al-Aftahiyyah

The Aftahiyyah are a sect from amongst the Raafidhah. They claim the imaamah was passed from Ja’far as-Saadiq to his son ‘Abdullaah al-Aftah, who was Ismaa’eel’s brother – both having the same parents, their mother being Faatimah bint al-Husayn ibn al-Hasan ibn ‘Alee. Translation originally published on 13 October, 2002.

Aaghaakhaaniyyah

The sect of the Aaghaakhaaniyyah is an offshoot of the Ismaa’eeliyyah, and its founder was Hasan ‘Alee Shaah, who is known as “Aaghaa Khaan” (Aga Khan) as are those who follow him in successive leadership. This sect started in Iran during the first third of the 19th century. Their ‘aqeedah revolves around their belief that […]

al-Ithnaa ‘Ashariyyah

They are the twelve sects from amongst the Raafidhah who claim the infallibility of their twelve imaams, who are: ‘Alee ibn Abee Taalib, al-Hasan ibn ‘Alee, al-Husayn ibn ‘Alee, Faatimah bint Muhammad, Ja’far as-Saadiq, ‘Alee ar-Ridhaa, al-Hasan al-‘Askaree, Ahmad al-Baaqir, Moosaa al-Kaathim, Muhammad al-Jawaad, as-Sajaad. And this sect claims that these twelve imaams have special […]

Jamaa’ah at-Tableegh: Teachings of Shirk in the book -“Fadhaa.il A’maal” – Part 3

Tableeghi Jamaat: Teachings of Shirk in the Book -“Fadhaa.il A’maal” (popularly referred to as – ” Fazail Amal”) Part 3: Readings in “Fadhaa.il Hajj” (virtues of hajj) Editors Introduction All praise is due to Allaah. We praise Him, seek His help and forgiveness. And we seek refuge in Allaah the Most High from the evils […]

Jamaa’ah at-Tableegh: Teachings of Shirk in the book -“Fadhaa.il A’maal” – Part 2

Tableeghi Jamaat: Teachings of Shirk in the Book -“Fadhaa.il A’maal” (popularly referred to as – ” Fazail Amal”) Part 2: Readings in “Fadhaa.il Namaaz” (virtues of prayer) and “Fadhaa.il Dhikr” (virtues of remembrance) Editors Introduction All praise is due to Allaah and prayers and peace upon the Messenger of Allaah. To proceed: Following the first […]