Love and Hate for God’s Sake

Author: Mujtaba Sabouri

Translator: Saleem Bhimji

This text explore the phenomenon of cussing and malediction and its status from the Islamic point of view by delving into the relevant sources: the Qurʾan, the Prophetic traditions (ahadith) and the conduct of the Muslims.

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Chapters

  1. Summary
  2. Introduction
  3. Malediction in the Qur’an
  4. Examples of Malediction in the Qur’an
  5. Malediction upon specific companions in the Qur’an
  6. Malediction in the words of Prophet Muhammad (S)
  7. Malediction upon some companions by others
  8. Some proofs of the Ahlus Sunnah opposing malediction of the companions
  9. The Secrets and Wisdom behind Malediction
  10. Malediction does not go against Muslim unity
  11. Conclusion
  12. Sources
  13. Addendum: Collection of Qur’anic Verses in regards to Malediction

First published on al-islam.org.

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