Ali bin abi talib as has no legitimate right to succeed the holy prophet s and this concept was introduced and propogated by abdullah ibn saba during the caliphate of uthman and hence a campaign was launched by him against uthman that ended in uthmans murder and the shias are adherents of adullah ibn saba in this regard. Abdullah ibn saba was calling to the divinity of ali, but this does not contradict calling to his imamatewilayah. The controversy that is the life, the existence, and the effects of abdullah ibn saba upon the early years of islam has become a focal point in polemical circles during the last few generations. The historians say that a jew called abdullah bin saba. Nasibies misquote some shia traditons about abdullah ibn saba. You will find his name in a lot of islamic sunni history books 2, but extensive research of allameh askari has revealed more than 150 imaginary names from the early history of islam, and abdullah bin saba is one of them. A brief overview of the doctrines innovated by abdullah bin saba alyahudi which became the foundational beliefs of the sects of the shia. The nasibi methodology of producing the abdullah ibn saba.
Hodgson, it is not clear what historical person or persons lay behind this figure. The very reverend alsaved murtada alaskari in his book abdullah bin saba. Before we present the shia hadeeth we would like let us bring before the readers an important phrase from the book of esteemed shia scholar in regards to the presence of reports from the sabaites in shia books. A jew of yemen, arabia, of the seventh century, who settled in medina and embraced islam. The founder of the shia sect is abdullah bin saba alyahudi 6 the virtues of abu bakr alsiddeeq 3 exposing the reality of hizbollah rafidi proxy of iran 5 doctrines of the shia from their own words and books 5 the virtues of aaishah alsiddiqah 3. The scholars or historians who lived before sayf ibn umar never mentioned the name of abdullah ibn saba in their books. Ali arrested him, and upon interrogation, admitted to the charge, and ali ordered. The shia and abdullah bin saba the reality of dawah man. Ali burnt protorafidis sabaites for their heretical.
The shia and abdullah bin saba the reality of dawah mans. The tale of abdullah bin saba the origin of the tale and of the storytellers. Hassan bin ali bin muhammad bin jafar bin alhusayn bin muhammad bin alsabbah alhimyari c. A short summary of the book the legend of abdullah ibn saba. You will find his name in a lot of islamic sunni history books 2, but extensive research of allameh askari has revealed more than 150 imaginary names from the early history of islam, and abdullah bin saba is one of them other shia scholars also reject that a man. But in the shia books there are some information about him, too but as a liar. Jun 14, 2017 he existed, was a man shunned by ali a.
The fact is that the existence of ibn saba is attested to in almost every shia biographical work. Affirmation from shia source books that abdullah bin saba is. Abdullah ibn saba fact or fiction is your shia friend. Esteemed shia scholar syed husain mohammad jafri in his book the origins and early. To come up with the alleged name of the creator of the sect abdullah ibn saba, sayf ibn umar either transposed the name abdullah bin wahab al saba i, described above, to abdullah ibn saba as appears from reports by al ashari, alsamaani and almaqrizi. The man, his teachings, and his influence on the modern twelver shiee faith introduction.
Creating doubts about the existence of abdullah ibn saba the originator of the shia religion began with two purposes. This religion has started with the assassination of the rightly guided khalifa uthman and branched into many sections. Sep 21, 2014 this assertion is ridiculous since murtadha alaskari himself has stated in abdullah bin saba wa asateer ukhra 2176 that these opinions were recorded by shia scholars themselves like alkashshi, alnawbakhti d. Who is abdullah ibn saba, and what religioncult did he start. May 22, 2008 having established the authority of this historian directly from shiah sources, lets read what alnubakhti had to say about abdullah ibn saba. Shia scholars have said that some knowledgeable people in the saying of kashshi refers to those sunni scholars that wrongly attributed the founding of shia beliefs to abdullah ibn saba, based on the invented tales of sayf bin umar about whom sunni eminent scholars like aldhahabi, haakim, ibn habban, etc. Does any body know about ibn saba,the founder of shiaism. The above list gives evidence to the fact that the story of abdullah bin saba has been started by saif and cited primarily from tabari. Abdullah bin saba murtadha alaskari with refutation. Sulaiman al awdah mentioned a number of texts with which the shia books are filled, and their reports from abdullah ibn saba, which are more akin to recorded documents that condemn anyone among the later shia who tries to deny the existence of abdullah ibn saba or shed doubt on the reports that refer to him on. Muslim unite sunni and shia who was abdullah bin saba.
