A Clarification & Condemnation of the Contents of ‘The Summary’, Muhammad Al-Imaam’s Proclamation

Recorded from a Lecture Given by the Noble Scholar, Yahya ibn `Ali Al-

Hajoori

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ll praise is due to Allaah. I bear witness that nothing has the right to be worshipped except Allaah. May salaat

and salaam be upon the Messenger of Allaah, his family, Companions and those who follow his guidance. To proceed:

Verily we praise Allaah for His countless blessings; as He has said:

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Translated by Students of Knowledge in Dammaj

A Clarification

& Condemnation of the Contents of The Summary, Muhammad Al-Imaams

Proclamation

A Clarification & Condemnation of the Contents of The Summary, Muhammad Al-Imaams Proclamation

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Whatever blessings and favours you have are from Allaah. Then, when harm touches you, unto Him you cry aloud for

help.

(Surah An-Nahl 16:53)

The blessings of Allaah are innumerable. Allaah said:

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...and if you count the favours and blessings of Allaah, never will you be able to enumerate them; verily, man is

indeed an extreme wrong doer, an extreme ingrate.

(Surah Ibraaheem 14:34)

Allaahs blessings upon us must be safeguarded by obeying Him; and the best way to safeguard blessings is knowledge, learning, (acting upon) the Sunnah, being sincere to Allaah by properly following (the Sunnah), and adhering to the truth in word and action. Allaah says:


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And (remember) when your Lord proclaimed: If you give thanks (by accepting faith and worshipping none but

Allaah), I will give you more (of My blessings), but if you be thankless (i.e. disbelievers), Verily! My punishment is indeed

severe."

(Surah Ibraaheem 14:7)

Know that whosoever endeavours to change the blessings of Allaah will be punished by Him. Allaah says:

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Ask the Children of Israel how many clear aayt (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) we gave them. And whoever changes Allaah's favour after it comes

to him, then surely, Allaah is Severe In punishment.

(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:211)


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Know that blessings are not removed except because of contributory causes that change them. Allaahsays:

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That is because Allaah will never change a grace He has bestowed upon a people until they change what is in their

own selves.

(Surah Al-Anfaal 8:53)

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but when Allaah wills a people's punishment, there can be no turning it back, and they will find besides Him no

protector.

(Surah Ar-Ra`d 13:11)

These aforementioned proofs are an elucidation of Allaah's reminder of His blessings upon His slaves, the foremost of which, unqualifiedly, is the blessing of Islam. Allaah mentions:


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U TV L : On this day have I perfected for you your religion,

completed My favour upon you, and chosen for you Islaam as your religion.

(Surah Al-Maaidah 5:3) Allaah has completed His blessings upon his slaves with the blessings of Islam, the Sunnah, and the knowledge bestowed upon this ummah, from the time He sent its Messenger, till this day, and until whenever Allaah wills.

Amongst the blessings of Allaah upon us and mankind that most people are unthankful for, are trials that befall us yet end. This is Allaah's way with His creation. Allaah says:

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We believe, and not be tested.


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We indeed tested those before them. Allaah will certainly make known (the truthfulness of) those who are true, and

make known (the falsehood of) those who are liars.

(Surah Al-`Ankaboot 29:2-3)

Amongst the consecutive trials that have been inflicted, without right or reason, is what occurred from some of the students of this institute who studied here in the past and present. Shaytaan instigated them thereby causing them to perpetrate vile statements and actions that are still being spread. Allaah has warned us against following the footsteps of Shaytaan in His statement:

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not for the Allaahs Grace and Mercy on you, not one of you would ever be pure from sins; but Allaah purifies (guides to

Islaam) whom He wills, and Allaah is All-Hearer, All-Knower.

(Surah An-Noor 24: 21)

Amongst these trials are a consecutive series of fabrications which, as we earlier stated, were pre-organized. After all that happened with the Raafidhees, and the betrayal and sedition of the sheikhs -may Allaah guide them- the people criticized and found fault in their negative stance. I thought that, perchance, this (criticism) might serve as an admonishment that might deter them from exploiting the enemys pressure upon us, either by writings defaming and deriding us, or by aggrandizing the principles of people that Ahlus-Sunnah have condemned, as in the book 'Al-Ibaanah'. Its author wrote its introduction during the thick of the Raafidhee crisis in the sixth war. (I thought that the aforementioned criticism might serve) as an admonishment to deter them from betraying the truth, as they did recently. But next thing I knew, they were holding a meeting with Sheikh Rabee` -may Allaah grant success to all- in Makkah during Hajj of 1433H. They returned (to Yemen) as time bombs upon their brothers, the da`wah, and eventually upon themselves.


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The first bomb to explode was Muhammad ibn `Abdil-Wahhaab Al-Wasaabi. He went forth, declaring others Innovators, Kaafirs, and wreaking fitnah in the da`wah. He seems to have deemed those that met there to have dallied in delivering the pre-planned serial onslaughts, so he rebuked them saying, "What mealy-mouthedness is this?"

As a result many of them arose, uttering fabrications and oppressing the da`wah in relation to which we are, as in the statement of Allaah:

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Repel (the evil deed) with one which is better (i.e. Allaah ordered the faithful believers to be patient in anger, and excuse those who treat them badly), Then, behold! He,

between whom and you there was enmity, (will become) as though he was a close friend.

But none is granted it (i.e. the above quality) except those who are patient, and none is granted it except the owner of

a great portion (of happiness in the Hereafter and in this world of a high moral character).

(Surah Al-Fussilaat 41:34-35)


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We trust in Allaah -all praise be to Him- that goodness is with us even if the Raafidhees or others oppress us, and that the ones who oppress us will be left devoid of goodness. This is palpable.

M ~ }L : He likes not the aggressors.

(Surah Al-`raaf 7:55)

This proclamation entitled: "The Summarised Clarification of the Harms of Al-Hajoori's Way" is an echo of the aforementioned gathering. By Allaah, it did not upset me (i.e. Muhammad Al-Imaam's proclamation), for indeed, Muhammad Al-Imaam -may Allaah grant him success- has provided me therein with some valuable help. He himself corroborates the fact that this uprising is devoid of any underlying basis or top, except their fanatical partisanship for Al-`Adeni. Whoever reads it will realize it is a perfect example (of what I say). It is obligatory for the people to know about this uproar that they have intentionally provoked from south, north, east, and west: What is the reason for it?

They say: The reason is that Al-Hajoori declared one of the students of Dammaaj -who is from amongst his students and


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sat in his lectures- to have caused fitnah, resulting in Al-Hajoori and his brothers in the institute clarifying (their fitnah) and the ruling regarding their actions. This enraged the sheikhs, so they moved heaven and earth because of it!

They themselves are well-known to have, aforetime, declared certain people to be Hizbees or Innovators, yet no hue and cry was raised, causing rifts or fitnah in the da`wah because of it; likewise, those before and after them. This, as you have heard, does not upset me, for it establishes the aforementioned fact.

As for his chronicling of certain events, it is in need of comment; some of it is incorrect and untrue.

The first comment is on the title: The Summarised Clarification of the Harms of Al-Hajoori's Way. This means that my path is harmful; this statement is, likewise, an echo of the aforementioned series, (in which it was said that) there is none more harmful to the Salafi da`wah than I! Clarification of the erroneous nature and remoteness from the truth of these statements has already been made. The truth is what Allaah has made true, and falsehood is what He has made false.

I am, in reality, compelled to clarify what is in this 'Summary', in order to compare my way with Muhammad Al-Imaam's


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way so as to ascertain which one of them is actually harmful to the Salafi da`wah, so I say:

1. Amongst that which you declare to be from my ways that are harmful to the da`wah, is that I do not blindly follow any one who is not a proof without a proof. This blind following that you perpetrate is haram, harms the da`wah, and deepens the rift and whoever thus strives shall bear his own sins and the burden of the sins of whoever he leads astray. From this blind following is that Sheikh Rabee` -may Allaah grant us all success- said that Yahya must be forced to leave off that which you call his 'way or method'. What he actually meant was that I must refrain from declaring Al-`Adeni a Hizbee. Muhammad Al-Imaam transcribed this in his Summary. I have already refuted this statement in "The lofty advice part 2" as follows:

O Sheikh -may Allaah grant you success- this is wrong. By Allaah, it is not for you to force me nor is it for me to force you. It is not from the guidance of the Prophets, nor is it from the conduct of the scholars that we learned from (to say), Force him! He must be forced! Allaah said to His Prophet:


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M L : - So remind them, you are only one who reminds. You are not

a dictator over them.

