[Henldyhl]

Did Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahab follow a madhab? And Is his book Kitaab At Tawheed reliable

[rarpAcconavox]

He was Hanbali.

I don't know much about his Kitab Tawhid, so I can't say much about it.

Personally, it seems he has been overrated by both sides.

The Salafis treat him like a prophet, while some others treat him like a dajjal or shaytan. It seems like the truth lies in between those absolute extremes.

[Henldyhl]

Jazkalllah. Anybody else

[Tauntenue]

Jazkalllah. Anybody else

Salam,

his book is all over the internet, you can check it out.

[Henldyhl]

But is it a reliable book?

[Tauntenue]

But is it a reliable book?

You're Asha'ari so you won't agree with him.

[Henldyhl]

I am Maturidi

[Henldyhl]

You're Asha'ari so you won't agree with him.

Not Ashari

[Cheaperisdeeper]

Assalam alaikum

Here is the book:
http://www.islamicweb.com/beliefs/creed/abdulwahab/

Brothers inashaa Allah will answer your Q

[Cheaperisdeeper]

I am Maturidi

what is maturidi ?

[Henldyhl]

Ash'ari and Maturidi schools of aqidah (creed)

[InvertPrete]

Did Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahab follow a madhab?

Shaykh ‘Abd Allah, the son of Shaykh Muhammad bin ‘Abd al-Wahhab, has written a booklet that throws much light on his father’s da‘wah and movement. In it he writes:

We informed them that indeed that which we believe in and the way by which we worship Allah, in the principles of religion, is the way of the Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama‘ah and the predecessors (salaf) of this Ummah. As to matters of jurisprudence, we follow the madhhab of Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal; we do not refute those who follow the four imams, or consider ourselves to be worthy of ijtihad, nor does anyone among us claim such. However, in certain issues, when there is an evident text from the Book of Allah or the Sunnah – which has not been abrogated, nor is in any way specific (makhsus), or contradicted by a text stronger than it and one of the four imams has mentioned it — then we would take it and leave the madhhab. Indeed, the opinions of some of the imams within the four madhhabs, in some matters of fiqh, have been different to the way of those who firmly follow (taqlid) the madhhab’s founder…

[JEWELMARGY]

Read the book 'Muhammad Bin Abdul Wahab Aur Hindustan Kay Ulama Haq', kitab ut tawhid book is praised. See also :
http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/show...ma-of-India!#1

[dubballey]

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab al-Hanbali studied under Shaykh Muhammad Hayat Sindi al-Hanafi

I think you can find on Salafi websites, his asanid and ijaza given by Shaykh Muhammad Hayat Sindi. I remember posting that in the other thread http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/show...l=1#post585537

Asharis Maturidis Salafis Atharis Hanbalis are all affirmers of attributes with differences of opinion among them.
Scholars said all of them are Ahl sunnah wal Jamaah.

[dubballey]

One would end up getting impression that the view aired by Shaikh Abdu Wahab is the only one acceptable. The salafist are highly prejidiced and for them all the past scholars are worth nothing apart from the ones they approve. Their ignornace of the accepted School of Aqaid of Ahle Sunnah Wal Jammah gives one an understanding of their mindset.
It is better to stick to Jumhur and not minority view of classification. Stick to the commentry of Aqaida Tahawiya by Shaikh Haza Yusuf.

this mentality exists in every group. Why Shaykh Hamza Yusuf ? same could be said about him or anyone else >

[StitsVobsaith]

[...]The great ‘allamah Shaykh Muhammad Manzur Nu‘mani — former head of the faculty of hadith at Dar al-‘Ulum Nadwat al-‘Ulama, Lucknow, and member of the board at Dar al-‘Ulum Deoband — writes in his book, Di‘ayat Mukaththafah Didd al-Shaykh Muhammad bin ‘Abd al-Wahhab[3] (page 76), that Shaykh ‘Abd Allah, the son of Shaykh Muhammad bin ‘Abd al-Wahhab, has written a booklet that throws much light on his father’s da‘wah and movement. In it he writes:

We informed them that indeed that which we believe in and the way by which we worship Allah, in the principles of religion, is the way of the Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama‘ah and the predecessors (salaf) of this Ummah. As to matters of jurisprudence, we follow the madhhab of Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal; we do not refute those who follow the four imams, or consider ourselves to be worthy of ijtihad, nor does anyone among us claim such. However, in certain issues, when there is an evident text from the Book of Allah or the Sunnah – which has not been abrogated, nor is in any way specific (makhsus), or contradicted by a text stronger than it and one of the four imams has mentioned it — then we would take it and leave the madhhab. Indeed, the opinions of some of the imams within the four madhhabs, in some matters of fiqh, have been different to the way of those who firmly follow (taqlid) the madhhab’s founder…

Shaykh ‘Abd Allah bin Shaykh Muhammad bin ‘Abd al-Wahhab ends his treatise saying:

We do not negate the way of the Sufis and the purification of the inner self from the vices of those sins connected to the heart and the limbs as long as the individual firmly adheres to the rules of Shari‘ah and the correct and observed way. However, we will not take it on ourselves to allegorically interpret (ta’wil) his speech and his actions. We only place our reliance on, seek help from, beseech aid from and place our confidence in all our dealings in Allah Most High. He is enough for us, the best trustee, the best mawla and the best helper. May Allah send peace on our master Muhammad, his family and companions.
[...] Source: http://www.deoband.org/2011/01/tasaw...ab-and-sufism/

End of discussion.

[Henldyhl]

Can Dr. Abu Tamim Answer This question

[sisuarmalmicy]

Can Dr. Abu Tamim Answer This question

Bro Faruqi's post appears to be definitive.

[Henldyhl]

but would u reccomend reading kitab at tawheed because that is also part of my question

[sisuarmalmicy]

but would u reccomend reading kitab at tawheed because that is also part of my question

Yes, I would.