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The Life, Teachings and Influence of Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhaab whatsoever. It is unacceptable to believe or base one’s views on information that one has not verified. This is a Quranic principle. Thus, after quoting the verse, ϖΝ…⎡ΤΣ⇒ΘΩ∼Ω‰Ω�ΩΤ⊇ Μω†Ω‰ΤΩ⇒ΨŠ =Σ⊂Ψ♠†ΩΤ⊇ ⎯ψΡ®ƒ∫:†Ω– ⇐ΜΞ… ϖΝ…⎡ΤΣ⇒Ω∨…ƒ∫ Ω⇑ÿΨϒΠς√≅… †ΩΘΣΤÿΚς†Η;ΤΤΩΤÿ “O you who believe! If a rebellious evil person comes to you with a news, verify it” (al-Hujuraat 6), ibn Abdul-Wahhaab noted that if some evil is stated about a person, it is obligatory not to be hasty, without verifying the truth of the matter. He said the important point is “that one is not to be hasty and one should not speak without verifying the matter, for falsehood is widespread.” 1 (2) If (1) does not seem conclusive enough to solve the conflict and the problem seems to be between what is narrated by supporters and what is narrated by opponents, one then may turn to other reports that are apparently from knowledgeable (if possible eyewitnesses), unbiased and objective reporters. However, the following points must also be taken into consideration. (3) A sign that a reporter or writer is biased and not objective is when he repeatedly makes claims that cannot be substantiated or that controverts established fact. If this occurs often from a source, that source cannot be considered reliable. Any information coming from such a source must, at the very least, be treated in a skeptical fashion, if not outright rejected completely. (4) A very important point that plays a critical role here is the fact that none of the opponents of Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhaab ever claimed that they possessed or that there exists any statements, writings or literature from Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhaab, his descendants or his followers other than that which is known and widely available. Hence, the analysis of the “Wahhabi” teachings must be based on these known writings and statements. Therefore, it must be admitted that any claim concerning “Wahhabi” teachings or beliefs that contradicts these statements and writings must be rejected as false and untrue. In addition, it is expected that any refutation of ibn Abdul-Wahhaab is filled with quotes from what are authentically ibn Abdul-Wahhaab’s writings (or his son’s writings and so on). If claims 1 Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhaab, Muallifaat, vol. 7, p. 284. 194
195 The Life, Teachings and Influence of Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhaab are made but quotes are never given, it by necessity should ring a bell of caution. The methodology used when dealing with contradicting views in issues related to Islam should be straightforward. The essential points include: (1) One would hope that all Muslims would at least agree upon the Quran as an ultimate source of guidance. The Quran itself clearly states the first principle of resolving any conflict. Allah says, Ψϑð/≅†ΨŠ Ω⇐⎡Σ⇒Ψπ∨⎣ΣΤ� ⎯¬Σ�⇒Ρ® ⇐ΜΞ… Ξ©⎡Σ♠ΘΩ≤√≅…Ω⎝ ϑðΨ/≅… ⎠ς√ΞΜ… Σ®⎝ΠΡ Σ≤ΩΤ⊇ ξ∫π⎠Ω→ ℑ ⎯¬ΣΤ�⎯∅Ω∞ΗΤΩΤ⇒ΩΤ� ⇐ΞΜ†ΩΤ⊇ ⏐„ÿΞ⎝< Κ†ΩΤ� Σ⇑φΤΤ♥⎯šςΚ…Ω⎝ β⁄⎯κΤΩ� ð∠Ψ√.ς′ &Ξ≤Ψ�›‚�≅… Ψζ⎯⎡Ω∼√≅…Ω⎝ “If you differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His Messenger, if you believe in Allah and in the Last Day. That is better and more suitable for final determination” (al-Nisaa 59). In the light of this clear, guiding verse, one would hope that any claims that Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhaab should put forward would be supported by verses from the Quran and hadith of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Similarly, one would hope that any refutation of Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhaab would also be replete with verses of the Quran and hadith of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). If that is not the case, then the Quranic method of resolving such arguments would not have been adhered to and the researcher would have to side with the one who is able to support his view with clear and unequivocal texts of the Quran and Sunnah. (2) Another point that should be accepted by all Muslims is that the Muslim par excellence and the absolute, unquestionable example for all others is the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) himself and only the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Allah says, Ω≤ΤΨ�›‚�≅… Ω⋅⌠⎡ΤΩ∼
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