(Surah Al-Ghaashiyah 88: 21-22)

Advice is far better than main force. You advise and I advise. Brotherhood and mutual love and are better than imposing oneself from above. O Sheikh, whole countries fail to force certain people to yield to their will! O Sheikh, I do not think that you are able to compel your own sons were they to disobey you. I, by Allaah, am not able to compel mine if they disobey me. I am engaged in da`wah. Neither you, nor anybody else can deny that. How can you contemplate forcing me while I have thousands of men behind me -and all praise belongs to Allaah- all of them upon the Sunnah and the truth is with me? If you issue a statement they shall issue many more, by Allaah. I am at present withholding a number of refutations (they have written on this affair). How can you force me? This is incorrect -may Allaah bless you and give you success. Allaah has said:

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So remind them, you are only one who reminds. You are not a dictator over them.

(Surah Al-Ghaashiyah 88: 21-22)

M 0 / . -L : And recommend one another to the truth, and recommend

one another to patience.

(Surah Al-Asr 103: 3)

(As for your saying), It is incumbent to force him to such & such!, then this is not correct. Now suppose you caused a group of my brothers to rise up against me -I ask Allaah to protect us and you from this. Whether they be from those who used to be here, or from those influenced by those who used to be here and this is not correct- and attempted to put pressure on me by using these people and Sheikh so-and-so or Sheikh so-and-so to compel me to say such and such? I will not do so, by Allaah! By Allaah, we did not learn this from our Ulamaa; Force such and such to do this, or such and such to do the other! We learned gentleness, (from them, such as the hadeeth):


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Nothing is imbued with gentleness except that it beautifies it, and is not removed from anything except that it mars it.

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And say to My slaves that they should only say those words that are best.

(Surah Al-Israa 17: 53)

As for forcing, then this speech can only come from one in a state of agitation. O Sheikh, may Allaah pardon you.

So they now wish to use main force from all directions in this futile onslaught against the da`wah in order to compel me to say that Al-`Adeni is not a Hizbee. This forcing me to retract my opinion is blind following of Sheikh Rabee`. These are the same people that visited me here in the wake of Al-`Adenis fitnah and said, Let us not differ about him. You deem him to be a Hizbee; let us not differ. Let us call to Allaah and not differ because of him. But now they fanatically cling to him and fabricate this fitnah! Its harm shall sooner or later fall upon the oppressors.


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2. From my way, is that I am engaged in knowledge, da`wah, and goodness, and all praise be to Allaah. If a trial befalls me or this da`wah, then I defend it as is in the statement of Allaah:

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And indeed, whosoever takes revenge after having suffered wrong, for such there is no way (of blame) against them.

The way (of blame) is only against those who oppress people and wrongly rebel in the earth, for such there will be

an excruciating torment.

(Surah Ash-Shoora 42: 41-42)

I defend a da`wah that has filled the country with its good. They themselves admit this, but then impede this good with its opposite!

3. I do not sow dissension between the callers to Allaah. Sowing of dissension in the da`wah is being carried out by other than myself, not by me and they know this. This dissension between the callers to the Sunnah in


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Yemen is being sown in order to cause internecine strife in the da`wah these statements (of theirs) corroborate that.

4. I never start. Whenever someone causes commotion in the da`wah and comes with a corrupt `aqeedah, I point his mistake out to him. So then, they start and not us. We and our brothers -all praise be to Allaah- are immersed in our own affairs. Little do we realise except that they have gathered against us from here and there; this one says, So and so is with us! and the other one says, So and so is with us! turning blind eyes to the Sharia infractions that their actions entail. But no multitude, however large, can be of any avail in opposing the truth. Sheikh Rabee` threatened me a while back that people would arise against me. Every now and then I see the realization of that threat in these upheavals.

5. Is it from my harm to the da`wah, O Sheikh Muhammad -may Allaah grant you success- that I give support to the Raafidhees??! Because this does indeed bring harm to the da`wah assisting falsehood and its people- so much so that some of the Hoothees (Raafidhees) recorded and spread (the audio of) you saying that the Rafidhees are Muslims and that they are this and that; and other statements with which you have supported


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them. Defending those who deceive themselves is haram. Allaah says:

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And argue not on behalf of those who deceive themselves. Verily, Allaah does not like anyone who is a

betrayer of his trust, and indulger in crime. (Surah An-Nisaa 4:107)

You yourself confirm that Hussain Badr-ud-DeenP0F1 P brings a female dog, buries it up to its head and then says, "Stone it, for it is `Aaishah! The legislated punishment was not performed upon her!" Then you defend him and them with the excuse that he does not have knowledge?! The man has studied in Iran and other places, and most likely has a post-graduate degree! Yet you say, "He is an ignoramus!! You wish to slip away from the Raafidees, fawning and grovelling in front of them in front of those whom it is obligatory to be resolute against- yet you play the lion against us! You grovel to the Raafidhees, those who it is mandatory to stand up to because of their corrupt

1 Spiritual leader of the Hoothee Raafidhees in Yemen


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àqeedah, extreme oppression, errors, enmity, shedding of blood, highway robbery, and other evil that you well know of. But instead, you persecute us, the centre that you studied in and the people that call to Allaah and teach the Muslims that which you have not done!

I and all praise is due to Allaah- do not defend those who deceive themselves and committed crimes against the da`wah and caused fitnah in it; not Al-Àdeni nor other than him; and I do not fanatically take sides for his sake.

So, is it me or you that is harming the da`wah? The fitnah Al-Àdeni wrought among us is notorious. I asked you (the sheikhs) to come here to advise him. You yourselves were averse to the issue of registering. During most of that sitting, by Allaah, I remained silent, while they blamed him. Muhammad Al-Imaam said to him: The new Bakri! Sheikh Àbdullah said to him: It is from under your feet that this fitnah has sprung! Sheikh Muhammad ibn Àbdil-Wahhaab said to him: Why are you undertaking this registering? Al-Àdeni replied: You, O Sheikh Muhammad, told me to do it! He said: I did not say that to you! Al-Àdeni said: O yes you did; you also said that (in my institute) there should be a graveyard and a place for the Èid prayer! Muhammad ibn Àbdil-Wahhaab replied saying: Why did you take my advice alone? Why did you not also seek advice from the other Sheikhs? and so evaded him.


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These are actualities that Muhammad Al-Imaam has twisted. He states other than that which is factual. Therefore, I advise you to fear Allaah and adhere to the truth. Know that other than the truth is not helped by Allaah.

MM L K JN R Q P OL : Verily, Allaah will help those who help His (cause). Truly,

Allaah is All-Strong All-Mighty.

(Surah Al-Hajj 22:40)

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O you who believe! Be afraid of Allaah and be with those who are true in words and deeds.

(Surah At-Tawbah 9:119)

You will find me -by the will of Allaah- truthful; unless it be that my memory deceives me. Otherwise, by Allaah, I strive to adhere to the truth in this and other affairs.

Muhammad, is my accommodation of Hizbees here at Daar Al-Hadeeth in Dammaaj -as you do at Ma`bar- from the


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(alleged) harms that I have brought about? Since the time of Sheikh Muqbil may Allaah have mercy upon him- the Hizbees say to their comrades: If you want to study go to Ma`bar but do not go to Dammaaj because Sheikh Muqbil speaks about the people, and so forth. To this day you accommodate them as students at Ma`bar, holding them in high esteem and respect, whereas the Salafis with you have to gulp the bitterness of humiliation and harassment. Hizbees like Muhammad ibn Moosa Al-Baidhaanee visit you and praise your interactions with them.

More recently, if Muhammad Al-Imaam comes to know of anyone afflicted by Hizbiyyah who once studied here at Dammaaj and thereafter went astray, insulting his teacher, and the place he studied at, (what does Muhammad Al-Imaam do?) he bestows wealth on him generously, encouraging him in his insulting behaviour, enmity and injustice and undeserved disparagement against the place he once studied in, denying the good, insulting the one who taught him and his brothers and colleagues. This is fomentation of evil!

Benefits gained from the Salafi da`wah are for all the Muslims here, there, or anywhere. But I have seen things from them which are incorrect. I and those of sound-reasoning are astonished.


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Even though here -and all praise is due to Allaah- Daar Al-Hadeeth is progressing in one direction; towards knowledge and the Sunnah. Day and night the masjid is full of worshipers, praying, standing in night prayer, remembering Allaah, reciting the Quran, revising; continuous lessons. Near midnight, the masjid is still full. If you enter (you will find it) full of good, day and night; and that is how it is all the time. So why, brothers, -may Allaah correct you- this fabrication against the good? Why squander these blessings and collaborate with those that envy us them, to the extent that the people are now averse to you due to this?

I would not cause a rift in the da`wah because of anyone that has been spoken about. Bring me one case of you, Sheikh Muqbil, Sheikh Rabee`, or any scholar having condemned someone, and I thereafter having stood by that individual; especially so if the Sheikhs adduced proofs. I have never done so. I would never side fanatically, cause a rift in the da`wah, and thereby carry the sin of the fabricators and fitnah-mongers against the da`wah all because of one person.

