[faqir]

as-salamu `alaikum
It seems by the grace of Allah Shaykh Muhammad ibn `Alawi al-Maliki's 'Notions That Must be Corrected' is soon to be published and released by Sunni Publications.

Sh. Gibril said:

The Four Madhâhib had pulpits in the Meccan Sanctuary - you destroyed them1 - and teaching chairs - you banned them. Among the last to date was that of Dr. Muhammad ibn `Alawi al-Maliki who succeeded his father and grandfather. But your eyes could not bear to see him there, so you accused him of misguidance and sheer disbelief in your book al-Hiwar [Hiwar ma` al-Maliki by Muhammad ibn Mani`]. Had Allah not prompted me to defend him with my book al-Radd al-Mani` and others of the people of learning with theirs,2 and if King Fahd, the Custodian of the Two Sanctuaries, had not interfered to protect him, he would be ancient history today.

[...]

NOTES

1 These pulpits can be seen represented around the Ka`ba in pre-Wahhabi drawings and pictures of Makka.

2 Adilla Ahl al-Sunna wa al-Jama`a aw al-Radd al-Muhkam al-Mani` `ala Munkarat wa Shubuhat Ibn Mani` fi Tahajjumihi `ala al-Sayyid Muhammad `Alawi al-Maliki al-Makki ("The Evidences of the Sunni Community, or, The Unassailably Proficient Rebuttal of the Blameworthy and Doubtful Points of Ibn Mani` in His Assault on al-Maliki"), which he published in 1984 in response to a contemporary's attack on Shaykh Muhammad ibn al-Sayyid `Alawi al-Maliki for the latter's having contradicted the tenets of the Wahhabi sect on a number of questions in his book Mafahim Yajib an Tusahhah ("The Necessary Correction of Certain Misconceptions"), published ca. 1983 and now in its 10th printing, perhaps the most important contemporary statement of Ahl al-Sunna on Wahhabi/"Salafi" teachings.
Other rebuttals: `Abd al-Hayy al-`Amrawi & `Abd al-Karim Murad, al-Tahdhir min al-Ightirar bi ma Ja'a fi Kitab al-Hiwar min al-Manakir ("Warning Against Being Fooled by the Reprehensible Contents of the Book [by Ibn Mani`] `A Debate with al-Maliki'");
Shaykh Rashid ibn Ibrahim al-Marikhi of Bahrayn, Raf` al-Astar `an Shubuhat wa Dala-lat Sahib al-Hiwar ("Exposing the Insinuations and Aber-rations of the Author of the `Debate with al-Maliki'");
al-Sayyid `Abd Allah ibn Mahfuz al-Haddad Ba `Alawi al-Hadrami, al-Sunna wa al-Bid`a. Etc.

Link

Insha'Allah I hope to present some quotes from the work in bold mentioned above by shaykh Gibril. The translation was published in English by Madinah Press as 'Sufis and Sufism: A Defence' with a foreword by Dr. Abdalqadir as-Sufi.

[faqir]

'No voice has defended the Sirat al-Mustaqim, the true Deen of Islam, more courageously than Shaykh `Alawi al-Maliki. At the climax of this matter his defence of Islam became a defence of his life itself. To defend himself against the charges he had the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger, and over him was the baraka of His awliya. This victory over his oppnenets really marked the end of the Wahhabi hegemony over the Muslims. It is against this background that the ferocious attacks on Shaykh `Alawi al-maliki took place, culminating in, among others, the two books so superbly refuted by our distinguished authors.'

-Dr Abdal Qadir as-Sufi
[From the introduction to Sufis and Sufism: A Defence]

[Ansari UK]

Man i cant wait for this. May Allah bless Shaykh Alawi with the highest station in Paradise (and all the shuyook of Ahlus Sunnah).

This post has been edited by Ansari UK: 26 August 2008 - 08:44 PM

[faqir]

A photo of his father (may Allah have mercy upon him):

http://www.marifah.n...o...1&Itemid=82

The shaykh in traditional headgear:

http://www.marifah.n...o...2&Itemid=82

A younger shaykh Muhammad with Sh. Mahmud Effendi:

http://www.marifah.n...o...2&Itemid=82

Shaykh Muhammad with Sh. Abdallah Fadaag:

http://www.marifah.n...o...8&Itemid=82

[Hamoudeh]

Assalamu `Alaykum

Alhamdulillah, the book is now available for pre-order at http://www.sunnipubs.com and will be officially released on the 29th of september insha'Allah.

NOTIONS THAT MUST BE CORRECTED
BY SHAYKH MUHAMMAD B. `ALAWI AL-MALIKI AL-HASANI (RA)
FOREWORD BY SHAYKH HASANAYN MUHAMMAD MAKHLUF (RA)
TRANSLATED BY SURAQAH ABDUL AZIZ

Notions That Must Be Corrected is perhaps the most important and renowned work of the late Sayyid, Shaykh Muhammad b. ‘Alawi al-Maliki al-Hasani (ra). Throughout his masterpiece the author offers valuable and wise words of caution against extremism and invites the Muslims to the path of Ahl al-Sunna wal-Jama‘a, the hallmark of which is tolerance and moderation. Sayyid Muhammad expertly clarifies the correct position relating to numerous ‘controversial’ contemporary topics whilst maintaining strict adherence to the Qur’an, the Sunna, and the way of the Salaf.

