Fatwa #27987 May 2001United Kingdom
Who are Deobandis exactly and are they similar to the Wahabis? According to 4 schools of thought, is Allah on his throne or everywhere?
Answer
Deoband%0D%0ADarul Uloom Deoband (also other institutions based on Darul Uloom Deoband%0D%0Aideologies) is sourced and referred to often. Inevitably, Deoband is based%0D%0Aon the teachings of the Noble Qur'an and Sunnah of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu%0D%0AAlayhi Wasallam) as well as the illustrious Sahaaba (Radhiallaahu %C1nhum)%0D%0A%0D%0ASalafi%0D%0AThe beliefs of the Salafis are consistent to the beliefs of the Ahlus Sunnah%0D%0AWal Jamaa`h.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe apparent differences (Lafzi Ikhtilaaf) are based on interpretation.%0D%0ASalafis do not make Taqleed of one particular Imaam which is incorrect.%0D%0AKindly refer Taqleed - attached.%0D%0A%0D%0AWhere is Allah%0D%0ASaadu-deen Taftazani has explained the aspect of 'Where is Allah' in the%0D%0Afollowing words, 'And he is not at any place'. (Sharh Aqaaid)%0D%0A%0D%0AImaam Maalik was asked about the Aayat in Surah Taaha, 'Allah is above His%0D%0A%C1rsh', he answered 'Being above (Istawaa) is known but the reality is%0D%0Aunknown and - questioning that - is innovation.' Jaaluddin Suyyuti also%0D%0Acomments on the Aayat saying, 'Istawaa (being above) according to whatever%0D%0Ais appropriate for Allah. (Jalaalayn vol. 2 p. 260).%0D%0A%0D%0AHowever, the verse does not speak about the Zaat of Allah Ta%E3la being on the%0D%0A%C1rsh but it is to indicate the establishment and control of the Kingdom of%0D%0AAllah by Himself.%0D%0A%0D%0Aand Allah Ta'ala Knows Best%0D%0A%0D%0AMufti Ebrahim Desai%0D%0AFATWA DEPT.%0D%0A%0D%0A