The reality is that this statement of Muhammad Al-Imaams confirms that which I had in mind; which is that there is no motive whatsoever for them involving themselves in this uprising other than their having fanatically taken sides with So and so. It is astonishing, by Allaah! This is ghuluw


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(excessiveness) if you are doing all this because of Àbdur-Rahmaan Al-Àdeni despite what you yourselves know about his fitnah of old. Did you not already admit his mistakes at the gathering with Sheikh Rabee`, when Àbdul-Àzeez said: Sheikh Rabee` did not ask Sheikh Yahya to pardon Àbdur-Rahmaan Al-Àdeni except because he was wrong. When you visited us here in the beginning of this fitnah, you drew his attention to his mistakes. Thereafter the issue of registering was stopped and his masjid was to be under the supervision of the Sheikhs and so on. Muhammad Al-Imaam is now attempting to distort all of these realities!

When Al-Àdeni went to Àden I said: If he does right and rectifies the wrongs which originated from him, things will be fine, and if not, then

M L : No person earns any (sin) except against himself (only),

(Suratul-Anàam 6:164)

But they refused except to stand by the one at fault, by the one declared by the people -based on knowledge- to be a Hizbee. I was delighted by a remark mentioned in a treatise that Muhammad As-Sawmali may Allaah reward him with good- said: O Sheikhs! Understand, this man (Al-Àdeni) has


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wrought fitnah in the da`wah! Therefore, I say to you: How is it that you defend falsehood, and disobey Allaah by arguing for one whos wrongs you know of, teaming up together because of him, and so squandering away the good that you are upon.

As for us here, we are at ease, safe and sound. The da`wah is proceeding well. We are wronged but Allaah aids us and we repel the evil with that which is better. People are racing to this blessing and bounty. They are becoming learned in the deen; they are bewildered at these antics of yours. Our brothers go forth from here and teach the people, calling them to Allaah, warning them against the evil attacks upon this land by the Raafidhees and others. Meanwhile, you busy yourselves greatly from these important affairs, with transgressing against your brothers, Ahlus-Sunnah, with empty argument.

In the sixth war the Raafidhees transgressed against us. We were unaware that they were actually capitalizing from the distress and difficulty we were in and putting together the book, Al-Ibaanah, out of fanaticism for Al-`Adeni. They adduced therein principles belonging to Abul-Hasan, taken from his and the writings of many of those who have previously been refuted (by Ahlus-Sunnah), thereby refuting Ahlus-Sunnah in order to defend Al-`Adeni!


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Consequently, O Sheikh Muhammad, I give you some words of advice: By Allaah, you do not have the necessary competence to make refutations!

Muhammad Al-Imaam set out defending Abul-Hasan in the beginning of his fitnah and made certain remarks that were held against him by Mustafa Mabram. All of a sudden, behold! Poor Muhammad was in a rather embarrassing situation! You do not have the necessary competence -may Allaah correct you. We are, in this situation, comparable to the (old) adage:

Why do you thus ill treat me? (He said:) Ask the one who beat me! (i.e. you have been pushed into speaking about me).

Also, is from the harm that I have inflicted upon the da`wah, the fact that every time a fitnah comes I stand in defence of it as you do? When Abul-Hasans fitnah came you wearied me, and the people are witness to that. While I was tiring myself out explaining his fitnah, you were there defending him! Even Sheikh Muhammad ibn `Abdil-Wahhaab said: If only we had come to your aid from day one. One of you went so far as to say: Al-Hajooree is not able to teach Abul-Hasans books. How can he refute him? Because of Muhammad Al-Imaams wavering at that time, a group of people signed a document freeing themselves from those


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who spoke about Abul-Hasan. Until now they remain astray except for the odd case. After that, Allaah facilitated things by Sheikh Rabee` -may Allaah reward him. We came together and kept in touch. He said (to the Sheikhs): Why do you not arise? So they arose and proceeded upon that, and barakah is from Allaah. That is the truth, by Allaah. I am mentioning the facts. Why do you dupe the people, and brag about that which is not true.

When the fitnah of Jamìyyah Al-Hikmah came you wearied Sheikh Muqbil, to the extent that he wrote about it in Tuhfah Al-Mujeeb complaining about your antics. He said:

Our brothers (i.e. Muhammad Al-Imaam) who gather with the people of Jamìyyah Al-Hikmah at Ma`bar are gullible. Have they forgotten that I already met with them here in Dammaaj, and that we signed a document, and that a tape was released entitled Tamam Al-Minnah Fee Ijtimaa` Ahlus-Sunnah? Have they forgotten that Àqeel came to me when I was in Taìz and said: O Abu Abdir-Rahmaan (Sheikh Muqbil), I am not at variance with you. He travelled with us for the remainder of the journey then stood and said: I have left Jamìyyah Al-Hikmah. When they see that they have failed they say, We want a meeting! I am free from such useless meetings. It


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will be about as noteworthy as (the proverbial)fart in a market; totally inconsequential. We request them to repent to Allaah and return to their brothers of Ahlus-Sunnah. End of quote.

`Abdullah Sa`tar used to visit him and even give talks with him; Az-Zindaanee likewise. So much so (did he associate with them) that the Ikhwaan Al-Muslimoon would say, Let whoever wants to study go to Ma`bar (Muhammad Al-Imaams institute). Let nobody go to Sheikh Muqbil, he is extreme. Do not go to Dammaaj. They approved of people going to Ma`bar but it did not please them that anyone come here. I and others were present when Sheikh Muqbil summoned him to advise him. He said to him, O Muhammad, applying ointment to scabies just wont do! When he left he authored his book on elections and rectified his conduct.

That which I believe Inshaa Allaah- and is known by all truthful just people, is that I proceed according to the light of The Book and Sunnah of the Messenger of Allaah upon Salafi da`wah. Were our da`wah harmful to society these Salafis should not be seen thronging to it, bound for Damaaj from all over the world. By Allaah, they see the benefits, knowledge, and that which is to their advantage. Behold, books being published, lessons taught morning and evening, and great barakah; Al-Hamdulillaah!


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What harm has been done to the da`wah? By Allaah, we are not Sufis, neither are we Raafidhees, nor do we defend them. By Allaah, we are not Hizbees neither do we defend them or have any Hizbees here. We do not, unlike yourself may Allaah rectify you- suffer them to remain here. Neither do we perpetrate that which was perpetrated aforetime by the jam`iyyaat with the students of the Sheikh may Allaah have mercy upon him- not wrought even by (the Hizbee association of) Ihyaa At-Turaath, who used to take the Sheikhs students and turn them against him. Their fitnah was lighter and their manners towards the Sheikh and this institute were better than those of many of these troublemakers.

Also, if this way of mine is harming the da`wah, bring forth one book of mine in which I defend falsehood, advocate the principles of those who oppose Ahlus-Sunnah, and wreak fitnah upon the Salafi da`wah!

Now, Sheikh Muhammad (Al-Imaam) has authored Al-Ibaanah, in which he advocates those erroneous principles (of his). I have no idea as to who it is that could have collected those principles for him. He was advised regarding them. He was told, You have written this book in the name of Ahlus-Sunnah yet it contains that which opposes that which they are upon! yet, still he persists (in publishing it)!


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O Sheikh Muhammad may Allaah rectify you- think before you speak about me harming the da`wah. I have just acquainted you with several academically demonstrable errors that prove that it is your way that is harming the da`wah.

Muhammad Al-Imaam compiles books opposing the da`wah yet does not consider them harmful to the da`wah, but if we refute any errors he declares it harmful to the da`wah! Amazing!

Before reading this Summary of his I should like to summarize some of the points I will make.

1. Their confession that they rose against this institute solely out of fanaticism for Al-`Adeni and for him only. This is the irrefutable reality. Whoever contradicts this has no proof. It was but fanaticism for him.

2. Their distribution of only certain parts of the Sheikhs last will and testament. He requested we should come together to solve our problems, not fanaticism and uprisings against his institute. Do you think he would have approved of this transgression of yours? Do you think that if someone were to come and take names in this institute (to take students) during the Sheikhs lifetime he would approve? Do you yourself approve of someone taking out their pen and taking names of


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those in your institute to take them elsewhere and cause them to rise against you as enemies?

3. Their constant reminding of the Abul-Hasan fiasco. Everybody is aware of the appalling stance they took during it. They constantly repeat, Abul-Hasan this, Abul-Hasan that, despite the fact that (in that particular fitnah) it was they that adopted a detrimental negative stance. Yet here he is impudently boasting about it, and despite the fact that he is actually regurgitating many a principle that Abul-Hasan himself used to wreak fitnah with! He has taken them for his manhaj; he calls to and propagates it in Al-Ibaanah. But now, like the old proverb says:

She accused me of being afflicted with her disease then snuck off.

