The Sunni Muslims of today have become targets of Iranian propaganda. By
reading through Shia literature, they conclude that Khomeini was the great
modern day Islamic leader who despised the separation of the Sunnis and Shias
within the Islamic Community. They also believe that Khomeini preferred a
total Islamic Unity of both Sunnis and Shias and that Khomeini respected the
Great Prophet of Islam (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), the Khulafa-e-Rashideen
and all the Sahaba (radi Allahu anhu anhum ajma'in). They are also under the
impression that Khomeini labelled as "Shaitaan" those who spoke of a separate
Shia and Sunni group within the Muslim Community.
Since the Shias subscribe to the holding of Meelad and Urs celebrations, the
reading of Salat or Salaam on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam),
visiting of graves, reading of Majaalis during Muharram, etc. Sunni Muslims
are fraudulently led to believe, through the local Iranian agency, that there
are no differences in Aqaaid (Beliefs) between Sunnis and Shias, more so,
because the Shias also reject and refute the Najdi and Wahabi beliefs.
In this manner, it would be a matter of time before the Shias gain closeness to
the hearts of the Sunnis. This will give them a better and quicker chance to
convert them to the Shia fold. This in reality, is the real basis of Taqiyyah.
TAQIYYAH, in Shia'ite doctrine, is the concealing of the
truth for the purposes of misleading the innocent believers in the name of
religion. This, in Shia'ite belief, is regarded as a great form of Ibaadah
carrying a very great reward. In essence, Taqiyyah involves lying and
deceitfully misleading innocent Muslims into the Shia'ite fold.
For this purpose, it is important to clearly present to the Sunni Muslims the
beliefs of "Imam" Khomeini. These beliefs are written by himself in two of his
books, "KASHFUL ASRAR" and "AL HUKUMATUL ISLAMIA." It is from these books that
one would discover the false Islam as propagated by the Iranians. It would
further help us to stop their fierce propaganda work in South Africa.
Alhamdulillah! The Sunnis, with the help of Quranic
commentaries, examples from the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu
alaihi wasallam), the history of the Khulafa-e-Rashideen and the history of the
Sahaba-e-Kiraam (radi Allahu anhum ajma'in), Tableegh work and Islamic
propagation is vigorous and successful amongst the South African Muslim
communities. However, the Shia movement has attempted to undermine and retard
the good Islamic propagation work carried out by the Sunnis.
The Shia brand of Islam or so-called "Islam" incorporates the following
beliefs:-
(a). The HOLY QURAN in its present form is MUHARRAF (i.e. it has been changed
and it is in an incomplete form).
(b). The KHULAFA-E-RASHIDEEN - The first three Khulafa who ruled after
Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), namely, Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddique
(radi Allahu anhu), Sayyiduna Umar Farooq (radi Allahu anhu) and Sayyiduna
Uthman Ghani (radi Allahu anhu) are regarded as wicked and sinful; and insults
are heaped upon the beloved Companions of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi
wasallam) to the extent that they are called MURTADD or apostate(one who is out
of the fold of Islam).
It is the responsibility of every Muslim to use every means at his or her
disposal to wipe out the pest of Shia'ism and propagate the TRUE form of Islam.
We have listed some of the major Shia beliefs below:-
1. Together with the testifying of the Oneness of Allah and accepting the
Prophethood of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), it is also a
condition of Imaan to testify to the Imaamat of the 12 Imaams.
2. It is Fardh to follow the A'IMMA in the same manner as a Muslim ought to
follow Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).
3. MU'TAH (Temporary Marriage) is not only JAA'IZ but also a source of great
blessings and Sawaabs. Temporary marriage amongst the SHIAS does not require the
procedure of Nikah as shown to us by Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).
It is just a temporary agreement between a man and a woman either to spend the
night, a week, a month or a year together for the purposes of satisfying their
lust.
