I have chosen twelve of the pillars of “Ahlul Sunnah wal...
I have chosen twelve of the pillars of “Ahlul Sunnah wal Jama`a” who played a very significant role in influencing the events, in changing the characteristics of the creed, and in dividing and fragmenting the nation. [^1]: Ibn Sa`d, Al-Tabaqat al-Kubra, Vol. 5, p. 47, where Abdullah, who was bathed by the angels, is quoted saying, “By Allah!
We did not disobey Yazid till we feared lest we should be hurled with stones from the skies, (for he is) a man who sleeps with his mothers, daughters, and sisters, who drinks wine and forsakes the prayers. By Allah!
Had I had none to assist me, I would have done my best to fight him, seeking nearness to Allah.” Yes; such is Yazid, the man well known for his wines and sins, the man who killed the fragrant flower of the Messenger of Allah as he was accompanied by all the Prophet's Progeny, permitting his soldiers to violate the sanctity of the Medina of the Prophet . Despite all of this, you can still find an “Islamic” state writing a book titled Facts about Ameer al-Momineen Yazid ibn Mu`awiyah! Previous…