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| Shaykhul Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah |
| He was Taqi.ud-deen Abul-'Abbaas Ahmad Ibn 'Abdul-Haleem Ibn 'Abdus-Salaam Ibn Taymiyyah al-Harraanee al-Hanbalee, was born on Monday the 10th of Rabi' al-Awwal 66l A.H./22nd of January 1263 C.E. at Harraan (northern Iraq) into a well known family of "mutakallimoon"(theologians). His grandfather, Abu al-Barkat Majd-ud-deen ibn Taymiyyah (d.653 A.H./1255 C.E.) was a reputed teacher of the Hanbaleete school and his "Muntaqa al-Akhbaar (selections of prophetic sayings) which classifies such Ahaadeeth upon which Islaamic legislation is based, is even today regarded as a very valuable work. Likewise, the scholarly achievements of Ibn Taymiyyah's father, Shihaabuddeen 'Abdul-Haleem Ibn Taymiyyah (d.682 A.H./1284 C.E.) were wide spread. Character And Achievements Ibn Taymiyyah occupied a highly honorable place among his contemporary religions scholars due to his prodigious memory, intellectual brilliance, encyclopedic knowledge and dauntless courage. He is described as a great orator, brave and fearless, resolute, disciplined, very pious, resigned and contended, noble and forgiving, just and ever determined. Ibn Taymiyyah's reformative endeavors and literary pursuits cover a vast field which can be summarised as follows: 1 revival of faith in and adherence to "Tawheed"(oneness of Allaah). 2 eradication of pantheistic beliefs and customs. 3 criticism of philosophy, syllogistic logic and dialects in order to demonstrate the superiority of the Qur.aan and the sunnah. 4 extirpation of un-Islaamic beliefs through refutation of Christianity and Sheeism. 5 rejuvenation of Islaamic thought and its related sciences. The total number of Ibn Taymiyyah's works is 621 though many of his writings have been lost. Some of Ibn Taymiyyah's writings dealing with the themes are listed below: 1 al-Jawaab as-Saheeh liman baddala Deen al-Maseeh (an answer to the criticism against Islaam by the Christians). 2 Radd 'ala al-Mantiqiyyeen (a refutation of the philosopher). 3 Kitaab as-Siyaasah ash-Shar'iyyah (deals with political theory and government in Islaam). 4 Minhaaj as-Sunnah an-Nabawiyyah (a refutation of Sheeite beliefs written in response to Minhaaj al-Karanmah of Ibn al-Mutahhir al-Hillee). 5 Ziyaarah al-Quboor (a criticism of saint-workshop, intercession, superstitious beliefs). 6 Majmoo'at ar-Rasaail al-Kubra (this book contains articles on various subjects). 7 Majmoo'at al-Fataawa (a collection of opinions on various issues). 8 Majmoo'at ar-Rasaail wa al-Masaail (contains articles and legal opinions on various issues). 9 Majmoo'at Shaykh al-Islaam Ahmad ibn Taymiyyah (contains discussion on Islaamic jurisprudence and legal opinions enunciated by Ibn Taymiyyah). * This is a small portion of the biography of the Shaykh which may be read in totality on www.fatwa-online.com, may Allaah reward them greatly for thier efforts. |
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