The book itself has been divided into three parts, the first of which is concerned with areas of research relating to Islamic doctrine, including clarifying the corruption found in the criterion for imputing others with disbelief and misguidance, as well as concepts such as intermediation and intercession. The second section deals with issues relating to the Prophet (SAW), including his unique characteristics, the reality of Prophecy, the reality of humanity, and the correct understanding of seeking blessings from the Prophet e and his relics. The final part deals with miscellaneous areas of research including the Isthmus life (barzakh), the legality of visiting the Prophet e, and other related matters such as relics, sanctuaries, and festive religious occasions.

Scores of Islamic scholars hailing from all parts of the world wrote commendations for this work, while many more have taught from it, or written about it in their articles. The huge positive impact the book made in Islamic circles unfortunately led to hardship for the noble Shaykh in his home country due to misguided verdicts levelled against him. He was prevented from teaching in the Masjid al-Haram and his position at Umm al-Qurra’ University was also terminated. Numerous vicious personal attacks and baseless replies from those who opposed the methodology of Ahl al-Sunna were also published. In response to this, leading scholars throughout the world vehemently defended the noble Shaykh and wrote extensive and decisive refutations of his detractors.

'This book should be required reading for the Islamic world, and should be studied and taught to children because of the explicit truth, correct views and defence of Islam’s sanctities that it contains. This book clarifies the misguidance, lies, and false claims of the enemy, and certainly, Allah shall aid His righteous servants by aiding His religion.'

- Shaykh Hasanayn Muhammad Makhluf

You can order it now with a discount of 3,25 Euros for 12,50 Euros at:

http://www.sunnipubs...h...t&Itemid=26

Wassalam

[drjash]

Insha Allah Islamopedia Books will start taking pre-orders for the -Notions-That-Must-Be-Corrected-(Al-Mafahim).html?shop_param=cid=1&aid=ASunniPubs%20003&]'Notions That Must Be Corrected' in the next week or so.

In the meantime if you would like to reserve a copy from us you can mail us at mail@islamopedia.co.uk

Was Salam

[al-kakazai]

salam

sidi faqir can you post the information/scans you have of the mufti taqi uthmani comments on the mafahim, my email ad is ribaat@gmail.com

jazaks

[sufitiger]

al-kakazai, on Sep 10 2008, 07:30 AM, said:

salam

sidi faqir can you post the information/scans you have of the mufti taqi uthmani comments on the mafahim, my email ad is ribaat@gmail.com

jazaks

The book was also refuted by other Deobandi Ulema from http://www.khairulma...m.pk/u-main.htm and others like Mufti Abdul Shakoor Trimizi author of Aqaid Ulema Deoband and the Khalifah of Shaykh Zafar Uthmani.

Shaykh Taqi mentions in his preface he wouldn't have done a review if he knew the book was going to be translated in Urdu. The translation lead to most of the Deobandi Ulema revoking their endorsements.

The Oxford based muhaqqiq and alim; Dr Akram al Nadwi warned us from reading this book also and understand he will be critiquing the work in English.

This post has been edited by sufitiger: 14 September 2008 - 12:29 AM

[Hamoudeh]

Assalamu `Alaykum

Perhaps that is why Shaykh Taqi's taqriz is not in the book. The taqriz itself however, does not seem to be the refutation some make it out to be. Sidi Salman posted some beneficial comments on another forum in this regard:

Salman said:

Mufti Taqi's writing on the issue is not a "refutation" but more of a general overview of Sayyid Muhammad ibn `Alawi's work in which the former mentioned points of agreements as well as certain points of disagreement and clarification. Mufti Taqi's approach was full of lutf, despite some reservations on his part, which should be a lesson for all of us on the adab of expressing disagreement. He did not fail to provide due respect to Sayyid Muhammad or to the beneficial and sound points that the Sayyid mentioned. The disagreements were on the issues that we have become accustomed to: istigatha, `ilm al-ghayb, tasarruf, mawlid, and so forth. It would be important here to remind people of what Sayyidi Shaykh Nuh stated regarding these issues: - "The point of mentioning these six questions is that not one of them is a genuine ‘aqida issue, in the sense of being a central tenet of faith that no one can disagree about and remain a believer. Rather, all of the main ‘aqida-related issues... can be legitimately debated and differed upon by Muslims without either side having left Islam."

I have not thoroughly read the taqriz yet, but as far the above mentioned matters are concerned then it is clear there are differences and what the position of scholars is. It is not something that concerns the Mafahim in particular. If Shaykh Taqi wished he would rather not written the taqriz because the book has been translated into Urdu, then is of no concern to the content of the book itself either. If Dr. Akram al-Nadwi however indeed warned you from reading the book due to the content itself, then it seems there is some disagreement between them as well. Evidently, Shaykh Taqi would not have minded for the Arab to read it as he apparently agreed to the publication of his taqriz in the book by the Sayyid radiAllahu `anhu, similar to how over 50 other taqariz are published in it.

