The Knowledge Seeker’s Guide on the Disbelief of the Rejecter of Tawhid | Islamic Aqeedah

The Knowledge Seeker’s Guide on the Disbelief of the Rejecter of Tawhid | Islamic Aqeedah

The Knowledge Seeker’s Guide on the Disbelief of the Rejecter of Tawhid by Shaykh ul-Islam Muḥammad Abdul-Wahhab explores the fundamental Islamic principle of Tawhid—the oneness of Allah—and examines theological questions concerning belief and disbelief.

Understanding Tawhid and Islamic Belief

This book discusses the importance of Tawhid in Islam and addresses beliefs and actions related to its rejection. It aims to clarify key doctrinal concepts and help readers develop a deeper understanding of Islamic monotheism and its significance in the Muslim faith.

A Resource for Islamic Studies

With 109 pages in a practical paperback format, this book is suitable for readers studying Islamic Aqeedah, Tawheed, and foundational theological topics. It can serve as a supplementary resource for personal study, Islamic learning, and readers seeking to explore discussions of faith and monotheism in greater detail.

From Author:

Shaykh ul-Islam Muhammad Abdul-Wahhab's book "The Knowledge Seeker's Guide: Understanding the Disbelief of the Rejecter of Tawhid" is a thorough and insightful discussion of the central idea of Tawhid (monotheism) in Islam. Shaykh ul-Islam Muhammad Abdul-Wahhab investigates the rejection of Tawhid by some people or groups in this extensively researched book, giving readers a thorough understanding of the theological and doctrinal issues surrounding this important component of the Islamic faith.
Key Characteristics:
Monotheism Explored:
The book provides a thorough and academic investigation of Tawhid, the fundamental Islamic principle that places emphasis on the conviction that there is only one Allah. It explores the theological underpinnings and import of Tawhid.
Understanding Disbelief:
Shaykh al-Islam on Belief and Unbelief Muhammad Abdul-Wahhab carefully examines the opinions and deeds of individuals who oppose or jeopardize Tawhid. He discusses the theological ramifications of such rejection in detail.
Doctrinal Clarification:
In order to give readers a complete and accurate grasp of this key Islamic principle, the author clarifies any doctrinal misunderstandings or errors linked to Tawhid.
Historical Context:
By putting the topic in its historical setting, the book sheds light on the historical and theological circumstances that resulted in some people or groups rejecting Tawhid.
Academic Standing:
Shaykh ul-Islam Islamic thought has been significantly influenced by the writings of eminent scholar and theologian Muhammad Abdul-Wahhab. His knowledgeable viewpoint guarantees the book's veracity and integrity.

