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Descriptions of the Khawarij

Author: Shaykh Muhammad Nasir ud-Deen al-Albaani

Description: "Descriptions of the Khawārij" by Muḥammad Nāṣir al-Din al-Albānī is a collection of Ḥadīth and narrations about the Khawārij, a group of early Islamic rebels. The text highlights their extreme beliefs, their misinterpretation of religious texts, and the consequences of their rebellion. They are portrayed as deviants who appeared outwardly pious but were condemned by the Prophet Muhammad as being the "worst of people." The book includes descriptions of their characteristics, their misguided actions, and the efforts of Muslim leaders like ‘Alī Ibn Abī Ṭālib to address their insurrections.