Kharijite theology
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Kharijite theology is an early, radical Islamic doctrinal movement known for its strict views on sin and belief, including the excommunication of Muslims deemed sinful or unjust.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Islamic sectarian doctrine
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Islamic theology ⓘ religious doctrine ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Kharijites
NERFINISHED
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Khawarij NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| contrastsWith |
Murji’ite theology
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Shi‘i theology ⓘ Sunni theology ⓘ |
| coreBelief |
armed revolt against unjust authority is legitimate
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commitment to strict piety ⓘ excommunication of sinful Muslims ⓘ faith and works are inseparable ⓘ grave sinners are unbelievers ⓘ necessity of righteous deeds for faith ⓘ rejection of unjust rulers ⓘ |
| emergedDuring | First Fitna NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| ethicalEmphasis |
asceticism
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strict moral rigorism ⓘ willingness to fight perceived injustice ⓘ |
| historicalContext |
conflict between Ali ibn Abi Talib and Mu‘awiya ibn Abi Sufyan
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secession from Ali’s camp after arbitration at Siffin ⓘ |
| historicalImpact |
contributed to early Islamic sectarianism
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shaped later Muslim discussions on sin and belief ⓘ |
| influenced | Ibadi theology ⓘ |
| originatedIn | early Islam ⓘ |
| regardedByClassicalSunniScholarsAs | deviant sect ⓘ |
| regardedByOthersAs | extremist movement ⓘ |
| regardsAsUnbeliever | Muslim who commits major sin ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Islam ⓘ |
| scripturalBasis |
Qur’an
NERFINISHED
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hadith ⓘ |
| slogan | la hukma illa lillah ⓘ |
| sloganMeaning | no judgment except God’s ⓘ |
| viewOnBelief |
Muslim committing major sin becomes kafir
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belief without works is invalid ⓘ |
| viewOnCaliphate |
any pious Muslim can be imam
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caliphate is not restricted to Quraysh ⓘ imam must be deposed if he sins gravely ⓘ |
| viewOnCommunity | Muslim community must be composed of the righteous ⓘ |
| viewOnFreeWill | emphasis on human responsibility for actions ⓘ |
| viewOnJihad | armed struggle against unjust Muslim rulers ⓘ |
| viewOnJudgment |
human judgment must conform strictly to Qur’an
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rejection of arbitration that contradicts divine command ⓘ |
| viewOnRulers |
only morally upright Muslims can be legitimate rulers
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unjust rulers must be deposed ⓘ |
| viewOnSin |
major sin expels a person from Islam
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minor sins do not necessarily expel from Islam ⓘ |
| viewOnTakfir | broad use of excommunication ⓘ |
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