To make Shi’ism acceptable to Muslims, Shiahs and their supporters are attempting to make Shi’ism appear as a valid Math-hab of Islam in the same way as the Four Math-habs of the Ahl-e-Sunnah Wal Jama’ah. It is being claimed that Shi’ism is the fifth Math-hab and its Fiqh is dubbed ‘Ja’fari Fiqh.’ However, in Islam there is no such a thing as ‘Ja’fari ‘ Fiqh.

Every Muslim knows that in Islam there are only four valid Math-habs and every Muslim knows that Shi’ism never came under the shade of the Islamic Umbrella under which stand the four Math-habs, viz., Hanafi, Shafi`, Maaliki and Hambali. Shi’ism has always been regarded as a mutant by the people of Islam from its (Shi’ism’s) inception. It is alien to Islam and no amount of propaganda emitting from Tehran and the protagonists of Khomeinism can ever make Shi’ism acceptable to Islam.

Muslims should not be deceived by propaganda of the so-called Ja’fari Fiqh. Such ‘Fiqh’ has neither basis nor sanction in the Qur’aan and the Sunnah. The denigrators of Taqleed–those who belittle the illustrious Imaams of the Math-habs– should direct their attention a bit to this ‘Ja’fari Fiqh’ presented as the fifth Math-hab. Let them open their mouths a bit in denigration of the blind, stupid and kufr type of Taqleed which Khomeini and his Shiahs offer to their ‘Ja’fari Fiqh’ and their imagined institution of infallible Imaamat.

The denigrators of the Aimmah-e-Mujtahideen of the Ahlus Sunnah will find a greater field and a better target for their criticism in Shi’ism and its so-called Ja’fari Fiqh.

ALLAH’S PLEASURE

Declaring His Pleasure for the Sahaabah, Allah Ta`ala states in the Qur`aan Majeed:

“VERILY ALLAH HAS BECOME PLEASED WITH THE MU`MINEEN (THE SAHAABAH) WHEN THEY TOOK THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE UNDER THE TREE. HE WAS AWARE OF WHAT IS IN THEIR HEARTS, HENCE HE CAST PEACE OVER THEM AND GRANTED THEM A QUICK VICTORY AND SPOILS OF WAR IN ABUNDANCE WHICH THEY WILL ACQUIRE. ALLAH IS THE MIGHTY, THE WISE.” [SURAH FATAH]

THE USOOL OF SHI`ISM

The religionof Shi`ism is based on five fundamental principles (Usool) while Islam is based on three Usool. Usool (the Roots) refer to those fundamental doctrines which constitute the foundations of Deen. In the unanimous opinion of all – both Shiahs and Sunnis —rejection of anyone of the Usool constitutes kufr. Any person who denies any one of the Usool is termed a Kaafir (unbeliever) according to both the Shiahs and Sunnis. The five Usools according to Shi`ism are: Tauheed, (belief in the Unity of Allah Ta`ala), Risaalat or Nubuwwat (Belief in the Ambiyaa), Imaamat (Belief in the Imaams), Adal (Belief in the doctrine of compulsory justice – that Allah Ta`ala is compelled to act in accordance with justice as understood by the Shiah religion), and Aakhirah. According to Islam, the three Usool of Deen are Tauheed, Risaalat and Aakhirah.

The widely divergent paths and attitudes between the Shiahs and the Sunnis can be well understood when this great disparity in the fundamental basis in their respective religions is studied. Since the Sunnis reject two of the Shiah roots as being utterly baseless and concoctions, it is clear that all Sunnis in terms of the Shiah religion are Kaafir. This fact is explicitly proclaimed by Shiah authorities.

Of the five fundamental principles of the Shiah religion, the doctrine of Imaamat is considered of greater importance than Rislaalat. Thus the Shiah religion accords greater importance and greater rank to those whom it regards as its Imaams. Some Shi`i references will be cited here to indicate the high rank and vital importance which Shiahs bestow to their Imaams. In fact, the importance Shiahs accord to their Imaams eclipses the ranks of the Ambiyaa.

In the Shi`i book of theology, Usoolul Kaafi of Kulaini, the following teachings of Shi`ism are recorded regarding the doctrine of Imaamat:

« The Hujjat (Proof) of Allah is not established over His creation without the medium of an Imaam from whom the inner knowledge of Allah is acquired.

« If the earth remains without an Imaam it will be annihilated.

