HIS CALL FOR COMPROMISE IS COMPARABLE TO KUFR

Almighty Allah states in the Holy Quran: "And cover not truth with falsehood, nor conceal the truth when you know what it is." (2:42) From this verse we clearly come to understand that truth and falsehood can never be reconciled, just as Islam and Kufr cannot be reconciled. This has always been the belief from the time of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).Sayyiduna Rasoolullah’s (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) command is very clear when he says: "Do not sit with the corrupt, do not drink with them and do not eat with them." Therefore, the message of compromise by Tahirul Qadri is against the very principles of Islam.

Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said: "My Ummah will be divided into 73 sects. One of them will enter Jannah, while the rest will enter Jahannam." When he was asked as to who the Ahle Jannah was, he replied: "Those with whom I and my Ashaab are in." We must bear in mind that the syllable "ma" in this Hadith clearly signifies Aqidah and the fundamental principles of action and "not minor subsidiary issues" as Tahirul Qadri claims.

We must also bear in mind that two other Ahadith of Sayyidnna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) use the words "Jamaath" and "Sawad-e-Azam". It is because of this that the Ahle Sunnat Wa Jamaah has been termed "the major group". It is our Imaan that this is the Jannati group.

Tahirul Qadri believes and says that NO GROUP has been given the permit to enter Jannat, while Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) assures us that only one group wlll enter Jannat. Is not Tahirul Qadri's teaching totally contrary to the Holy Ouran and Sunnah? One wonders whose words the followers of Tahirul Qadri.are going to accept!

We wish to pose two very important questions to Tahirul Qadri and to his representatives in South Africa and elsewhere. Firstly, Tahirul Qadri, when you claim that no group has been given the permit to enter Jannah, then why is it that you persist in claiming to be a Sunni? (Proof of this can be seen from two video recordings in Durban)Secondly, Tahirul Qadri, you also claim to accept the decision of A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anha) from his book, "Husaamul Haramain," in which the Ulema of the Ahle Sunnah Wa Jamaah have justifiably branded certain Deobandi Molvis as Kaairs. Why brand Deobandis only as Kaafirs when you believe that no group has been given permission to enter Jannah? You yourself have said that you cannot call anybody a Kaafir!

O Sunnis! This man claims to be a scholar of lslam, but see how confused he is about his own Imaan.

Tahirul Qadri claims to be a "lover" of A'la Hazrat, Imam Ahmed Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu). In his lectures he says that he is a Sunni and a follower of A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu). Why does he do this? There is a very simple explanation to all of this. He knows that every Sunni is a fervent admirer of A’la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu). What easier way of luring or trapping the innocent Sunnis than to use the name of a great person who is beloved to them!

We are fully aware of Tahirul Qadri's plots against Islam. He is so well trained as a master con-artist that when confronted by Sunnis, he claims to be a Sunni! When Deobandis and Shias corner him, he says that there is no problem in performing Salaah behind them. He even practices this! Perhaps he is practising, as described in the following Ouranic Verse: "When they meet those who believe, they say 'We believe', But when they are alone with the evil ones, they say 'We are really with you. We were only joking."' (2: 14) This is a perfect description befitting the founder of the Taahiriyah sect! As it is said in the English phrase: If the cap fits, wear it. It certainly fits the "professor".

In the monthly magazine of Minhaajul Quran, 12 February (year not stated), many people from various schools of thought were invited by Tahirul Qadri. In this instance, Tahirul Qadri and these persons gave indications that it was important for members of various schools of thought to meet and discuss so that "misconceptions" can be removed. A question still hangs in the air. Was this really the reason for the meeting? Or was it merely a very diplomatic way of accepting and compromising with other groups?

This "professor" claims to be a Sunni. He has full knowledge of all the Kufr statements made by the Deobandis and, in spite of this, says that compromise with them is still possible. He has also stated that whoever doubts the Kufr of certain Deobandi Molvis, they themselves are Kaafirs. Which Deobandi can truly admit that they regard certain of their leaders as Kaafirs? After knowing this and knowing that the majority of Deobandis still consider those Deobandis as their leaders, even though a Kufr Fatawa has been issued against them, Tahirul Qadri still says that Muslims must compromise with them. We thank Almighty Allah for guiding us through His rightly-guided Ulema of the Ahle Sunnah Wa Jamaah and not leading us to Kufr.

