Continued from part 1
However, as already mentioned, Dhahabi and Ibn Hajjar have rejected this notion on grounds of its source, Ibn Abi Darim.
احمد بن محمد بن السرى بن يحيى بن أبي دارم المحدث أبو بكر الكوفي الرافضي الكذاب... ثم
في آخر أيامه كان أكثر ما يقرأ عليه المثالب حضرته ورجل يقرأ عليه ان عمر رفس فاطمة حتى أسقطت
بمحسن.
During the end of his life, Darim made an effort to shed light on the numerous flaws and misgivings of the Shaikhin. I was in his presence during which I witnessed a man telling him, “Umar kicked Lady Fatima, causing the miscarriage of Muhsin.”
By analyzing the scholarly reputation and character of Ibn Abi Darim, one will come to understand that the only reason for his rejection by the Ahl Sunna is in regards to this hadith. As a matter of fact, prior to this hadith, he was considered as one of the most knowledgeable ulama of the Ahl Sunna. Dhahabi described him as a “leader(Imam), memorizer(Hafiz), and an erudite(Fadhil).”
ابن أبي دارم. الامام الحافظ الفاضل، أبو بكر أحمد بن محمد السري بن يحيى بن السري بن أبي
دارم....
Ibn Abi Daarim. The virtuous memorizer imam, Abu Bakr Ahmad Bin Muhammad Al Sirriy Bin Yahyaa Bin Al Sirriy Bin Abi Daarim…
He continues as: كان موصوفا بالحفظ والمعرفة إلا أنه يترفض.
His knowledge and character were exceptional, but he was attached to Shiaism.
And he also says: وقال محمد بن حماد الحافظ، كان مستقيم الامر عامة دهره.
Muhammad bin Hammaad Al Haafith said: In his lifetime he was firm in his beliefs.
الذهبي، شمس الدين محمد بن أحمد بن عثمان، )متوفاي 847 ه(، سير أعلام النبلاء، ج 11 ، ص 188 189 ، تحقيق:
شعيب الأرناؤوط، محمد نعيم العرقسوسي، ناشر: مؤسسة الرسالة بيروت، الطبعة: التاسعة، 1412 ه. -
Al Thahabi, Shams Al Deen Muhammad Bin Ahmad Bin Uthmaan (died 748 H), book: Siyar A’laam Al Nubalaa’ (The Lives of the Knowledgeable Nobles), volume 15, page 577-579, investigated by Shu’ayb Al Arnaa’oot, Muhammad Naeem Al Aariqsoosi, publisher: Mu’assasat Al Risaala (The Message Foundation), Beirut, ninth edition, 1413 H.
In a hadith linked to Ibn Abi Darim, the Holy Prophet (PBUH&HF) says:
الحلال بين، والحرام بين، وبين ذلك مشتبهات لا يعلمها كثير من الناس. من ترك الشبهات استبرأ
لدينه وعرضه، ومن وقع في الشبهات، وقع في الحرام كالراعي إلى جنب الحمى، يوشك أن يواقعه.
The border between Halal and Haram is clear, but between them, people face many doubts and unknowns. Whoever forsakes these doubts has saved his religion and beliefs, and whoever embraces them has committed sin, similar to an individual in the company of an ill person.
Dhahabi, after narrating this Hadith, says: الحديث. متفق عليه.
This Hadith is reliable and agreed upon.
الذهبي، شمس الدين محمد بن أحمد بن عثمان، )متوفاي 847 ه(، سير أعلام النبلاء، ج 11 ، ص 188 ، تحقيق: شعيب
الأرناؤوط، محمد نعيم العرقسوسي، ناشر: مؤسسة الرسالة بيروت، الطبعة: التاسعة، 1412 ه؛ -
Al Thahabi, Shams Al Deen Muhammad Bin Ahmad Bin Uthmaan (died 748 H), book: Siyar A’laam Al Nubalaa’ (The Lives of the Knowledgeable Nobles), volume 15, page 577, investigated by Shu’ayb Al Arnaa’oot, Muhammad Naeem Al Aariqsoosi, publisher: Mu’assasat Al Risaala (The Message Foundation), Beirut, ninth edition, 1413 H.
Having said this, interestingly, then Dhahabi makes the following disparaging remarks about Darim:
شيخ ضال معثر.
A misguided old man!
Hence, is it possible for someone labeled as “Leader, memorizer, and scholar,” who has maintained a firm belief during his entire life, to be also classified as misguided and evil?
How can such contrasting words be applied to the same person?
Yes, exaggeration of the merits of the Khalifahs will cause a prominent figure of Ahl Sunnah, such as Dhahabi, to contradict himself.
