The Beliefs of Rafidah & the Shia Taken from Minhaj as Sunnah
The Beliefs of Rafidah & the Shia Taken from Minhaj as Sunnah
Author: Shaykh ul-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah
Translator: Abbas Abu Yahya
Description: The text "The Beliefs of the Rafidah & the Shia" is based on the writings of Shaykh ul-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah from his book "Minhaj as-Sunnah," presented in a question-and-answer format. It covers Ibn Taymiyyah's critical view of the Rafidah, a term used for certain Shia sects. He portrays them as misguided and accuses them of harboring enmity toward early Muslim figures like the companions of the Prophet. The Rafidah are described as having alliances with non-Muslims and being prone to lying and hypocrisy, with the concept of "Taqiyya" (concealing true beliefs) being central to their practice. Additionally, the text explores their opposition to mainstream Islamic authorities and the Companions of the Prophet, while also accusing the sect of distorting Islamic teachings.