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ففِي الْمُسْتَفِيكِ فِي كُفْرِ تَارِكِ التَّوْحِيد
THE KNOWLEDGE SEEKER'S GUIDE ON THE DISBELIEF THE REJECTER OF TAWHID
Shaykh ul-Islam Muhammad Abdul-Wahhab
رحمة الله [ 1206] انعام
Reviewed and commented by:
His Eminence Shaykh Ismail Muḥammad Al-Ansari
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SHAYKH MUHAMMAD BIN 'ABDUL WAHHAAB
THE KNOWLEDGE SEEKER'S GUIDE ON THE DISBELIEF OF THE REJECTER OF TAWHEED
قَالَ : صَلِّ صَلَاةَ الصُّبْحِ ثُمَّ أَقْصِرْ عَنِ الصَّلَاةِ حَتَّى تَطْلُعَ الشَّمْسُ حَتَّى تَرْتَفِعَ فَإِنَّهَا تَطْلُعُ حِينَ تَطْلُعُ بَيْنَ قَرْنَ شَيْطَانٍ وَحِينَئِذٍ يَسْجُدُ لَهَا الْكُفَّارُ
الله عليه وسلم مُسْتَخْفِيًا جُرَءَاءُ عَلَيْهِ قَوْمُهُ فَتَلَطَّفْتُ حَتَّى دَخَلْتُ عَلَيْهِ بِمَكَّةَ فَقُلْتُ لَهُ مَا أَنْتَ قَالَ " أَنَا نَيُّ " . فَقُلْتُ وَمَا نَبِيُّ قَالَ " أَرْسَلَنِي اللهُ :" فَقُلْتُ وَبِأَيِّ شَيْءٍ أَرْسَلَكَ قَالَ أَرْسَلَنِي بِصِلَةِ الْأَرْحَامِ وَكَسْرِ الأَوْثَانِ وَأَنْ يُوَحَّدَ اللَّهُ لَا يُشْرَكُ بِهِ شَيْءٌ ." قُلْتُ لَهُ فَمَنْ مَعَكَ عَلَى هَذَا قَالَ " حُرٌّ وَعَبْدُ ." قَالَ
"In the Pre-Islamic Period of Ignorance, I used to think that people who used to worship idols, were astray and did not adhere to the true religion. Then I heard of a man in Makkah who was giving a (new) message. So, I mounted my camel and went to him. I found that (this man
remained hidden because of the persecution by his people. I had entered Makkah stealthily and when I met him I asked him, 'Who are you?' He
وَمَعَهُ يَوْمَئِذٍ أَبُو بَكْرٍ وَبِلالُ مِمَّنْ آمَنَ بِهِ . فَقُلْتُ إِنِّي مُتَّبِعُكَ
. قَالَ " إِنَّكَ لا تَسْتَطِيعُ ذَلِكَ يَوْمَكَ هَذَا أَلَا تَرَى حَالِي وَحَالَ
( ايران) line Islam who was the Messenger of Allah النَّاسِ وَلَكِنِ ارْجِعْ إِلَى أَهْلِكَ فَإِذَا سَمِعْتَ بِي قَدْ ظَهَرْتُ فَأْتِنِي
said, I am a Prophet. I asked, What (صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) said, Allah has sent (صَلَّ اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) is a Prophet? He
me (with a message).' I asked, 'With what has
said, He sent me to (صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) He sent you? He
strengthen the ties of kinship, to destroy idols, and to establish that Allah alone should be worshiped and nothing should be associated with Him.' I asked, 'Who has followed you in
said, A freeman and a (صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) this? He
slave.' (At that time only Abu Bakr and Bilal
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were with him). I said, 'I shall follow (رَضِي اللَّهُ عَنْهُمْ)
." قَالَ فَذَهَبْتُ إِلَى أَهْلِي وَقَدِمَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم الْمَدِينَةَ وَكُنْتُ فِي أَهْلِي فَجَعَلْتُ أَتَخَبَّرُ الْأَخْبَارَ وَأَسْأَلُ النَّاسَ حِينَ قَدِمَ الْمَدِينَةَ حَتَّى قَدِمَ عَلَى نَفَرٌ مِنْ أَهْلِ يَثْرِبَ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْمَدِينَةِ فَقُلْتُ مَا فَعَلَ هَذَا الرَّجُلُ الَّذِي قَدِمَ الْمَدِينَةَ فَقَالُوا النَّاسُ إِلَيْهِ سِرَاعٌ وَقَدْ أَرَادَ قَوْمُهُ قَتْلَهُ فَلَمْ يَسْتَطِيعُوا ذَلِكَ فَقَدِمْتُ الْمَدِينَةَ فَدَخَلْتُ عَلَيْهِ فَقُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أَتَعْرِفُنِي قَالَ " نَعَمْ أَنْتَ الَّذِي لَقِيتَنِي بِمَكَّةَ . " قَالَ فَقُلْتُ بَلَى . فَقُلْتُ يَا نَبِيَّ اللَّهِ أَخْبِرْنِي عَمَّا عَلَّمَكَ اللَّهُ وَأَجْهَلُهُ . أَخْبِرْنِي عَنِ الصَّلَاةِ
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SHAYKH MUHAMMAD BIN 'ABDUL WAHHAAB
"O Allah! Do not make my grave an idol that is worshiped."7
So, this forbiddance is like the forbiddance of prayers at the time of the sunrise and sunset. They are prohibitions of what may lead to committing sins. An order not to perform prayers at that time, even if the prayers performer does not pray but for Allah and does not supplicate but to Allah, so that this will not lead to committing a sin like when some people supplicate and prostate themselves to the sun and other stars. This is one of the great reasons for
THE KNOWLEDGE SEEKER'S GUIDE ON THE DISBELIEF OF THE REJECTER OF TAWHEED
"Have you not seen those who were given a portion of the Scripture? They believe in Jibt and Taghut." [Surah An-Nisa' 4:51]