Therefore, we should ask:
Is it valid to reject the narrations of an individual because he is a Rafidhi?
احمد بن محمد بن السرى بن يحيى بن أبي دارم المحدث أبو بكر الكوفي الرافضي الكذاب... ثم
في آخر أيامه كان أكثر ما يقرأ عليه المثالب حضرته ورجل يقرأ عليه ان عمر رفس فاطمة حتى أسقطت
بمحسن.
During the end of his life, Darim made an effort to shed light on the numerous flaws and misgivings of the Shaikhin. I was in his presence during which I witnessed a man telling him, “Umar kicked Lady Fatima, causing the miscarriage of Muhsin.”
By analyzing the scholarly reputation and character of Ibn Abi Darim, one will come to understand that the only reason for his rejection by the Ahl Sunna is in regards to this hadith. As a matter of fact, prior to this hadith, he was considered as one of the most knowledgeable ulama of the Ahl Sunna. Dhahabi described him as a “leader(Imam), memorizer(Hafiz), and an erudite(Fadhil).”
ابن أبي دارم. الامام الحافظ الفاضل، أبو بكر أحمد بن محمد السري بن يحيى بن السري بن أبي
دارم....
Ibn Abi Daarim. The virtuous memorizer imam, Abu Bakr Ahmad Bin Muhammad Al Sirriy Bin Yahyaa Bin Al Sirriy Bin Abi Daarim…
He continues as: كان موصوفا بالحفظ والمعرفة إلا أنه يترفض.
His knowledge and character were exceptional, but he was attached to Shiaism.
And he also says: وقال محمد بن حماد الحافظ، كان مستقيم الامر عامة دهره.
Muhammad bin Hammaad Al Haafith said: In his lifetime he was firm in his beliefs.
الذهبي، شمس الدين محمد بن أحمد بن عثمان، )متوفاي 847 ه(، سير أعلام النبلاء، ج 11 ، ص 188 189 ، تحقيق:
شعيب الأرناؤوط، محمد نعيم العرقسوسي، ناشر: مؤسسة الرسالة بيروت، الطبعة: التاسعة، 1412 ه. -
Al Thahabi, Shams Al Deen Muhammad Bin Ahmad Bin Uthmaan (died 748 H), book: Siyar A’laam Al Nubalaa’ (The Lives of the Knowledgeable Nobles), volume 15, page 577-579, investigated by Shu’ayb Al Arnaa’oot, Muhammad Naeem Al Aariqsoosi, publisher: Mu’assasat Al Risaala (The Message Foundation), Beirut, ninth edition, 1413 H.
In a hadith linked to Ibn Abi Darim, the Holy Prophet (PBUH&HF) says:
الحلال بين، والحرام بين، وبين ذلك مشتبهات لا يعلمها كثير من الناس. من ترك الشبهات استبرأ
لدينه وعرضه، ومن وقع في الشبهات، وقع في الحرام كالراعي إلى جنب الحمى، يوشك أن يواقعه.
The border between Halal and Haram is clear, but between them, people face many doubts and unknowns. Whoever forsakes these doubts has saved his religion and beliefs, and whoever embraces them has committed sin, similar to an individual in the company of an ill person.
Dhahabi, after narrating this Hadith, says: الحديث. متفق عليه.
This Hadith is reliable and agreed upon.
الذهبي، شمس الدين محمد بن أحمد بن عثمان، )متوفاي 847 ه(، سير أعلام النبلاء، ج 11 ، ص 188 ، تحقيق: شعيب
الأرناؤوط، محمد نعيم العرقسوسي، ناشر: مؤسسة الرسالة بيروت، الطبعة: التاسعة، 1412 ه؛ -
Al Thahabi, Shams Al Deen Muhammad Bin Ahmad Bin Uthmaan (died 748 H), book: Siyar A’laam Al Nubalaa’ (The Lives of the Knowledgeable Nobles), volume 15, page 577, investigated by Shu’ayb Al Arnaa’oot, Muhammad Naeem Al Aariqsoosi, publisher: Mu’assasat Al Risaala (The Message Foundation), Beirut, ninth edition, 1413 H.
Having said this, interestingly, then Dhahabi makes the following disparaging remarks about Darim:
شيخ ضال معثر.
A misguided old man!
Hence, is it possible for someone labeled as “Leader, memorizer, and scholar,” who has maintained a firm belief during his entire life, to be also classified as misguided and evil?
How can such contrasting words be applied to the same person?
Yes, exaggeration of the merits of the Khalifahs will cause a prominent figure of Ahl Sunnah, such as Dhahabi, to contradict himself.
Therefore, we should ask:
Is it valid to reject the narrations of an individual because he is a Rafidhi?
Continued in part 3 .....
