.cfm

The Slanders of Ikhwaniyyah Against Salafiyyah: Abdul Haqq Baker and Company Repackaging the ‘Cult’ Label of the Sururis and Qutbis:

https://www.manhaj.com/manhaj/articles/dpqfg-the-inheritors-of-the-slanders-of-ikhwaniyyah-against-salafiyyah.cfm

6. MOHAMMED HIJAB

Bayan Talbis al-Dajaajilah: How and Why Hijab and Co-Conspirators Malign and Slander People of the Sunnah While Defending and Lauding the People of Innovation and Misguidance:

http://www.dajjaal.com/liar/articles/lixgt-bayan-talbis-al-dajaaijlah-why-and-how-hijab-and-co-conspirators-slander-people-of-the-sunnah.cfm

Muhammad Hijab, the Falasifah, Mutafalsifah and Jahmiyyah: Laying the Foundations for the Dīn of the Philosophers and Jahmites:

http://www.aqidah.com/creed/articles/fespl-muhammad-hijab-the-falasifah-mutafalsifah-and-jahmiyyah.cfm

7. ASIM AL-HAKEEM

Clarification of the Statement of Assim al-Hakeem That Divine Qadar Was Created:

http://www.aqidah.com/creed/articles/pycbw-clarification-of-the-statement-of-assim-al-hakeem-that-divine-qadar-is-created.cfm

8. ABDUR-RAHMAN HASSAN

The Crimes Of ‘Ustadh’ Abdul-Rahman Hassan Against The Usul of Salafiyyah:

Part 1
Part 2

9. ABU-AL-HASAN AL-MA’RIBEE:

Regarding Abu al-Hasan al-Ma’ribee al-Ikhwani: Why Shaykh Rabee’ Was Correct and Shaykh Abdul-Muhsin al-Abbaad Was Wrong (Yet Both Are Rewarded):

http://www.themadkhalis.com/md/articles/nvskb-why-shaykh-rabee-was-correct-and-shaykh-abdul-muhsin-al-abbaad-was-wrong-yet-both-are-rewarded.cfm