Groups & Sects

In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful

The Devil's Deception (Talbees Iblees)

Abridged translation of the Introduction and four chapters from Ibn al-Jawzee's classical work Talbees Iblees Dr. Bilal Philips' explosive edited translation of Ibn al-Jawzee's classical work 'Talbees Iblees', which offers the Ibn Jawzee's views on the Shi'a sect, as well as various other groups such as the Khawaarij (Khaarijites) and the Baatineeyah. An authoritative book containing a wealth of information on the beginnings of some of the sects of Islam, in light of the Quran and Sunnah. Abdur Rahman ibn Alee ibn Ja'far al Jawzee was born in the city of Baghdad around 1114CE. Amongst his Shaykhs is Muhammad ibn Naasir al-Baghdadee, a scholar of Hadeeth, fiqh and Arabic Grammer

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The Mirage in Iran

By Dr. Ahmad Al-Afghanee TR: Bilal Philips
This translation of Dr. Ahmad al-Afghani's book, Sarab fee Iraan, provides the English reader with a concise view of the treacherous role played by the Shiites in Islamic history. It also examines the doctrines of modern Shiite scholars and presents the Islamic ruling passed on Shiites by both early Muslim scholars, as well as contemporary scholars. The need for material which critically analyzes Shiite doctrines continues to be felt by English-speaking Muslims inspite of recent efforts to fill the void. Pro-Sheeah books, magazines, newspapers and pamphlets in which the noble companions of the Prophet (pbuh) are slandered, 'Alee and some of his descendents deified and Islam distorted, continue to flood Muslim communities throughout the West with little or no written response from Muslim scholars. Consequently, the wave of conversion of Muslims to Shiite thought is steadily increasing to such a degree that Shiite Masjids and centers are actually being founded or built by Shiite converts from mainstream Islam.

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Khawaarij and Jihad

Sheikh Abu-Hamza Al-Misri
Chapters inside include an interview with the reviver of the Khawaarij movement in our time and a history of the rise of the Khawaarij in the subcontinent and Algeria. Included is a rebuttal of their ideas in the Conclusion of this work. Distinctions are drawn between the general Khawaarij and the Khawaarij Muji'a, with exclusive stories that tell how it is that the Khawaarij Murji'a have actual one to rule over near the whole world. Note: Due to some technical difficulties some symbols were not scanned correctly in this document, so you may see some strange symbols next to the names of Allah, The Prophet and The Sahabah.

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Why did the Mutazilites refer to themselves as ‘upholders of Divine unity (tahwid) and justice (‘adl)’?
by Ola bint al-Shoubaki

The Deviation of those who are satisfied with The Qur'an to the exclusion of Hadeeth
by Shaykh Muhammed bin Naasiradeen al-Albaani

al-Murji`ah Sect: Its History and Beliefs
by Shaykh Muhammed al-Qurayshi

Refuting the Proofs of al-Murji`ah
by Shaykh Muhammed al-Qurayshi

The Difference Between a Murji`ee and a Man Who Has Irjaa` in Him
by al'Alaamah Abu Qataadah al-Philisteeni