Beliefs Of The Shias

[Hyder Qadri]

NTRODUCTION

 

The Sunni Muslims of today have become targets of Iranian propaganda. By reading through Shia literature, they conclude that Khomeini was the great modern day Islamic leader who despised the separation of the Sunnis and Shias within the Islamic Community. They also believe that Khomeini preferred a total Islamic Unity of both Sunnis and Shias and that Khomeini respected the Great Prophet of Islam (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), the Khulafa-e-Rashideen and all the Sahaba (radi Allahu anhu anhum ajma'in). They are also under the impression that Khomeini labelled as "Shaitaan" those who spoke of a separate Shia and Sunni group within the Muslim Community.

 

Since the Shias subscribe to the holding of Meelad and Urs celebrations, the reading of Salat or Salaam on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), visiting of graves, reading of Majaalis during Muharram, etc. Sunni Muslims are fraudulently led to believe, through the local Iranian agency, that there are no differences in Aqaaid (Beliefs) between Sunnis and Shias, more so, because the Shias also reject and refute the Najdi and Wahabi beliefs.

 

In this manner, it would be a matter of time before the Shias gain closeness to the hearts of the Sunnis. This will give them a better and quicker chance to convert them to the Shia fold. This in reality, is the real basis of Taqiyyah.

 

WHAT IS TAQIYYAH?

 

TAQIYYAH, in Shia'ite doctrine, is the concealing of the truth for the purposes of misleading the innocent believers in the name of religion. This, in Shia'ite belief, is regarded as a great form of Ibaadah carrying a very great reward. In essence, Taqiyyah involves lying and deceitfully misleading innocent Muslims into the Shia'ite fold.

 

For this purpose, it is important to clearly present to the Sunni Muslims the beliefs of "Imam" Khomeini. These beliefs are written by himself in two of his books, "KASHFUL ASRAR" and "AL HUKUMATUL ISLAMIA." It is from these books that one would discover the false Islam as propagated by the Iranians. It would further help us to stop their fierce propaganda work in South Africa.

 

Alhamdulillah! The Sunnis, with the help of Quranic commentaries, examples from the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), the history of the Khulafa-e-Rashideen and the history of the Sahaba-e-Kiraam (radi Allahu anhum ajma'in), Tableegh work and Islamic propagation is vigorous and successful amongst the South African Muslim communities. However, the Shia movement has attempted to undermine and retard the good Islamic propagation work carried out by the Sunnis.

 

The Shia brand of Islam or so-called "Islam" incorporates the following beliefs:-

 

(a). The HOLY QURAN in its present form is MUHARRAF (i.e. it has been changed and it is in an incomplete form).

( The KHULAFA-E-RASHIDEEN - The first three Khulafa who ruled after Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), namely, Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddique (radi Allahu anhu), Sayyiduna Umar Farooq (radi Allahu anhu) and Sayyiduna Uthman Ghani (radi Allahu anhu) are regarded as wicked and sinful; and insults are heaped upon the beloved Companions of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) to the extent that they are called MURTADD or apostate (one who is out of the fold of Islam).

 

It is the responsibility of every Muslim to use every means at his or her disposal to wipe out the pest of Shia'ism and propagate the TRUE form of Islam.

 

SHIA AQAAID OR BELIEFS

 

We have listed some of the major Shia beliefs below:-

 

1. Together with the testifying of the Oneness of Allah and accepting the Prophethood of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), it is also a condition of Imaan to testify to the Imaamat of the 12 Imaams.

2. It is Fardh to follow the A'IMMA in the same manner as a Muslim ought to follow Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).

3. MU'TAH (Temporary Marriage) is not only JAA'IZ but also a source of great blessings and Sawaabs. Temporary marriage amongst the SHIAS does not require the procedure of Nikah as shown to us by Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). It is just a temporary agreement between a man and a woman either to spend the night, a week, a month or a year together for the purposes of satisfying their lust.

4. The chain of Prophethood is not complete, but rather it is still in progress in the form of the appearance of Imaams from time to time.

