Date page first created: 1st February 2013, updated 7th February 2022.
The Muhaddith of al-Madeenah, al-’Allaamah ’Abdul-Muhsin Ibn Hamad al-’Abbaad said:
“Indeed, that which has occurred from suicide bombings and destruction in the city of ar-Riyaad and whatever was discovered as a result of that from weapons and explosives in Makkah and al-Madeenah in the earlier part of this year, 1424H, then it is all the end result of being misled by Satan and his beautification of excessiveness and extremism for those who were responsible for that. So these events that have occurred are from the most disgraceful of crimes and corruption in the earth. And what is more disgraceful is that Satan beautifies these events as Jihaad for the one who carries them out. So with which intellect and Religion can suicide, killing of Muslims and those under protection by treaties, terrorizing those under security, turning women into widows and children into orphans and the destruction of buildings along with whatever is inside them be considered Jihaad!?”
From the treatise, Bi Ayyi ’Aql wa Deen Yakoonat-Tafjeer wat-Tadmeer Jihaadan of al-’Allaamah ’Abdul-Muhsin al-’Abbaad, and translated by Maaz Qureshi.
This dedicated page contains material opposing and condemning extremism and terrorism which should hopefully make it clear to the non-Muslim and the Muslim that acts of suicide bombing and terrorism, in which the lives of innocent men, women and children (Muslim or non-Muslim) are indiscriminately taken, are not justified within orthodox Islam, whatever the excuse, “social justice”, oppression, tyranny or revenge.
For more detailed information and exposition of the Kharijite ideology refer to these documents:
The Kharijites : Historical Roots of the Ideology of Extremism and Terrorism:
The Qa’diyyah (sitters) : A Revolutionary Movement:
http://islamtees.uk/2013/11/30/the-qadiyyah-sitters-a-revolutionary-movement/
List of material:
1. Videos
2. Lectures/talks
3. Articles/Posts
4. Books
5. Dawah Leaflets
6. Posters/Cards
7. Islamic websites
Note: more material to be added, in sha Allah.
1. Videos
2. Lectures/talks
1. Islam Against Extremism Conference 2017 in Manchester
2. The Balanced Way – Islām – Between Neglect & Extremism – Khutbah by Abu Khadeejah
4. Allaah Warns Against Extremism And Negligence By Abu Hakeem
5. Extremism leads to corruption: Comments on the Westminster attack by Abu Khadeejah
7. In the Face of Terrorism in Our Times by Abu Hakeem
8. The Khawaarij The Murderers of Ali by Hasan Somali
3. Articles/Posts
Presented below are a collection of posts related to extremism, terrorism, takfir and incorrect ways and means to bring about rectification.
Texts from the Qur’aan and Sunnah warning against killing and suicide:
http://islamtees.uk/2011/11/03/texts-from-the-quraan-and-sunnah-warning-against-killing-and-suicide/
The Muftee, Shaykh Abd Al-Azeez Aal Al-Shaykh on the September 11, 2001 Attacks in New York:
http://www.islamagainstextremism.com/articles/oynagpp-the-muftee-shaykh-abd-al-azeez-aal-al-shaykh-on-the-september-11-2001-attacks-in-new-york.cfm
Shaikh Ibn Uthaimeen on Suicide Bombings and Suicide Operations:
http://islamtees.uk/2011/09/09/shaikh-ibn-uthaimeen-on-suicide-bombings-and-suicide-operations/
Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamā’ah believe that rebellion against the rulers is forbidden:
https://abukhadeejah.com/ahlus-sunnah-wal-jamaah-believe-that-rebellion-against-the-rulers-is-forbidden/
Shaikh Bin Baz On Contemporary Takfiri Jihadis: Cut Off From Them, They Are The Brethren of The Devil:
