100 QUESTIONS Led Shiites’ Youth to the Truth By Sheikh: Soliman ben Saleh El-Kharashi Summarised and Rendered by Khaled Fahmy 1 The customary and most respectful salutation on the Prophet, “Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him” ﷺ and the praising of the companions “may Allah have peace on him/them” which are made after each mention of their names within this work have been omitted for ease of reading; however the reader is kindly requested to observe this Muslim tradition. 2 In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Introduction P raise be to Allah who said: “This is My straight path, so follow it. Follow not other ways, lest ye be parted from His way: This hath He ordained for you, that ye may ward off (evil). [Al-An'am:153], and peace and blessings of Allah be upon His Messenger, the Seal of the Prophets, who said: "The children of Israel have parted over seventy-one sects, and my nation is divided over seventy-three; all of them are in Fire except only one», it was said: O Messenger of Allah, what is the one? He said: "What I am on today and my companions". (1) Allah wanted – He willed with His cosmic destiny - to divide Muslims to sects, parties and different doctrines, so they are intimidating and conspiring one against each other; thus violating the Allah‟s directive to them in the case of conflict of opinions to refer back to His book (1) (Saheeh al-Tirmidhi, al-Albani, 2129). And see the talk on this hadith narration and knowledge in the message of Sheikh Salim Hilali «avoid the suspicion of the hadith of “Dar’a Al- Irtiyaab A’an hadith ma Ana Alayhi wa Al-Sehaab”; “What I am on and my companions». 3 and the Sunnah (tradition) of His Prophet; saying: “And if ye have a dispute concerning any matter, refer it to Allah and the messenger if ye are (in truth) believers in Allah and the Last Day. That is better and more seemly in the end.” [Women: 59]. Therefore, it is obligatory for every mentor of his nation, who loves its unity and assembly, to seek –based on his ability- its reunification "on the truth" and to restore it as it was in the prophet era (the doctrine, law and ethics), following the saying of Allah: “And hold fast, all of you together, to the cable of Allah, and do not separate. [Al-Imran: 103]. One of the most important things that hasten this matter: is to enlighten the sects‟ members that are contrary to the call of the Book and Sunnah, of what they are on of excesses and deviations that impede them from the guidance and adherence to the Muslim Group. Hence, thinking of gathering these questions and obligations for the youth of the Twelfth Shi'a sect that may contribute to the comeback of the wise men and women to the truth; if you think about these questions and obligations that cannot be pushed away and eliminated except 4 only by abiding to the invitation of the Book and Sunnah that are free from these contradictions. I really liked what one of the Shiites who was restored to the right, when he talked about his experience of transition from deviation to guidance in a book which he chose an appropriate name for it: «I have won the companions ... I did not lose Ahlu Al-Bayt»! He was successful – may Allah steadfast him- in this choice because the true Muslim does not find it embarrassing to combine the love of Ahlu Al-Bayt and the love of the companions, may Allah be pleased with them all. It should be known that I have selected most of these questions and obligations from the web forums, especially the defence of Sunnah forum, and I added to it a large set of obligations that I saw in the books that conversed with Shiites, and then I edited them all and place them in one form, I have only compiled this work, then I ask Allah to benefit the successful from among the Shiites youth, and make it a key to goodness to them, finally I prompt them to consider that 5 reviewing the truth is better than the persistence on falsehood, and one of them in the event of his adherence to the Sunnah, and joy and support it, may exceed his reward and status compared with thousands of Sunnis, who are not committed, and those who are turning away from their religion, and indulging in lusts, or those who are falling in suspicions, Allah says: “Whoso disbelieveth must (then) bear the consequences of his disbelief, while those who do right make provision for themselves- [Roman: 44]. Allah Knows Better, May Allah have peace and blessings on our Prophet Muhammad and his family and his companions. * * * * * * 6 Obligations T o every Shiite in this world, who has a mind that he or she can reflect with, I direct this set of questions, as I wish that you question and pursue the truth, accordinly you might find the right answer to them, so you will be guided to the true religion of Allah and to the evident truth, Allah willing. 