The Al-Hallaj Series and Its Depiction of Him as an Innocent Victim

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: It is stated in *Majmu' al-Fatawa* that Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allah have mercy on him) said: Whoever believes what al-Hallaj believed of the doctrines for which al-Hallaj was killed is a disbeliever and an apostate, by the consensus of the Muslims. The Muslims killed him for his claims of divine indwelling (hulul) and union (ittihad), and similar doctrines of the people of zandaqah (heresy), such as his saying, "I am Allah," and his saying, "There is a God in the sky and a God on the earth." The questioner says, may Allah preserve you: Many satellite channels have announced that they will broadcast a series about al-Hallaj in Ramadan, claiming that he was wronged by the ruler in his execution, and that he was a person with noble qualities. What is your guidance in this matter, and what is the ruling regarding al-Hallaj?

Answer:
Al-Hallaj is known as an atheist. Al-Hallaj was an atheist, and he was killed for his atheism. We seek refuge in Allah. It is not permissible to praise him; it is not permissible to praise him or speak well of him. He is known for misguidance, atheism, and heresy. Yes.