WHAT IS GOOD FOR THE GOOSE…
In the wake of the recent so-called “World Ijtima” held in Camperdown, KZN, in South Africa, many Ulama have found their inner voices and consciences of Haqq surface. There is a list of Ulama, and even more are invited to add their names to this gilded list to voice their opposition to Molvi Sa`ad of the Nizaamuddeen faction of the now fragmented Tablighi Jamaat.
The politics that led to this unfortunate (but inevitable) split in the ranks of the Tablighi Jamaat hierarchy is a topic that really does not require any elucidation. Regardless of what many aver, this split boils down to nothing more than a power struggle. Shaitaan has achieved his objective in sullying the once noble reputation of the work of Tabligh. It appears that the expiry date of the effort initiated by sincere personalities is fast approaching. It is sad to note that this downfall is being orchestrated by the leaders of the Tabligh Jamaat themselves – this includes BOTH factions.
There is presently a witch-hunt being orchestrated by the Raiwind faction – the recently declared enemies of the Nizaamudeen faction. They have embarked on a pursuit to vilify Molvi Sa`ad to such an extent that they behave like “dogs with a bone”.
Let us state very clearly and emphatically that we are NOT sympathetic to either faction. The accusations presently being levelled at Molvi Sa`ad are justified and much of what he is claimed to have said is not just nonsense talk, but some of his statements can even be interpretated as kufr. Based on the statements made by Molvi Sa`ad, he is justifiably labelled as a deviate.
The Organisation Wifaqul Ulama has put its weight behind the Raiwind faction and circulated articles penned by its senior Ulama. A couple of its senior Ulama – by the way, Wifaqul Ulama also appear to be a rudderless and leaderless group, much like the Raiwind faction – have openly voiced their criticism and opposition to Molvi Sa`ad. Again, allow us to reiterate, we do not disagree with what is being said of this Molvi Sa`ad. We have not personally discussed with Molvi Sa`ad to get his perspective on his statements, but when one listens to his talks, it does speak volumes on the man’s ideologies. Suffice to say that he is a misguided miscreant!
When one carefully studies the criticisms levelled against Molvi Sa`ad, many of which are outlined in a Fatwa of the Madrasah in Isipingo and circulated by Wifaqul Ulama, it becomes abundantly clear that most of his views and utterances are common to all members of the Tabligh Jamaat. Long before this split even occurred, we have heard members of the Tabligh Jamaat imply that their “work” is the “only work”. Right to this day, just observe any Jamaat in any Musjid and you will see that they will commence their bayaan whilst Musallis are still engaged in Salaat in the Musjid! They constantly crow that “ijtimai amal” (collective action) is superior to “Infiraadi amal” (Individual action). So, to them there is greater merit in sitting in the Kitaab reading than completing Nafl Salaat!
The above cited Fatwa mentions that Molvi Sa`ad claims (inter alia) that “Dawah and Taleem is confined to the Musjid”. Right to this day, the Raiwind faction followers doggedly insist on conducting their Kitaab reading inside the Musjid (thereby disturbing Musallis performing Sunan and Nawaafil) instead of reading in the sections adjoining the Musaajid. They insist and persist in having their Taleem inside the Musjid. And then there is their mantra of “making the Musaajid Aabaad” (keeping the Musaajid occupied), but where were all these people during the Covid lockdown???
Like this we can draw similitudes to almost every single accusation being levelled at Molvi Sa’ad in this Fatwa to what the Raiwind faction practice to this day.
As for his statements that are akin to kufr, even these are nothing new in Jamaat circles and bayaans. We speak first-hand and our claim is not based on hearsay! All through the years, statements similar to those made today by Molvi Sa`ad have been uttered by Tablighis. In fact, if the Nizaamuddeen faction installs spies to listen to the talks at Raiwind they would also probably come up with many ‘objections’ like those made against Molvi Sa`ad.
And then we can draw the very clear distinction of the likeness between the leaders of both factions. Just as Molvi Sa`ad has shown himself to be a deviate, the very same can be said of Tariq Jameel who is a ‘senior’ on the Raiwind Shura. Tariq Jameel is an open faasiq and mudhil (one who misleads). He is an open Shiah-sympathiser. He is guilty of making halaal what Allah Ta`ala has decreed Haraam.
There is also the case of Molvi Ahmed Laat – another ‘senior’ of the Raiwand faction, who is also an open faasiq and faajir. He appears on videos on YouTube.
…SHOULD BE GOOD FOR THE GANDER
The issue we wish to highlight here is the following:
In this Fatwa, the Mufti Saheb states: “Therefore, these Ulama and trustees stopping these jamaats from speaking in their masjids conforms to the law of Shari’ah. Just as we will not allow other deviated sects (e.g. Shi’ahs, Qadiyaanis and Salafis etc.) to give bayaans in our masaajid, as it is possible that during the bayaan, they may utter something against Deen, similarly we will not allow the jamaats aligned with Ml Sa’d to deliver bayaans in our masaajid, for the same reason and based on the same fear.”
In this statement, the Mufti Saheb has condemned many a sincere Jamaat workers from “doing the work”. Because of the statements of one man, they condemn the entire following. They liken people (with whom they had always worked together with and sat side by side) to kaafir Shiahs and Qadiyanis!
We can safely claim that around 90% (if not more) of the followers of the Nizaamuddeen faction have never heard bayaans of or even set eyes on Molvi Sa`ad. They almost certainly would not bring faith in his statements of kufr if they were made aware of them. To dump them all into the same basket as Shiahs and Qadianis is indeed lamentable and very shortsighted.
We find it strange that the brothers in the Nizaamuddeen camp are likened to Shiahs and Qadianis. A Shiah is a Shiah because he subscribes to the kufr ideologies of Shiasm. The same can be said of Qadianis that they believe in and follow the corrupt ideologies of Qadianism.
