The emergence of a group in Iraq claiming affiliation with the Salafiyyah, aiming to undermine the authority of the scholars.
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The questioner : May Allah make it clear, there are certain matters in our scene in Iraq. There are groups that have emerged claiming the Salafiyyah and claiming to be from the people of the Sunnah and the community, but the first thing they did was to dismiss the people of knowledge, to dismiss the people of knowledge, meaning they dismissed the shaykhs among us, who are actually few in number, counted on the fingers or fewer than that. The first thing they did was to say that no fatwa should be taken from them, and no knowledge should be taken from them. These people do not represent the people of the Sunnah and the community, nor are they from the people of the Book and the Sunnah. The one who claims this is a person of known lineage first, and he has no experience in knowledge; rather, as they say, he is a "fundi" (a title of respect for a non-Arab educated person), yes, Shaykh. He formed a sect and formed a group for him. The truth is, it is very apparent that this is a delay of the steps, if Allah wills, of the people of the Sunnah and the community in the matter of da'wah (calling to Islam), if Allah wills, there. This is the first thing that appeared from his da'wah.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : These people, our Shaykh, also have a library for printing books there. They are printing, and we do not know why this discrepancy exists. They say that Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah does not represent the Salaf, and they print many of his books. The library is called the Heritage Library. I saw a book here in Jordan in one of the libraries; they are printing a treatise by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allah have mercy on him). They are printing this, but we do not know the purpose of this matter. Is it for material benefit? As is apparent, of course, from the material gain from this; because the books of Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah have the fastest circulation there, and as soon as they are released in the market, they are sold out. This matter is clear and apparent there. In fact, we wanted to clarify this matter and the goal of this sect, and it is even called the "Fayyaz Group" there, like this, meaning...
The Shaykh : Fayyaz, is that his name?
The questioner : Yes, his name is Fayyaz.
The Shaykh : How old is he approximately?
The questioner : By Allah, I do not know, Shaykh. His age, Shaykh, does not exceed forty years. He is an employee, an engineer. But the truth is, his da'wah is not followed by anyone except one who is reckless. And praise be to Allah, meaning it appears on his followers that they are deficient in intellect and knowledge. And praise be to Allah, whoever reflects on their condition sees this.
The Shaykh : Okay, since when have these people started appearing in Iraqi society to display their da'wah?
The questioner : Since one year.
The Shaykh : Only?
The questioner : One year or a year and a half.
The Shaykh : Ah, okay. Do they have a specific slogan? Or a belief that distinguishes them? For example, do you hear of the Hijrah Group, the Takfir Group, the Jihad Group? Is there something of these meanings or not?
The questioner : No, Shaykh. They are actually specialized in Iraq only. And Allah knows best.
The Shaykh : That is fine, but what is their slogan?
The questioner : The truth is, they did not appear except when the knowledge of the Salaf started to appear. These people appeared against them, Shaykh.
[Phone rang]
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : Peace be upon you
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
The questioner : Khalid, from Egypt, Shaykh.
The Shaykh : Did you receive it?
The questioner : Praise be to Allah.
The Shaykh : Praise be to Allah for your safety.
The questioner : May Allah honor you.
The Shaykh : How are you?
The questioner : I am well, by the grace of Allah.
The Shaykh : How did you find the group there?
The questioner : By the grace of your Lord, they are good, and they send you their greetings, Shaykh.
The Shaykh : And upon you and them be peace, and the mercy and blessings of Allah.
The questioner : Shaykh, we say, may Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : And may He reward you.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : These people, our Shaykh, also have a library for printing books there. They are printing, and we do not know why this discrepancy exists. They say that Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah does not represent the Salaf, and they print many of his books. The library is called the Heritage Library. I saw a book here in Jordan in one of the libraries; they are printing a treatise by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allah have mercy on him). They are printing this, but we do not know the purpose of this matter. Is it for material benefit? As is apparent, of course, from the material gain from this; because the books of Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah have the fastest circulation there, and as soon as they are released in the market, they are sold out. This matter is clear and apparent there. In fact, we wanted to clarify this matter and the goal of this sect, and it is even called the "Fayyaz Group" there, like this, meaning...
The Shaykh : Fayyaz, is that his name?
The questioner : Yes, his name is Fayyaz.
The Shaykh : How old is he approximately?
The questioner : By Allah, I do not know, Shaykh. His age, Shaykh, does not exceed forty years. He is an employee, an engineer. But the truth is, his da'wah is not followed by anyone except one who is reckless. And praise be to Allah, meaning it appears on his followers that they are deficient in intellect and knowledge. And praise be to Allah, whoever reflects on their condition sees this.
The Shaykh : Okay, since when have these people started appearing in Iraqi society to display their da'wah?
The questioner : Since one year.
The Shaykh : Only?
The questioner : One year or a year and a half.
The Shaykh : Ah, okay. Do they have a specific slogan? Or a belief that distinguishes them? For example, do you hear of the Hijrah Group, the Takfir Group, the Jihad Group? Is there something of these meanings or not?
The questioner : No, Shaykh. They are actually specialized in Iraq only. And Allah knows best.
The Shaykh : That is fine, but what is their slogan?
The questioner : The truth is, they did not appear except when the knowledge of the Salaf started to appear. These people appeared against them, Shaykh.
[Phone rang]
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : Peace be upon you
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
The questioner : Khalid, from Egypt, Shaykh.
The Shaykh : Did you receive it?
The questioner : Praise be to Allah.
The Shaykh : Praise be to Allah for your safety.
The questioner : May Allah honor you.
The Shaykh : How are you?
The questioner : I am well, by the grace of Allah.
The Shaykh : How did you find the group there?
The questioner : By the grace of your Lord, they are good, and they send you their greetings, Shaykh.
The Shaykh : And upon you and them be peace, and the mercy and blessings of Allah.
The questioner : Shaykh, we say, may Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : And may He reward you.
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