Notions That Must Be Corrected is perhaps the most
important and renowned work of the late Sayyid, Shaykh
Muhammad b. Alaw al-Maliki al-Hasani (ra). Throughout
his masterpiece the author offers valuable and wise
words of caution against extremism and invites the
Muslims to the path of Ahl al-Sunna wal-Jam a, the
hallmark of which is tolerance and moderation. Sayyid
Muhammad expertly clarifies the correct position
relating to numerous controversial contemporary topics
whilst maintaining strict adherence to the Qur n, the
Sunna, and the way of the Salaf. The book itself has
been divided into three parts, the first of which is
concerned with areas of research relating to Islamic
doctrine, including clarifying the corruption found in
the criterion for imputing others with disbelief and
misguidance, as well as concepts such as intermediation
and intercession.The second section deals with issues
relating to the Prophete, including his unique
characteristics, the reality of Prophecy, the reality of
humanity, and the correct understanding of seeking
blessings from the Prophet e and his relics. The final
part deals with miscellaneous areas of research
including the Isthmus life (barzakh), the legality of
visiting the Prophet e, and other related matters such
as relics, sanctuaries, and festive religious occasions.
Scores of Islamic scholars hailing from all parts of the
world wrote commendations for this work, while many more
have taught from it, or written about it in their
articles. The huge positive impact the book made in
Islamic circles unfortunately led to hardship for the
noble Shaykh in his home country due to misguided
verdicts levelled against him. He was prevented from
teaching in the Masjid al-Haram and his position at Umm
al-Qurra University was also terminated. Numerous
vicious personal attacks and baseless replies from those
who opposed the methodology of Ahl al-Sunna were also
published. In response to this, leading scholars
throughout the world vehemently defended the noble
Shaykh and wrote extensive and decisive refutations of
his detractors.
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