Re: Abul Ala Maududi On The Scale Of Ahlus-Sunnah

[niyas abbas]

Many scholars  believe Maulana Maududi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) is the Mujaddid of last century for he did great service to the Ummah. He is the only one to have written a full constitution for governance of a nation from the Quran during his life time. May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdouse and May Allah's curse be on those who insult him with lies and divide the Ummah .... there is a special hell for those who divide the Ummah.

 

Niyas

 

 

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Subject: Abul Ala Maududi On The Scale Of Ahlus-Sunnah

بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

 

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They will bear their own burdens in full on the Day of Resurrection, and also of the burdens of those whom they misled without knowledge. Evil indeed is that which they shall bear! 16:25

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Abul Ala Maududi On The Scale Of Ahlus-Sunnah

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All praise is due to the Rabb of the worlds, and May Allaah exalt the mention on His chosen Prophet Muhammad (sallallaahu `alayhe wa sallam), and upon his family, his Companions, and those who truly follow them until the Day of Judgment.

 

Abul Ala Maududi was the founder of the sect called Jamat-e-Islami, he wrote much about society, economy, and politics. He promoted un-Islamic revolutionary modes of thought which led him to have a distorted view of Islam as being primarily a political system, overlooking basic Islamic fundamentals such as tawhid (monotheism) and Manhaj (Methodology) of Salaf. He further spoke in an exaggerated manner concerning the aspect of rulership in Islam. Speaking about desiring authority in the land, Maududi said, “So without the desire for authority, there is no meaning for calling to a particular philosophy, and there is no meaning for what is lawful and what is forbidden, nor for the prescribed laws.” refer : Tajdeedud-deen, p32-33, though the Prophet of Islam (sallallaahu `alayhe wa sallam) clearly forbade desiring positions of authority, because craving after authority corrupts absolutely. He (sallallaahu `alayhe wa sallam) said, “Do not ask for leadership, since if you are given it having requested it, then you will be left alone to discharge it, but if you are given it without requesting it, you will be helped (by Allaah) in it.” refer : Sahih Muslim 4692

 

Maududi even went a step further by claiming that the principal goal of all of the Prophets was to establish a state : “Therefore the goal aspired for in the messengership of the Prophets in this world did not cease to be the establishment of the Islamic government upon the earth.” refer : Tajdeedud-deen, p 34. Although Islam considers this to be an important matter, but it does not consider this to be the principal goal. Hence, it is a great error to overlook the true call of the Prophets (i.e. tawhid) while making the false claim that the principle goal which they aspired for was to establish an Islamic state.

 

Maududi used to base his conclusions upon intellectual and political analogies and deductions as opposed to returning to the textual sources of the religion understood by the early Muslims as a source of guidance. Consequently, he was oblivious to the polytheism, religious innovations and superstitions that were rampant in his political party and native homeland. Furthermore, he fell into the grave error of reviling some of the Prophets and the righteous companions of the last Prophet (sallallaahu `alayhe wa sallam).

 

Maududi’s view on ahadith was also not clear as he said “ahadith were transmitted by few men to few men, and the maximum on can get from them is only hope of authenticity and not knowledge of certitude” refer : tarjuman al-Quran rabee ul awal 1365, this statement Maududi oppose the stand of Ahlus-Sunnah as Ahlus-Sunnah holds with certantity that Sahih Hadith leads to certitude and specially those having talaqi bil qabool, meanings that they have been accepted by the community without any objection.

 

As for his position regarding Imaam Mahdi, Maududi wrote “… It is possible that he himself has no information that he will be the promised Mahdi, and after his death people will know him with his actions..." refer : Tajdeed wa Ihya Deen” p 31 to 33. We say how can Imaam Mahdi personality remain hidden, as according to the authentic Ahadith he will be leader of the Muslims at time of ‘Isa (alaihisalaam)  and Ad-Dajjal, fighting Ad-Dajjal with Prophet ‘Isa (alaihisalaam) and as for Ad-Dajjal, Maududi wrote “This one-eye blind Ad-Dajjal and others, all of these are stories that have no Shar’i basis, and there is no need to find them. The stories that are famous among laymen, Islam has no responsibility of it, and if anything of that (about Dajjal) is not proved then it does not give any defect to Islam” refer : Tarjuman Al-Quran Ramadan and Shawal 1364, here Maududi opposes the way of the believers and did not take into account agreed upon Ahadith and the position of the Ahlus Sunnah as Ad-Dajjal is mentioned 8 times in Sahih Al-Bukhari and 17 times in Sahih Muslim.

