What is the definition of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah and the close groups that claim affiliation with them, what is the ruling on accusing a virtuous sister of lying for interpreting verses and citing fabricated hadiths, is it obligatory to apologize to her and leave the forum, what is your advice to the forum administration and its members, and what books are recommended for reading?
The fatwa states that the texts of the Quran and Sunnah, and the consensus (ijma') of the Companions, the Tabi'un, and the Imams, indicate that Allah Almighty is distinct from His creation, established on His Throne above His heavens. It affirms that accusing those who affirm Allah Almighty's attributes of anthropomorphism (tajsim), resemblance (tashbih), and "Hashawiyya" is an attempt to distort the creed of the Ahl al-Sunnah wal Jama'ah. It points out that the woman mentioned in the question has contravened the Ahl al-Sunnah in the aforementioned issues and has concurred with the Ash'aris and the Sufis. The fatwa clarifies that the Ash'aris are the closest of sects to the Ahl al-Sunnah, but they have differed from the Ahl al-Sunnah on important matters. It explains that the questioner's description of the woman as a liar is permissible if it aligns with reality and the intention is to advise, and that the term "lying" (kidhb) may also be used to mean "error." It advises the forum administration and its members to be diligent in what they write and to rid the forum of violations of Islamic law.
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