4. The chain of Prophethood is not complete, but rather it is still in progress
in the form of the appearance of Imaams from time to time.
5. The QURAN SHAREEF has two-thirds of its volume missing. The present form only
represents one-third of the original Quran.
6. The original Quran was that which was compiled by Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu
anhu) and Imaam-e-Ghaib, the hidden Imaam who will appear with it in the future.
7. TAQIYYAH is Fardh. Taqiyyah is a Shia'ite practice of concealing the truth
for the purposes of misleading unsuspecting people into the Shia'ite fold.
8. After Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) left this world only few
Sahabas were steadfast in spreading Islam. The rest turned apostate or MURTADDS
(one who is out of the fold of Islam). The four Ashaabs accepted by the Shi'ites
are:-
a. Hazrat Salman Farsi (radi Allahu anhu),
b. Hazrat Abu Zarr Ghaffari (radi Allahu anhu),
c. Hazrat Miqdad bin Aswad (radi Allahu anhu) and
d. Hazrat Amaar bin Yaasir (radi Allahu anhu)
9. Imaamat is the fifth pillar of Islam, the rejection of which amounts to Kufr.
All the above Shia'ite beliefs are in direct conflict with established Islamic
practices as shown by Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and the
teachings of the Holy Quran. The lives and character of the illustrious Sahaba (radi
Allahu anhum ajma'in) have been confirmed by both Muslim and non-Muslim
historians alike. The distorted views regarding the Sahabas, as presented by the
Shia'ites, contradicts confirmed historical proof on the lives of the Sahabas.
The Shia'ites believe that Sayyiduna Ali (radi Allahu anhu) was without
distinction the first Caliph. They reject the Khilaafat of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr
Siddique (radi Allahu anhu), Sayyiduna Umar Farooq (radi Allahu anhu) and
Sayyiduna Uthman Ghani (radi Allahu anhu).
The Muslim Revivalist (Mujaddid) of the 14th Century, A'LA HAZRAT IMAAM AHMED
RAZA AL-QADERI (RADI ALLAHU ANHU) in his book, "GHAYATUT TAHQEEQ FI IMAAMATUL
'ALI AS SIDDEEQ," quotes from "SAWA IQUL MUHARRIQAH" that: "Imaam Abul Qaasim
Ismaeel Muhammad Bin Al Fazl Balkhi in his Kitaab, 'AS SUNNAH' stated that
Imaam ibn Hajjar Makki reported that Alqamah (radi Allahu anhu) narrated that
Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu) was once informed that some people declared that
he (Hazrat Ali) is higher in status than Hazraat Shaykhain (Abu Bakr and Umar)
- radi Allahu anhuma.
"Upon hearing this, he (Hazrat Ali) stood on the mimbar and declared after
praises to Allah and His Messenger (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), 'O People!
News had reached me that some people are saying that I have a higher status
than Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu) and Umar (radi Allahu anhu). Had I clarified
the ruling earlier on this matter, then the subscribers to such a view would
have certainly been punished by me.
" 'As from today, whosoever is heard to make such utterances is a slanderer (MUFTARI),
and he shall be liable for the punishment of a slanderer, which is 80 lashes.'
"Thereafter, he (Hazrat Ali) said, 'Without any doubt, after Rasoolullah (sallal
laahu alaihi wasallam), the most excellent in the Ummah is Hazrat Abu Bakr (radi
Allahu anhu), followed by Umar, and after him Allah knows best whose status
appears next.'"
"Alqamah states that Sayyiduna Hassan Mujtaba (radi Allahu anhu) was present in
that gathering and remarked, 'By Allah! If he (Hazrat Ali) was to make mention
of the third name (after Umar Farooq), he would have mentioned the name of
Uthman (radi Allahu anhu).' "
"From the examples I (Khomeini) have given, it shows that the Sheiks Abu Bakr
(radi Allahu anhu) and Umar (radi Allahu anhu) had acted against the Quran.