He now audaciously claims pretence (to that which he never achieved). He emulates those regarding whom Allaah said:

M C B A @ ? > = < ; : 9 8L :

Think not that those who rejoice in what they have done (or brought about), and love to be praised for what they

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(Aal-Ìmraan 3:188)

Ibn Katheer said in his tafseer: Allaah refers here to the ostentatious braggarts who brag about that which they have not achieved, as reported in Bukhaaree and Muslim; the Prophet said: Whosoever makes a false claim in order to feign achievement, then Allaah will increase him in nothing but loss. It is also reported in Bukhaaree and Muslim that the Prophet said: He who claims that which he has not done, is like unto

he who wears two false robes. Al-Bukhaaree said: I was informed by Saèed ibn Abi Maryam who was informed by Muhammad ibn Ja`far who was told by Zayd ibn Aslam, from Àtaa ibn Yasaar, from Abu Saèed Al-Khudree, that at the time of the


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Messenger of Allaah, when the Messenger went forth on a campaign the hypocrites would stay behind and rejoice at having done so against the orders of the Messenger of Allaah. When the Messenger of Allaah returned they would make excuses, swear oaths, and delight in being praised for what they had not done. It was then revealed that:

M B A @ ? > = < ; : 9 8

CL : Think not that those who rejoice in what they have done (or brought about), and love to be praised for

what they have not done (Aal-Ìmraan 3: 188)

Thus was it reported by Muslim. The writings of Sheikh Rabee` -may Allaah protect him- in his Compilation of books and treatises provide us with more information: A call came from the Emirates from one Àbdur-Rahmaan Àyshaan for ÀbdulÀzeez Al-Buraèe. He asked him about me (Sheikh Yahya). ÀbdulÀzeez answered, They are fitnah-mongers.


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When Muhammad Al-Imaam returned to Ma`bar after the meeting he said, With every meeting I gain more insight into Abul-Hasan and he rises in my eyes! He said this to his students at Ma`bar. He also said about Abul-Hasan, during Ramadhaan, that he was to be regarded as a leader (in the field of knowledge). End of quote.

4. Muhammad Al-Imaam has already stated that the Al-Wahyayn website is under supervision of Sheikh Rabee`. He here, in his Summary, reiterates that they went and requested Sheikh Rabee` to put a stop to their vilification of me. This shows that the previously mentioned website, along with all its anonymous writers and the fitnah it wages against us, is under supervision of Sheikh Rabee` -may Allaah grant him success. He has the authority to stop them whenever he so pleases. They used, aforetime, to unequivocally condemn these anonymous writings on websites against Ahlus-Sunnah. But now, in this fitnah and other than it, they have changed their stance towards us and adopted an O so new approach. This was a preamble. Now to this publication and relevant comments.

Muhammad Al-Imaam: Al-Hamdulillaah, I bear witness that nothing deserves to be worshipped other than Allaah and that Muhammad is His slave and messenger. To proceed:


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Allaah brought forth, in our time, our Sheikh, the scholar of hadeeth, the erudite, Muqbil ibn Haadee Al-Waadièe may Allaah have mercy upon him. He called to Allaah and taught, with knowledge and understanding. Students of knowledge from far and wide flocked to him from here and abroad. Indeed, no scholar has been travelled to in Yemen, after Àbdur-Razzaaq ibn Hammaam As-Sanàanee, like our Sheikh, Al-Waadièe. And still they continue to pour in. May Allaah have mercy upon Sheikh Muqbil. What an excellent way. By Allaah, we wish you may Allaah grant you success- would tread the same path in earnest defence of the Sunnah, not defending the adherents of falsehood, but refuting the people of desires. In Al-Ibaanah Muhammad Al-Imaam refutes Ahlus-Sunnah and advocates the principles of others. If we refute someones errors he declares it harmful to the da`wah! Most amazing of principles indeed! This is incorrect; especially so in academic refutations which clarify mistakes to the people and guide them to what is correct. They are from our Deen and Àqeedah. Imaam Al-Bukhaaree refuted in Khalq Afàal Al-Ìbaad. Imaam Ahmad authored many a refutation, likewise Imaam Ibn Al-Mubaarak. Show me one Imaam who did not author any refutation. Our Sheikh -Muqbil Al-Waadiee may Allaah have mercy upon him - said: All of my books are


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refutations. Whether it be against a straying deviant or a Sunni who has fallen into error and is at variance with what is correct; his mistake may harm the da`wah, so all should be refuted accordingly. Muhammad Al-Imaam: So Our Sheikh remained in Yemen for over a quarter of a century, dedicating himself to knowledge, teaching and calling to Allaah until the decreed appointed time (death) overtook him. Yes -All praise is due to Allaah- multitudes benefited from his knowledge. Some sought knowledge for ten years and some of them for more than that. Our Brother Sheikh Muhammad stayed with Sheikh Muqbil for around three years or less than that. Next thing you know, off he went in the Name of Allaah! Establishing an institute despite the fact that he himself was still in need of taking on more provisions (knowledge)! So much so that some of those who left Dammaaj after the death of the Sheikh used to teach Muhammad Al-Imaam grammar, others used to teach him some other topics, and so on. If he was sought to issue a fatwa he would refer it to someone who was in Dammaaj. For this reason he has contrived to produce such a bewildering array of oddities. I speak a word of truth. It is a pity. Muhammad Al-Imaam: So May Allaah have abundant mercy on him and make him reside in His Vast Paradises. He


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made a great wassiyyah (will) before his death but many infractions (of it) have taken place. Whoever came to know about it came to know about it and of that mentioned in the wassiyyah. This is the wording of it (The Will): And I advise my brothers for Allaah, Ahlus-Sunnah, to devote themselves to beneficial knowledge and be truthful and sincere to Allaah. If a disaster befalls them then the people of Al-Hal walÀqd (authority) must get together (to look into it); the likes of Sheikh Muhammad ibn Àbdil-Wahhaab Al-Wassaabi, Sheikh Abul-Hasan Al-Maribi , Sheikh Muhammad Al-Imaam, Sheikh Àbdul-Àzeez Al-Buraèe, Sheikh Àbdullah ibn Ùthmaan , Sheikh Yahya Al-Hajooree and Sheikh Àbdur-Rahmaan Al-Àdeni. And I advise them to consult the wise admonisher Muhammad As-Sawmali in their affairs, for I used to consult him and he used to advise me with right guidance. Now, they did not fulfil this condition, this obligation, which they were to execute by striving in solving affairs with obedience to Allaah, not by fanaticism. Indeed, they have perpetrated most offensive fanaticism and caused a rift in the da`wah. Muhammad Al-Imaam: Abul-Hasan Al-Maribi Al-Misri separated himself from his fellow Sheikhs sometime after the death of our Sheikh , and what is known to you took


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place. But still the above mentioned Sheikhs kept the will (of Sheikh Muqbil) before their eyes. Abul-Hasan rose up against this institute (Dammaaj) as the people of the jamiyyaat rose against it before him, likewise Al-`Adeni. But all Praise is due to Allaah, for Allaah has preserved the da`wah from them. They wrought fitnah and right now you are emulating them in rising against this institute. We ask Allaah to grant you right guidance. We are not desirous of your being afflicted by the fitnah as they were afflicted due to transgression against this institute. As for the wasiyyah (will), they did not keep it before their eyes. Rather, between the will, and their execution of the will and this fitnah (against the Da`wah) lies the distance between the east & the west. They have fanatically sided against this wasiyyah (will), Sheikh Muqbils da`wah, his institute, and all of his students who refused to accept your incorrect methods. Did the Sheikh bid you all rebel against the da`wah and fanatically side against it?!!! Can a wise man say this? Muhammad Al-Imaam: Thus, whenever a fitnah takes place between Ahlus-Sunnah in Yemen they strive to solve it. It has now been almost seven years. How can you claim that they strove to solve it? Where was this striving of theirs in the beginning of the Abul-Hasan affair? Allaah brought forth someone to drive you back


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from standing against the da`wah. After that some of them said, We do not know exactly what principles Abul-Hasan was at variance with, but he caused a rift in the da`wah! Thus, their proof was that he caused a rift in the da`wah. In reality, they did not abandon him because he advocated illegitimate principles; Al-Ibaanah itself contains those very principles! They abandoned him based on Al-Imaams principle of: We do not abandon a person until he abandons us. So when Abul-Hasan spoke against them they left him, thereby giving priority to their own selves over the Salafi Methodology concerning one who was in opposition to some of its principles. If they condemned him of causing a rift in the da`wah then this Al-Àdeni has caused a greater rift. He has wrought fitnah in its bastion in Yemen. No matter what means they employ to attempt to clear the aforesaid (Al-Àdeni) from causing a rift in the da`wah they shall find no evidence. Were you to weigh (both of these affairs) with justice (it would be apparent that) this one has caused a rift and so has this one, yet they are against one and in favour of the other! Muhammad Al-Imaam: The dispute between Sheikh Yahya and Àbdur- Rahmaan Al-Àdeni has been going on for almost seven years.


