Khawaarijism: When Zeal Overtakes Knowledge
- Muiz As-Siddeeqi
- 5 days ago
- 1 min read
The roots of Khawaarijism were not planted by ignorance alone, but by zeal without knowledge.
They were passionate, committed, and sincere in intention—but completely misguided in understanding.
They saw:
Injustice → and declared takfīr
Sin → and pronounced apostasy
Weak rulers → and launched rebellions
Disagreements → and drew swords
All while believing they were the defenders of Islam.
But the Prophet ﷺ warned us exactly about people like them:
“They will recite the Qur’an, but it will not go beyond their throats. They will go out of the religion like an arrow goes through a target.”
Why?
Because zeal that is not guided by sound ‘ilm leads to destruction.
From the most harmful people to the Ummah are those who act based on zeal without knowledge. They corrupt more than they rectify.”
Salafiyyah teaches balance:
Love for the religion
Commitment to reform
But all under the guidance of authentic knowledge, wisdom, and prophetic methodology
Zeal alone is not guidance.
The Khawaarij had passion, but the Prophet ﷺ still called them “dogs of the Hellfire.”
Because Islam isn’t just about emotions—it’s about truth with clarity.
O emotional heart:
Don’t let your fire for Islam be hijacked by the path of the Khawaarij.
Let your zeal be anchored in Qur’an, Sunnah, and the understanding of the Salaf.
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