The forged and false story of abdullah bin saba imam reza a. Ibn saba the jew, the spiritual father of the rafidha. Does abdullah ibn saba, the socalled founder of shia. Sabaites, the protorafidis, and their leader abdullah ibn saba the closetedjew were the spiritual founders of rafidism, this has been proven by researchers beyond any doubt. Abd alaziz dehlavi has also talked about this matter in the book. Ibn saba did existed, but tashayyu shiism and the imamite sect are.
Alnaubakhti and alqummee 3rd century hijrah shia scholars. Authentic shia hadeeth on ghadeer is actually fabrication. In fact, abdullah ibn saba is the best scapegoat for all the claims of some sunnis. Together, they describe the formation of the sabaee sect the followers of abdullah ibn saba. Having established the authority of this historian directly from shiah sources, lets read what alnubakhti had to say about abdullah ibn saba. Tareekh abdullah ibn saba, saint paul aur shias inamullah mumtaz duration. The first of them is risaalah alirjaa by alhasan bin muhammad bin alhanafiyyah d. As for abdullah bin saba, wahhabis discuss this doubt that shia sect. Affirmation from shia source books that abdullah bin saba. Those writers influenced public opinion against shiahs and created deep gaps between. Feb 28, 2019 thus the controversy that is the life, the existence, and the effects of abdullah bin saba upon the early years of islam has become a focal point in sunnishia polemical circles from a couple. This long article is a collection of many findings done by a number of authors. Ali arrested him, and upon interrogation, admitted to the charge, and ali ordered him to be executed. However, to play a game by suggesting that this has not been.
Abdullah ibn saba is actually the character built up by ahlesunnah to support the false claims against rafidi shias. During this time some of our learned writers have accused shiahs of not having islamic views. According to sunni and shia tradition, abdullah bin saba was a yemenite jewish convert to islam. Abdullah bin saba, was one of those who slandered abu bakr, omar, othman and the companions and disowned them. But it seems better to discuss about them in detail, so that nasibies are left with no escape door to run away or to deceive the people. Affirmation from shia source books that abdullah bin saba is the original founder of rafidi shia doctrines. Ibn saba the jew in shia books refutation of the saying that he is a myth.
In traditional shia sources, abdullah ibn saba is viewed as an. Some of them were presented to you in the earlier sections. Answering the shiah misconception of ibnsaba mahajjah. Ibn saba the jew in shia books an unknown reality to many shias 3. Existence of abdullah ibn saba is both accepted by sunnis, shias and the westener historians. All sunni and shia authorities were agreed upon the existence and reality of abdullah bin saba although the shia sect of course tries to deny that the foundation of rafhdrejectionist was taken from a jew until the orientalists such as bernard lewis, julius wellhausen, friedlander, and caetani leone started to cast doubt about the. In fact, abdullah ibn saba is the best scapegoat for all the claims of. For brothers and sisters who like to know more about the business of abdullah ibn saba and his fictitious character, i introduce the following two interesting books, in english, which can be ordered immediately.
Epub ereaders mobi kindle in this book, the author begins by describing both the sabaiyyah legend and its originator saif ibn umar. It can be said that the birth of shiism coincides with the birth of the quran, because the closest person to the prophet pbuh was imam ali as who received the teachings of the qur. Having adversely criticized calif othmans administration, he was banished from the town. Muslims, for centuries, treated their history books as gospel truth. A short summary of the book the legend of abdullah ibn. On one hand to deny the role of the jewish element in planting the seeds of turmoil among the muslims and on the other hand. Further, he throws some light on the narrations and the researchers who. Jul 04, 2010 the name of abdullah bin saba figures in the most reliable book of shias on isma urrijal, entitledrijalikashshi and it is related in it from imam jafar sadiq may allah have mercy on him that ibne saba believed in the divinity of hadhrat ali may allah be pleased with him, and, ultimately, he was burnt alive at his command.
