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started new groups of bid’a by claiming the same. By saying, ‘Inorder to do a task or an ’ibâda or to prohibit something, it shouldhave been declared by Rasûlullah. No other document isneeded,’ (Dustûr, p. 5) Ilyâs denied ijmâ’ and qiyâs among aladillatash-Shar’iyya. Nevertheless, he did not claim to be amujtahid mutlaq; if he had done so, he would not have beenbelieved by anybody among those who had known hisbackground and knowledge.“One’s joining this community is explained in the bookDustûr al-’mal as such: ‘Anybody who says and believes themeaning of kalimat ash-shahâda becomes a member of thiscommunity. The group, nation or country he belongs to has noeffect in this.’ (p. 5) This passage shows that anybody who sayshe is a Muslim, whether he be a Qâdiânî or a member of othergroups of bid’a, e.g. one of the heretics of Khârijîyya,Qadariyya, Mu’tazila or Mawdûdiyya, may become a partner tothis group and do his worship depending only on hadîths. Theydo not pay attention to what the Salaf as-Salihîn had done andto ijmâ’ and qiyâs. They do not follow one of the fourmadhhabs. On the other hand, they claim to adapt themselvesto Islam, tarîqâ and haqîqa wholely. This, however, is anapparent dalâla, a heretical confusion. This movement asnamed Jamâ’at at-tablîgh resembles the heretical group calledJamâ’at Islami of Abul Ala Mawdûdî.“He comments on the selection of the Jamâ’a’s leader, ‘InIslamic order, the status of amir (head, leader) is very important.The Amîr selected from among Jamâ’at at-tablîgh means theUlu ’l-amr defined by Islam. It is fard for everybody to obey hisknown commands just as the commands of Allah and his Rasûlare obeyed (p. 6)... It is wajib to obey without objection thosecommands of the Amîr which are conformable to Islam. It is notpermitted to investigate the Amîr’s documentation. It is a gravesin not to carry out his command and to do what is opposite tohis will: it brings about Allah’s punishment and torment.’ (p. 7)As is seen, they promote their amîrs to the status ofprophethood. On the eighth page, it is said, ‘Before the Amîr willgive a command, it is wâjib for him to consult with the prominentof the Jamâ’a, and later with the members of the High Council.If their opinions fall apart, he prefers the one he wishes, andcommands it.’ As it is stated, they obey only hadîths and theiramîr, as if the Qur’ân commanded obeying only their amîr as a- 259 -