http://islamtees.uk/2011/09/08/shaikh-bin-baz-on-contemporary-takfiri-jihadis-cut-off-from-them-they-are-the-brethren-of-the-devil/
Different Name Same Extremist Methodology:
https://islamtees.uk/2013/11/20/different-name-same-extremist-methodology/
Al-Hasan Al-Basri: “If people called on Allah when put to trial because of their rulers”:
http://islamtees.uk/2011/10/20/al-hasan-al-basri-if-people-called-on-allah-when-put-to-trial-because-of-their-rulers/
Shaykh al-Fawzan: Those Who Perform Terrorist Acts Are Worse Than the Kharijites of Old and Their Actions Resemble Those of the (Baatiniyyah) Qaraamitah:
http://www.takfiris.com/takfir/articles/cetiy-shaykh-al-fawzan-those-who-perform-terrorist-acts-are-worse-than-the-kharijites-of-old.cfm
Islam is Against Terrorism And The Islamic Legal Rulings On Terrorist Acts And Those Who Commit Them:
http://islamtees.uk/2013/09/09/islam-is-against-terrorism-and-the-islamic-legal-rulings-on-terrorist-acts-and-those-who-commit-them/
Abu Qatada – A Misguided, Bloodthirsty Takfiri:
http://www.islamagainstextremism.com/articles/bqael-abu-qatada—a-misguided-bloodthirsty-takfiri.cfm
Muslim Youth: Targets for radicalisation:
http://islamtees.uk/2013/10/10/muslim-youth-targets-for-radicalisation/
The Menace of the Khawaarij:
http://islamtees.uk/2013/11/03/the-menace-of-the-khawaarij/
The Advice of Shaykh bin Baaz to al-Mas’aree, al-Faqeeh and bin Laadin (al-Khaarijee) and All Those who Traverse their Way:
http://islamtees.uk/2013/11/19/the-advice-of-shaykh-bin-baaz-to-al-masaree-al-faqeeh-and-bin-laadin-al-khaarijee-and-all-those-who-traverse-their-way/
You can also find more articles in the following page: Articles
4. Books
5. Dawah Leaflets
Excerpt from leaflet above:
Terrorists kill Muslims and Non-Muslims indiscriminately
‘Indeed, that which has occurred from suicide bombings and destruction in the city of Riyadh and whatever was discovered as a result of that from weapons and explosives in Makkah and Madeenah in the earlier part of this year, 2003, then it is all the end result of being misled by Satan and his beautification of excessiveness and extremism for those who were responsible for that. So these events that have occurred are from the most disgraceful of crimes and corruption in the earth. And what is more disgraceful is that Satan beautifies these events as Jihaad for the one who carries them out. So with which intellect and Religion can suicide, killing of Muslims, and those under protection by treaties from amongst the non-Muslims, terrorising those living in safety, turning women into widows, and children into orphans, and the destruction of buildings along with whatever is inside them be considered Jihaad!?’ (Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin Al-Abbaad, Saudi Arabia)
So likewise the terrorist attacks of London, Madrid and other than them cannot be considered as Jihaad, and the Religion of Islaam is free from these evil acts and its perpetrators, even if the ones responsible claim to be Muslim and claim to be in support of Islaam and its people. Indeed the Religion of Islaam calls to the sole worship of the Creator and Sustainer, the Lord of the Heavens and earth, Allaah, the One who sent all of the Messengers from Noah through to Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad, as a mercy from Himself. So these Prophets were not sent to cause corruption and wreak havoc, but to call mankind to the worship of their Lord alone, without associating any partners with Him.