« If the Imaam is removed from earth for even a moment, it (the earth) will churn with its inhabitants like the ocean churns with its waves.

« A man cannot be a believer unless he recognises Allah, His Rasool, all the Imaams and the Imaam of his age.

« Whoever denies the Imaam is like a person who denies the recognition of Allah and His Rasool.

« Whoever recognises (accepts and acknowledges) us (the Imaams) is a Mum`min and whoever denies us is a Kaafir.

« Obedience to the Imaams is Fardh (compulsory) like the obedience to the Rasools.

« The Imaams possess all the knowledge which was bestowed to the Malaaikah, the Ambiyaa and the Rusul.

« Allah Ta`ala has a special kind of knowledge from which He bestows to the Imaams exclusively. When Allah Ta`ala commences with anything of His special type of knowledge, He presents it to the Imaams.

« The entire earth belongs to the Imaam.

« The entire earth and the Hereafter belong to the Imaam. He places it as he pleases and gives it to whomever he pleases.

The differences between Islam and Shi`ism are numerous and wide. A study of Shi`ism will conclusively establish that the type of reconciliation between Islam and Shi`ism called for by those who are not versed in the Shariah, is quite impossible. The difference on just this one issue of Imaamat is so vast and extreme that the gap between the two groups – Shiahs and Sunnis – can never be bridged. The Sunnis follow the Path of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and his Sahaabah, while the Shiahs are astray plodding the path of baatil and kufr. The only way in which Islam can reconcile with those who have gone astray is by their renunciation of dhalaal (error and deviation) and kufr. There is no other way.

OUR SPIRITUAL MOTHERS

While Shiahs brand Hadhrat Aisha (radhiallahu anha) and Hadhrat Hafsa (radhiallahu anha) – two of Rasulullah’s Wives – as treacherous, cunning, murderers, adulterous, etc., the Qur`aan states about them:

“THE NABI HAS GREATER CLAIM OVER THE MU`MINEEN THE EVEN THEIR OWNSELVES! AND HIS WIVES ARE THEIR MOTHERS.” [SURAH AHZAAB]

SPECIAL KUFR OF SHI`ISM

Impact International, Vol. 14 : 16 reports some preposterous observations made by Khomeini of Iran. Among the claims made by Khomeini at the birthday anniversary of the Shi`i Imaam Raza, are the following:

· The failure to achieve an Islamic system of government right from the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) until the present day. According to Khomeini the Islamic system of Government was not even achieved by Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).

· Hadhrat Ali (radhiallahu anhu) was not allowed to reveal the special knowledge which he obtained from Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and that this ‘special’ knowledge was apart from the Qur`aan Shareef.

· Hadhrat Ali (radhiallahu anhu) and the Imaams did not find anyone to whom they could impart their special knowledge and the knowledge of the Qur`aan. Thus this special knowledge and the knowledge of the Qur`aan departed with the Imaams.

· The Qur`aan today is veiled in mystery and its meanings are hidden.

· The interpretations of the existing Qur`aan, from the beginning to the present, are not the interpretations of the Qur`aan, but are translations which resemble the Qur`aan.

Although these are shocking statements of kufr, they are not surprising to those who have made a study of Shi`ism. Shi`ism propagates some of the worst opinions of kufr, hence it is not surprising to read such evil statements flowing from the lips of Khomeini. The books considered as authoritative by the Shi`i priests teach that the existing Qur`aan is not authentic, hence Khomeini says that the ‘interpretations of the existing Qur`aan are not real interpretations of the Qur`aan’ which in Shi`i belief will be brought by Imaam Mahdi (alayhis salaam). Needless to say, this is the highest aspect of kufr of Shi`ism. The Shi`i clergy believes that the existing Qur`aan is not the true version. What greater kufr can there be?

In the claim that Hadhrat Ali (radhiallahu anhu) was endowed with a secret knowledge which is not to be found in the Qur`aan and Sunnah, is the implication that Islam is in an imperfect and incomplete state. Furthermore, the allegation that Hadhrat Ali (radhiallahu anhu) was prevented from revealing the knowledge which he gained from Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), implies that a considerable part of Islam is missing and has always been missing. This claim negates the Qur`aanic verse: “This day have I perfected for you your Deen...”

In view of the Shi`i blasphemous claim that on the demise of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) the overwhelming majority of the Sahaabah became Murtad (Nauthubillah!), it is not at all surprising for Khomeini to assert that an Islamic government was never achieved.

