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b. Baz, may Allah have mercy on him General Director of the Administration of Religious Research and Issuance of Religious Verdicts and Head of Council of Grand Scholars in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

I begin with the name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most Beneficent From Abdul-Aziz b. Abdullah b. Baz to the respected brother, may Allah grant you success, Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatul'laah wa Barkatoho, Iamwritingtoyouinresponsetoyourletterdated10|2|1418H regardingyourbookletonthe Shi'ites.Ihavereaditandfounditto be a beneficial booklet, which is suitable for distribution in the KingdomandtheGulf.IaskAllahtobenefiteveryonewhoreadsit and to bless your efforts. Wa Alaikum as Salaam wa Rahmatul'laah Wa Barakatoho, General Director of the Administration of Religious Research and Issuance of Religious Verdicts and Head of Council of Grand Scholars in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

All praise is due to Allah alone, and may Allah exalt the mention of the Messenger of Allah and render him, his household and companions safe from every evil. I wrote this book for a number of reasons including: a. The increased e€orts of the Shi'ites to spread their ideology in the Muslim world, b. The danger of this deviant sect poses on Islam, c. The ignorance of many Muslims about the danger of this deviant sect, d. The corrupt Aqeedah (belief system) of the Shi'ites, which includes polytheism, defamation of the Quran and defamation of the Companions of the Prophet, may Allah be pleased with them all. e. Their extreme beliefs in relation to their Imams. In light of these points, I decided to compile a booklet to clarify the danger of this sect. I have put it together in a brief summarized method, as was the method of our Sheik Abdullah b. Abdurrahmann al-Jibreen, may Allah preserve him, in his book 'Commentary on the Text of Lum'atil I'tiqaad'.

I have taken quotes from the famous Shi'ite source books and from the books of Ahlus-Sunnah who refuted the beliefs of the Shi'ites and clarified the incorrectness of their beliefs, which is based on polytheism, extremism, lies, slandering, and defamation. I have tried in this short, humble work to condemn them from their own books and works as Sheik Ibrahim b. Sulaiman al-Jabhan, may Allah have mercy on him, said: 'O Shi'ite, I will condemn you from your own words!' In the end, I ask Allah to benefit those who have intellects as Allah says: 'Indeed in that is a reminder for whoever has a heart or who listens while he is present [in mind].' (Quran 50:37) I am thankful to all those who helped me prepare this booklet. I ask Allah to reward them for their help. Allah knows best, and may Allah exalt the mention of our Prophet Muhammad and render him, his household and his companions safe from every evil. Ameen

Written by: Abdullah b. Muhammad as-Salafi

When did the Shi'ite Sect First Appear? The Rejectionists1 came into existence when a Jewish man (Abdullah b. Saba') claimed to have become Muslim; he claimed to love the family of the Messenger of Allah and held S extreme beliefs regarding Ali ( ). He claimed that Ali ( ) S was the rightful heir to the Caliphate after the death of Prophet Muhammad (|). He then elevated the status of Ali to a divine one, as is mentioned in the Shi'ite source books. Al-Qum'mi in his book 'Al-Maqalat wal-Firaq' (Articles and Sects)2 admits that he existed and considers him to be the first to believe in the authority of Ali and he was the first to have condemned Abu Bakr, Umar and Uthman and the other Companions, this has also been mentioned by an-Nobakhti in his book 'Shi'ite Sects'3 and by al-Kish'shi in his famous book 'Rijaal al-Kish'shi' (the Men of al-Kish'shi)4.

1 - Shi'ites are called 'Rejectionists' for the following reasons: the first is due to their rejection of the first two caliphs of Islam, Abu Bakr and Umar, the second reason is when they went to Zaid b. Ali b. al-Husain and they asked of him to reject and condemn Abu Bakr and Umar he said: 'They are my companions.' The Shi'ites said to him, we will then 'reject' you, and from this they were called 'Raafidhah' i.e. rejectionists. 2 - Al-Maqalat wal-Firaq for al-Qum'mi pg. 10-21. 3 - Firaq ash-Shi'at for an-Nobakhti pg. 19-20. 4 - Al-Kish'shi mentioned a number of narrations about Abdullah b. Saba and his beliefs. Look at 170,171,172,173,174 on pgs. 106-108.