So, consider, may Allah have mercy on you, the opinion of this Imām who is said to believe that no particular person is an apostate. What if it is said about a man like Al-Fakhr Ar-Razi, who is one of the great Shafi'ī Imāms. said something like this and Abū Ma’shar, who is one of the most prominent compilers, that they are apostates. Al-Fakhr is the one who is mentioned by Shaykh Al-Islām concerning the reply to
polytheism which leads many generations astray filline Islamhe philosophers when his book is mentioned here. He
this prevailed in many Muslim countries.
Some prominent people compiled a book based on polytheists' madhab like Abū Ma'shar Al-Balkhi, Thabit Ibn Qurra who committed polytheism and believed in Jibt and Taghūt, even if they are committed
,said (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) to the Scripture as Allah
أَلَمْ تَرَ إِلَى الَّذِينَ أُوتُوا نَصِيبًا مِّنَ الْكِتَبِ
يُؤْمِنُونَ بِالجِبْتِ وَالطَّاغُوتِ ﴾
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said, This is a clear apostate as agreed by all Muslims, his words will be mentioned later in shaa' Allah.
Also consider what he mentioned about Al-Lat, Al- 'Uzza, and Manat and regard what is done with these idols as such as is done in Damascus. Consider his comments on Dhat Anwat; what he said about their similitude in worshipping a tree. So, what about polytheism itself? Does anyone have another opinion about this Imam's outlook? I will mention their opinions in this regard.
Shaykh Muḥammad bin 'Abdul-Wahhab () said,
7 Related by Malik in Muwatta', Jami' As-Salat No. (593).
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SHAYKH MUHAMMAD BIN ABDUL WAHHAAB
THE KNOWLEDGE SEEKER'S GUIDE ON THE DISBELIEF OF THE REJECTER OF TAWHEED
"I greatly forbade the attribution of any particular person to disbelief, innovation, debauchery, and sinning unless he is accused of breaking the Islamic Law, which if one broke it, he would be a disbeliever, debauchee or sinner."
This is what he (a) said in this regard. If he spoke about the disbelief of any particular person, he would clarify whether or not the person knew the Islamic evidence. When this particular person knew that evidence, he would give the ruling of considering him a disbeliever, debauchee or sinner.
like obligation and glorification of the five prayers of Islam and prohibition of adultery, usury, drinking and gambling.
However, many of them committed these sins, so they were apostates. Moreover, some of them compiled some books concerning the religion of disbelievers as did Abu Abdullah Ar-Razi (Al-Fakhr Ar-Razi). He (u) said this is clear apostasy as agreed by Muslims.
Consider these words and consider how this ruling is detailed, but whomsoever Allah wants to put in al-
He (w) also mentioned his opinion concerning the line Islamiah [error, because of his rejecting faith], you can do
unapparent matters. He said concerning the reply to the philosophers of speech that some Imams are accused of apostasy and said this may be in their hidden essays. One may say he is wrong in this regard, and no evidence is made against him to be ruled as a disbeliever. However, this apostasy can be committed in matters known in public or in private. Muslims that the Messenger of Allah () was sent with it and ruled as an apostate who is against it.
Like, he ordered the people to worship Allah Alone, no partners with Him and forbade them to worship anyone else such as the Angels and Prophets. This is considered one of the most apparent pillars of Islām, 24 | Page
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nothing for him against Allāh. However, we believe that if he (Shaykh Al-Islām()) did wrong or anyone greater than him regarding the ruling on a Muslim man, who committed polytheism after knowing the evidence or the Muslim who prefers this to the monotheism or claims that he is right or the apparent polytheism which is clarified by Allah and His Messenger () and clarified by Muslim scholars, we believe in what comes from Allah and His Messenger, that he is polytheist. We do not know that all scholars agree on this matter. Whoever deviated from this truth will be led to Pharaoh's evidence,

