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A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF THE BIOGRAPHY OF THE FOUNDER OF Wahabism,

MOHAMMAD SON OF ABDU-L WAAHB

--------------------------------------------------------------------------Mohammad son of Abdu-l Wahab the so-called founder of Wahabism was born in Naajd Saudi Arabia in 1115A.H. Being a clergys sonHe also became a clergy. Just from childhood he liked Quranic interpretations,Hadithsand ideological studies. He studied about Hanafies jurisprudence under the guidance of his father Ever since hewas acquainted with Islam, he did not like some of the religious activities of Najdians as they were in his view

contraryto Islam and the monotheism he had understood from Islam. Wherever and whenever he found anoccasion he used to criticize sharply some of his peoples religious behaviors. Some time he would face hardshipsdifficulties and problems while expressing his religious points of views, as people usually despised his opinionsand thoughts.It is astonishing that he was not only opposed to his people,but to his father and brother as well. His

brother who was a famous scholar, was at daggers draw with him and so was his own father who was a reputedjudge. To take a sigh of relief he left Harimila where his father was living for Ainia where he by and by gotfame and reputation. This however didnt last long. Therefor he soon found himself in Daria thatwas governedover by Mohammad son of Masud the forefather of the family of Saud. They were able to maintain a closerelation with eachother andto promise each other a bright and hopeful prospect. Thus a new era of mutual co-operation began between them.

Now they thought they would rule through out history. He used to take his opponents and rivals who did not obeyhim for punishment and chastisement. They were on the high-way of success and prosperity as nowreligion and power were working joint-handedly; the thing which if happens works miraculously. He was odd.Hewould easily declare those not believing in his religious formula, as non Muslims. He believed that manyMuslims

practices such as construction of graveyards paying a visit to graveyards and many besides were wrong and not inline with monotheism. He urged many a time for destruction and abolishment of graveyards. He didnt exercise asingle amount of caution in terming his ideologically rival groups as unbelievers and announcing their blood and

property asunrespectable. That is why when he entered Daria, it was a poor city, but soon after his arrival in the city it wasover night changed into a brilliant and well-off one. The reason for this is clear , becuase he would order hisfollowers to attack on then on Muslims houses [Muslims who did not believe in his religious theory] anddo looting andother mal-practices. He closed his book of life in 1200 A.H. and put an end to his controversial life.After his death his followers did not give up his line. They minnutely followed his footsteps what so-ever. As hehimself was very carelessabout people and their property so were his imitators and followers . It is worthmentioning that he was not the real founder of Wahabismas the name Wahabism appearantly indicates; historytraces this religion back to the 8 century. It also shows that in 728 A.H. son of Tamina initiated this religion and

wrote many books and booklets to justify it.It is very noteworthy to note that ever-since this religion was born, it was deadly oppressed bypeople. The scholarsand specialists defended Islam against this disease in two ways.1- To reject this school of thought logically theywrote many books such asCure of disease by visiting graveyards Avoidance of confusion and many others.The first book written by Shiite in this regard was The way to guidance by Kashif Al-Ghata and the first book

by Sunnis was The wraths of Allah for avoidance of Wahabism 11- The respected jurisprudence gave decreesagainst Wahabism and proclaimed it as illegal. Although it was disregarded and refuted strongly and vigorously

by many Islamic sects and groups but it unfortunately continued to survive. As the Saudi government is directlyor undirectly affiliatedto this baseless and self-contradictory religion, today this religion has found a foothold in alarge portion of Arabian peninsula. Many apeople of that land are now burning with the flames of this fire!It iseven more regrettable and deplorable, that this contagious disease has not been restricted and limited to theArabians soils.It has unfortunately found its way to the sub-continental countries as well.The thing, that is a matter of concern toany sincere, devoted and responsible Muslims. It is surprising that Mohammad son of Abdu-l Wahab is not only

opposed to Shiite but also to Sunnis! Therefore, Muslims at large should try their level best to do away with thiscancereous disease.