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Rather, it is obligatory upon you to instead say: Al-Àdenis transgression. That is justice, if Allaah would grant you Success. Al-Àdeni betrayed the da`wah, registering (people for his institute) in the circle (of knowledge). We even provided them with vehicles for them to call to Allaah. Some people used to go forth with Al-Àdeni and it was not long before they too turned against the da`wah. Muhammad Al-Imaam: So the Sheikhs ( Sheikh Muhammad ibn Àbdil-Wahhaab, Sheikh Al-Buraèe, Sheikh As-Sawmali, Sheikh Ath-Thamaari and Sheikh Al-Imaam) all of them took the initiative for rectification. Thus, the meeting took place in Daarul-Hadeeth in Dammaaj (May Allaah safeguard it) where we united the two sheikhs (Al-Hajoori and Al-Àdeni). This statement is not correct; that they were the ones who united us. Rather, I invited them from here so that they should advise him, because they were averse to that registration before coming. They said that all the other (Salafi) institutes were not founded upon this. Muhammad Al-Imaam: We heard from both sides In reality they criticized him. It was not an invitation between me and him as portrayed by Muhammad Al Imaam. Al-Àdeni left that meeting having been convicted.


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Muhammad Al-Imaam: And the agreement was that Sheikh Abdur-Rahmaan Al-Àdeni should stop the registration for Fuyoosh because of several issues. He should stop the registration they said: Because this registration never took place in any other institute and no other institute was founded upon this registration and because it is a cause for fitnah. Thus they said. Why do you not then clarify these issues? Muhammad Al-Imaam: They requested Sheikh Yahya to retract the speech which he had issued against Sheikh Abdur-Rahmaan Al-Àdeni defaming and labeling him as a Hizbee. This is not correct, by the Lord of the Kabah! I had not, at that time, yet declared him in any tape to be a Hizbee. I had not yet issued that in any format and they never made that request from me. Subhaanaka! (Disassociated be You from all that is (falsely) ascribed to You) Oh Rabb! What is wrong with this man? Muhammad Al-Imaam: So Sheikh Àbdur-Rahmaan Al-Àdeni stopped the registration. He temporarily suspended it then resumed it. So what exactly did this suspension indicate? It shows that, since that time, they considered him to be in the wrong. After a few months he and those who were with him returned to what


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they were upon, despite having agreed to stop; this is well known by the people. He began the construction of the masjid which had been suspended until it came under the supervision of the Sheikhs. But he deserted, ignored them, and betook himself to others, leaving them behind him. He couldnt have cared less about them. He then employed others to put them under pressure until they fell in line. Muhammad Al-Imaam: Sheikh Yahya did not remove the statements issued against him even though the sheikhs requested Sheikh Àbdur-Rahmaan to apologize to Sheikh Yahya. This is a distortion of the truth. It has been clarified in the previous point. Muhammad Al-Imaam: Sheikh Àbdur-Rahmaan later left Daar Al-Hadeeth in Dammaaj and went to Àden. Sheikh Yahya said, Abdur-Rahmaan is not to return to Dammaaj. We contacted Sheikh Yahya and said, You have spoken enough about Sheikh Àbdur-Rahmaan Al-Àdeni. But Sheikh Yahya continued to speak about Sheikh Àbdur-Rahmaan Al-Àdeni and declare him a Hizbee. Subhaanallaah! By Allaah, brothers, this is untrue. Rather he kept in touch with me and condoned my expulsion of Àbdur-Rahmaan saying that this wards off fitnah and will hopefully bring it to an end. They later visited me, a while


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after Al-Àdenis departure. They said, Let us not differ because of him. They all condemned him. Now, he claims to have contacted me and told me, You have spoken enough about Sheikh Àbdur-Rahmaan Al-Àdeni. This never happened! From where does he produce such speech? O Allaah, be gentle with our hearts! What I say is supported with evidence. Bring forth your proofs! As said by Sheikh As-Sawmali, O Sheikhs, reason! Spare us this trickery; it shall cause harm between you and Allaah even before causing it between you and His creation. Muhammad Al-Imaam: The Sheikhs, after having inquired into the affair of the aforementioned dispute and Sheikh Yahyas insistence on declaring Àbdur-Rahmaan Al-Àdeni to be a Hizbee, decided to summon Sheikh Àbdur-Rahmaan to sit with him and look into this Hizbiyyah that was being ascribed to him. The meeting was convened at Daar Al-Hadeeth in Ma`bar. This is a contradiction. He says that when they came to Dammaaj they requested me to withdraw the statements I had issued declaring him to be a Hizbee. How then, could they have looked into that which was being ascribed to him after claiming to have given orders for it to be withdrawn? All of this uproar, explain it. Everyone will tell you that they have no proof against us; not previously or presently. Not this


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group or that, except for this fanaticism for an individual that has brought about evil in the da`wah.

M L : And I know not, perhaps it may be a trial for you

(Surah Al-Anbiyaa 21:111) Muhammad Al-Imaam: The meeting was convened at Daar Al-Hadeeth in Ma`bar with the consent of Sheikh Yahya. I do not have the authority to tell them to meet or not, neither did I attend. Muhammad Al-Imaam: They met with Sheikh `Abdur-Rahmaan and discussed the issue with him. The Sheikhs consequently decided to issue a proclamation in order to bring the discord to an end. They wrote and read it to the Sheikh. Brother, settlement -according to the scholars- is to be done with mutual consent of the parties concerned, not under duress. It is upon the transgressor to carry the sin of his transgression, strive to make amends, and restore unity. As for them, they are not entering houses through their proper doors. People and their da`wah are still being transgressed against. Accusations of fanaticism and Hizbiyyah have been made and cannot be recanted by means of a mere proclamation we deem incorrect.


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Muhammad Al-Imaam: They wrote and read it to Sheikh Yahya by telephone and he agreed to its distribution. By Allaah, I did not tell them to distribute or not distribute it. They undertook its distribution all by themselves. Their saying, He agreed, is untrue. Had I agreed I should not have made clear his errors when I saw them, but I condemned them as soon as I perceived them. When I condemned them Muhammad ibn `Abdil-Wahhaab said, I am against you; both I and the Sheikhs. He thereafter continued to oppose me and dragged (into this discord), to this end, those he dragged into it. Allaah is not heedless of his or any other fitnah. Muhammad Al-Imaam: But after it was distributed Sheikh Yahya called and said that he would not agree with the statement... Rather, they released it on their own initiative. I thereafter said to them, This statement that has been posted on the internet without my knowledge is incorrect. I made clear to them its errors. Maybe it is still in circulation so people can read my and their statements. Muhammad Al-Imaam: and said that he would not agree with the statement until Sheikh `Abdur-Rahmaan came to apologize to him in Dammaaj. I did not say that. This is totally untrue; that I said that he must come and apologize to me in Dammaaj. I requested


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that he apologize for the statement he released at that meeting of theirs. This is proof that, at that time, I had not yet declared him Hizbee; (I did not declare him Hizbee) until he showed obdurate opposition to the truth, adopted that as his way even after the truth had become clear to him, continued to muster people in to (his sect), and continued to deepen the rift in the da`wah. This is at variance to Sheikh Muhammad Al-Imaams claim that, on their first visit to advise Àbdur-Rahmaan, they requested me to withdraw my declarations of Àbdur-Rahmaan being a Hizbee. The relevant audio was released and dated (14/ Rabee` Ath-Thaanee/ 1428) and entitled, Requesting Àbdur-Rahmaan to apologize for that which was a cause for fanaticism and boycotting. Muhammad Al-Imaam: The sheikhs said, The statement has been released and Sheikh Àbdur-Rahmaan shall come at some time in the future Inshaa Allaah. This proves, if they indeed resolved and said this, that they, in all certainty, knew him to be a transgressing wreaker of fitnah. Yet now, look at their stance towards him. Allaahul-Mustaàan! No, by Allaah, I did not say that he must come and apologize in Dammaaj. This is incorrect. Muhammad Al-Imaam: Sheikh Yahya insisted on breaking the agreement and refuting the statement, thereby causing the discord to escalate.


