The Khawarij were a group who tried to exceed the piety established by the Prophet (s.a.w.). In fact, that caused them to question his positions and even kill some of his companions. In an excellent book titled Studies on Religious Cults and Muslim History, Dirasat al-Furuq wa Tarikh al-Muslimin, the writer gathers a number of qualities of the Khwarij, who in the name of piety, do more damage than good. Here are a few. InshaAllah, I plan to translate them all in the future. They judge the hearts and intentions of people, holding their assumptions about them to be the truth. Thus, they speak to the objects of their assumptions in wretched ways and treat them with disdain. All based on their suspicions, not clear texts or proofs. Thus, the word munafiq and kafir ooze from their mouths like water from drainage pipes. They distance themselves from the larger body of Muslims, undermining their institutions and leadership They focus on verses of Quran and sayings of the Prophet (s.a.w.) that contain threats, leaving those of promise and hope. They seek to undermine religious scholars and leaders They use the concept of inviting to the good and forbidding the evil to kill and harm the innocent, even Muslims or, at the least, mistreat them. They will help the Dajjal. When Sayyiduna Ali (k.w.) had eliminated them, a person said, All praise be to Allah, who by their elimination has given rest to his servants. Sayyiduna Ali (kw..) responded, Nay! There are still remnants of them in the loins of men. They will fight with the Dajjal. They love the sunnah until it fails to agree with their desires. Their worship is plentiful and their fashion for faith high, but they are the worst of Creation and the dogs of hell, as noted in an authentic hadits of our beloved Prophet (s.a.w.). They do more to harm the truth in the name of truth, pushing people in droves away from the Light of Allah (s.w.t.). They have a sickness in their heart that causes them to lust for power and control, using religion has a gown to cover their illness. This is in the hadits of Abu Umamah (r.a.) where the Prophet (s.a.w.) describes them as such. Each of these points is supported by authentic hadits and explanations of Quranic verses by the salaf. Imam Suhaib Webb
Posted on: Thu, 04 Sep 2014 20:26:57 +0000
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