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ففِي الْمُسْتَفِيكِ فِي كُفْرِ تَارِكِ التَّوْحِيد
THE KNOWLEDGE SEEKER'S GUIDE ON THE DISBELIEF THE REJECTER OF TAWHID
Shaykh ul-Islam Muhammad Abdul-Wahhab
رحمة الله [ 1206] انعام
Reviewed and commented by:
His Eminence Shaykh Ismail Muḥammad Al-Ansari
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SHAYKH MUHAMMAD BIN 'ABDUL WAHHAAB
THE KNOWLEDGE SEEKER'S GUIDE ON THE DISBELIEF OF THE REJECTER OF TAWHEED
قَالَ : صَلِّ صَلَاةَ الصُّبْحِ ثُمَّ أَقْصِرْ عَنِ الصَّلَاةِ حَتَّى تَطْلُعَ الشَّمْسُ حَتَّى تَرْتَفِعَ فَإِنَّهَا تَطْلُعُ حِينَ تَطْلُعُ بَيْنَ قَرْنَ شَيْطَانٍ وَحِينَئِذٍ يَسْجُدُ لَهَا الْكُفَّارُ
الله عليه وسلم مُسْتَخْفِيًا جُرَءَاءُ عَلَيْهِ قَوْمُهُ فَتَلَطَّفْتُ حَتَّى دَخَلْتُ عَلَيْهِ بِمَكَّةَ فَقُلْتُ لَهُ مَا أَنْتَ قَالَ " أَنَا نَيُّ " . فَقُلْتُ وَمَا نَبِيُّ قَالَ " أَرْسَلَنِي اللهُ :" فَقُلْتُ وَبِأَيِّ شَيْءٍ أَرْسَلَكَ قَالَ أَرْسَلَنِي بِصِلَةِ الْأَرْحَامِ وَكَسْرِ الأَوْثَانِ وَأَنْ يُوَحَّدَ اللَّهُ لَا يُشْرَكُ بِهِ شَيْءٌ ." قُلْتُ لَهُ فَمَنْ مَعَكَ عَلَى هَذَا قَالَ " حُرٌّ وَعَبْدُ ." قَالَ
"In the Pre-Islamic Period of Ignorance, I used to think that people who used to worship idols, were astray and did not adhere to the true religion. Then I heard of a man in Makkah who was giving a (new) message. So, I mounted my camel and went to him. I found that (this man
remained hidden because of the persecution by his people. I had entered Makkah stealthily and when I met him I asked him, 'Who are you?' He
وَمَعَهُ يَوْمَئِذٍ أَبُو بَكْرٍ وَبِلالُ مِمَّنْ آمَنَ بِهِ . فَقُلْتُ إِنِّي مُتَّبِعُكَ
. قَالَ " إِنَّكَ لا تَسْتَطِيعُ ذَلِكَ يَوْمَكَ هَذَا أَلَا تَرَى حَالِي وَحَالَ
( ايران) line Islam who was the Messenger of Allah النَّاسِ وَلَكِنِ ارْجِعْ إِلَى أَهْلِكَ فَإِذَا سَمِعْتَ بِي قَدْ ظَهَرْتُ فَأْتِنِي
said, I am a Prophet. I asked, What (صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) said, Allah has sent (صَلَّ اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) is a Prophet? He
me (with a message).' I asked, 'With what has
said, He sent me to (صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) He sent you? He
strengthen the ties of kinship, to destroy idols, and to establish that Allah alone should be worshiped and nothing should be associated with Him.' I asked, 'Who has followed you in
said, A freeman and a (صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) this? He
slave.' (At that time only Abu Bakr and Bilal
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were with him). I said, 'I shall follow (رَضِي اللَّهُ عَنْهُمْ)
." قَالَ فَذَهَبْتُ إِلَى أَهْلِي وَقَدِمَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم الْمَدِينَةَ وَكُنْتُ فِي أَهْلِي فَجَعَلْتُ أَتَخَبَّرُ الْأَخْبَارَ وَأَسْأَلُ النَّاسَ حِينَ قَدِمَ الْمَدِينَةَ حَتَّى قَدِمَ عَلَى نَفَرٌ مِنْ أَهْلِ يَثْرِبَ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْمَدِينَةِ فَقُلْتُ مَا فَعَلَ هَذَا الرَّجُلُ الَّذِي قَدِمَ الْمَدِينَةَ فَقَالُوا النَّاسُ إِلَيْهِ سِرَاعٌ وَقَدْ أَرَادَ قَوْمُهُ قَتْلَهُ فَلَمْ يَسْتَطِيعُوا ذَلِكَ فَقَدِمْتُ الْمَدِينَةَ فَدَخَلْتُ عَلَيْهِ فَقُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أَتَعْرِفُنِي قَالَ " نَعَمْ أَنْتَ الَّذِي لَقِيتَنِي بِمَكَّةَ . " قَالَ فَقُلْتُ بَلَى . فَقُلْتُ يَا نَبِيَّ اللَّهِ أَخْبِرْنِي عَمَّا عَلَّمَكَ اللَّهُ وَأَجْهَلُهُ . أَخْبِرْنِي عَنِ الصَّلَاةِ
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SHAYKH MUHAMMAD BIN 'ABDUL WAHHAAB
"O Allah! Do not make my grave an idol that is worshiped."7
So, this forbiddance is like the forbiddance of prayers at the time of the sunrise and sunset. They are prohibitions of what may lead to committing sins. An order not to perform prayers at that time, even if the prayers performer does not pray but for Allah and does not supplicate but to Allah, so that this will not lead to committing a sin like when some people supplicate and prostate themselves to the sun and other stars. This is one of the great reasons for
THE KNOWLEDGE SEEKER'S GUIDE ON THE DISBELIEF OF THE REJECTER OF TAWHEED
"Have you not seen those who were given a portion of the Scripture? They believe in Jibt and Taghut." [Surah An-Nisa' 4:51]