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Subhaanallaah! This shows that they do not want to be refuted, even with proofs in clarification of error. Is this Salafi manhaj? Should people blindly follow you in your errors? And whoever refutes them is to be treated harshly? This is following of desires. Complying with the truth is mandatory regardless of who brings it. You are well aware of the proofs for this. I am perfectly comfortable refuting whatever I consider wrong because I have the truth. I refute with truth. Alhamdulillaah! Muhammad Al-Imaam: But the Sheikhs patiently bore Sheikh Yahyas behavior towards them. I behaved well towards you. Bring forth one instance in which I was at variance with the Sharia proofs. Here are my refutations of what I deem you to have erred in. I refute with respect; indeed, it is I that patiently bears your siding against me. This is available in treatises. I did not insult them neither did I abuse them. I said, You have erred, and I continue to say so. You are one hundred per cent wrong. Let it suffice you that you have caused this affair to escalate and rent the rift in this fitnah even wider for the sake of someone you yourselves, and all who are unbiased and familiar with his fitnah, know full well to be wrong. Muhammad Al-Imaam: We thereafter went for Hajj; Sheikh Yahya, Sheikh Muhammad ibn `Abdil-Wahhaab, Ath-


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Thamaaree, Al-Buraèe, As-Sawmalee, and Al-Imaam. Sheikh Àbdur-Rahmaan did not perform Hajj that year. We arranged to all meet with our father, Sheikh Rabee` -may Allaah preserve him. We met with him; Sheikh Rabee` said to Sheikh Yahya There was no pre-arranged meeting. On the contrary, I was unexpectedly told, The Sheikh wants you. I said, I shall pay him a visit inshaa Allaah. After all that was spread about him saying, Drag him from the chair and let a standby be ready! I went and visited him. This account is mangled and incoherent; amongst other things, Muhammad ibn Àbdil-Wahhaab did not even perform Hajj that year neither did he meet with us at Sheikh Rabees. As I was on my way back from Hajj I received several telephone calls informing me that Muhammad ibn Àbdil-Wahhaab had released an audio, before my arrival in Dammaaj, containing lies and base language. Muhammad Al-Imaam: We met with him; Sheikh Rabee` said to Sheikh Yahya, O Sheikh Yahya, Sheikh Àbdur-Rahmaan is not guilty of being Hizbee. Sheikh Rabee` continues to affirm this. I declare him to be Hizbee and you contradict me. I repeat, He is a Hizbee. The truth is with me. You are in error. You have no proof to absolve him. I and my brothers in this institute have proof to establish this (accusation). He wrought fitnah here. He


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wrought Hizbiyyah in this institute. I have made his condition clear. You have no right to cause this agitation against me or against the da`wah. Muhammad Al-Imaam: We know him. He was commended by Al-Waadièe. He did not say this. He did not say, He was commended by Al-Waadièe. Muhammad Al-Imaam: And chose him to be amongst the sheikhs referred to in times of fitnah. He did not say this. Where has Muhammad Al-Imaam produced this from? This speech contains additions. Muhammad Al-Imaam: Sheikh Rabee` then addressed the Sheikhs that were present and said, Do you consider Àbdur-Rahmaan to be a Hizbee? This is the correct account (of what was said.) Muhammad Al-Imaam: The Sheikhs said, We do not consider him Hizbee. Sheikh Rabee` stood up, with the approval of the Sheikhs, and asked Sheikh Yahya to recant his declaration of Àbdur-Rahmaans Hizbiyyah. He also requested us, upon returning to Yemen, to summon Àbdur-Rahmaan and request him to issue a proclamation dissociating himself, before Allaah, from all who denigrate Dammaaj and stating his disapproval of denigration of Sheikh Yahya. Thus, was the fitnah to come to an end and the da`wah to proceed.


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Why did he not give approval of denigration of Sheikh Yahya, but thereafter caused fanatical siding from all directions in denigration of Sheikh Yahya, his brothers, and this institute? Does this not indicate that you should repent? You admit that this man is wrong; he has perpetrated and committed yet, you escalate this affair to the extent that you oppose this very da`wah for his sake!? By Allaah, anyone endowed with reason will marvel at this. Muhammad Al-Imaam: Thus, was the fitnah to come to an end and the da`wah progress in fitting tranquility, cooperation, and avoidance of any cause for fitnah. Sheikh Yahya accepted this proposal. The Sheikhs returned to Yemen, keen to realize the agreement that was concluded with Sheikh Rabee`. They summoned Sheikh Àbdur-Rahmaan Al-Àdeni. They met in Hudeidah at the father, Sheikh Muhammad ibn Àbdil-Wahhaabs. We met him and informed him of what had transpired with Sheikh Rabee` and what he had said. We all approved and Sheikh Àbdur-Rahmaan agreed I did not approve of or accept it from its inception. This claim that I accepted it is wrong. Had I accepted it Muhammad ibn Àbdil-Wahhab would not have spoken about me while I was still on my way and had not even reached my house. I remained silent. Sheikh Rabee` requested me to return to him after performing Hajj. I did not


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return. Next thing I knew, Muhammad ibn `Abdil-Wahhaab was speaking about me. Secondly: You know full well from the books of jurisprudence that settlements are to be concluded with the mutual consent of the parties concerned. As for you just going off, gathering in Hudeidah, issuing this statement that I had no idea of, and thats it; the whole affair is over!? This is wrong I tell you. Stop trying to marginalize people and disdain their efforts. Stop being haughty. This is haughtiness. Muhammad Al-Imaam: Sheikh `Abdur-Rahmaan agreed to release the proclamation according to Sheikh Rabee` and the other Sheikhs request. No sooner was it released than Sheikh Yahya broke the agreement with the release of two audios. There were no two audios. It was a small pamphlet entitled At-Tanbeehaat Al-Mufeedah. It is still in circulation. I reminded them in it. I said, If you want good for this man, advise him about his errors and leave off these fabrications in this proclamation. I criticized them. The refutation against the Hudeidah meeting is available for whoever wants to read it. It has even been written in book form. There were no two audios. No such thing. This is nothing but hyperbole and fabrications. Muhammad Al-Imaam: He spoke against the Sheikhs that had carried out Sheikh Rabee`s request. He denigrated


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them but they were patient and did not refute Sheikh Yahya. That statement of mine was an academic statement. I refuted with decorum. I now quote it, word for word, that you may see that Muhammad Al-Imaams claim that I spoke against the Sheikhs and denigrated them is false. As far as he is concerned, any refutation is considered speaking against (him) and denigration; it is his manhaj. I said in this refutation: Al-Hamdulillaah. I invoke salaat and salaam upon the Messenger of Allaah. To proceed: This is a reminder concerning the pamphlet released after the meeting held by the Sheikhs may Allaah preserve them- in Hudeidah.

1. Your statement may Allaah preserve you- in this proclamation, In view of the resumption of this affair, suggests that this affair came to an end with the Ma`bar proclamation. This is incorrect. It is regarding none other than the first affair that this proclamation was released, as you well know. There is nothing new about it.

2. You say, The Sheikhs strove to bring this resumption between the two sides to an end. Your holding me to be one side and `Abdur-Rahmaan another is needless


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puffery as given to understand in my tape, Taanbeeh Al-Ahbaab àlaa Ahamiyyah Ityaan Al-Buyoot min Al-Abwaab. This group that perpetrated that which you are aware of, some of them have gone, some have repented, others are in need of repenting of that which they committed; there is no need to use puffery and hyperbole that the biased can exploit.

3. You say, Sheikh Àbdur-Rahmaan dissociates himself from anyone that speaks against me or this institute. There is no need for this. What is required of him is that he repents from having formed this syndicate and this fitnah. He is the head of this fitnah. Allaah says,

MF E D C B AG L : If you follow the right guidance no hurt can come to you

from those who are in error. (Surah Al-Maaidah 5:105)

It is unacceptable for him to wreak fitnah then lumber other innocents with it.

The proclamation issued by Àbdur-Rahmaan was a farce. He, on the one hand, dissociates himself from their actions, but on the other, they do not cease to accompany him in journeys and at home! What repentance or rectification did he or they make?


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(None) except reiterating the advice he gave in the previous proclamation.

We have come to know, and it has been reported in treatises, that they conspired with him that he should remain quiet whilst they assumed the burden! But he did not remain silent, rather, he has endeavoured to form a syndicate and provoke internal unrest as clarified in previous treatises and audios. Allaah destroyed the people of Saalih, both he that hocked the camel and those that approved his action. So `Abdur-Rahmaan is in need of repenting from his sanctioning and colluding with them in these sinister designs and utterances. This would be the case were he not guilty of anything. How then, when he has perpetrated the aforementioned?

Let us contemplate the saying of Allaah, The Most High,

[ ` _ ] \ [Z :

they killed it, so their Lord destroyed them because of their sin and made them equal in destruction (i.e. all grades

of people, rich and poor, strong and weak, etc.).

