Arguments from the Quran

BASED ON AN ANALOGY brothers, or close relatives. Their faith is deeply ingrained in their hearts, and God has fortified them with His spirit. They will be admitted to Gardens with flowing rivers, where they will dwell eternally. God is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him. They are the party of God and will surely attain a state of bliss.” (58:22) Regarding the interpretation by Ibn Taymiyyah, he argues, based on this verse, that Abu Quhafa, who was Abu Bakr’s father, committed blasphemy against the Prophet. Consequently, Abu Bakr intended to punish his father for this offence. Similarly, Abdullah bin Ubayy insulted the Prophet, so his son sought permission from the Prophet to kill his father. According to Ibn Taymiyyah, such incidents demonstrate that anyone who opposes the Prophet is an infidel and, thus, deserving of the death penalty. Ibn Taymiyyah’s statements lack evidence and rely on deceptive arguments. In the two mentioned incidents involving Abu Bakr Siddiq and Abdullah bin Ubayy’s son, Abdullah, they expressed their willingness to kill the blasphemers by seeking the Prophet’s permission. However, it is essential to consider the complete story. The subsequent part of these incidents reveals that the Prophet did not grant permission to kill the blasphemers. Consequently, both individuals, referred to as “shatim,” lived on and eventually died of natural deaths. The guidance for Shariah law should be derived from the words of the Prophet rather than from the words of Muslims