A bit of reflection will reveal that the motive underlying these observations made by Khomeini is merely to present a cover for the failure of Khomeini’s revolution in Iran. Having realised this fact of failure , Khomeini is presenting excuses to hoodwink the Iranian public. This should be clear from the following statement attributed to Khomeini by ‘Impact’:

“What we have lost,” said the Iranian leader, with ostensible sorrow, “is the divine government of justice which we have not achieved.” However, he went to add that, “now that Almighty Allah has granted this people success and encompassed them with His Care and Kindness, we see with our own eyes what they are doing against the Divine government in Iran. The enemies have not given the officials in Iran the opportunity to make Islam known and to present it to the world.”

HADHRAT ALI’S ALLEGIANCE TO THE FIRST THREE KHULAFAA

An irrefutable fact of history is that Hadhrat Ali (radhiallahu anhu) had sworn allegiance to all three Khulafaa-e-Raashideen, viz. Hadhrat Abu Bakr, Hadhrat Umar and Hadhrat Uthmaan (radhiallahu anhum). Shiahs are at pains in asserting that he did so on the basis of Taqiyah (i.e. Holy Hypocrisy – See elsewhere in this book for the meaning of the Shi`i doctrine of Taqiyah).

In other words, Hadhrat Ali (radhiallahu anhu) submitted to baatil (falsehood) on account of his fear for the first three Khulafaa. Fear drove him to submit. Yet, even Shiahs claim and make exaggerated and false claims of Hadhrat Ali’s valour. Undoubtedly, it is our belief that Hadhrat Ali’s valour and courage were proverbial. A man of the valour of Hadhrat Ali (radhiallahu anhu) would never submit to falsehood on account of fear. The Sahaabah, even in the rank and file among them, suffered unspeakable brutality and torture at the hands of the Mushrikeen of Makkah. But they sacrificed even their lives under torture. Torture did not constrain then to abandon their Imaan and submit to baatil. How is it possible for a Sahaabi of the lofty rank, courage and valour of Hadhrat Ali (radhiallahu anhu) to submit to baatil and renounce the Haqq (Truth)?

Even the false Shi`i accounts speak of Hadhrat Ali’s valour and his fearless confrontations with Hadhrat Umar (radhiallahu anhu). In one such fabrication, the foul-mouthed Shiah, Salim Bin Qais claims that Hadhrat Ali (radhiallahu anhu) scared the wits out of Hadhrat Umar (radhiallahu anhu) in the following episode:

He (Ali) said to Umar: “I swear by Allah! If I shoot an arrow from this bow I will break your right arm. If I draw my sword out of its sheath, I shall not replace it without killing you.”

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This sums up the failure of Khomeini’s revolution. It tends to offer an excuse to the Irani people for the failure. A gullible public in Iran will accept that if Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) failed (Nauthubillah!) to achieve an Islamic government; if even the Shiahs greatest Imaam, Hadhrat Ali (radhiallahu anhu) failed to achieve a true Islamic government and if the entire world of Islam from the very beginning to the present times failed to achieve the divine system of government which Islam envisages, then it should be accepted with contented resignation that Iran’s objective too has failed in this direction. Indeed, Shi`ism will resort to the most blasphemous types of kufr to justify its failures. The motive beneath all Shi`i conspiracies is nothing but worldly gain and considerations of aggrandizement. The Aakhirah and altruistic motives are furthest from Shi`i plans. After all, Shi`ism still has the sacred blood of Ameerul Mu`mineen Sayyidina Uthmaan (radhiallahu anhu) on its murderous hands. Shi`ism is a political sect concealing itself under religious colours to gain the approval and support of the masses. It is for this reason that an independent observer will be quick to notice that every religious activity of the Shiah clergy is cast into a political mould.

SAHAABAH UNFIT ! AND RASULULLAH (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), ACCORDING TO SHIAHS FAILED IN HIS MISSION

According to Shi`i belief Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) did not prepare Hadhrat Abu Bakr, Hadhrat Umar, Hadhrat Uthmaan and most of the Sahaabah (radhiallahu anhum) sufficiently to enable them to assume control of the affairs of the Islamic Ummat after him (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). Hence, in terms of the belief of the Shi`i religion, those whom we, the Ahlus Sunnah, believe to be the Khulafa-e-Raashideen, were not qualified for their posts, which they had occupied. According to the Shiahs, Hadhrat Abu Bakr, Umar and Uthmaan (radhiallahu anhum), were not Islamically qualified to become the Khulafa of Nabi-e-Kareem (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). Propounding this vile falsehood, the Shi`i cleric, Muhammad Baaqir Sadr writes:

“These are the dangers which might have arisen from the religious immaturity on the [part of his companions, who had not yet attained the standard at which the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) could feel satisfied of a reasonable reaction to the Khalifah after his death, within the religious frame- work of Islam, and their ability to overcome the hidden contradictions which existed, and continued to exist, in the minds of the Muslims, regarding their divisions into Muhaajirun and the Ansaar, Quraish and the rest of the Arab tribes, of Maccah and Madinah.” [Islamic Echo, England]

In denying the qualifications of the illustrious and top-ranking Sahaabah such as Hadhrat Abu Bakr, Umar and Uthmaan (radhiallahu anhum), Baaqir, the Shi`i priest says:

“In fact all this proves without a shred of doubt, that the first generation of the Islamic community (i.e. the Sahaabah), which also included those who came to power after the death of the Prophet (this refers to Hadhrat Abu Bakr, Umar and Uthmaan in particular), did not give thought to the concept of a Shuraa as regards the appointment of the Khalifah, nor did they possess a clearly defined understanding of its principles; so how can we believe that the Prophet had instituted a policy of educating his followers, concerning the legal and theoretical concept of a Shuraa, to prepare the Muhaajirun and the Ansaar to submit their leadership of Islam to one elected according to these principles,.....”

“For inspite of the fact that the first generation of the Muslims was the purest ever to embrace Islam and the most prepared to sacrifice for it, we cannot detect any indication of the specialized preparation required to assume the guardianship of the Faith,....”

Again the Shi`i priest, Baaqir Sadr writes:

“In fact the events which took place after the death of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) proved that the Muhaajirun and the Ansaar had not received any sort of instruction concerning many of their momentous problems which the Da`wah had to face after the time of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), so that neither the Khalifah, nor the central government who supported him, had a clear idea as to how the lands won by the Islamic conquests should be dealt with according to the Shariah, whether these lands should be divided amongst the fighting forces or should be regarded as endowments (awqaf) for the good of all Muslims.”

Among the fallacious reasons Baaqir Sadr advances in support of the Shiah contention that the Khulafa-e-Raashideen were unqualified to assume the reigns of the Khilaafat due to inadequate teaching and training by Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), is the claim that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam)) could not devote all his time to the companions in order to ground them solidly in the Shariah, hence the knowledge of men like Hadhrat Abu Bakr, Umar and Uthmaan (radhiallahu anhum) was deficient according to Shi`ism. In this regard Baaqir Sadr says:

“For this relationship was not one of a teacher or instructor who could devote his time totally to his students, but was in fact that of a Prophet who was an instructor while also the military leader and the head of State.”

Baaqir Sadr stated more brazenly:

“Indeed, even the majority of these individual elites (a reference to the senior Sahaabah) did not possess the religious qualifications which would have made them capable of leading the empire as regards its intellectual and cultural features, in spite of their staunch loyalty and profound devotion,......”

Thus, according to the Shiahs the great Sahaabah, even the elite among them such as the Khulafa-e-Raashideen who were trained directly by Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) “did not possess the religious qualifications” to rule the Islamic Empire. But, Khomeini possesses such qualifications, and the hordes of Shiah priests possess such qualifications and the murderers of Ameerul Mu`mineen Sayyidina Uthmaan (radhiallahu anhu) possessed such qualifications!!! This is Shi`ism.

In the above comments of Baaqir Sadr, it is quite evident that the Shiahs believe that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) did not accomplish his mission and that he departed from the earth at such a stage when his Sahaabah were not fully developed Imaanically, Islamically, spiritually and culturally. In fact, in terms of the Shi`i belief, Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) did not achieve the aim of having secured qualifications for his Sahaabah in even the knowledge of the Deen. It is because of this kufr belief of the unaccomplished mission of Nabi-e-Kareem (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) that the Shiahs introduced the doctrine of Imaamat, which is in actual fact the perpetuation of Risaalat (Prophethood). The Shiahs extended the Risaalat of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) into the persons of their twelve Imaams, who according to Shiah theology are superior to many Ambiyaa. They have assigned all the attributes of Nubuwwat to the 12 Imaams so that the Imaams can ‘complete’ what Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) left ‘unfinished’ of his Risaalat – Nauthubillah!