5. The QURAN SHAREEF has two-thirds of its volume missing. The present form only represents one-third of the original Quran.

6. The original Quran was that which was compiled by Sayyiduna Ali (radi Allahu anhu) and Imaam-e-Ghaib, the hidden Imaam who will appear with it in the future.

7. TAQIYYAH is Fardh. Taqiyyah is a Shia'ite practice of concealing the truth for the purposes of misleading unsuspecting people into the Shia'ite fold.

8. After Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) left this world only few Sahabas were steadfast in spreading Islam. The rest turned apostate or MURTADDS (one who is out of the fold of Islam). The four Ashaabs accepted by the Shi'ites are:-

a. Sayyiduna Salman Farsi (radi Allahu anhu),

b. Sayyiduna Abu Zarr Ghaffari (radi Allahu anhu),

c. Sayyiduna Miqdad bin Aswad (radi Allahu anhu) and

d. Sayyiduna Amaar bin Yaasir (radi Allahu anhu)

e. Imaamat is the fifth pillar of Islam, the rejection of which amounts to Kufr.

 

All the above Shia'ite beliefs are in direct conflict with established Islamic practices as shown by Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and the teachings of the Holy Quran. The lives and character of the illustrious Sahaba (radi Allahu anhum ajma'in) have been confirmed by both Muslim and non-Muslim historians alike. The distorted views regarding the Sahabas, as presented by the Shia'ites, contradicts confirmed historical proof on the lives of the Sahabas. The Shia'ites believe that Sayyiduna Ali (radi Allahu anhu) was without distinction the first Caliph. They reject the Khilaafat of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddique (radi Allahu anhu), Sayyiduna Umar Farooq (radi Allahu anhu) and Sayyiduna Uthman Ghani (radi Allahu anhu).

 

VIEWS OF KHOMEINI FROM HIS BOOK, "KASHFUL ASRAR"

 

"From the examples I (Khomeini) have given, it shows that the Sheiks Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu) and Umar (radi Allahu anhu) had acted against the Quran. For these people to behave in such a manner amongst the Muslims was not surprising. The Muslims (Sahaba-e-Kiraam) were also in such a state that they were either part of the same group (Abu Bakr - radi Allahu anhu - and Umar -radi Allahu anhu) or they had similar intentions of becoming the government in power.

 

"If they (the Muslims) did not side them (Abu Bakr - radi Allahu anhu - and Umar - radi Allahu anhu) then it was certain that they did not have the courage to speak out against those who behaved badly towards Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and his beloved daughter (Fathima - radi Allahu anha).

 

"In short, even if mention was made in the Quran in clear words on this matter (The succession of Ali - radi Allahu anhu - as Caliph), they would not have changed their intentions, and even at the Command of Allah they would not have given up the seat (of Government).

 

"Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu), who had harboured pre-meditated plans, if anything, would have falsely forged a Hadith to put an end to this matter, just as he had done so to prevent Sayyiduna Fathima (radi Allahu anha) from receiving her inheritance. And it was not impossible for Umar (radi Allahu anhu) in the matter regarding the Imaamat and Khilaafat of Ali (radi Allahu anhu) to negate such a verse (regarding the Khilaafat of Ali - radi Allahu anhu) either by saying that there was a mistake in Allah's Revelation of the Ayah, or that Gibraeel had erred in transmitting (Allah's Message) correctly to Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)." (KASHFUL ASRAR, PAGES 119-120)

 

KHOMEINI ON QURAN IN HIS "KASHFUL ASRAR"

 

"TAHREEF (deliberate alteration of words to change the meaning of the holy books, namely, the Bible, etc.) is that fault which Muslims accuse Jews and Christians of indulging in, has proved to be found in the Ashaabs (of Rasoolullah - sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)." (KASHFUL ASRAR, PAGE 114)

 

"It was easy for the Ashaabs (of Rasoolullah - sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) to remove verses from the Holy Quran and deliberately add verses to it, and in this way forever concealing from the people of the world the true Quran." (KASHFUL ASRAR, PAGE 114)Yes, the above shocking statements are in Khomeini's book. Yet, it is the firm belief of the Muslims that the Holy Quran is the direct Word of Almighty Allah. The Holy Quran has been protected from any type of changes, removals and additions of verses or increase in volume, by Almighty Allah Himself.

