The news is true in the Kharijites of the twelfth century.
( صدق الخبر في خوارج القرن الثاني عشر)
| Title |
The news is true in the Kharijites of the twelfth century. |
| Title Original
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صدق الخبر في خوارج القرن الثاني عشر
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| Author |
Abdullah bin Hasan Pasha |
| Publication Place |
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Matba'a Kumein |
| Type |
Book |
| Language |
Arabic |
| Digital |
Yes
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| Manuscript |
No
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| Pages Count |
270 |
| Library: |
Darul Kutub |
| Library Asset ID |
8a49ac8f94aff131d2e67e5f8689a0ce4788ffa8 |
| Record ID |
2147 |
| Library Location |
Darul Pole |
| Notes |
"Sidq al-Khabar fi Khawarij al-Qarn al-Sani 'Ashar" (صدق الخبر في خوارج القرن الثاني عشر - "True Report about the Kharijites of the Twelfth Century [Hijri]") by Abdullah bin Hasan Pasha is a polemical treatise written in the 18th century (12th century AH) against the teachings and followers of Muhammad bin Abd al-Wahhab, the founder of the movement known as Wahhabism.
Key aspects of the book:
- Identification with the Kharijites: The author's main thesis is that the Wahhabis are a modern manifestation of the Kharijites, an early Islamic sect known for their radicalism, excessive accusations of infidelity (takfir) against other Muslims, and armed insurrection against the mainstream Muslims.
- Criticism of doctrines: Abdullah bin Hassan Pasha criticizes key tenets of Wahhabi teachings, such as their interpretation of tawhid (monotheism), charges of shirk (polytheism) against Muslims who practice tawassul (mediation through saints) or ziyarat (visiting graves).
- Condemnation of practices: The author condemns the actions of the followers of Ibn Abd al-Wahhab, including their military campaigns, destruction of shrines and violence towards those who did not share their views.
- Defense of Traditional Sunniism: The book is written from the perspective of traditional Sunni Islam as it was understood in the Ottoman Empire at the time, and seeks to defend it from what the author considered dangerous innovations and distortions.
- Historical Context: The work is an important source reflecting the early reactions of Ottoman and traditional Sunni circles to the emergence and spread of Wahhabism in the Arabian Peninsula.
Purpose of the book: To refute and discredit the Wahhabi movement, presenting it as a dangerous heresy akin to Kharijism, and to warn Muslims against its influence. Sidq al-Khabar became one of the first and influential anti-Wahhabi writings. |
