A critical analysis of the Modernists and the Hadeeth ... - Islam House

for the
of Mu'tazili Ideology
a) Prevalence of excessive debate on the status of a Muslim
who commits a major sin due to the extreme position taken
on the subject by the Khawarij (who judge such a person as
outright Kafir) and the Murji'ah (who consider such a person to
be a Mumin with perfect faith). (*1)
The Mu'tazilah presented their seemingly moderate solution
to the argument that such a Muslim is neither a believer, nor an
outright Kafir (disbeliever), but is between the two states.
(*1) The Khawarij fell into this misguidance due to their exaggeration in
understanding the texts of warning (i.e., the verses that dictate punishments of sins),
while the Murjiyah were deficient in the same as explained by Shaikh Bakr ibn
Abdullah Abu Zaid in Dar' al-Fitna 'an Ahlus-Sunnah. [Learn more about their
deviated views and their refutation with references from the writings of the scholars in
our booklet, 'Eeman and its components, and explaining the misguidance of the
Khawarij and the Murjiyah on the issue.]
(*2) According to the understanding of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah, a Muslim who is
guilty of major sin is not outside the fold of Islam. He may be punished for his major
and minor sins in the Hereafter or be forgiven by Allah.
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