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[03-10-13 01.28.35] Yousuf Bin Abujjaher Bin Yaqoub Mohammadi:

Assim Alhakeem

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When I was asked about Sheikh Rabee, I knew only few statements of his and

read only few lines. However, I have seen the effect of his criticism of scholars

and Daees on the Ummah, which probably he did in good faith and valid

intention. I also saw the arrogant behavior of those who claim to be Salafis,

especially from non Arabs who make their living through criticizing Daees and

scholars, though themselves don't possess the basics of knowledge or Aqeedah.

They don't defend Islam but rather defend individuals and base their allegiance

not on Islam but on who loves Sheikh Rabee and who doesnt. Falih Alharbi was

one of the most prominent successors of Sheikh Rabee. They praised him as the

undisputed Allamah. When he differed with the Sheikh, they skinned him alive

and made him a hypocrite and a deviant. Look at what they said about Sheikh Bin

Jibreen, Bakr Abu Zaid, Ali Alhalabi, Abu Is'haq Alhuwaini and many oher Salafi

scholars. When I saw the negative impact of his followers on the Dawah and the

continuous bombardment on everyone who doesn't follow their ways, I directed

the person who asked my about him to follow Sheikh Bin Bazz and Ibn

Othaimeen. No one disagrees that they are far more knowledgeable. They were

scholars that you could learn from their knowledge and also moral conduct and

ethics. They had never said an obscene word even on deviant sects. Their

knowledge and way of teaching and dealing with those who differ with us in

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opinion were far superior to Sheikh Rabee. Therefore, I directed this person who

needed to learn his religion to follow these great scholars. Sheikh Rabee is a

scholar in his own way and he is knowledgeable. But the way he is being

publicized by his followers repel a lot of Muslims. Look at the impact left by the

two great scholars on the Ummah and look at the impact others left. As for Sayed

Qutub, he had shortcomings and errors that must be addressed. But he had

some good as well and his writings carried a lot of benefit. Dr. Zakir Naik also has

shortcomings like everyone else. His Dawah has reached all corners of earth and

Allah has guided a lot by his efforts. What benefit have these backbiters added to

the Ummah? They are like flies that see only rotten things and feed on it. The real

deviant sect of Islam and the clear enemies of Islam are in safety from their

attacks but not their Muslim brothers who advocate Salafi Aqeedah. I hope this

clarifies my point of view.