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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Abdullah Ibn Saba’ and Other Myths Reddah (Heresy) ================== The opponents of Abu Bakr, outside the capital, were called ‘Heretics,' and the wars fought against them were camouflaged as holy.

Heresy in Islam Heresy is Irtidad in Arabic meaning ‘turn.’ The Holy Qur’an says, "When the errand boy laid Joseph's shirt Jacob's face, his sight returned (Irtadda) to him." The word ‘Radda’ is also used in the Qur'an to mean ‘turn away from religion' as in the following verse; "Believers, if you listen to a group of those to whom the Scriptures were given in the past, they will turn you (Yaruddoukom) into unbelievers despite your faith." Again in this verse : "Believers, if any of you turns away (Yartadda) from his religion, God will bring forth people whom He loves and who love Him.

They are lenient towards believers and strict with unbelievers." We also read in the Qur'an: "They fight with you so as to turn you away (Yaroddukom) from your religion, and if you give up your faith, and then die, your work will come to nothing." But the word ‘Irtadda’ has been associated so often with heresy, that nothing but heresy comes to mind when it is used.

Heretics in the Prophet's time Some Muslims turned away from Islam during Muhammad's time such as the following: Abdullah Bin Abi Sarh. Abdullah was one of the scribers of the ‘Inspired' Qur'an, who ran back to Mecca from Medina. He used to tell Quraish, that he wrote different words, to those which Muhammad dictated.

For instance when Muhammad said, "God is all knowing and wise," Abdullah asked if he could write — "God is almighty and wise." Muhammad would say "That is just as applicable." On the day he conquered Mecca, Muhammad said, "The blood of Abdullah is worthless, and if even he sought sanctuary at the Ka‘ba, he must be killed." ‘Othman hid him, and later took him to the Prophet asking pardon, which was granted.

Another heretic was ‘Obaidullah Bin Jahsh the husband of Umm Habiba, who emigrated to Ethiopia. He was converted to Christianity, and died there as a Christian. Abdullah Bin Khatal was another heretic who was murdered whilst holding the cover of the Holy Shrine of Ka‘ba, seeking sanctuary. Heresy in Abu Bakr's time The soul searing news of the death of the Prophet, spread swiftly throughout the Arabian peninsula. Those tribes who,.

so far, had not embraced Islam, rejoiced, and continued their activities against Islam.