The people linked to Nizaamuddeen are not regarded as Tablighis because they believe in or follow the ideologies of Sa’ad. They are Tablighis because they follow the very same dictates and system that the Raiwind fellows follow! It is illogical that they all be damned and discarded into the denizen of hellfire with Sa’ad.
It seems that the disease of extremism and fanaticism has gripped the minds of Sa’ad’s detractors just as it has him. But that is their modus operandi so they should apply this same logic to the followers and members of other deviant organisations.
NEVERTHELESS
If this Mufti Saheb, Wifaqul Ulama and the many ulama who have backed the opposition to Molvi Sa`ad stand by this contention of theirs – that all the followers of Nizaamuddeen faction are deviates, and that they should not be allowed to conduct programs in our Musaajid, then in all fairness, this very same ruling must be levelled at the Raiwind faction as well. The rot at the heads of both factions is equally putrid!
Why are these Ulama being so selective? Why single out Molvi Sa`ad and Nizaamuddeen, when Raiwind and (some of) its leaders are guilty of similar wrongs.
Extremism is a sickness of many Tablighis. Aayaat of the Qur`aan Majeed and also Ahaadith are interpreted incorrectly by all of them. The wrongs of the individuals connected to the Jamaat work are many. However, the ‘work’ itself is honourable and praiseworthy. By formulating such Fataawa and by the senior Ulama making such a hue and cry and condemning the entire faction of Nizaamuddeen, they are shooting the Jamaat Effort in the foot. They are almost literally “cutting their noses to spite their faces”. If they are not careful in their tirade against Molvi Sa`ad and condemning the entire faction, they will end up destroying the image of the entire Tabligh Jamaat effort.
THE GANDERS ARE MANY…
Let us now turn our attention to the other obvious ‘elephants in that room’.
Let us once again repeat – We are in agreement with much of the criticism levelled against Molvi Sa`ad by his detractors. We are extremely pleased that so many Ulama have ‘stood up’ for the Haq. Many of whom have all along been ‘dumb shayaateen’ and strangely silent when local deviant molvis and organisations have trampled the Haqq and propagated Baatil and kufr for many years. Many senior Ulama have also now openly spoken and even mentioned the name of Molvi Sa`ad in their condemnation of him (and unfortunately of the entire Nizaamuddeen faction).
We now call upon all these Ulama and Organisations to denounce, condemn and declare as deviates and corrupt, the following organisations AND THEIR MEMBERS AND FOLLOWERS:
JAMIATUL ULAMA SOUTH AFRICA (sic), UUCSA (based in Mpumalanga), SANHA, RADIO ISLAM (sic), MJC, DARUL IHSAAN, etc.
These organisations, or at least its leaders, are guilty of greater kufr than Molvi Sa`ad. Some of Molvi Sa`ad’s statements are heinous and evil, but they pale in comparison to the great evil and act of kufr of aligning with the kuffaar to keep the Musaajid closed? We are all aware of the events during the Covid era, when the above miscreants (all friends to one another) introduced themselves as “friends of the Court” and stood alongside the non-Muslim government to keep the Houses of Allah Ta`ala closed!
The open transgressions being perpetrated by all of the above deviant miscreants on a daily basis are too numerous to mention. They engage in Haraam acts and perpetrate kufr in full view of the masses. Not only do they change haraam into halaal, but they also encourage others to follow them.
EXPOSING THE DUST OF ANONYMITY
The misdemeanors of Molvi Sa’ad appear to have some attraction to certain Ulama. It brings out the Haq in them, Alhamdulillâh. But they should not stop there.
Following the Camperdown ijtima, a group styling itself “Kashful Ghubaar” seemed to have appeared out of thin air critiquing Sa’ad’s bayaans.
The identity of this group lurks behind a cloud of dust. Their articles don’t even have an email address. Be that as it may, it’s almost as though they exist just to find fault in the talks of Molvi Sa’ad. The point of Ikhlaas from amongst the 6 points of the Tablighi Jamaat appears to be lost to them. Nevertheless, we eagerly await their exposition of the deviant Zanaadeeq, the likes of Bham, Menk, the 2 Sulaimans, Navlakhi, Zubair Bhayat, Tariq Jameel and the myriad of other ‘shuyookh’. We urge them to expel the clouds of dust that enshroud the kufr and dhalaal of these rascals.
WE URGE THE MANY ULAMA WHO HAVE, ALHAMDULILLAH, RECOGNISED THE LIGHT OF HAQQ, TO STAND UP, JUST AS THEY HAVE AGAINST MOLVI SA`AD, AND CONDEMN THE ABOVE DEVIANT ORGANISATIONS AND ISSUE FATWAS PROHIBITING THE MEMBERS OF THE ABOVE ORGANISATIONS FROM EVER GIVING TALKS OR HOLDING PROGRAMS IN OUR MUSAAJID!
And then, in all fairness, these Ulama who have stood against Molvi Sa`ad, must also declare ALL the followers, well-wishers and members of the above organisations as deviates and they must all be lumped together with Molvi Sa`ad, his followers, the Shiahs and Qadianis! No member or employee of the Jamiatul Ulama SA (based in Fordsburg and headed by the deviate Bham) or the other deviant organisations must be allowed to hold any program in any Musjid or even perform Imaamat.
After all, WHAT IS GOOD FOR THE GOOSE, MUST ALSO BE GOOD FOR THE GANDER!
O ULAMA! DO NOT LOSE YOUR VOICE OF HAQQ NOW THAT YOU HAVE FOUND IT FOR MOLVI SA`AD. CONDEMN THE BAATIL THAT LINGERS AMONGST YOUR RANKS!