1) Shiites believe that 'Ali is an infallible Imam, and then we find him - by their confession - gave his daughter Umm Kulthum «Sister of Al- Hassan and Al-Hussein» in marriage to Omar bin Al-Khattab! (2) This obliges the Shiites to one (2) This marriage was authenticated by the Shiites scholars: al- Kelini in al-Kafi in al-Fouro'a (6/115), and al-Tousi in Tahzeeb al- Ahkam, in number women chapter (8/148), and in (2/380), and in his book al-Istebsar (3/356), and al-Mazandarni in Manqab 'Al Abi Taleeb, (3/162), and al-'Ameli in Masalek al-Afham, (1/Kitab El-Nikah), and Murtada Ailm al-Huda in al-Shafi, (p. 116), and Ibn Abi al-Hadeed in the commentary of Nahj al-Balagha, (3/124), and al-'Aradbieli in Hadiqat al-She'a, (p. 277), and al- Shawshatri in Majalees al-Mu'menien, (p. 76, 82), and al-Majlesy in Behar al-'An-war, (p. 621). For further reading: 'al-Resala; of Omar Ibn al-Khattab marriage from Om Kalthoum Bent Aly ibn Abi Taleb – reality not a slander" for Abi Mo'az al-Isma'eli. 7 of two matters; the sweetest is bitter: The first: that 'Ali is not infallible because he gave his daughter in marriage to an infidel (kafir). And this contradicts with the doctrine foundations, but it consequently proves that other Imams are not infallible. The second: that Omar is a Muslim! 'Ali had contented with his marriage bond with him, these two answers are confusing. 2) Shiites claim that Abi Bakr and Omar were infidels, and then we find that 'Ali at Shiites is the infallible Imam, he was content with their caliphates and he pledged allegiance to them, one after the other and he did not rebel against them, and this requisites that 'Ali is not infallible, where he endorsed an oath of allegiance to the two infidels and swindlers, accordingly this is a perforation of infallibility, and it is an assistance to a transgressor on his transgression, and this never occurs from an infallible, or his action is correct, because they are two true faithful believing impartial Caliphs, consequently, the Shiites have violated their Imam in atoning, insulting, cursing and discontentment with their caliphates! Then we are overwhelmed with bewilderment: Either we pursue the path of Abi 8 Al-Hassan, or we will pursue the path of his disobedient Shiites. 3) 'Ali, got married after the death of Fatima, several women, who gave birth to a number of children, including: Abbas bin 'Ali bin Abi Talib, Abdullah bin 'Ali bin Abi Talib, Ja`far bin 'Ali bin Abi Talib, „Uthman bin 'Ali bin Abi Talib, where their mother was: «Umm El-Banien bint Hozam Ben Daram». (3) As well: Obaidullah bin 'Ali bin Abi Talib, Abi Bakr bin 'Ali bin Abi Talib. Where their mother was: "Laila bint Masoud Al-Daramiya." (4) In addition to Yahiya bin 'Ali bin Abi Talib, Muhammad bin 'Ali bin Abi Talib, Awn bin 'Ali bin Abi Talib. Their mother was: Asmaa bint Umayes. (5) Along with Rukaya bint 'Ali bin Abi Talib, Omar bin 'Ali bin Abi Talib who died at the age of thirty-five. Their mother was: "Umm Habib bint Rabiah." (6) (3) "Kashf al-Ghomah fi Marafat al-'Al'amah"; for Ali al-Arbeli (2/66) (4) ibid. (5) ibid. (6) ibid. 9 And also: Umm Al-Hassan bint 'Ali bin Abi Talib, Ramlah Al-Kubra 'Ali bin Abi Talib. Their mother was: "Umm Mas'ud bint Erwa bin Masoud Al-Thaqafi". (7) The question is: Does a father name his most beloved children after the names of his enemies? How is that, if this father is 'Ali bin Abi Talib? How could 'Ali, name his children after the names of those who you claim that they were his enemies. Does a sensible man name his loved ones after the names of his enemies!? Do you know that 'Ali, is the first Qureshi, name his children, Abi Bakr, Omar, and „Uthman? 4) The author of (Nahj Al-Balagha) book narrated – it is an acknowledged book by the Shiites - that 'Ali, desired to be relieved from the Caliphate and said: «Let me alone and seek other than me»! (8) This gives evidence of abrogation of Shiites doctrine, how could he ask to be relieved from it, and his installation as an Imam and caliphate is a matter of an obligation order from Allah and - it is required by you- and this was requested by Abi Bakr - as you claim -!? (7) ibid. (8) Nahj al-Balagha, (p. 136), see: (p. 366 – 367), and (p. 322). 10