GRAVES CONSTRUCTION PERMITTED OR PROHIBITEDConstruction of graves, is one of the outstanding issues to which Wahabism attaches a great deal of importance.They very frankly point out that building of any thing as a shrine, tomb or mosque on or beside graves, is strictlyforbidden from the view point of Islam. He who does not obey Islam in this regard is termed by them as

polytheist. They saygraves construction does not comply with the Islamic teachings and is an innovation that diverts attentions ofMuslims from God and places them on dead bodies possessing no power at all. They have not suficed to only

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religions but is also in agreement with Shiite order. According to this one, graves and tombsought not to be raised to ground and put into non-existence, but only reshaped.If it is round in shape it has to become leveled and flattened.A glance at the decrees put forth by jurisprudents inthis regard,show that they have also taken and chosen this very possibility exclusively.Muslim in his book Sahihtalks of some other Hadiths which just confirm our point of view. According to Muslim the reporter says thathe was in Roman land when one of his companions died. Fazal another companion of his ordered a grave to bedug and then leveled and flattened, as it was the order of the holy Prophet.The commentator of Sahib says that it

is preferable that grave should not be hoisted very much and also it should not be round in shape.Rather it should be raised as much as a span and then it should be in a leveled and flattened shape.This statement by such a famous clergy is a nice witness to the correctnessof our view point. There are some otheropinions by famous Sunni scholars,which are -also absolutely corresponding with our choice, but for the sake of

beingprecisewe avoid relating them.Above all, if the afore-mentioned Hadith means as such as Wahabismthinks, then the question arises as to why Hazrat Ali (AS) himself didnot implement his formula during his lifetime and why the Muslim scholars did not carry out his order and lastly why graves were not abolished formany centuries. As a drowning man catches at any straw so are the Wahabists . They do not feel shy to resort toany weak Hadith as solid proofs. To pretend they are logical and obeying Islam, they have shamelessly usedJabirs report as a proof.The writer of Sahih and Sunan have a mention about Jabirs Hadith.According to hisreports any sort of building is not allowed to be built on graves. As for the text, it is okay. But unluckily thereporterswhom we have omitted just to be short, are worse than the worst.They have been accused of telling a lie by manya report specialists.Son of Juraih who has presence in the series of reporters (that we have purposely omitted) issharply criticized by relevant erudite just for his fabricating false and untrue news items.Ahmad son of Hanabal does not accept his reports, on the ground thathe doesnot speak the truth.Malik another prominent scholar says that he in collecting Hadiths,is just like a wood-cutter who collects wood at night . As the latter is not immune to perils of snakes andscorpions neither is the formerFather of Zubair another reporter involved in the series of the reportersof the said Hadith is also not a trusthworthy man. Many report specialists have turned down his reported stories

just because of not having faith and confidence in him. So, this is not a reliable Hadith. In addition, to this, theholy prophet(peace be upon him) was infallible.So he must have said the Hadith in one way exclusively where-aswe visualize that the fore-mentioned Hadith has been reported in a multitude of ways which are totally differentfrom each other. This also be counted as a defect that weakens this Hadith. This differentiation exhibits this veryfact, that the reporters have not kept the Hadith intact . They must have interfered with it in one form or the other.Keeping all these defects and flaws in mind, how can one rely upon such reports assuming that they are told bythe holy Prophet?! Wahabism does not stop here.In order to further prove that they are really right in destroying

graves and tombs belonging to Imams (AS) they some time say that the land where the cemetery of Baqie islocated is endowment. They unfortunately, do not produce any kind of document in order to clarify theirambiguous point of view. They emphatically say that the land of Baqie is endowment and therefore it should not

be left without utilization and use.To respond them in a short manner, we would like to say that such views aretotally repugnant to reality and to what is being practiced currently.As a custom and tradition, that has been

prevailing throughout many centuries, some of the Muslims, by chance or by decision, select some suitable pieceof soil as graveyard and the rest follows them not contemplating as to how it was achieved.Moreover, we have awritten history that stands witness that the abovementioned land is not and can not be endowment! Sambadi, awell-known clergy jots down in his book that the first man buried at Baque was Oman son of Maroon.Subsequently, Abraham son of the holy prophet passed away. People at the behest of their dear prophets order

buried the corpse beside Osman. This very author also gives an additional- piece of information. He says thatdesert of Baqie had a few trees called Ghaqath. With the burial of Osman, one of those trees as cut down.(Ghaqath is a kind of tree that exclusively grows at deserts).Later on other tribes followed the suit. They also

brought some pieces of that very land under their monopoly and paved them for a regulated cemetery.