Muhammad Ali al-Mual'lim, a present day Shi'ite, also affirmed the existence of Abdullah b. Saba' in his book 'Abdullah b. Saba' the Unknown Reality'1.

As it has been said, 'Recognition is the best of evidences'. The names previously mentioned are among the Grande Shi'ite scholars.

Al-Baghdadi said: 'As-Saba'iyah, the followers of Abdullah b. Saba', held extreme beliefs regarding Ali. They claimed him to be a Prophet and even ascribed divinity to him, claiming he was Allah!'

Al-Baghdadi also said: 'Ibn as-Soda', i.e. Abdullah b. Saba', was a Jew from Heerah, who claimed to be a Muslim. He wanted to become powerful in the Kufa area, so he told them that he found in the Torah that every Prophet would have a regent and the regent of Prophet Muhammad was Ali.'

Ash-Shihristani mentioned that the first to call to the Imamate of Ali was Ibn Saba'. He also mentioned that the Saba'iyah was the first sect to bring about the belief in the absence of the Imam and other authoritative sources. This was then inherited by the various Shi'ite sects afterwards. The ideas of the Imamate of Ali and his rightful authority to the Caliphate are of the remnants of Ibn Saba'.

1 - This book is a refutation of a book written by a Shi'ite known as 'Murtada alAskari' entitled: 'Abdullah b. Saba' and other False Narrations' in which he rejected that anyone known as Abdullah b. Saba' ever existed.

In this manner the belief and principle of regency, authoritative sources, absence of the Imam and attribution of divinity to these Imams1 was brought about by Abdullah b. Saba' the Jew.

1 - The Fundamentals of the Beliefs of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah for alLa'laka'ee.

Why are Shi'tes Called 'Rejectionists'?

The reason for this name was mentioned by the Shi'ite Scholar al-Majlisi in his book 'Bihaar al-Anwaar'. He said: 'Chapter: The Virtues of the Rejectionists and Honor of this Name.' He mentioned a narration on the authority of Sulaiman al-A'mush, 'I entered upon Abu Abdullah Ja'far b. Muhammad, and I said: 'May I be your ransom, people call us 'Rawaafidh' (i.e. Rejectionists), who are the Rawaafidh? He said: 'By Allah, they have not given you this name; this is a name given to you by Allah in the Torah and the Gospels and was mentioned by Prophets Musa and Jesus.'1 It has been said that they were called 'Rejectionists' because they approached Zaid b. Ali al-Husain and they said: 'Disown Abu Bakr and Umar, so that we can join you.' He said: 'They are the Companions of my grandfather, and I stand by them.' They said: 'We will then disown you.' They were then called 'Raafidhah' (i.e. Rejectionists) and those who joined him were called 'Zaidiyah'.2 It also has been said that they were called by this name on

1 - Bihaar al-Anwaar for al-Majlisi 97/65. 2 - Commentary on the Text of Lum'atul I'tiqad for Sheik Abdullah al-Jibreen, may Allah preserve him, pg. 108.

account of their disavowal of the Caliphates of Abu Bakr and Umar.1

1 - Commentary of Islamic Articles for Muhyi ad-Deen Abdul-Hamid (1/89).

How Many Shi'ite Sects are there?

In the Encyclopedia 'Dairatul Ma'arif' it is mentioned: 'Many Shi'ite sects appeared, the number has far exceeded the 73 known sects that splintered away from Islam.'1 The Rafidhi Meer Baqir ad-Damaad, said, 'all the 73 sects mentioned in the hadith are in relation to the Shi'ite sects and the successful one is the Imamate sect.'2 Al-Maqrizi mentioned that the Shi'ite sects are more than 3 300. Ash-Shihrastani said: 'The Rejectionists can be categorized into five groups: al-Kaisaniyah, Az-Zaidiyah, Imamiyah, alGhaliyah, and Ismailiyah.'4

1 - Da'iratul Ma'arif 4/67. 2 - He is Baqir b. Muhammad al-Istarbadi, known as 'Meer Damaad'. He died in 1041H. You can see more information on him in the book 'Al-Kuna walAlqaab' for Abbas al-Qummi. 3 - Look at al-Khitat 2/351. 4 - Al-Milal wan-Nihal for ash-Shihrastani pg. 147.