For these people to behave in such a manner amongst the Muslims was not
surprising. The Muslims (Sahaba-e-Kiraam) were also in such a state that they
were either part of the same group (Abu Bakr - radi Allahu anhu - and Umar -radi
Allahu anhu) or they had similar intentions of becoming the government in
power.
"If they (the Muslims) did not side them (Abu Bakr - radi Allahu anhu - and
Umar - radi Allahu anhu) then it was certain that they did not have the
courage to speak out against those who behaved badly towards Rasoolullah (sallal
laahu alaihi wasallam) and his beloved daughter (Fathima - radi Allahu anha).
"In short, even if mention was made in the Quran in clear words on this matter
(The succession of Ali - radi Allahu anhu - as Caliph), they would not have
changed their intentions, and even at the Command of Allah they would not have
given up the seat (of Government).
"Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu), who had harboured pre-meditated plans, if
anything, would have falsely forged a Hadith to put an end to this matter, just
as he had done so to prevent Hazrat Fathima (radi Allahu anha) from receiving
her inheritance. And it was not impossible for Umar (radi Allahu anhu) in the
matter regarding the Imaamat and Khilaafat of Ali (radi Allahu anhu) to negate
such a verse (regarding the Khilaafat of Ali - radi Allahu anhu) either by
saying that there was a mistake in Allah's Revelation of the Ayah, or that
Gibraeel had erred in transmitting (Allah's Message) correctly to Rasoolullah (sallal
laahu alaihi wasallam)."
"TAHREEF (deliberate alteration of words to change the meaning of the holy
books, namely, the Bible, etc.) is that fault which Muslims accuse Jews and
Christians of indulging in, has proved to be found in the Ashaabs (of
Rasoolullah - sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)."
(KASHFUL ASRAR, PAGE 114)
"It was easy for the Ashaabs (of Rasoolullah - sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) to
remove verses from the Holy Quran and deliberately add verses to it, and in this
way forever concealing from the people of the world the true Quran."
(KASHFUL ASRAR, PAGE 114)
Yes, the above shocking statements are in Khomeini's book. Yet, it is the firm
belief of the Muslims that the Holy Quran is the direct Word of Almighty Allah.
The Holy Quran has been protected from any type of changes, removals and
additions of verses or increase in volume, by Almighty Allah Himself.
But, in the corrupt Shia propagation of Islam, the present day Quran is accepted
as a changed version like the Tauraat and the Bible. And according to Mr.
Khomeini, the Sahaba-i-Kiraam of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) had
prevented the entire world from gaining access to the original Quran.
MA'AAZALLAH! Allah forbid!
The Shia'ite belief on the Quran even insults the glorious Khulafa-e-Rashideen,
whose names are mentioned from the mimbars of every Masjid in the Khutbah in
every Jummah; those two Khulafa (Hazrat Abu Bakr and Hazrat Umar) who are
resting alongside of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) under the Green
Dome; and those upon whom thousands of Muslims around the world send their
Tribute and Salaams.
Sayyiduna Ali (radi Allahu anhu) himself makes mention of the
great service that Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddique (radi Allahu anhu) had provided
to the Holy Quran. In the introduction of "FATHUL BARI" and "KANZUL A'MAL"
appears a narration of Ibne Mubarak that Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu) stated
that:
"In the service (compilation) of heavenly books (MASAAHIF), Hazrat Abu Bakr (radi
Allahu anhu) would receive the greatest reward. May Allah's Mercy be on Abu Bakr
(radi Allahu anhu). He was the first person to have started the compilation of
the Holy Quran (Kitabullah)."
Khomeini in his book, "AL HUKUMATUL ISLAMIA", states that: "In our sect, from
the necessary and fundamental beliefs, one necessary principle of our faith is
that our Imaams have ranks that exceed those of close angels and the appointed
Messengers."
