Friends of Allah & the Friends of Shaytan by Ibn Taymiyyah – Islamic Creed Book on Awliya, Taqwa & True Faith

Friends of Allah & the Friends of Shaytan is a profound and authoritative work that clarifies the true معيار (criterion) between truth and falsehood in Islam. Written by Ibn Taymiyyah, the book explains how to distinguish between those who are sincerely guided by Allah and those who are misled by Shaytan.

It highlights the qualities, beliefs, and actions that define the righteous believers and contrasts them with the characteristics of those who follow false paths. This book is essential for anyone seeking to understand authentic Islamic creed (Aqeedah), strengthen their faith, and protect themselves from deviation.

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In this work, the author establishes a clear and decisive criterion between the allies of Allah and the allies of Shaytan, so that believers may not be confused by false claims or misleading practices.He explains that true closeness to Allah is achieved through correct belief, sincere worship, and adherence to the Qur’an and Sunnah, not through mere claims, miracles, or outward appearances. Many people may appear righteous, yet their beliefs and actions contradict the truth.The author emphasizes that Shaytan deceives people by beautifying falsehood, making it appear attractive and acceptable. Therefore, it is essential for every believer to seek knowledge, understand the foundations of faith, and remain firm upon authentic teachings.

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DAR AS-SUNNAH CLASSIC COLLECTION THE DECISIVE CRITERION BETWEEN The Friends of Allah The Friends Shaytan SHAYKHU'L-ISLAM AHMAD IBN TAYMIYYAH (661-728 AH) رحمه الله دار السنة
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Introduction Ahmad Zumarli [Där Kutub al-'Arabi, 1st edition, 1415/1995]. 2. The hadith documentation and analysis of this edition was ex- tremely detailed and was summarised by the translator as fol- lows: a. Only two or three of the most famous reference books for the hadith being documented were mentioned. b. If the hadith was to be found in a collection that has been translated into English, reference was made to the translation and to every occurrence of the hadeeth in that translation. Hence, for example, if a hadith occurs in six different places in Sahih Bukhari, then all six places were mentioned. c. Only the conclusion of the analysis of the hadith was mentioned - was it sabiḥ, hasan or da'if. d. After this, the names of all the Companions who nar- rated the hadith, or a similar hadith, were mentioned along with just one reference book in which they were con- tained. e. Any additional points of benefit were also mentioned, sometimes translated verbatim and sometimes summa- rised depending upon their length or value. 3. Two other editions were also employed for both the translation and notes. These were: a. The edition published with the notes of Mustapha bin al-'Adawi, [Maktabah al-Iman] b. The edition published with the notes of 'Abdur-Rahman 17
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CHAPTER FOUR Tafsir to Surah al-Fatir 102 4.1 The People of Major Sins Entering and Leaving the Fire 105 In Summary 108 CHAPTER FIVE The Differing Levels of Wilayah is Based Upon the Differing Levels of Faith and Taqwa The Pre-Requisite of Deserving Punishment 5.1 In Summary CHAPTER SIX 110 111 113 The Differing Levels of Wilayah 114 6.1 Faith can be General or Specific 114 6.2 The Differing Levels of the People of Paradise 115 In Summary 120 CHAPTER SEVEN Taqwa is a Pre-Requisite for Wilayah 121 7.1 Can Children or the Insane be Awliya? 122 In Summary 127 CHAPTER EIGHT The Awliya of Allah Have no Distinguishing Features With Regards the Outward, Permissible Aspects 128
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I ndeed the enmity between man and Shaytan is old, commencing from the time that Adam (alayhi as-salam) was created - from the time that he was ordered to prostrate to him. Shaytan refused, became arrogant and hence disobeyed his Lord. His arrogance and pride led him to commit a whole host of sins, it made him expend every effort in misleading the children of Adam and made him beautify and embellish sins such that they accepted them and eagerly committed them. Due to this, Allah, the Exalted, revealed the Books, sent the Messengers and enjoined His servants to various injunctions and admonitions in order to secure them from the evil of Shaytan. In the light of His advice, profound injunctions and severe warnings, mankind became separated into two groups: a group who were guided and a group who deserved to be misguided. The group who were guided are the inhabitants of Paradise and the group who were misguided are the denizens of the Fire. The inhabitants of Paradise are the Awliya' of the Most Merciful and the denizens of the Fire are the awliya' of Shaytan. Whoever takes Shaytan as an ally instead of Allah has certainly sustained a clear loss. [An-Nisa' (4): 119] Presented to the reader is the book 'al-Furqan bayna Awliya' ar-Rahman wa awliya' ash-Shaytan' at a time in which Shaytan has overcome the majority of mankind and knowledge of the differences between the Awliya' of the Most Merciful and the awliya' of Shaytan is seldom found. In it, the author explained, in detail, the most important differences between the two categories of awliya', tackling the subject from various different angles and thoroughly refuting those who have gone astray in this matter. He discussed the issue of miracles and furnished the principles he laid out with examples of miracles performed by both groups of the awliya'. Furthermore, he clarified some of the most important aspects of the Muslim belief, in all of this depending entirely upon the Book, Sunnah and understanding of the Salaf. May Allah have mercy upon him and reward him well. The author, Taqi al-Din Abu'l-`Abbas Ahmad ibn 'Abdu'l-Salam ibn Taymiyyah al-Harrani (d. 728H) was a leading Hanbali scholar and a Mujtahid in his own right. His breadth of learning and depth of understanding was accepted by all of his peers and many of his biographers stated that he clearly surpassed the vast majority, if not all of the scholars of his time. He was a prolific writer and skilled orator. He was deeply religious and unwavering in his adherence to Islam and the Sunnah and repudiating all that opposed it. دار السنة Visit us www.darassunnah.com ISBN-13: 978-1904336-15-0. ISBN-10: 1-904331-15-9 Där as-Sunnah Publishers P.O. Box 9818, Birmingham, B11 4WA, United Kingdom E-mail: info@darassunnah.com 9781904 336150"> Price: £13.00

