Question: There is a story that says that Imam Ali (a.s) put two men on fire because they said he was God. Is this true? Answer: The story of the burning of some criminals by Imam Ali (a.s.) is one of the Sunni fabrications against Imam Ali (a.s.). It is mentioned in Sahih Bukhari. Also Ibn Abil-Hadid (another Sunni historian) has mentioned the story. In our jurisprudence there is no punishment that involves the live burning of a criminal. This is rather a Jewish punishment as mentioned in the Old Testament, thus, narrations that relate it to Imam Ali (a.s.) are Israelites and fabricated. Answered by: Sheikh Mansour Leghaei Follow-up Question: How can we know that the following ahadith are fabricated? I have a discussion with a Sunni. And we both want to “find the truth”. How can I know for sure, that this hadith is ridiculous. And how can I convince, that this hadith is a hadith we should not trust in? By the way, do you know books about this? - Bukhari :: Book 4 :: Volume 52 :: Hadith 260 Narrated Ikrima: Ali burnt some people and this news reached Ibn ‘Abbas, who said, “Had I been in his place I would not have burnt them, as the Prophet said, ‘Don’t punish (anybody) with Allah’s Punishment.’ No doubt, I would have killed them, for the Prophet said, ‘If somebody (a Muslim) discards his religion, kill him.’ ” - Bukhari :: Book 9 :: Volume 84 :: Hadith 57 Narrated ‘Ikrima: Some Zanadiqa (atheists) were brought to ‘Ali and he burnt them. The news of this event, reached Ibn ‘Abbas who said, “If I had been in his place, I would not have burnt them, as Allah’s Apostle forbade it, saying, ‘Do not punish anybody with Allah’s punishment (fire).’ I would have killed them according to the statement of Allah’s Apostle, ‘Whoever changed his Islamic religion, then kill him.’” [07/22/2012 11:56:35 ب.ظ] adraa.diya.ayoub
Posted on: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 06:58:00 +0000
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