The fanaticism (ghuluw) of the Rafidha in their love for Ali—manifested in placing him above those whom the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) and his Companions placed above...

The Jews showed enmity toward Jibril (Gabriel) and said: ‘He is our enemy.’ Likewise, the Rafidah said: ‘Gabriel made a mistake with the revelation (implying he mistakenly brought it to...

‘Abdul-Rahman Ibn Mahdi said: “There are only two groups to beware of: the Jahamis and the Rafidis.” These two groups are the worst of the followers of innovation, and from...

As for what some people add (to the Adhan or Iqamah): ‘Come to the best of deeds’ (Hayya ‘ala khayril-‘amal) or ‘I bear witness that Ali is the vicegerent of...

Whoever rebels against a leader (or a ruler) among the leaders of the Muslims is a Kharijite (Khawarij); he has splintered the unity of the Muslims and contradicted the prophetic...

Whoever goes to extremes regarding the ‘saints’ (awliya)—whether he calls them ‘saints of God,’ ‘the people of God,’ ‘the wise,’ ‘philosophers,’ or any other names he associates with the names...