Excerpt from leaflet above:
Moderation in Islaam
In recent times many people who call to Islaam have started discussing the matter of moderation and extremism in Islaam. Unfortunately, many of these discussions are driven by political agendas on both side of the dividing line, that is to say that you have on one side those Muslims who, in their desire to be seen as integrating with the host community, will label as extremist that which they see as alien to the society they are living within. An example of that is the huge debate that erupted in 2006 in the UK regarding the face veil (or niqaab) by Muslim women. If one studies the issue of the face veil Islamically outside of the prevalent political and cultural agenda, one would find that the face veil is at the very least recommended by the Islamic legislation, and it cannot be labelled as extreme. Yet others may even regard the growing of the beard as extreme, or praying five times a day as extreme. All of these judgements based upon modern day prevalent culture and not upon study of the Qur’aan or Prophetic tradition. On the other side of the dividing line, we have the extremists who will go beyond the limits in the Islamic legislation, again driven by either cultural or political agendas, so they may take the lives of individuals by murder and terrorism and attribute that to Islaam and even claim that Islaam legislates such despicable acts. Those who carried out the seventh of July tube and bus bombings in London claimed they were guided by Islaam. But in reality they were deceived by an extremist political methodology, far removed from Islaam. Other extremists may partake in what is commonly labelled in these times as ‘honour killings’ of female members of their families, or force their daughters into marriage with one whom they do not wish to marry, and then they attribute this to Islaam! Nothing could be further from the truth. This article will discuss the Islamic concept of taking the balanced and middle path in the religion.
Excerpt from leaflet above:
The Barbaric Actions of ISIS
As for the barbaric acts being perpetrated by these people, such as glorifying beheadings through the media then Imam Ibn Shihab al-Zuhri رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰ (d. 124H) said, “A severed head was never brought to the Prophet (H), not even on the Day of (the Battle of) Badr. A severed head was brought to Abu Bakr (رضي الله عنه) who forbade from (this action).”18 Severing the heads of the enemy in war is not a practice condoned by Islam and was not a practice of the Prophet or his companions. As for the Kharijites, they have begun severing each other’s heads, after splintering and declaring each other apostates and evidence of that is present between the competing factions of ISIS and Jabhah al-Nusrah in Syria, an indication of their severe ignorance, desires and misguidance. This proves that these people are not motivated by religion per se, but by wealth, leadership and fame. The religion of Islam is simply a tool towards that end.
We invite all commentators, media personalities, writers, journalists, authors and academics to display justice and exonerate Islam and the Muslims from these Kharijites whose misguidance and departure from Islam and its Shari’ah is textually stated in the Prophetic texts. As for Muslims, it is obligatory upon them to educate themselves, their friends and families with authentic Islamic knowledge in which lies protection from tribulations.
Excerpt from leaflet above:
Student: “We see Islam and terrorism often mentioned together these days. So what does Islam say about terrorism?”
Imam: “Islam forbids all forms of terrorist activity. There are however some extreme factions of people who, in the name of Islam, terrorise both Muslims and non-Muslims alike. The most well-known of these militant groups are al-Qaeda and ISIS in Syria and Iraq. These terrorist groups are called Khawarij in Islamic terminology because the term refers to those who rebel against Islam and the Muslims. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) foretold their appearance and instructed the Muslims to stay away from them, and to defend themselves if they attack them. They first rebelled against the Prophet’s disciples in the time of the fourth Caliph, Ali, killing some of the finest companions of the Prophet Muhammad.”
Excerpt from leaflet above:
The Duty Upon Muslim Scholars and Parents
That which we hope today is that parents will attentively turn to their children, not leaving them to the proponents of destructive ideologies who direct them to misguided ideologies and deviated ideologies. They should not leave them to attend dubious gatherings, go to unknown trips, and to “relaxation camps” which are nothing but grazing pastures for those who misguide others and as game for predatory foxes. They should not allow them to travel outside the country whilst they are young in age. It is also upon scholars to embark upon giving sound direction and teaching authentic [Islamic] beliefs in schools and mosques and through the means of media so that they do no allow any opportunity for the misguided to come out in the darkness whenever the rectifiers are heedless. May Allah grant success to all in acquiring beneficial knowledge and performing righteous actions and may peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and companions.
For a range of leaflets (not just covering and rebutting extremism and terrorism), please visit these two links:
https://www.salafipubs.com/leaflets
https://www.troid.org/category/leaflets/
6. Posters/Cards
7. Islamic websites
http://www.islamagainstextremism.com
http://www.takfiris.com
http://www.manhaj.com
http://www.ikhwanis.com
http://www.sayyidqutb.com
http://www.nabahani.com