Tahirul Qadri claims that he has never performed Salaah behind a Shia Imaam. According to a teacher, Sayyid Bakhtiar Hussain Subzwari, of a Shia madressa (Jaamiatun Muntazir), situated in Model Town, Lahore Pakistan), who met Tahirul Qadiri in Iran confirms that Tahirul Qadri and himself performed Salaah behind a Shia Imaam.

In Denmark, Tahirul Qadri performed Salaah behind a certain Molvi Idris Deobandi. The Sunni Ulema wrote letters about this incident. These letters are in the possession of Mufti Ghulam Sarwar Al Qadri and Moulana Abu Dawood Mohammed Sadeck.Judge for yourself as to what type of person Tahirul Qadri is! He calls himself a "staunch Sunni" but does not hesitate in intentionally reading his Salaah behind the enemies of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and his Ashaab (radi Allahu anham). See how Tahirul Qadri compromises!

At this moment we would like to mention an incident that occurred during the time of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). It is reported that a dispute arose between a Jew and a so-called Muslim. When this case was brought to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), he ruled in favour of the Jew. When this so-called Muslim went to Sayyiduna Umar Farooq (radi Allahu anhu) to complain about the decision given against him, Sayyiduna Umar Farooq (radi Allahu anhu) immediately drew his sword and struck of the head of this so-called Muslim (Munafiq).

Had Tahirul Qadri been witness to such an incident, would be have said that Sayyiduna Umar Farooq (radi Allahu anhu) was "sitting on the Throne of Allah and His Prophet."According to Tahirul Qadri only Allah and His Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallarn) have knowledge of the Kaafir and Munafiq. We ask Tahirul Qadri, did Sayyiduna Umar Farooq (radi Allahu anhu) perform such a deed without knowledge? We are sure that you will say yes, that he had knowledge. In the same manner, today too, the Ulema-e-Ahle Sunnan by virtue of their knowledge can ascertain who is a Munafiq, a Kaafir, a Murtad or a Faasiq. After all, can you not by virtue of your "knowledge" perceive a Munafiq? Perhaps, you yourself are "saving your own skin" from the decision of the Ulema of the Ahle Sunnah Wa Jamaah from branding you to a term applicable to your own self! Are you not contradicting your beliefs by calling certain Deobandi Molvis and their followers Kaafirs!

It is a fact of documented history that when the Muslims were still in a minority in Madinatul Munawarrah, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) banished the Munafiqs from Masjidun Nabawi. Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) never agreed to a compromise with the Munafiqs for whatever reasons.

Today, when we Muslims are in a majority as when compared to the Munafiqs amongst us, we will never compromise on Islamic principles. But Tahirul Qadiri, who claims to be a "representative from the Prophet's community" believes that we must compromise with those who are misled. He believes that we are now living in modem times and circumstances. In other words, he knows the present times and circumstances better than even Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Ma' azzallah!If compromise is the remedy of Muslim survival then Sayyidnna Imam Hussain (radi Allahu anhu) would have compromised with Yazid, after all, Yazid had also recited the Kalima Yet, he never did. (A'la Hazrat, Imam Ahmad Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) would have compromised with certain Deobandis. Yet, he never did. Why? Because true Muslims believe: "And cover not truth with falsehood, nor conceal the truth when you know what it is." (2: 42)

A'la Hazrat, Imam Ahmed Raza Khan (radiAllahu anhu) has clearly stated that, "To organise such a function in which Shias and Wahabis can be members, to attend such functions is Haraam and to frequent the corrupt sects is like afire. Only such a person will donate money to this function who has no religion and has totally lost all senses. Therefore, stay far from the corrupt, remain aIoof from them so that they will not be able to corrupt you or immerse you in their fitnah." Alhamdullllah, A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) never compromised. We too will never compromise!

