Abdullah Alathari Islamic Beliefs: Pdf

Be extremely cautious. Hardline Salafi websites often upload "Abdullah al-Athari" PDFs that have been edited with footnotes calling the author a heretic. Conversely, extreme Sufi sites may alter the text to add saint-worship that al-Athari never approved. Always verify the PDF’s chain of narration (if scanned from a verified printed edition from Beirut or Damascus).

One of the most controversial aspects of this PDF is its permissibility of Tawassul—seeking intercession through the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) even after his death. The text allows saying, "O Prophet, intercede for me," provided one believes Allah alone creates the effect. This directly contradicts the Wahhabi/Salafi stance (which calls this Shirk) but aligns with classical Sufism. abdullah alathari islamic beliefs pdf

The PDF permits traveling to visit the grave of the Prophet in Madinah and seeking blessings (tabarruk) from the relics of saints. It strictly forbids prostrating to graves or sacrificing animals to the dead, maintaining the line between Tawhid (monotheism) and Shirk (polytheism). Be extremely cautious

Following Imam Abu Hanifa, the PDF defines Iman as affirmation in the heart and speech on the tongue. It does not include physical actions (prayer, fasting) as an internal part of faith, though actions are a necessary obligation. This differs from the Murji'ah (who exclude actions entirely) and the Kharijites (who make actions equal to faith). Always verify the PDF’s chain of narration (if

The PDFs follow the Sunni middle path: Allah has eternal knowledge of all events and wills them to occur, yet humans acquire (kasb) their actions. Man is not forced (Jabariyyah), nor is he an independent creator of his acts (Qadariyyah). The text advises: "Do not debate Qadr; leave its secret to Allah."

As detailed in his PDF manuscripts, alathari teaches unconditional belief in angels as noble beings created from light who strictly obey Allah. This includes belief in specific angels (Jibreel, Mika’il, Israfil) and their specific duties.