 

But, in the corrupt Shia propagation of Islam, the present day Quran is accepted as a changed version like the Tauraat and the Bible. And according to Mr. Khomeini, the Sahaba-i-Kiraam of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) had prevented the entire world from gaining access to the original Quran. MA'AAZALLAH! Allah forbid!

 

The Shia'ite belief on the Quran even insults the glorious Khulafa-e-Rashideen, whose names are mentioned from the mimbars of every Masjid in the Khutbah in every Jummah; those two Khulafa (Sayyiduna Abu Bakr and Sayyiduna Umar) who are resting alongside of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) under the Green Dome; and those upon whom thousands of Muslims around the world send their Tribute and Salaams.

 

Sayyiduna Ali (radi Allahu anhu) himself makes mention of the great service that Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddique (radi Allahu anhu) had provided to the Holy Quran. In the introduction of "FATHUL BARI" and "KANZUL A'MAL" appears a narration of Ibne Mubarak that Sayyiduna Ali (radi Allahu anhu) stated that:

 

"In the service (compilation) of heavenly books (MASAAHIF), Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu) would receive the greatest reward. May Allah's Mercy be on Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu). He was the first person to have started the compilation of the Holy Quran (Kitabullah)."

 

THE STATUS OF IMAAMAT IN SHIA BELIEFS

 

Khomeini in his book, "AL HUKUMATUL ISLAMIA", states that: "In our sect, from the necessary and fundamental beliefs, one necessary principle of our faith is that our Imaams have ranks that exceed those of close angels and the appointed Messengers." (ALHUKUMATUL ISLAAMIA, PAGE 52)

 

MUTAH (TEMPORARY MARRIAGE)

 

Khomeini, in his Kitaab "THEHREERUL WASEELA," states in the section called Kitaabun Nikah that whilst Mutah is permissable with an adulterous woman, it is undesirable (KARAHAT) especially if the woman is a prostitute.

 

SHIAS HATRED FOR SUNNIS

 

In his ploy to pose as a leader of the Muslim world immediately after the revolution, and to gain popularity among Muslims, Khomeini stated in his reply to a question on SHIA-SUNNI differences, as follows:

 

"I entreat Allah to consolidate Muslims on the basis of Kalimah. The superfluous differences between the Shia and Sunni brethren have been created by a group of international criminals. Our brethren must realise that we are all Muslims and followers of the Quran. We should not harbour mutual differences. May Allah grant us mutual consolidation." (Ruhollah Khomeini, Qom, Iran - 27 March 1979)

 

This statement was made by Khomeini in reply to a certain Moulana Yusuf of Jamaat-e-Islamia Hind who questioned Khomeini in Qom (Iran) about the SHIA-SUNNI differences. The interview and reply which appears above in the Urdu and Persian language (not very clear, unfortunately) can be obtained from RAMADAN ANNUAL, Durban, July/August 1979 edition, Page 116. The statement was first published in "Radiance Views Weekly" of New Delhi, India.

 

While one may think that there is nothing objectionable in Khomeini's statement, we would like you to now look at this "great world leader" and see how "tolerant" he is in his beliefs regarding Sunnis and others when he PRAISES a book with the following statement:

 

"When Mahdi (alaihis salaam) appears, he will deal with the Sunnis and their Ulema first before dealing with the Kuffar, and he will kill and annihilate all of them (the Sunnis, their Ulema and the Kuffar)." (HAQQUL YAQEEN, ALLAMA BAAQIR MAJLISI, PAGE 139)

 

This is the very same book that Khomeini PRAISES in his "Kashful Asrar" and has encouraged people to read it. This is in fact one of the cornerstones of Shia belief. If Khomeini says that the Shia-Sunni difference is the work of "international criminals" then how is it that he supports and praises Allama Baaqir Majlisi's statement that Imam Mahdi will FIRST kill the Sunnis before dealing with the Kuffar!