Page 26-31 (Correction of the Historical Errors About AL-WAHHABIYYAH)

Sheikh Muhammad Bin Abdul Wahhab was against the Kharijites Ibadaites doctrine, throughout or any other idea from sect that did not tally with that of  "Ahlus Sunnah" His book and treatises are enough proof.

Many accusations and blames were heaped upon him in many matters and I will cite some glaring examples if time permits. He was quoted to have said:

"Glory to our Lord"

This is a big falsehood connected. For how could you link a person with what he seeks refuge against? But we better complete our dialogue. I hope on this Library we will be able to get books that will clear any misconception that blur your minds with regard to this topic; for " Wisdom is considered to be the lost treasure of a believer and he grabs it wherever he finds it."

Then I asked is it possible to find from you a history book  about your area called " The History of North Africa" , by one of a westerner from France called Charlie Andre, which Muhammad Mizali, former Tunisian Prime Minister, and Al Bashir  Bin Salamah have translated into Arabic.

Dr. Abdullaah said: " YES the book is available. He brought the book in three volumes."

I opened the table of contents and read about the kharijites kingdom in volume two of the book. The Kingdom of Tahirt..

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was the Rustums dynasty, which the author gave details about Rustums beliefs area, and their milestones of civilization and how it was known as Wahhabiyya. This sect was totally different from the doctrine of Ahala Sunnah (the followers of the Prophetical tradition. 1 [see the book vol. 11 page no.40-50.]

Then I said: "Can you once again brong a book entitled ' Al-Mu'rabb Al-Kabir, the Abbasi Era. if it is available in your Library?"

He said, yes it is available. Then he produced it.

We, therefore, read together about the Rustum dynasty in volume 11 of the book, the city of Tahert of Magrib that 'Abdur-Rahman Bin Rustum, of Persia Origin, when he was about to die in the year 171 AH recommended the best seven men of his government, Rustum government, two among the seven men were hi son Abdul-Wahhab and Yazeed Bin Fandik and Abdul-Wahhab was appointed as the ruler after his death. This resulted in dispute between him and Ibn Fandik.

Ibadite which was the religion of Ibn Rustum and his followers was brought to the West from the East, and was divided into factions:

1. Al-Wahhabiyya, Related to Abdul-Wahhab Bin Abdur-Rahman Bin Rustum
2. Nakariya

A number of wars and skirmishes were fought netween the two factions, in consequence of which, An-Nakariyya was...

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defeated and its leader called Ibn Ghandevah was killed. But after his demise a group of Mu'tazilah called Wasiliyyah joined them.

He said: "Abdul-Wahhab intended to perform pilgrimage at the end of his life, but, his followers advised him to stay at 'Naffusah' so that Abbasi people will not attack him. 2 [. see Al-Murraba Al-Kabir Vol 11 page no. 551-557, published by Dear Al-Nahdah Al-Arabiyyah Beirut, you will also find the information about this Abdur-Rahman and his government, the author mentioned his death in the year 211 AH.]

Then I suggested that if we can refer back to Alfred Bell's book, who wrote about the Islamic sects in North Africa from the early Muslim conquest to the present day, we can find another topic from the book that is exactly alike in contents. Thus, he opened that:

The Kharijite the Wahhabis which were named after Abdullaah Bin Wahhab Al-Rasiby, the one who fought against Ali Bin Abi Talib in the battle of Nahrawan are the Kharijite of Ibadiyyah. He further elaborated that the division that the Ibadiyyah of west in Tahirt followed is similar to them. Their government, the Rustumi dynasty is reigned in North Africa. However, they were referred to as the most fanatic among the group of the Khariji.

Moreover, the author used the whole of twelve pages (in the book) in order to give the detail explanation on the subject ...

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matter:As they are the most hateful opponet of Ahala Sunnah Wal Jama'ah (followers of Prophetic traditions 3 [Ref: The Islamic Sects in North Africa page no.150].  Ibn Taymiyyah in Syria. AI-Iz Bin Abdul Salam in Cairo and many others.) All of whom are considered as the leaders of Islamic revivalism and reformation. And they are entirely different from he heretic rebellious Kharijite as confirmed in the books of Islamic thoughts and sects.

All these references, thanks to Allaah, made them convinced about the matter, because the name Wahhabiyya repeatedly mentioned in those with more detailed explanations about their bad creeds. I further, intend  to elaborate  to them in detail to shed more light on the subject matter. Because, by doing so, all elements of doubt on the the subject are now cleared. And on this issue (worthy of discussion) the whole ideas are therefore compiled in the form of a book for the reader to digest the theme and its meaning. The rhetoricians say: " More construction of details give birth to more meanings and ideas."

I then asked: What is your opinion, we can continue to delve our hands on references in order to dig more historical facts far beyond those at our disposal? I am here referring to the positive support that scholars and rules of yours have given to the teachings of Shiekh Muhammad Bin Abdul Wahhab, Most specially, when the Saudi Royal Family strongly rose...

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to spread his mission to the Muslim Leaders around the world through Letters and Missionaries; with the sole intent of copying the ancestors who went throughout the world to spread the light of Islam and also to work with the command of Allaah in the Noble Qur'an, where he said:

"Sure this (Qur'an) is indeed a reminder for you and for your people and you will be questioned about it." 

[Az-Zukhruf 43:44]

By the time that rulers and scholars of Morocco learnt about the teaching of Muhammad Bin Abdul Wahhab they worked hard with sole aim of tracing the original source of the teaching, owing to which conferences, seminars and workshops were organized to the extent that they are satisfied with the message of the mission.

They further demanded that: " We need more explanation with anything useful and full of concrete and convincing evidences."

I then said: "Possibly, you might be aware that Iman Sa'ud Bin Abdul 'Aziz , the third Leader in the Saudi Royal Family, when he came to Makkah in the year 1219 A.H., dispatched some letters to the Kings of North Africa, Tunisia, Morocco and others. In these letters the Saudi King expounded the conceptual meaning of monotheism and the fundamental...

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teachings of Islaam,which is the real message conveyed by the Prophet of Allaah Muhammad (salallaahu alaihi wassalaam); as it is unadulterated.   And a magazine entitled  "Islamiga" Published in Germany, produced the content of these letters in three pages of its edition. It also gave a study in the German Language about the mission of Muhammad Bin Badul Wahhab and the article was written by an oriental person.

The Letter and its content further elaborate the works of Imam Saud and his father; which simply inferred as executing the commandments of Allaah (aza wajal) and his messenger (salallaahu alaihi wasalaam), that is, to call to the religion of Allaah. So they can see the light of Truth, the letter also denied any fabricated falsehood that is mischievously associated with the mission of Sheikh Wahhab Bin Abdul Wahhab. It also rejected such misconception and falsehood aimed at distorting his writing at the end of his life (year 1115-1206 AH). He was quoted to have said " Glory be to our Lord" this is a great Slander against us. No wonder, accusing fingers and errors are attributed to even our beleoved Prophet (salallaahu alaihi wasalaam) who is the best noble person. And the sheikh stated in his letter to Abdullaah Bin Suhaim, one of the scholar of Baghdad, Sheikh Abdur Rahman Al-Suwaydi, in which he explained to him his mission; about the priority of belief and that Allaah would be worshipped alone, while all aspect of polytheism be rejected such as worshipping dead people, which was the...

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