(Surah Ash-Shams 91:14)

even though the camels killer was only one man, a violent obstinate individual from amongst his people, as


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reported in the Saheehain (Bukhaaree & Muslim) on the authority of Abdullah ibn Zamah. Allaah says (that which means), they killed it, And He did not say, he killed it.

4. Your saying -may Allaah preserve you- And Abdur-Rahman Al-Adeni is to free himself from this agitation against Dammaaj and Sheikh Yahya. This distinction is a mistake. It was never said, Dammaaj & Sheikh Muqbil, etc There is no difference between the institute and its sheikh. Some of those who deepen the rift use these terms; some of them have futile objectives, but there is no harm on us -Inshaa Allaah- and all praise and thanks are due to Allaah.

5. Your saying -may Allaah grant you success- He is to refrain from publishing those treatises and cassettes. Etc.

This is erroneous from various angles:

Firstly: You, in your previous visit, agreed amongst yourselves to take the treatises to Abdur-Rahmaan in order that he should refute them, so what broke that agreement? (Nothing), except that Abdur-Rahman has no evidence, is guilty as charged, and the fitnah sprung


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from under his feet etc. as you know from what occurred in the last gathering here.

Secondly: Your speech contains misleading puffery, in your saying, The treatises and cassettes by Abdur-Rahmaans defenders are to be stopped (from further distribution).

Abdur-Rahmaan and those with him have not, to the best of my knowledge, replied with a (single) audio or treatise. I have been waiting for his reply since you requested that from him, as you all agreed upon, to send the treatises to him in order that he should refute them. How is it that you deem it permissible to utter such biased hype in order to give an impression of equivalence of evidence (from both sides?) Sheikh Muhammad ibn Abdil-Wahaab (Al-Wasaabi) -may Allaah grant him success- rejected the saying of (Saalih) Al-Bakri: He has people of his same ilk prepared to cause fitnah in Britain, France and He (Muhammad ibn Abdil-Wahaab) considered it to be blowing a minor issue out of proportion, so why is this not disapproved of while it is like unto the said (instance), indeed greater.


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Finally: This is hijr2 against some of my efforts that I see to be beneficial to the Muslims, (efforts) that clarify for them -Inshaa Allaah- truth from falsehood. Hijr as it is found in the books of fiqh, is to be performed against the foolish one who shows misconduct. When Ibn Az-Zubair performed hijr of Aaishah, his aunt, and he was emir, she vowed to leave speaking to him due to the heaviness of hijr on ones self, and because she held that hijr was not to be made on a rightly guided individual like herself.

Al-Haafith (Ibn Hajr) said, in Fat-hul-Baaree, under the explanation for hadeeth 6073, after mentioning various views on Aaishahs vow to cut Ibn Zubair off; cutting the ties of the womb is prohibited and any prohibited vow is invalid. Al-Haafith said:

The correct saying is that of others; that Aaishah saw Ibn Zubair to have perpetrated a great wrong by his saying, I will surely implement hijr on her. For that (saying) belittles her status and is an accusation of her having perpetrated impermissible squandering, which would make it compulsory to prevent her from spending of that which Allaah -The Most High- had provided her.

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In addition, she was a Mother of the Believers, his maternal aunt, and none held status like his with her, as previously mentioned at the beginning of the chapter treating of The Virtues of Quraish. It would seem that she deemed his behaviour un-dutiful. (The sayings and actions of) a close relative are held in greater magnitude than (those of) a stranger. So she saw it appropriate to requite him by leaving off speaking to him, as the Prophet prohibited speaking to Kab Ibn Malik and his two companions as a penalty for their having remained behind from the battle of Tabook without excuse. Yet he did not prohibit speaking to the hypocrites who missed it, due to the great status of those three (Companions) and the contempt and insignificance in which the hypocrites were held; in this regard should the action of Aaishah be construed.

Likewise when some of the Shia requested the president (of Yemen) -may Allaah grant him success- to stop Sheikh Muqbil from speaking about them he said:

We do not ban him or you. Reply to him if you will.

Such is what the Sheikh informed me, may Allaah bestow mercy upon him. Also, when the Sheikh was sick in the Kingdom (of Saudi Arabia), some of those who were hurt by my speech against Abul-Hasan (Al-


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Maribee) came to him. They related (my speech) to the Sheikh and he said:

Leave him to speak as he sees fit, for he did not speak out of desires.

I was informed of this by those present there. Sheikh Muqbil did not bar me from speaking.

It should also be noted that hijr is to be implemented, when needed, by the ruler. As for the people of knowledge, their role is one of advice, cautioning against falsehood, and refutation after advice against whoever opposes the truth.

6. Your saying -may Allaah grant you success- And it is upon the scholars of Ahlus-Sunnah, from them Sheikh Yayha and Sheikh Abdur-Rahmaan, to strive towards forgiveness This speech suggests that the error occurred from both parties, but that which is correct is that it occurred from Abdur-Rahmaans side, as you yourselves affirmed in your original gathering with us (here in Dammaaj). Had you said: We ask you to pardon Abdur-Rahmaan, as Sheikh Rabee did in that meeting, it would have been more acceptable than this biased judgment against all of our efforts in the fitnah of Abdur-Rahmaan. If his Hizbiyyah has not become clear to you then it is clear to us; by comparing


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his actions to those of the Hizbees before him, his kindling the fitnah, striving to stain my repute before some of the scholars, or to greaten the differences between Ahlus-Sunnah. This is the way of a scheming Hizbee. There is no difference between him and his predecessors (in Hizbiyyah). Add to this, the vilification and warning against seeking knowledge here (in Dammaaj), attempting to draw some masjids and individuals to their side as well as inciting the government against students who did not agree with their fanaticism, and showing great partiality for anything published against me (in this fitnah) and dissemination of it; also, concealment of my statements and treatises, along with other hideous Hizbee felonies which I have clarified in various treatises and cassettes.

7. You mentioned -may Allaah grant you success- at the end of your proclamation, that which implies that we have been busied by this affair or other than it from seeking knowledge. While that may not have been your intention, because you know, as we do, the dedication of the students here to seeking beneficial knowledge and all praise is due to Allaah- it might be understood by those who do not understand as we do, that every time one our students falls into a fitnah, we are busied by that from seeking knowledge. That is at


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variance with reality. It is befitting to mention here the saying of as-Saffaareenee in his `Aqeedah,

Denial of any knowledge based on perception or comprehension

Is, by any standards, gross ignorance.

It would have been more appropriate for you to direct your advice to the not inconsiderable multitude whom Shaytaan has misled with these notions, from the time of the Sheikh -may Allaah show him mercy- until Allaah only knows when; and He has wisdom in His creation.

I tell you that refraining from advising them to repent and rectify -as I indicated in the cassette, The Notification- is not cooperation with them upon uprightness, rather, it aids them in their ruin. And there is no power or might except with Allaah.

You may say, This effort and striving is for rectification. How excellent is this (type of) effort and striving which Allaah and His Messenger commended in many evidences!

But my brothers, -may Allaah preserve you and raise your status and that of the rest of Ahlus-Sunnah- mutual consent is a condition for reconciliation; it is not to be imposed by force. Allaah says:


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If you fear a breach between the two of them (the man and his wife), appoint arbitrators, one from his family and the

other from hers, if they both wish for reconciliation, Allaah will cause their reconciliation

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if they both wish for reconciliation.

You, us, and others have seen and heard of issues that affect this pristine da`wah; repentance from such issues is a must. I thank you for your efforts in propagating the da`wah. May Allaah reward you with good.

Written by your brother in Islam, Abu `Abdir-Rahmaan, Yahya ibn `Ali Al-Hajooree on Wednesday 22Pnd P Muharram.

In the name of Allaah I ask, O readers, does this refutation, which is like the rest of my notifications to them about that which I consider erroneous, does it contain disparaging


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comments or in any way vilify them? Or, is Muhammad Al-Imaam just perverting the truth according to the wishes of whoever it is that is pushing and inciting him? Is he not inciting the other sheikhs with this fanaticism for Al-Àdeni, this display of enmity towards us, and this da`wah which Shaytaan has made fair seeming to him?

Muhammad Al-Imaam: There is, at present, animosity between Sheikh Muhammad ibn Àbdil-Wahhaab and Sheikh Yahya

The reason behind this discord has already been mentioned in audios and treatises; its origin lies in his fanatical siding with Al-Àdeni. The Sheikhs became involved and came here to attempt reconciliation. They came after Al-Imaam had made several points. They said, May Allaah excuse that which is past between you and Sheikh Muhammad ibn Àbdil-Wahhaab. I said, May Allaah excuse that which is past from Muhammad ibn Àbdil-Wahhaab. I made clear, after Fajr, that it was not for Muhammad ibn Àbdil-Wahhaab to interfere in the Al-Àdeni affair. It was but a matter of a few days before Muhammad ibn Àbdil-Wahhaab released an audio containing untruths about me without my having said anything about him and after having forgiven him!