So, consider, may Allah have mercy on you, the opinion of this Imām who is said to believe that no particular person is an apostate. What if it is said about a man like Al-Fakhr Ar-Razi, who is one of the great Shafi'ī Imāms. said something like this and Abū Ma’shar, who is one of the most prominent compilers, that they are apostates. Al-Fakhr is the one who is mentioned by Shaykh Al-Islām concerning the reply to
polytheism which leads many generations astray filline Islamhe philosophers when his book is mentioned here. He
this prevailed in many Muslim countries.
Some prominent people compiled a book based on polytheists' madhab like Abū Ma'shar Al-Balkhi, Thabit Ibn Qurra who committed polytheism and believed in Jibt and Taghūt, even if they are committed
,said (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) to the Scripture as Allah
أَلَمْ تَرَ إِلَى الَّذِينَ أُوتُوا نَصِيبًا مِّنَ الْكِتَبِ
يُؤْمِنُونَ بِالجِبْتِ وَالطَّاغُوتِ ﴾
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said, This is a clear apostate as agreed by all Muslims, his words will be mentioned later in shaa' Allah.
Also consider what he mentioned about Al-Lat, Al- 'Uzza, and Manat and regard what is done with these idols as such as is done in Damascus. Consider his comments on Dhat Anwat; what he said about their similitude in worshipping a tree. So, what about polytheism itself? Does anyone have another opinion about this Imam's outlook? I will mention their opinions in this regard.
Shaykh Muḥammad bin 'Abdul-Wahhab () said,
7 Related by Malik in Muwatta', Jami' As-Salat No. (593).
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SHAYKH MUHAMMAD BIN ABDUL WAHHAAB
THE KNOWLEDGE SEEKER'S GUIDE ON THE DISBELIEF OF THE REJECTER OF TAWHEED
"I greatly forbade the attribution of any particular person to disbelief, innovation, debauchery, and sinning unless he is accused of breaking the Islamic Law, which if one broke it, he would be a disbeliever, debauchee or sinner."
This is what he (a) said in this regard. If he spoke about the disbelief of any particular person, he would clarify whether or not the person knew the Islamic evidence. When this particular person knew that evidence, he would give the ruling of considering him a disbeliever, debauchee or sinner.
like obligation and glorification of the five prayers of Islam and prohibition of adultery, usury, drinking and gambling.
However, many of them committed these sins, so they were apostates. Moreover, some of them compiled some books concerning the religion of disbelievers as did Abu Abdullah Ar-Razi (Al-Fakhr Ar-Razi). He (u) said this is clear apostasy as agreed by Muslims.
Consider these words and consider how this ruling is detailed, but whomsoever Allah wants to put in al-
He (w) also mentioned his opinion concerning the line Islamiah [error, because of his rejecting faith], you can do
unapparent matters. He said concerning the reply to the philosophers of speech that some Imams are accused of apostasy and said this may be in their hidden essays. One may say he is wrong in this regard, and no evidence is made against him to be ruled as a disbeliever. However, this apostasy can be committed in matters known in public or in private. Muslims that the Messenger of Allah () was sent with it and ruled as an apostate who is against it.
Like, he ordered the people to worship Allah Alone, no partners with Him and forbade them to worship anyone else such as the Angels and Prophets. This is considered one of the most apparent pillars of Islām, 24 | Page
Book
nothing for him against Allāh. However, we believe that if he (Shaykh Al-Islām()) did wrong or anyone greater than him regarding the ruling on a Muslim man, who committed polytheism after knowing the evidence or the Muslim who prefers this to the monotheism or claims that he is right or the apparent polytheism which is clarified by Allah and His Messenger () and clarified by Muslim scholars, we believe in what comes from Allah and His Messenger, that he is polytheist. We do not know that all scholars agree on this matter. Whoever deviated from this truth will be led to Pharaoh's evidence,