MINHAAJUL QURAN" IS IN FACT "MINHAAJUS SHAITAAN"

Minhaajul Quran is an organisation that has been formed by Tahirul Qadri. Let us see what he has to say about the policy of this organization. Tahirul Qadri says: "In my Institute, Minhaajul Quran, members of Jamaat-e-Islami can also become members. In Minhaajul Quran even followers of the AhIe Hadith, Shia, and Deobandis can also be members." (Reference: Jung Newspaper, 2 7February 1987)

Let us now inspect the Islamic decision of Ala Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) about what he says about such mixed gatherings. A'la Hazrat (radi AIlahu anhu) said: "To organise such a mixed function in which Shias and Wahabis can be members, to attend such functions is Haraam, and to frequent the corrupt sects is like a fire. Only such a person will donate money to this function who has no religion and has totally lost all senses. Therefore, stay far from the corrupt, remain aloof from them so that they will not be able to corrupt you or immerse you in their fitnah".

DECLARES THAT A "RASOOL" IS NOT A RASOOL

In part 2, page 26 of his book, "Ajzaa'e Imaan", Tahirul Qadri declares that a Rasool has to be sent with a Revealed Kitab to be regarded as a Rasool. Yet, it is an accepted fact according to Surah Maryam, verse 54, of the Holy Quran, wherein Hazrat Ismail (alaihis salaam) is regarded as a Rasool and a Nabi, although no Revealed Kitab was sent to him. If you are prepared to accept Tahirul Qadri's definition of a Rasool, you will be guilty of excluding a great Prophet like Hazrat Ismail (alaihis salaam) from the list of Rasools. Allah forbid us from such heresy!

CONTRADICTION OF ISSUE OF DIYAT WITH FOUR IMAAMS

Tahirul Qadri says that he is a true "Hanafi". Now let us see how this "Hanafi" totally contradicts the verdicts of not only Imam Abu Hanifa (radi Allahu anhu) but all four celebrated Imams (radi Allahu anhum). This man says that as far as Diyat of both men and women is concerned, the amounts are equal.

Imam Muhammad bin Hasan Shaybaani (radi Allahu anhu), one of the students of Imam Azam, Imam Abu Hanifa (radi Allahu anhu) states: "Imam Abu Hanifa in the issue of Diyat ha's mentioned that the Diyat for women, be it a severe wound or loss of life, is half that of male." (Kitaabul Hujjah, VoL 4, page 276) The Diyat of the female, being half that of a male, has also been substantiated in the Muwatta, page 670, of Imam Malik (radi Allahu anhu).Imam Shafee (radi Allahu anhu) states: "I have never seen any scholars in my time and those preceding me refuting the fact that the Diyat of women is half that of man, and this is 50 camels." (Kitaabul Umm, Vol. 5, page 106)

This is also accepted in the authentic book of the Hambali school of thought whose leader is Imam Ahmed bin Hambal (radi Allahu anhu), the fourth Imam. (Ar Roudul Murraba, Volume 2, page 339)

From this issue we learn that Tahirul Qadri is not a Hanafi. In fact, he does not follow any Madhab! He is attempting to form a "fifth Madhab" in Islam.

INDIRECTLY CLAIMING TO BE A MUJTAHID

In refutation of Tahirul Qadri, Hadrat Moulana Sayed Ahmed Saeed Kaazmi Shah Saheb (radi Allahu anhu), considered to be the Gazzalli of his age, wrote a book entitled, "Islam me Awrat Ki Diyat".

In this book he considers Tahirul Qadri a misled and corrupt individual for having refuted I'jma (Consensus) of the Ahle Sunnah Wa Jamaah. He clearly states that if a person refutes an argumentation of a Mujtahid, then that person has to be on par with a Mujtahid.

HIS TRUE FEELINGS OF "TAQLEED"

Tahirul Qadri says: "If Taqleed is followed and based on all matters then the capacity of knowledge of Muslims will become tainted and useless." (Firqah Parasti Ka Khaatimah Qu Kar Mumkin Heh, page 25)

We can imagine what he must be thinking of all those giant Awliya and Ulema of the Ahle Sunnah Wa Jamaah who have followed Taqleed throughout their lives. What a great enemy of the Ahle Sunnah Wa Jamaah this man is!