 

His extremism in those things related to politics led him to compare the Prophet Yusuf (alaihisalaam) to Mussolini! Disregarding the honour of the Prophets of Allaah, Maududi said the following about Yusuf (alaihisalaam) : “This (his request to become the custodian of Egypt) was not a demand to be the Minister of Finance only, as some people understand, this was not a demand of the ministerial office of finance only, but a demand for dictatorship. As a result, this position which Sayyidinaa Yusuf (alaihisalaam) got is almost the same which Mussolini enjoyed in Italy in these days.” refer : Tafheemaat, part 2, p. 122, 5^th edition

 

Abul Ala Maududi's view regarding the different prophets of Allaah can be best understood through this link :

http://www.salafipublications.com/sps/downloads/pdf/NDV080001.pdf

 

The Scholars of Ahlus-Sunnah have criticised Abul Ala Maududi for his various errors and opposition in matters of Aqeedah and Manhaj of Salaf, as detailed below :

 

When, Imaam Muqbil bin Haadee Al-Waadi'ee (rahimahullah) was questioned “Is Abul Ala Maududi considered to be from the Imaams of the Muslims?

 

The Shayak (rahimahullah) answered “What is clear is that he (Abul Ala Maududi) has some tashayyu' (Shiaism) in him and that he is to be considered as being from the Imaams of Innovation. May Allaah reward one of our brothers with good for he has authored a book called : "Zawaabi' fee Wajhis-Sunnah (Hurricanes in the Face of the Sunnah). In this book, he clarifies and exposes the true condition of Abul Ala Maududi and those like him who wage war against the Sunnah of Allaah's Messenger (sallallaahu `alayhe wa sallam) and who weaken authentic ahaadeeth in the two Saheeh collections (of Bukhaaree and Muslim) to suit their desires. refer : Fadaa'ih wa Nasaa'ih : pg. 165

 

The late Muftee of Jeezaan, Saudi Arabia. Shaykh Allamah Ahmad an-Najmee (rahimahullah) was asked, "O Shaykh, when we see callers (du'aat) in this land, praising (Sayid) Qutb and Maududi, and they sit with the Haraakiyyeen and the Hizbiyyeen and they revile the Salafees, is it permissible for us to warn against them?" The Shaikh replied, "Yes, it is permissible for you to warn against them. The one who, the one who...the one who sits with the Haraakiyyeen and supports them and sits with them and reviles the Salafees, then this contains an evidence for his bid'ah." refer : http://www.salafipublications.com/sps//downloads/pdf/MNJ150013.pdf

 

Shaykh Saalih as-Suhaymee (hafidhahullah) named books of Maududi as one of the means by which corrupt ideologies like terrorism are spread. Plz. see pgs. 4-7 by clicking here

 

Shaykh ‘Ubayd Ibn ‘Abdullaah al-Jaabiree (hafidhahullah) mentions Maududi along with (deviants such as) the likes of Syed Qutb, Hasan al-Banna, Qardawi, Nadwi and others. See by clicking here.

 

Shaykh Abdullah al-Jarboo' (hafidhahullah), the former head of department of Aqeedah at Islamic University of Madeenah and a Professor from the College of Dawah 'Usool ud-Deen', clubbed Jamat-e-Islami with other deviant parties like Ikhwanul Muslimeen and Hamas which oppose the Scholars in their speech and verdicts. Below is the extract from his refutation of Anwar al-Awlaki. See by clicking here "The Ikhwanul Muslimeen (Muslim Brotherhood) group has a distinct orientation, and their concerns revolve around certain contemporary issues in which they oppose those firmly rooted in knowledge. They oppose the scholars in their speech and verdicts. Therefore if this man builds his orientation upon this thinking and ideology of those groups affiliated with, and derived from the likes of the Islaamic Group of Pakistan (Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan), at whose head was Maududi; the Muslim Brotherhood group of Egypt , and Hamaas of Palestine, (then know) that all of these groups have a specific ideology for themselves."

 

Shaykh Zaid al-Madkhalee (hafidhahullah) said, "One of the reasons why I say that it is forbidden to sell Abul Ala Maududi's books are his words : “'Prophet Yoosuf didn't only want to be a Minister for Enterprise and Energy, rather also a dictator, and that's why his condition was much like Mussolini's condition in Italy'." On the same page, Sheikh Zaid further wrote, "Even though he (Maududi) backbit the Prophet, 'A'idh al-Qarnee (Ikawani) says : 'My soul is sacrificed for you, Abul Ala (i.e. Maududi)'." refer : 'Al-Irhaab wa Aathaaruhu fil-Afraad wal-Mujtami'ah' (Terrorism and its Effects on Individuals and Societies) p.134. Read pages 4 & 5 of this pdf for the praise of Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan (hafidhahullah) for the precious advices given by Zaid al-Madkhalee (hafidhahullah) in the referred book.