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DAR AS-SUNNAH CLASSIC COLLECTION THE DECISIVE CRITERION BETWEEN The Friends of Allah The Friends Shaytan SHAYKHU'L-ISLAM AHMAD IBN TAYMIYYAH (661-728 AH) رحمه الله دار السنة
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Introduction Ahmad Zumarli [Där Kutub al-'Arabi, 1st edition, 1415/1995]. 2. The hadith documentation and analysis of this edition was ex- tremely detailed and was summarised by the translator as fol- lows: a. Only two or three of the most famous reference books for the hadith being documented were mentioned. b. If the hadith was to be found in a collection that has been translated into English, reference was made to the translation and to every occurrence of the hadeeth in that translation. Hence, for example, if a hadith occurs in six different places in Sahih Bukhari, then all six places were mentioned. c. Only the conclusion of the analysis of the hadith was mentioned - was it sabiḥ, hasan or da'if. d. After this, the names of all the Companions who nar- rated the hadith, or a similar hadith, were mentioned along with just one reference book in which they were con- tained. e. Any additional points of benefit were also mentioned, sometimes translated verbatim and sometimes summa- rised depending upon their length or value. 3. Two other editions were also employed for both the translation and notes. These were: a. The edition published with the notes of Mustapha bin al-'Adawi, [Maktabah al-Iman] b. The edition published with the notes of 'Abdur-Rahman 17
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CHAPTER FOUR Tafsir to Surah al-Fatir 102 4.1 The People of Major Sins Entering and Leaving the Fire 105 In Summary 108 CHAPTER FIVE The Differing Levels of Wilayah is Based Upon the Differing Levels of Faith and Taqwa The Pre-Requisite of Deserving Punishment 5.1 In Summary CHAPTER SIX 110 111 113 The Differing Levels of Wilayah 114 6.1 Faith can be General or Specific 114 6.2 The Differing Levels of the People of Paradise 115 In Summary 120 CHAPTER SEVEN Taqwa is a Pre-Requisite for Wilayah 121 7.1 Can Children or the Insane be Awliya? 122 In Summary 127 CHAPTER EIGHT The Awliya of Allah Have no Distinguishing Features With Regards the Outward, Permissible Aspects 128
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I ndeed the enmity between man and Shaytan is old, commencing from the time that Adam (alayhi as-salam) was created - from the time that he was ordered to prostrate to him. Shaytan refused, became arrogant and hence disobeyed his Lord. His arrogance and pride led him to commit a whole host of sins, it made him expend every effort in misleading the children of Adam and made him beautify and embellish sins such that they accepted them and eagerly committed them. Due to this, Allah, the Exalted, revealed the Books, sent the Messengers and enjoined His servants to various injunctions and admonitions in order to secure them from the evil of Shaytan. In the light of His advice, profound injunctions and severe warnings, mankind became separated into two groups: a group who were guided and a group who deserved to be misguided. The group who were guided are the inhabitants of Paradise and the group who were misguided are the denizens of the Fire. The inhabitants of Paradise are the Awliya' of the Most Merciful and the denizens of the Fire are the awliya' of Shaytan. Whoever takes Shaytan as an ally instead of Allah has certainly sustained a clear loss. [An-Nisa' (4): 119] Presented to the reader is the book 'al-Furqan bayna Awliya' ar-Rahman wa awliya' ash-Shaytan' at a time in which Shaytan has overcome the majority of mankind and knowledge of the differences between the Awliya' of the Most Merciful and the awliya' of Shaytan is seldom found. In it, the author explained, in detail, the most important differences between the two categories of awliya', tackling the subject from various different angles and thoroughly refuting those who have gone astray in this matter. He discussed the issue of miracles and furnished the principles he laid out with examples of miracles performed by both groups of the awliya'. Furthermore, he clarified some of the most important aspects of the Muslim belief, in all of this depending entirely upon the Book, Sunnah and understanding of the Salaf. May Allah have mercy upon him and reward him well. The author, Taqi al-Din Abu'l-`Abbas Ahmad ibn 'Abdu'l-Salam ibn Taymiyyah al-Harrani (d. 728H) was a leading Hanbali scholar and a Mujtahid in his own right. His breadth of learning and depth of understanding was accepted by all of his peers and many of his biographers stated that he clearly surpassed the vast majority, if not all of the scholars of his time. He was a prolific writer and skilled orator. He was deeply religious and unwavering in his adherence to Islam and the Sunnah and repudiating all that opposed it. دار السنة Visit us www.darassunnah.com ISBN-13: 978-1904336-15-0. ISBN-10: 1-904331-15-9 Där as-Sunnah Publishers P.O. Box 9818, Birmingham, B11 4WA, United Kingdom E-mail: info@darassunnah.com 9781904 336150"> Price: £13.00