Source: Fatāwā al-Deen al-Khāliṣ, Vol. 1, p.94
Question:
Who is the author of the book ʿAyn al-ʿIlm? Some innovators (Ahl al-Bidʿah) quote from this book to support their innovations.
(Mawlānā ʿAbd al-Karīm)
❖ The Answer:
All praise is due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. To proceed:
❶ Every Statement and Book Must Be Measured Against the Qur’an and Sunnah
The ultimate criterion for accepting or rejecting any statement or book is the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah.
📌 The Qur’an is the guardian and standard over all other writings.
✔ If a statement aligns with Qur’an and Sunnah, it is to be accepted.
✖ If it contradicts them, it must be rejected — regardless of the author or their status.
❷ Author of ‘ʿAyn al-ʿIlm’
The book ʿAyn al-ʿIlm is authored by ʿAlī al-Qārī (رحمه الله).
He was a notable scholar known for his works in various sciences, and this particular book was written on the subject of Ṣūfism.
It is compiled in one volume.
❸ Important Note on Its Use by Ahl al-Bidʿah
Some individuals from among the people of innovation quote from this book to substantiate their deviant practices.
However:
◈ No book is free from error except the Book of Allah.
◈ Any statement or view from ʿAyn al-ʿIlm that contradicts established Islamic principles must be rejected.
◈ Reliance should be placed only upon authentic and verified sources in matters of creed and practice.
📖 Waṣallallāhu ʿalā Nabiyyinā Muḥammad wa ālihi wa ṣaḥbihi ajmaʿīn.
ھذا ما عندي واللہ أعلم بالصواب۔
