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Hadith Reflection – Following Opinions and the Intellect (aql) in Opposition to the Textual proofs and evidences found in the Qur’aan and the Sunnah (naql)

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Serious Reflection: “Hold fast to the Narrations of the Salaf even if the People were to Abandon you”

Serious reflection, especially in these times! Classic statement by Imam al-Awzaa’ee (rahimahullah): “Hold Fast to the Narrations of the Salaf even if the People were to Abandon You…”

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A Broad Outline of the Mu’tazilah Sect

The label “Mu’tazilah” refers to a sect which arose in the early second century hijrah, towards the end of Umayyad dynasty, at the hand of Waasil bin Ataa and ‘Amr bin Ubayd. This sect made reliance upon reason and took … Continue reading

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Ibn Taymiyyah: Sound Reason and Authentic Text Never Necessitate Opposition to the Salafi Way

Shaykh al-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah presents a nice statement in the course of his refutation of factions of the people of kalaam, and through it he lays down an important principle. He says in Fatawa al-Hamawiyyah (Dar Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, 1409H/1988CE, p. … Continue reading

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Advice To Those who put their Intellects above the Evidences

Imam Ibnul-Qayyim Al-Jawzi (rahimahullaah) said: And using the intellect in opposition to the evidences is the basis of all evil in the world. And it opposes the call of the Messengers (‘alaihim u salaam) in every way. This is because … Continue reading

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