The shia and abdullah bin saba in our fourth episode of the reality of dawah mans ignorance, hassan alqadri delves into the character of abdullah bin saba, as described in. A mention of shia trusted sources affirming the existence of abdullah bin saba and that he is the original founder of rafidi shia doctrines. The founder of the shia sect is abdullah bin saba alyahudi. Feb 27, 2010 many respected shi a scholars have agreed that abdullah ibn saba existed. Refuting the defence card of abdullah ibn saba shia pen. This risaalah was written by him and was read out openly in kufah. Other shia scholars also reject that a man called abdullah bin saba has any role. The way these shias have maligned the character of hadhrat uthman is too well known to be slurred over. These mercenary writers believe that abdullah ibn saba is the origin of shia. Sayf ibn umar, a known liar by both shias and sunnis, sought to novelise it and make abdullah ibn saba one of the most influential men of all time, attributing to him the creation of the shias, the one who caused major battles in islam, and the one who inspired thousands as well as formulated complex theology. Abdullah ibn saba is actually the character built up by ahlesunnah to support the false claims against rafidi shia s. Allama askari rejected hadiths in rijal alkashshi regarding ibn saba for a number of reasons. He claimed that it was ali who enjoined this on him. From the 1st century till 4th century among all the shia muhaditheen, historians and ulema, there was only one scholar muhammad bin umar alkashi who reported some traditions that mentioned the name of abdullah.
Thus the controversy that is the life, the existence, and the effects of abdullah bin saba upon the early years of islam has become a focal point in sunnishia polemical circles from a couple. Dec 27, 2012 muslim unite sunni and shia who was abdullah bin saba was abdullah ibn saba a real person or just a fictitious name. Books that have been written on the different sects also mention abdullah ibn saba and the sabais for example refer to abul hasan alasharees book almaqaalaat alislaamiyeen pg. According to a shia scholar allameh askari 1, abdullah bin saba is an imaginary jew who is claimed to have created the shia. The shia and abdullah bin saba in our fourth episode of the reality of dawah mans ignorance, hassan alqadri delves into the character of abdullah bin saba, as described in our very. Abdullah ibn saba left behind him, as his legacy, a subculture. The name of abdullah bin saba figures in the most reliable book of shias on isma urrijal, entitledrijalikashshi and it is related in it from imam jafar sadiq may allah have mercy on him that ibne saba believed in the divinity of hadhrat ali may allah be pleased with him, and, ultimately, he was burnt alive at his command. Thence he went to egypt, where he founded an antiothmanian sect, to promote the interests of ali. Abu muhammad alhasan bin musa alnaubakhti 3rd century hijrah shia scholars, died 310h on abdullah bin saba this is a book authored by abu muhammad alhasan bin moosaa alnaubakhti d.
This shia author, like the shias of the past, has at least admitted that abdullah bin saba did exist and was accused of ghulu towards ali bin abi talib, so we had no problem with him there. A mention of shiatrusted sources affirming the existence of abdullah bin saba and that he is the original founder of rafidi shia doctrines. Sayyed murtuza askari in his book abdullah bin saba. A group of scholars from the companions of ali alaihi alsalam said that abdullah ibn saba was a jew, who converted to islam, and befriended ali alaihi alsalam, and he used to say, as a jew that yusha bin noon is after musa alaihi alsalam. Ibn saba the jew, the spiritual father of the rafidha an. We might mention by way of example just one of those works. Affirmation from shia source books that abdullah bin saba is the. References to support this contention abound in the books of the shia, some of. These shia beliefs are an exact replica of the views they have inherited from abdullah bin saba and the sabais.
The first six years were marked by internal peace and tranquility, but during the. The beliefs of the nonpolitical shia scholars also fall into the same pattern. Sayf ibn umar, a known liar by both shia s and sunnis, sought to novelise it and make abdullah ibn saba one of the most influential men of all time, attributing to him the creation of the shia s, the one who caused major battles in islam, and the one who inspired thousands as well as formulated complex theology. They speak of an abdullah bin saba and say that he was actually jewish but pretended to be muslim during uthmans reign, and his intention was to somehow. The religion of the shiah was founded by a jew from yemen called abdullah bin saba. The tale of abdullah bin saba in his glorious name. This is a lengthy article divided into three parts. Abdullah ibn saba was a jew who appeared during the reign of uthman. Apr 09, 2017 ali burnt protorafidis sabaites for their heretical beliefs shia sahih hadiths date. From the 1st century till 4th century among all the shia muhaditheen, historians and ulema, there was only one scholar muhammad bin umar alkashi who reported some traditions that mentioned the name of abdullah ibn saba in chains of narrations free of sayf ibn umar. Abdullah ibn saba and other myths by allamah askari.
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