"QADRI" TITLE MISLEADING

Hazrat Allama Ata Mohammed Saheb Bindiyaalwi, a leading Sunni Scholar in Pakistan, has stated that "It is very sad that a person who calls himself a Qadri, refutes the teachings of Ghousal Azam, Shaikh Abdul Qaadir Jilaani (radi Allahu anhu). Even Ghousal Azam (radi Allahu anhu's) teachings are in accordance with I'jmah (Consensus) in the issue of Diyat. This fact is substantiated by his student, Ibne Qudhaamuh. And we are certain that his student knows him better than a scholar presently going around calling himself a Qadri."This substantiates that Tahirul Qadri's title of "Qadri" does not befit him. His policy of adopting this title is synonymous with his mission, which is but a deception or ploy. Again his intention is nothing but to deceive you, the innocent Sunnis! After all, which Sunni will doubt a person who has the title of "Qadri" after his name.

In the ealier sixties, a staunch Wahabi/Deobandi poet and Molvi arrived in South Africa posing as a Sunni and Aashiq-e-Rasool. He was the guest of the Buzme Adab Society. His name was Mahirul Qadri. Look at the similarity of their names. He deceived a lot of Sunnis and attacked the great Sunni Ulema subsequently in his book. Dear Muslims, by Tahirul Qadri refusing to accept the I'jma on the issue of Diyat, he is not only trying to prove that he is a Mujtahid, but on par with them. We ask you: do you think that this man is on par with Imam A’zam, Imam Abu Hanifa (radi Allahu anhu), who was the Imam-e-Mujtahid?

MISINTERPRETION AND PRESENTATION OF QURANIC VERSES AND ARABIC WORDS

We should remember that for a person to present a Tafsir on the Holy Quran he has to be well versed with the Arabic language. He must make sure that he does not recite the Arabic verses incorrectly. He must not quote from the Holy Quran incorrectly. He must be knowledgeable of the basic laws of Arabic Grammar.

This "scholar of Islam" cannot even satisfy these basic rules. He has proven that not only is he totally ignorant about the Arabic language but also of the Holy Quran. In page 123 of his book "Tasmiyatut Quran", he incorrectly quotes the 7th verse of Sura Mu'min. In the same book, page 110, he gives the examples of many words, which is based on the "Scale of Ar Rahmaan". However, two examples presented by this man to prove his statements are totally incorrect as both these words are not included in the "scale of Ar Rahmaan".

This again proves his ignorance as far as the Arabic language is concerned. He is not qualified to make Tafsir of the Holy Quran.

HIS REJECTION OF A FUNDAMENTAL BELIEF OF ISLAM

We should bear in mind that a person who refutes a fundamental belief of Islam is certainly a Kaafir. Therefore, to deliberately assist this person or to create an accord with that person is Haraam. It is our belief that members of the Deobandi, Wahabi, Shia or Qadiani group (firqah) have rejected certain fundamental beliefs of Islam. If this was not the case, then the Ulema of the Ahle Sunnah Wa Jamaah would not have dared considered these groups as misguided or Kaafirs.

Yet, Tahirul Qadiri declares in his book, "Firqah Parasti Ka Khaatimah Qu Kar Mumkin Heh", page 59, that: "This is an indisputable fact that between all 'Islamic group's' fundamental beliefs are common. The system of Islamic beliefs stands upon this common foundation. Muslims do not refute the Nabi or Rasool and his Shariah and, besides Islam, they do not accept any other religion. Every Muslim accepts and believes in both action and beliefs pertaining to Tauheed, Risalah, Wahy, the Hereafter, the presence of Angels, the finality of prophethood, Salaah, Roza, Zakaah and Hajj and its compulsion. If there is any dispute then this is only in minor subsidiary issues. This is only according to explanation and interpretation. This does not effect the foundation of Islamic beliefs."Astagfirullah! Concealing the Kufr of others is also Kufr. What Tahirul Qadri is really doing is that he is trying to accommodate and satisfy the corrupt sects by cleverly hiding their derogatory statements made against Allah and His Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). He says that there is no fundamental difference between the different groups - the Sunni, Deobandi, Wahabi, Shia, etc. He claims that this dispute is only in minor subsidiary issues. He also claims that for Sunnis to target other groups by merely using minor subsidiary issues is unfair.