This statement well crystallizes that Baqie is not endowment. Had it been endowment it should not have beenexploited that way.Now that we have , though shortly, related Wahabisms points of views plus with their answerson whether or not graves should be destroyed, we must get involved in relating reasons and arguments that graves,especially those of Imams and prophets, should be preserved and kept intact and untouched. As it is a religiousmatter therefore we should go to Quran that is the real source of any Islamic issue.Although Quran does not have any specific mention on the matter, yet still we can deduce some thing from thegeneral commandments present it.1- Quran says: That [shall be so]; and whoever respects the signs of Allah, this surely is [the outcome] of the pietyof hearts. [ Hajj 32]According to this verse, whatever is a sign of God the Almighty,must be duly respected and paid attention to.

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Since every thing in this world from the biggest planet tothe smallest atomic particles are the signs and symbols of God, therefore no body is of the view that every thinghas to be honored and esteeme As a result whatever is specifically called a sign and symbol of religion of Allah,has to be preserved from wear and tear of nature. Undoubtedly,Prophets, Imams and saints whether alive or not,arethe actual symbols of Gods religion. No body on earth can dispute onit, as it is very clear and vivid.Now thatevery thing that is a sign of Allahs religion, should be respected- and prophets and Imams are the best of all thesigns God has to his religion, question arises as to how respect takes place in regard

with them. Which one is respect, destruction or preservation of their graves?Even a foolish man does not doubtthat actions such asabolishment of their graves is a disrespecting, blasphamic, and insulting action thatshould not be done by a Muslim not to speak of a Moamin!During Hajj ceremonies when a camel is nominated to

besacrificed for the sake of Allah, then it does find a particular respect in view of Islam.That is why according toIslamic traditions, its owner should not ride on its back and its fodder should be given timely. Are the Prophetsand Imams who have dedicated their precious lives for the progression and expansion of Allahs religion, notdeserving any value We ask the wisdom and conscience of Wahabists to come forth and present a judgment!

2- Quran points out : That is of which Allah gives the good news to His servants, [to] those who believe and dogood deeds. Say: I do not ask of you any reward for it but love for my near relatives; and whoever earns good, Wegive him more of good therin; surely Allah isForgiving. [Shura ,23]According to this verse, the nears and dears ofthe holy Prophet deserve a special amount of respect, honour and love.Now again the same question poses itself asto how theyought to be paid homage. If their graves are put to destruction and non-existence and their remainings

abolished, would they be loved and respected?! May bein the eye of Wahabism!3- Quran says: In houses which Allah has permitted to be exalted and that his name may be remembered in them;glorify Him therein in the mornings and the evenings.[Noor, 36] According to this verse every house wherein thename of Allahis remembered has to be kept under tight security so that it should not bedamaged by anymiscreants.We should keep in mind that only mosque is not meant by therelated verse. Rather every sort of four-walled housewherein prayers are said, must be kept fresh and intact. The reason why only mosque is notmeant is that mosque is not used in the verse. Rather the wordhouse has been sed.Given that house is a generalword, we also deduce a general meaning from the verse.Houses built beside the grave, are the places where Allah is oftenremembered. Now how can we dear say that such houses should be leveledto the ground? While the holy _Quran_ very openly says the opposite?!3 - Moreover Islamic sights are a strong and vigorous support to the re-reality of Islam. Many a specialist doubt about the figures as Jesus saying that nothing is left bedind him so that

we should have a reliance upon.If Muslims did not try their level best in preserving the Islamicsights, Islam would have also exercised this very destiny and we would have had a legendary Islam. So this isalso a concrete proof, thatIslamic symbols and signs should be protected against any potential danger.Last but not least, we would like to say, that from time to time, and from generation to generation, Muslims atlarge,have been giving full support and protection to the shrines,tombs and graves of their great spiritual leaders. The

problem is so obvious that even Wahabists confess to it. In his book Tathir - - Litiqata Wahabist writer says that this building of shrine has become a common practice all over the world. There is noIslamic city free from religious sights. He adds if such practices were contrary to Islamicteachings,it would be impossible for scholars to keep silent and not prevent people from doing it.In spite of suchconfession we see that they are again grudgingly and dogmatically stressing on their own point of view thatconstruction of graves is an anti- Islamic practice. This is of course meaning nothing but putting an end to Islamitself. They leave no stone unturned to introduce others as polytheists, not knowing that they themselves have