وفاة الشيخ الشيعي أحمد الإمامي #محمد_بن_شمس_الدين

The Death of the Shi'a Scholar Ahmad al-Imami A Sermon on Death and the Criterion of Truth: A Reading of the Passing of Sheikh Ahmad al-Imami and His Debates | Sheikh Muhammad ibn Shams al-Din Description: Sheikh Muhammad ibn Shams al-Din comments on the news of the death of the Shi'a debater Ahmad al-Imami, offering a sermon on self-reflection, the necessity of devotion to truth, and a return to the clear verses of the Holy Quran. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction: The news of Sheikh Ahmad al-Imami's death and the lesson of death 1:22 - Memories of the debate and the opponent's inability to use the Holy Quran as evidence 4:03 - The "Gardens of the Guided" channel and the impact of the debate on guiding those seeking enlightenment 5:13 - The call for self-reflection and individual preparation for meeting God 6:23 - The virtue of returning to the truth and a warning against the blindness of sectarian fanaticism 8:45 - The criterion of true truth and a warning against blindly following religious authorities and environments 11:13 - A discussion of Ahmad al-Imami's doctrinal position and people's reactions after his death 13:07 - A message of warning and guidance to those affiliated with the Sunni and Salafi schools of thought 15:38 - Conclusion: A sincere call to every Shi'a to reflect on the Quran and dedicate themselves to God Article: Sheikh Muhammad bin Shams al-Din began his talk by addressing the news published on Shi'a pages about the death of one of their sheikhs and debaters, Sheikh Ahmad al-Imami. He explained that death carries within it a profound impact and lesson that affects everyone who knew the deceased, whether friend, foe, or adversary. The Sheikh then proceeded to offer a series of faith-based and methodological pieces of advice directed to all Muslims, both Sunni and Shia, while also reminding himself first of the lesson of death. He cited the words of the two noble companions, Abdullah ibn Mas'ud and Ammar ibn Yasir (may God be pleased with them), who said, "Death is sufficient as a reminder." He also recalled the well-known saying of Umar ibn al-Khattab (may God be pleased with him), urging one to take account of oneself, weigh one's deeds, and prepare oneself for the final reckoning before meeting God Almighty. Sheikh Muhammad ibn Shams al-Din then reminisced about a previous scholarly debate he had with Sheikh Ahmad al-Imami, during which he detailed the theological dialogue that took place between them. He noted that throughout the debate, he urged his guest to refer to the verses of the Holy Quran as the arbiter, but the other party—as he described it—failed to provide a single verse to support his beliefs or to refute the Quranic arguments presented by the Sheikh. Instead, he resorted to searching for errors attributed to Sunni scholars like Ibn Taymiyyah or Ibn Uthaymeen to evade the original challenge. The Sheikh stated that the Imamite denied the possibility of seeing God Almighty and did not affirm His attribute of true mercy, in addition to his belief in declaring prominent Companions such as Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Aisha (may God be pleased with them) as disbelievers. He then pondered how a person could meet his Lord with such beliefs. In a related context, the Sheikh highlighted the positive impact of the debate, mentioning a Telegram channel called "Gardens of the Guided," a platform dedicated to sharing the stories of those who have embraced Islam and converted from Shi'ism and other sects to the Sunni school of thought. He affirmed that a large number of Shiites who watched the debate realized the clear weakness of their doctrine in the face of the revealed texts, prompting them to re-examine their beliefs and embrace Sunni Islam after becoming convinced that the Holy Quran clearly supports their approach. The Sheikh also offered an objective critique of the phenomenon of sectarian fanaticism, asserting that belonging to a particular sect or environment—whether Sufi, Azharite, Salafi, or the seminaries of Qom and Najaf—is not in itself a criterion for discerning the truth. He argued that environments and upbringing are not legitimate measures; rather, the sole criterion is conformity to the Book of God and the Sunnah of His Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and complete adherence to them. In this regard, he praised the quality of returning to the truth when it becomes clear, considering it an application of the attributes of "the penitent" and "the repentant," which God loves. He refuted the criticism leveled against him by some when he retracts an opinion that has proven to be erroneous. In the final section of his address, the Sheikh directed a lengthy and specific message to those affiliated with the Salafi school of thought and the Sunnis, urging them to adhere to their scholarly principles when evaluating individuals after their deaths. He rejected the inconsistency in rulings that condemn contemporary figures while simultaneously upholding the ...