The above statement of Tahirul Qadri is a contradiction of the statement of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) who said that 72 groups will enter into Jahannam and only one, the Ahle Sunnah, will enter into Jannah. Tahirul Qadri is now trying to prove that Rasoolullah (salal laahu alaihi wasallam) was incorrect in his statement Ma'aazallah! What further proofs does one need to prove this man's open insult to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (salal laahu alaihi wasallam)?

O Sunni Muslim, let us hear the reply from the blessed lips of A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu). A question was put to A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) which read, "What do the Ulema of religion have to say about Zaid who is a Sayed and also an Imam. He also considers the Wahabi, Shia, Deobandi and Ahle Sunnah as equal." (Fatawah Radwiyah, vol.3, pg. 292). A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu)'s reply to this question was: "He who believes that the Ahle Sunnah, the Wahabi, the Deobandis and the Shia are equal, so profound is his omittance from the folds of Islam. Salaah behind such a person is Baatil, similar to the performance of Juma Salaah behind a Hindu and a Christian."Therefore Sunni Muslims, do not let this "professor" deceive you. No greater enemy of A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) has appeared in the present times, than this "reformer". He said that from the time of A’la Hazrat's passing away, no structural progress has been made in this blessed place.

Do you know that by this statement, he has insulted the blessed family of A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu), which includes such Awliya as: Hujjatul Islam, Hazrat Haamid Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) and Huzoor Mufti Azam-Hind, Shah Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu). These were the illustrious sons of A’la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) who followed the great Imam.

He has also insulted every Khalifa of A'la Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) who include, among others, such blessed personalities as:
A. Qutbe Madina, Hazrat Moulana Zia-ud-Deen Madani (radi Allahu anhu), the father of Hazrat Shaikh Fazlur Rahmaan Madani (radi Allahu anhu) of Madina Shareef,
B. Hazrat Moulana Abdul Aleem Siddique, who was the Shaikh and Spiritual teacher of Professor Fazlur Rahman Ansaari (radi Allahu anhum).

He has also insulted practically every Sunni Scholar and layman whose spiritual allegiance is to one of the successors of A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu).

PROVEN A LIAR

Mufti Mohammed Hussein Naeemi relates that he once found himself sitting next to Tahirul Qadri in a function held at the Jinnah Hall, Pakistan.

Tahirul Qadri told him, "Mufti Saheb! Today is the time to take the lead".

When Mufti Mohammed Hussein Naeemi enquired as to how this was possible, Tahirul Qadri replied, "If you proclaim that the Diyat of men and women are equivalent then you will be able to take the lead."

Mufti Mohammed Hussein Naeemi states that to further prove his point Tahirul Qadri gave him references from three books to prove that Diyat for men and women is equal. However, Multi Mohammed Hussein declares that when he refereed to these three books none of them proved that Diyat for men and women is equal. (Rooz Nama Wafaaq, Amrooz Jang Lahore, Jasaarat, Karachi, 19 October 1984)

It is clear to you that Tahirul Qadri tried to mislead Mufti Naeemi on the Diyat issue. He was proven a liar!

HIS BELIEFS WITH REGARDS TO CONDITIONS IN THE QABAR

In part 1, page 215 of his book, "Aftaa'e lmaan", Tahinil Qadri writes: "In the issue of resurrection after death it is not necessary that the same body will come to life the second time with the same parts and cells, which was, as was found in the world." He also considers the punishment in the grave as a dream. These beliefs of Tahirul Qadri are new to Islam and totally contrary to the Holy Quran and Sunnah.

Let us see though, what the Holy Quran has to declare. In Surah Qiyaamah, verses 14, it is stated: "I do call to Witness the Resurrection Day: and I do call to witness the Self-reproaching Spirit: Does man think we cannot assemble his bodies, No! we are able to put together in perfect order the very tips of his fingers."