If Dr. Al-Nadwi wishes to critique the work in English, he is welcomed as far as my insignificant self is concerned, as the Sayyid said: "This book of ours is like any other book; it can be corrected or revised." The book will be released on the 29th insha'Allah, and it will be available for purchasing on our website. The Arabic edition we use is as already available. If you can arrange for me to contact Dr. Al-Nadwi personally, I could perhaps offer him both editions for "It is a duty that these notions are presented to the scholars and thinkers for investigation and research" according to the Sayyid. I may assume you are able to arrange this?

As for any retractions, I haven't seen any proof for any retractions of any taqariz that are published in the edition we have used, or any other editions for that matter. I don't see it in your post either, so please provide it. If it is in Urdu, then a translation to either English or Arabic is appreciated for the taqariz are all written in Arabic. I welcome all critical opinions of any serious scholars, you can send me as many documents as you can find and I will try to look at each one of them insha'Allah.

However, for as far as our publishing of this book is concerned, then know the contents thereof have not only been approved of, but praised by our scholars. I hope you can understand and live with this, for if not, it is not likely to change. This is a reality one must be aware of.

Wassalam

[Ibn Ajibah]

I find it quite interesting that the Shaykh wishes to critique the translation, when virtually all of the material found in the mafahim has been scattered here and there on the internet for years. Why all the attention to this book in particular when the issues are not new? Does anyone know why this is?

[Abul Layth]

Ibn Ajibah, on Sep 14 2008, 01:35 AM, said:

I find it quite interesting that the Shaykh wishes to critique the translation, when virtually all of the material found in the mafahim has been scattered here and there on the internet for years. Why all the attention to this book in particular when the issues are not new? Does anyone know why this is?

Because it has now been compiled in a language understood by the masses and is therefore a threat to their pseudo-slanted salafied da'wah! I find it interesting that some of these deobandis have the audacity to attempt to "Refute" Sayyid Muhammad ibn 'Alawi's work. How many of the 'Ulama' came to his support with this book!?

[Ibn Ajibah]

Well, I dont think the Shaykh is really a Deobandi.

[al-kakazai]

Salam

Before jumping to conclusions perhaps it might be worth clarifying whether this information is true?

Dr Akram Nadwi translated Bustan al-Muhadithin of Shah Abd al-Aziz al-Dehlawi from Persian to Arabic , which contains some poetry of Istigatha from Sh Ahmad Zarruq, which he did not annotate with any commentary nor condemnation.

He even cites his chain of transmission via Imam Ahmad Rida Khan at the begininng for the work.

Knowing a little of his commitments I dont think he would be focussing on any critique, not least as he is working on translating from Persian to Arabic Shah Waliullahs magesterial 'Izalah al-Khafah'.


Ws

[faqir]

btw, i just wanted to follow up on what al-kakazai had said elsewhere about sayyid al-rifa'is book.

Sayyid Muhammad wrote al-kitab adh-dhaka'ir Muhammadiyya. Ibn Mani' wrote the Hiwar in 1403H then and declared sayyid Muhammad a kafir. al-Rifa'i's radd of al-Mani' was then published in 1404H. In 1983 another book Kitab al-I'lam an-nabil bima fi sharh al-Jaza'iri min at-Talibs wa't Tadlil was written where the author collected the rebuttal of Ibn Mani' and al-Jaza'iri. A third book was then published in 1984 in Morocco called 'Warning against being fooled by the contents of the Kitab al-Hiwar. Then shaykh al-maliki wrote Notions that must be Corrected. Then came a book 'They came galloping' (wa ja'u yarkudun) which was written by al-Jaza'iri. The second edition of `Abd al-Hayy al-`Amrawi & `Abd al-Karim Murad's book was then released which essentially deals with all the various refutations agains sayyid Muhammad including 'they came galloping'. this was translated in 2001 by Aisha Bewley and first published in 2004 by Madinah Press as 'Sufis and Sufsism: A Defence'.

[sufitiger]

faqir, on Sep 14 2008, 11:10 AM, said:

I will contact sh. akram insha'Allah.
perhaps sufitiger can elaborate also - where did he hear about this?

Dr Akram mentioned this to me in Nottingham in 2007 and again in London and Oxford this year. He referred me to passages in a few books of his own teachers such as Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi's; Tarikhi Dawat-o-Azimat and his Arabic translation of Taqwiyatul Iman. Dr Akram mentioned that Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi clearly expounded in length of the invalidity of Tawassul and Istigatha which are the central argument of the al-Mafahim and it has become paramount for Ulema to speak out against such translations in English. I'm not sure if he approves of the work in Arabic.

Dr Akram also mentioned if time permits he will review Shaykh Nuh's article on what he attributed to the Ulema of Deoband in his article http://shadhilitariq...o...7&Itemid=20 The review of the Reliance by Dr Akram is at his usual academic best.

I will be leaving for India in a month or so and will ask other senior Ulema of Deoband and Nadwa tul Ulema on this issue which seems will b a hot issue in the west