format_quote Originally Posted by
Sheikh Haroon
Salaam Kadafi
I must admit I am surprised. I expected to be banned.
You seem to have taken from my words, some version of "innovation and shirk is allowed". I did not contend Tawheed, nor encouraged bid'ah, rather, as you can re-read, i spoke regarding the LI board's approach to dealing with it.
As our teacher taught us, if your camel has broken free and run away, by you shouting at it "Oi, get back here you stupid camel", it doesnt exactly encourage it to come back. On the other hand if you go out with some of the camel's favourite food, take your time, show it you mean well, then it is much more likely to return. This is my point. I am not saying align yourself with the people of bid'ah, i am saying your approach to dealing with it is not amiable. I for one agree with many fundamental "salafi" issues, but i still dont like the way the da'wah is being done.
Take the brelvis for example. As deviated as they may be, we can learn something from them in terms of how to give good da'wah. Why are the Qadianis growing in numbers, even though they are twisted? Because of their da'wah technique. So the people of the Straight Path should have the best of manners. No mubtadi alive today is any worse than the mushrikeen were at the time of the Prophet (pbuh), or Firaun was to Musa (a.s) and Haroon (a.s), but yet those Prophets spoke in what manner? "Baatil, Baatil, kufr, kufr, kufr, jahannam for you, you, you and you!"? If they had done that, they would have been entitled to do so, because in fact they were on the baatil and kufr, and jahannam was awaiting them. But still you must speak words of kindness. Is that so difficult to grasp?
Perhaps im releasing my frustration with salafis in general on you guys, but i notice it primarily with 2 kinds of people. Firstly, over zealous youth, and secondly, over zealous Salafi youth. Why cant you people just be kind and peaceful? That way you wouldnt even have to debate so much and people would join you based on your akhlaaq. Didnt that happen countless times with the Prophet? Based on his good manners, people accepted Islam? None of us are on the absolute haq more than he was, and if that is what he did, then are we better, are you better?
And btw, when you send PMs like this to admins, they tend not to think it is such a big deal.
Ansar. Nice to see you still going.
Regards
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You either misunderstood me or I was not clear enough and for that I apologise.
Your whole premise is based on this vague notion that this forum does not welcome every sincere who wish to learn more about Islaam. What you're advocating is a discussion group where we discuss and debate with the people who do not adhere to the way of Ahlus Sunnah (such as the Raafis,Qadianis, etc).
In addition, you're holding this perception that we are harsh against individuals who belong to certain groups and sects and for that I have never come across a statement from the staff of this forum where we banned members because they belonged to a different group. Rather, we do not wish to engage in to sectarian discussions and have opened a separate section for that lest fitnah should arise. If you're filled with motivation to engage in sectarian talks, then there are plenty of forums where they allow this type of discussions.
Your impertinent analogies of Firaun and Moosa has nothing do with the issue raised nor we have we ever used those slogans.
One should understand that this is a forum based on the adherence of the way of Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jammah which is the creed of the companions, their successors and their followers' followers, the four imaams and those who followed them exactly in faith. We do not affliate with any ahzaab, sect, groups or ideologies. Your frustration lies in with the ghulaat who masquerade with the affiliation with the maddhab of the salaf such as salafipublications.
The problem with the lack of unity in the contempary world is due the gross lack of understanding of what Allaah (Exalted is He) has commanded the believers.
Allaah (Exalted is He) did not use the word 'unite' in the aayah:
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And hold fast to the Rope of Allaah and do not be divided", he uses the word 'hold fast' as in clinging to an object which is our 'Aqeedah. Once we hold fast to the 'Aqeedah of Ahlul Sunnah, we can come together and unite. And hence, we are trying to instill the correct 'Aqeedah and fundamentals of this Deen so that the believers are united.
Lastly, It seems that still haven't your retracted your accusations and yet continue to offer criticism. But your criticism is rejected due your unfound accusations, your explicit arrogance, and pot calling the kettle black and this why I advised you in the previous to busy yourselfs with increasing your knowledge and how to approach a believer instead of publicially rebuking them.
format_quote Originally Posted by
searchingsoul
Personally I like this forum. I do keep wondering if it is possible to be Muslim without subscribing to a particular sect.
I'm confused about the information I keep reading that there is only one Islam. At the same time there are many different Islamic views (people I know and sources I read). Does this mean that the people who hold different Islamic views aren't actually Muslim? Can someone explain this to me? It is confusing for a non-Muslim.
Dear searchingsoul. Islaam is based on one creed. As Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-`Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
"No doubt, it is obligatory for all Muslims to adopt the way of the salaf as their madhhab, not affiliation to a specific party"
Here is the creed of Islaam based on the methodology of the companions, their followers, their followers' followers and those who followed them exactly in faith:
http://www.islamicboard.com/sects-di...our-creed.html
Here is an article that answers your question:
She is confused about which groups and sects are telling the truth
http://63.175.194.25/index.php?ln=en...QR=20760&dgn=4
This thread is closed
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