 

Under the chapter, "Warning against the Books of Partisanship and Deviant Groups is not considered Opposing the Callers; and some Examples of Statements from Deviant Callers such as Maududi, Muhammad Suroor, Hasan Al-Bannaa, Sayyid Qutb, At-Turaabee, as well as those who follow their footsteps", Shaykh Jamaal al-Haarithee (hafidhahullah) wrote, He (Mawdudi) said in his book Rasaa'il wa Masaa'il (pg. 57, 1351H Edition) : 'The Messenger of Allaah used to think that the Dajjaal would appear during his time or close to his time. However, 1350 years have passed on this speculation (from the Prophet), many long centuries, and still the Dajjaal has not appeared. So this proves that his (sallallaahu `alayhe wa sallam) speculation was not correct!!' In the 1362H edition of the book, he added to this, saying : 'However, 1350 years have passed 'and still the Dajjaal has not appeared. So this is the reality.' This is a clear rejection of the advent of the Dajjaal, for which there are many authentic ahaadeeth reported informing of his coming. He also said (pg. 55): 'It is confirmed that everything that has been reported in his ahaadeeth concerning the Dajjaal was just the opinion and estimation of the Prophet (sallallaahu `alayhe wa sallam), and that he had doubts over this issue.' Is this not a clear rejection of the Dajjaal and a denial of the reports of the Messenger about whom Allaah said : 'And he does not speak from his own desire, rather it is revelation that is revealed to him.' [Surah An-Najm: 3-4] He also says in his book Arba'atu Mustalahaat-ul-Qur'aan al-Asaasiyah (pg. 156) : 'Allaah commanded the Prophet (sallallaahu `alayhe wa sallam) in Surah An-Nasr to ask his Lord's forgiveness for what occurred from him from deficiencies and shortcomings with regard to fulfilling the obligations ' i.e. the obligations of prophethood.' We seek Allaah's refuge from such a lie!! Is it not sufficient for him that Allaah described His Prophet (sallallaahu `alayhe wa sallam) with the characteristic of servitude ('uboodiyyah), which is the most perfect of human characteristics? He described him with this attribute (i.e. slave of Allaah) in many verses throughout His Book. Where is he with respect to the Prophet's statement in the hadeeth about the three people that asked about his (sallallaahu `alayhe wa sallam) worship ' and it is as if he is replying to this issue in which he (sallallaahu `alayhe wa sallam) said : 'As for me, then I am the most dutiful to Allaah amongst you'? refer : The book Beneficial Answers to Questions on Innovated Methodologies Note : that even this book has an introduction by Shaykh Dr. Saalih al-Fawzaan (hafidhahullah).

 

Another extremely beneficial book that has an introduction by Shaykh Fawzaan is written by Shaykh Dr. Rabee' ibn Haadee al-Madkhalee (hafidhahullah) and is entitled "The Methodology of Prophets in calling to of Allaah-That is the way of wisdom and intelligence". Please read the english translation in pdf format by clicking here. See pages 73 to 115 for in-depth refutation of Maududi.

 

Shaykh Hammaad al-Ansaaree's (rahimahullah) narrated an incident which happened between him and Maududi, Shayak (rahimahullah) said “I visited Maududi along with some brothers during the course of his stay in Riyadh and he was in the hotel ‘bat-haa’ so we entered upon him and he was praying the ‘Asr prayer, so I began observing his prayer. So when he finished I said to him : ‘This prayer of yours needs reviewing, for you do not raise your hands, nor do you relax (be at ease) and other than that’ So he said : ‘I am Hanafee in Madhhab’. So I said to him : ‘this is more overwhelming than the first; since it is impermissible for you to say that, and you are above such a statement. We had come to think from your writings that you are a free-thinker [See the book; The Methodology of the Prophets in calling to Allaah by Shayak Rabee’ bin Haadee page : 157 onwards for detail of this.], but it has become apparent to us that you are a constricted thinker.’ Then I said to him : ‘indeed Imaam Abu Haneefah is the one that you blindly follow; yet who are the ones that Imaam Abu Haneefah blindly followed?’ He remained silent, and Allaah's Aid is sought. refer : Majmoo' fee tarjumah Hamaad Al-Ansaaree volume 2 page 604

 

Finally, refer this article : 'Words of Imaam Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah) In Refutation of the Extremism of Mawdudi and Sayyid Qutb on the Issue of Taa'ah (Obedience)

 

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