Ibn Abdul Izz
Question
1. Is Allamah Ibn Abul Izz a valuable authority in the Hanafi Madhab? Is he a Hanafi?
Answer
1. He is titled as a Hanafi, but it seems that he is more Salafi inclined. It is perhaps for this reason that Salafis take their Aqeedah from his commentary on Tahawi.
2. Is his Sharah on Aqeedah Tahawi reliable?
2. Imaam Tahaawi Rahimahullah clearly attributed the beliefs at the beginning of his work to Imaam Abu Hanifa, Imaam Yusuf and Imaam Muhammad Rahimahumullah. However, Ibn Abdul Izz differs with numerous of their beliefs. Amongst others, he is of the view that Allah Ta’ala has a direction, and the punishment of Jahannam will not be eternal. In conclusion, his commentary has many incorrect aspects.
- Answered by
- Mufti Mohammed Desai
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