Khomeini, in his Kitaab "THEHREERUL WASEELA," states in the section called
Kitaabun Nikah that whilst Mutah is permissable with an adulterous woman, it
is undesirable (KARAHAT) especially if the woman is a prostitute.
In his ploy to pose as a leader of the Muslim world immediately after the
revolution, and to gain popularity among Muslims, Khomeini stated in his reply
to a question on SHIA-SUNNI differences, as follows:
"I entreat Allah to consolidate Muslims on the basis of Kalimah. The
superfluous differences between the Shia and Sunni brethren have been created
by a group of international criminals. Our brethren must realise that we are
all Muslims and followers of the Quran. We should not harbour mutual
differences. May Allah grant us mutual consolidation." (Ruhollah Khomeini, Qom,
Iran - 27 March 1979)
This statement was made by Khomeini in reply to a certain Moulana Yusuf of
Jamaat-e-Islamia Hind who questioned Khomeini in Qom (Iran) about the SHIA-SUNNI
differences. The interview and reply which appears above in the Urdu and Persian
language (not very clear, unfortunately) can be obtained from RAMADAN ANNUAL,
Durban, July/August 1979 edition, Page 116. The statement was first published in
"Radiance Views Weekly" of New Delhi, India.
While one may think that there is nothing objectionable in Khomeini's statement,
we would like you to now look at this "great world leader" and see how
"tolerant" he is in his beliefs regarding Sunnis and others when he PRAISES a
book with the following statement:
"When Mahdi (alaihis salaam) appears, he will deal with the Sunnis and their
Ulema first before dealing with the Kuffar, and he will kill and annihilate all
of them (the Sunnis, their Ulema and the Kuffar)."
(HAQQUL YAQEEN, ALLAMA BAAQIR MAJLISI, PAGE 139)
This is the very same book that Khomeini PRAISES in his "Kashful Asrar" and has
encouraged people to read it. This is in fact one of the cornerstones of Shia
belief. If Khomeini says that the Shia-Sunni difference is the work of
"international criminals" then how is it that he supports and praises Allama
Baaqir Majlisi's statement that Imam Mahdi will FIRST kill the Sunnis before
dealing with the Kuffar!
IMAM-I-RABBANI SHAIKH AHMAD SIRHINDI MUJADDID ALF THANI (RADI ALLAHU ANHU),
who lived almost 400 years ago, has written a good deal about the Shias and
their sect in many of his letters. He confirms the Caliphate of Hazrat Abu
Bakr Siddique (radi Allahu anhu). In his famous book, "RADD -E-RAWAAFID", he
states:
Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu) acknowledged Hazrat Abu Bakr
Siddique's (radi Allahu anhu) Caliphate willingly. The Shias, who knew this
fact said, "He admitted it unwillingly." The Shias did not make any further
comments.
However, after Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) left this world
physically, the Sahaba (radi Allahu anhum ajma'in) embarked on a job of
appointing the Khalifa before the interment (burial). They considered this to be
Wajib (necessary). This was due to the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)
commanding that the guilty should be punished as prescribed by the Shariat and
that they (the Muslims) should be ready for war. In addition to other things
which the government should do, it was Wajib to elect the representative who
would execute these Wajibs.
Therefore, Hazrat Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu) stood up and said, "If you worship
Hazrat Muhammed (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), know that he passed away. If you
worship Allahu Ta'ala know that Allah never dies, His is always alive."
"You have to choose someone to carry out His Commandments. Think, find, and
choose!" Everybody agreed with him.
Hazrat Umar (radi Allahu anhu) immediately stood up and
said,
"We want you, Abu Bakr!"
All those present there said, "We have elected you."
Then, Hazrat Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu) mounted the mimbar and looked around,
"I cannot see Zubair. Call him."
When Hazrat Zubair (radi Allahu anhu) came, Hazrat Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu)
said to him, "The Muslims have elected me as the Khalifa. Will you disagree with
their concensus (unanimity)?"