Al-Baghdadi said: 'The Rejectionists after Ali ( ) divided S into four groups: Zaidiyah, Imamiyah, Kaisaniyah and Ghulaat.'1 It should be noted that the only group among the Zaidiyah that are considered Rawaafidh are the Jaroodiyah sect.

1 - Al-Farq bainal Firaq for al-Baghdadi pg. 41.

The Belief of Al-Bada' which the Rafidhah believe in

Al-Bada' means to appear after having been hidden. It also refers to the birth of a new opinion. Both these meanings suggest that ignorance preceded knowledge and are impossible in the right of Allah, but the Rafidhah impute this to Allah, the Exalted. Ar-Rayan b. as-Sult said: 'I heard ar-Ridha saying: "Allah has not sent a Prophet but to prohibit intoxicants and affirm the belief of al-Bada' for Allah."'1 Abu Abdullah said: 'Allah has not been worshipped with anything better than believing that he is affected by al-Bada'.'2 Far removed is Allah from this imperfection! Dear brother, look at how they impute ignorance to Allah! Allah says: pSay, "None in the heavens and earth knows the unseen except Allah, and they do not perceive when they will be resurrectedo. (Quran 27:65)

1 - Usool al-Kafi pg. 40 2 - Usool al-Kafi for al-Kulaini vol 1 pg. 331.

At the same time, they state that their Imams know everything and nothing is hidden from them! IsthistheMessageofIslamthatourProphetMuhammad(|) was ordered to convey?

What is the Belief of the Rawafidh in relation to the Attributes of Allah

The Raafidhah werethefirstdeviantsecttobelieveinthecreed of at-Tajseem, which is to ascribe human qualities to Allah. Sheik al-Islam b. Taymiyyah stated that the one who introduced this belief to the Rawaafidh were Hisham b. alHakam1, Hisham b. Salim al-Jawaliqi, Younus b. Abdurrahmann al-Qum'mi and Abu Ja'far al-Ahwal.2 These Sheiks are among the Grande scholars of the 12 Imamate sect of Shi'ites. From this it is clear, that they became Jahmiyah in relation to the attributes of Allah. Ibn Babaweih narrated over seventy narrations which state that Allah is not to be attributed with a time, place or to be described. No movement is attributed to Him or any actual motions.'3 Their scholars then continued upon this deviant path and suspended the attributes of Allah that are mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah. They also deny that Allah comes down to the Lowest

1 - Minhaj as-Sunnah vol.1 pg. 20. 2 - Beliefs of Muslim and Polytheist Sects pg. 97. 3 - At-Tawhid for Ibn Babweih pg. 57

Heaven. They claim the Quran is created and reject that a Muslim will see Allah in the Hereafter, as is mentioned in Bihaar al-Anwaar. It is stated there that Abu Abdullah Jafar asSadiq was asked about Allah, 'Will we see Allah on the Day of Resurrection?' He said: 'Subhanallah (far removed is Allah from every imperfection)! The eyes can only see things with color and shape, and Allah is the creator of color and shape!'1 They stated that if one was to attribute to Allah some attributes such as the fact that believers will see Him on the Day of Resurrection, that person will become an apostate, as is mentioned by their Sheik Jafar an-Najafi.2 Nonetheless, we have to affirm that a believer will see Allah on the Day of Resurrection, for He, the Exalted, says: pTo your Rubb, that Day, is the [place of] permanence. Man will be informed that Day of what he sent ahead and kept backo. (Quran 75:22-3)

Also in the Sunnah there is the hadith of Jarir b. Abdullah al-Bujali. He said: 'We were sitting with the Prophet (|) and he looked at the moon on the 14th night, and said: 'You will see your Rubb as you see this moon, clearly without a shed of doubt.'3 There are many hadith and verses of the Quran that mention this as well, we cannot mention them all here.4