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Muhammad Al-Imaam: There was animosity between Sheikh Muhammad ibn Àbdil-Wahhaab, Sheikh Yahya, and Ùbayd Al-Jaabiree.

As has been previously mentioned, the reason for all of this discord was Al-Àdeni. The reason was the fitnah of Al-Àdeni. Muhammad ibn Àbdil-Wahhaab wanted to put me under duress to accept that Al-Àdeni is not Hizbee. He wanted to appoint himself as ultimate authority and arbitrator of the case in the same way that Sheikh Rabee` and those with him now openly proclaim that I must be forced. Thus I and this institute are subjected to continual pressure and transgression. Yet I endure. They are now initiating a secondary phase of overstatement and exaggeration. I repel (these deeds) with that which is better so that Allaah and His slaves may see that these people are transgressing, fanatical, aggressive, fitnah-mongers. They are conducting a concerted campaign to splinter off from Ahlus-Sunnah. At a time when Yemen is suffering from widespread unrest they busy themselves with transgressing against the callers to Allaah. We seek refuge with Allaah from being forsaken (by Him).

The man wrought fitnah here. The truth should be accepted from whoever brings it. The Prophet in the case of the Jew that said, Verily you commit shirk, verily, you ascribe partners. You say, By the Ka`bah


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We are Muslims. We speak the truth. Why then, do you obstinately oppose the truth?

Muhammad Al-Imaam: Sheikh Ùbayd Al-Jaabiree and Sheikh Yahya. All the sheikhs in Yemen attempted to reconcile him with them

This was with Sheikh Muhammad. The Jaabiree affair was later.

Muhammad Al-Imaam: attempted to reconcile him with them but were unable to reach a settlement

As for Al-Jaabiree, they themselves with their own tongues admit that he is a propagator of fitnah. Muhammad Al-Imaam called him a propagator of fitnah. You yourself call him a propagator of fitnah then say that you attempted to reconcile me with him?! Did you meet with him for this reconciliation after knowing that he was a propagator of fitnah? Did you attempt something I was not privy to? I do not know.

Muhammad Al-Imaam: but were unable to reach a settlement because the cause of it is Sheikh Yahyas disparagement of Sheikh Àbdur-Rahmaan Al-Àdeni.

This is it in a nutshell. This is the heart of the matter. It has come to my attention that during last Hajj someone said to Sheikh Muhammad Al-Imaam, Why do you and Sheikh


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Yahya not come to terms? He answered, This affair involves a fundamental and subsidiary. If Sheikh Yahya comes to terms with Sheikh Àbdur-Rahmaan then I will come to terms with him, but if they do not come to terms neither shall I!

My brother, what is your stance regarding Allahs statement:

M L : No person earns any (sin) except against himself (only), and no bearer of burdens shall bear the burden of another.

(Suratul-Anàam 6: 164)

Why have you taken on the role of playing advocates for the fitnah of Al-Àdeni? How is it that you hang on to someone that you consider yourselves above? What is this forsakenness you have fallen into? By Allaah, it is most strange!

Why do you make fitnah in the da`wah, busy the people and upset affairs for yourselves and others? (All this) for your sake, O Àdeni?! Leave him on his own to give da`wah. If he acts properly and realizes the right course and many have repented before him and derived advantage for


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themselves- (then so); but if he does not, then it is to his own detriment. What is this disaster that besets you?

Muhammad Al-Imaam: Sheikh Ùbayd Al-Jaabiree then issued a fatwa disallowing anyone from studying in Dammaaj with Sheikh Yahya Al-Hajooree.

That particular fatwa, by Allaah, had no effect, and I couldnt care less about it. He took it upon himself to oppress and be hostile towards us for no other reason than his fanaticism for Al-Àdeni, as previously mentioned from the speech of Sheikh Muhammad Al-Imaam. I refuted him and he was incapable of answering except with abuse, instigation, and warning (against me), thereby disgracing himself. I addressed him courteously as Sheikh, Father, and so on. But when he showed his extremism and ghuloow I was stern with him and exposed his errors. And now Inshaa Allaah- a whole volume is to be published bringing his errors to light.

Muhammad Al-Imaam: so the Sheikhs, As-Sawmaly, Ath-Thamaaree, Al-Buraèe, and Al-Imaam decided to release a statement about the truth of this discord in which Sheikh Yahya insists on that which he is upon.

By Allaah, I entreat you to look! They now present me as being the one that is insistent on that which he is upon! Perversion of the truth! What is wrong with you? Where is


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your justice? The man has perpetrated oppression and you yourselves have criticized him and criticized his transgression against Dammaaj. You have openly said so to many people and labeled him a propagator of fitnah. But now you claim that it is I that insists on discord?! When he was first invited by the sons of Marèe (Àbdur-Rahmaan Al-Àdeni and his brother) not one of you welcomed him in his institute but reluctantly. I welcomed and honoured him and his party. This shows that we were all averse to this action of his before differing with him. Yet the second time he came roving around Yemen, criticizing me and this institute you welcomed him!

Muhammad Al-Imaam: so they released a statement (the purport of which was) that the Sunnah has not been supported by this discord neither has innovation been suppressed. It is but a (power) struggle.

Brother, this discord is between oppressed and oppressor, not just a mere (power) struggle. And, if you consider it to be a mere (power) struggle, why, pray, are you yourselves now participating in it?!

Muhammad Al-Imaam: When this statement was released Sheikh Yahya and those with him called for separation.

I seek refuge in Allaah from that! By Allaah, I have never called for separation. I remain gentle. I still make duà to


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Allaah to grant them success in achieving good. I remain patient. They are the ones traipsing about from here to there, babbling on about aiding Sheikh so-and-so and Sheikh so-and-so. I couldnt care less about all of this. The truth is with us. Our speech is truth so it has been granted popular acceptance by Allaah. The people marvel at your doings; all praise is due to Allaah.

M L : And whatever blessings and good things you have are from

Allaah.

(Surah An-Nahl 16: 53)

He says; "You are upon what you are upon, and we are upon what we are upon." It also reached me from those who were present at the sitting with Sheikh Rabee` that they heard him say the same thing there.

Muhammad Al-Imaam: "You initiated the separation.

It is as if these people are desperate to splinter off. (As) is mentioned in the verse of poetry:

If you are resolved upon abandoning me

For no misdeed of mine, then patient Ill be.


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And if you have replaced me with another,

Then Allaah will suffice and He is the Best Guardian for me.

Muhammad Al-Imaam: "It became intense (the separation) in the Southern provinces. The Sheikhs advised to show patience and to preserve the da`wah and the brotherhood."

As the poet said:

She went east, and I to the west.

How vast is the distance between east and west.

Is this what you consider concern for the da`wah? Is this what you consider concern for the brotherhood? Is this what you consider concern for unity?

During the siege (on Dammaaj) brothers were being butchered; some of you (the Sheikhs) were in contact with Faaris Mannaa P`2F3 P and believed what he informed you and yet refused to believe me! You have been callous towards your brothers in times of both war and peace. You splintered away from us at the most critical of times. You then accuse me of separating from you?!! During the meeting with Sheikh Rabee` he encouraged you to co-

3 Governor of the province of Sa`dah and conspirator in the Raafidhee slaughter of Salafis committed during the siege against Dammaaj


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operate with me, however you persisted with this separation. Sheikh Rabee` said to you (Muhammad al Imaam): "You are philosophizing," and said to Àbdul-Àzeez al Buraèe, "This is Hizbiyyah. Leave this Hizbiyyah." Who then, is the one striving to cause separation, with fanaticism under the pretext of the fitnah of Al-Àdeni? It is almost as if the fitnah of (Àbdur-Rahmaan Al-Àdeni) has been a relief from Allaah for you. Allaah`s aid is sought.

Muhammad al Imaam: "The scholars advised to show patience and to preserve the da`wah and the brotherhood, and (they) do not in any way approve of separation."

If you do not want separation, I ask every person of discerning and intelligence to render judgement upon this document (which I have written,) therefore, (I ask you to) pass judgement (in regard to what follows.)

Sheikh Àbdullah ibn Ùthmaan came on the visit dated in this document, for which I thank him. He said, How can we achieve reconciliation? I have been sent by the Sheikhs.

I said to him, O Sheikh Àbdullah- and whoever was present also heard the contents of this document. I read to him a number of points relating to the Sheikhs oppression, harassment, an

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