"O You, the Messenger's (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) Khalifa! I do not
disagree," and held out his hand and did musaafaha (shook hands in a manner
prescribed by Islam) with him.
Hazrat Ali and Hazrat Zubair (radi Allahu anhuma) apologised
to the Khalifa for being late for the election, and said, "We did not come
because we were not notified in advance. We are sorry about it. We consider
Hazrat Abu Bakr to be more worthy of the Caliphate. He was Rasoolullah's (sallal
laahu alaihi wasallam) companion in the cave. He is the most honoured and the
best of us. Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) chose him as the Imaam
from amongst us. We performed Salaah behind Him."
From the above we can safely say that if Hazrat Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu) had
not been worthy of the Caliphate, Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu) would NOT have
accepted him and would have said, "It is my right." As a matter of fact, he
refused Hazrat Muawiyya (radi Allahu anhu) as being the Khalifa. Although Hazrat
Muawiyya's (radi Allahu anhu) army was very strong, he strove hard so that he
himself would be the Khalifa. As a result of this, many lives were lost. Since
he asked for his right at such a difficult situation, it would have been much
easier to ask for it from Hazrat Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu) if he had
considered it his right. He would have asked to be chosen, and that would have
been done immediately.
After choosing Hazrat Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu) as the Khalifa and paying
homage to him, Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu) sat in front of the mimbar. In
their next conversation he gave effective answers to the Khalifa's questions and
supported him.
One of the greatest guides of the Sufiya-e-Alawiyyah, GHOUS-E-AZAM, SAYYID ABDUL
QAADIR JILANI (RADI ALLAHU ANHU), writes in his book, "GHUNYAT-UT-TAALIBIN",
that:
Abu Bakr Siddique (radi Allahu anhu) became the Khalifa with the unanimity of
the Muhajirs and Ansars, as follows:-
When Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) passed away, the Ansar-i-Kiram
said, "Let one Amir be from you and one Amir be from us."
Hazrat Umar (radi Allahu anhu) stood up and said, "O Ansar!
Have you forgotten how Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) called Abu
Bakr, 'the Imam of my Sahaba'?"
They said, "We know, O Umar."
Hazrat Umar (radi Allahu anhu) went on, "Is anyone among you
higher than Abu Bakr?"
The Ansar replied: "We trust ourselves to Allah's protection from considering
ourselves higher than Abu Bakr."
Then, Hazrat Umar (radi Allahu anhu) asked, "Who among you would tolerate to
remove Abu Bakr from the ranking office where Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi
wasallam) appointed him?"
The Ansar said, "None of us will tolerate it. We trust ourselves with Allah's
protection from removing Abu Bakr."
With the co-operation of the Muhajirs, they appointed Hazrat Abu Bakr (radi
Allahu anhu) as the Khalifa. Hazrat Ali and Hazrat Zubair (radi Allahu anhuma)
came later. Both accepted the Khalifa. Hazrat Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu) stood
up three times and said each time, "Is there anyone among you who has given up
choosing me as the Khalifa?" Hazrat Ali who was sitting in the front stood up
and said, "None of us gives up. Nor shall we ever think of giving up.
Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has put you ahead of us. Who on earth
can remove you?"
Thus, we have heard through strong and sound witnesses that the person who
wanted Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (radi Allahu anhu) to become the Khalifa and
uttered the most influential words, was Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu). For
example, after the Camel Event, Hazrat Abdullah bin Kawa (radi Allahu anhu) came
to Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu) and said, "Did Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi
wasallam) tell you anything about the Caliphate?" Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu)
replied, "First we mind our duty concerning the Deen. The archstone of the Deen
is Salaah. And we like and choose for the world what Allah Ta'ala and His
Messenger (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) have chosen from among us. We have
therefore chosen Abu Bakr as the Khalifa."
As Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was sick during the final days of
his life, he appointed Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (radi Allahu anhu) as the Imaam
in his place so that he would conduct the Salaah. Each time Hazrat Bilal (radi
Allahu anhu) called the Adhan, Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) used
to say, "Tell Abu Bakr to be the Imaam for the people." He used to say this
repeatedly. This was taken to imply that after his demise Hazrat Abu Bakr (radi
Allahu anhu) would be most suitable for Caliphate, and that each of Umar, Uthman
and Ali (radi Allahu anhum ajma'in) was the most suitable for the Caliphate
among the people of his time.
The Muslim youth, in their eagerness to see the downfall of the enemies of
Islam and to see the rise of Islamic Power worldwide, have become restless. In
their love for Islam, they are easily drawn to the Iranian revolution and Mr.
Khomeini. After becoming aware of Shia'ite beliefs, the new generation of
Muslims should keep far away from the LOST (GUMRAH) sect in order to protect
their Imaan.
Having read the above brief account of how Shia'ism differs with
true Islam, Muslims must seriously reflect upon the following questions:-
(a). Would you consider reading Salaah behind an Imaam who has totally rejected
Rasoolullah's (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) instructions on Imaan and who
believes that the 12 Imaams have greater status than Rasoolullah (sallal laahu
alaihi wasallam)?
(b). Would you sacrifice the status and honour of Muslim women being used as
objects for the gratification of man's carnal desires through sexual means, with
the possible result of illegitimate children being conceived, all in the name of
and Haraam practice of MUTAH (Temporary Marriage)?
(c). Would you like your Salaatul Janaazah to be performed by one who blatantly
disregards the pristine purity of the Holy Quran, a Divine Book which Almighty
Allah Himself has promised to protect?
We wish to also remind our readers that all the quotations found in this book
can be verified from its original sources.
Regarding this sect, the Muslim Revivalist (Mujaddid) of the 14th Century, A'LA
HAZRAT, ASH SHAH IMAM AHMED RAZA AL-QADERI (RADI ALLAHU ANHU) has stated in his
fatawah that this sect, i.e. SHIA and RAWAFIZ, are disassociated from the
boundary of Islam (Millat-e-Islamia) and they are regarded as APOSTATES. (FATAWAH
RAZVEEIAH, VOL. 6, PAGE 25)
Let us make Dua that Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala protects us from the insinuations
and mischievous designs of our enemies. May He grant us the power and vision so
that the Lamp of Righteousness may not grow dim, through our vigilance and
foresight. May the Nisbah we bear to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu
alaihi wasallam) and the Great Deen of Islam may grow stronger and stronger
every day. Ameen. Allahumma Ameen.
2. GHUAYATUT TAHQEEQ FI IMAAMATIL ALIYI WAS SIDDIQUE
by Imam Ahmed Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu)
3. ISLAAM AUR KHOMEINI MUZHUB
by Badrul Qaaderi
4. IZALATUL KHIFA A'N KHILAAFATIL KHULAFAA
by Sheikh Abdul Haq Muhadith-e-Dehlwi (radi Allahu anhu)
5. NAAM NIHAAD ISLAAMI INQILAAB
by Sayed Sa'aadat Ali Qaaderi
6. TOHFAA ITHNAA ASHARIYA
by Sheikh Abdul Aziz Muhaddith-e-Dehlwi (radi Allahu anhu)
7. RAD'D-E-RAFADHAH
by Hazrat Mujadid Alf Thaani (radi Allahu anhu)
8. RAD'D-E-RUFADHAA
by Imam Ahmed Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu)
We relate to you the best narration, in that We revealed to you this Quran, though no doubt, you had no knowledge before. [12:3]
The Prophet (Sal-allahu-aleihi-wasallam) said, Surat al-Ikhlas (Sura 112) was equal to a third of the Qur'an, and that Surat al-Mulk (Sura 67) pleaded for its owner.
