*Mixing of Non-Islamic Ideologies in Islamic Sufism – Part 2*


The beliefs of Abdullah bin Saba very quickly gained acceptance in Egypt. He traveled to various cities, and his aim was to mislead Muslims. He would declare the three Caliphs as usurpers. He began a chain of secret correspondence with people in various provinces who were against Hazrat Uthman (RA). Amir al-Mu’minin Ali (RA) had Abdullah ibn Saba killed.  


Abdullah bin Saba was the first person who became convinced of the obligatory nature of the Imamate of Ali (RA). He made Hazrat Ali into a god and entrenched the belief of man-worship among Muslims, and by creating division he arrayed Muslim against Muslim.  


After his death, his group gained general acceptance in Iran, because, like the Jews, the Iranians also harbored intense hatred for Arab Muslims in their hearts. In Islamic history this movement has also been remembered by the infamous titles of Mulahida, Batiniyyah, and Qaramitah.  


This very sect is the founder of non-Islamic Sufism in the Islamic world. It told its followers that God first incarnated in Adam — for this reason the angels prostrated to him. In short, God likewise incarnates in all the Prophets.  


The method of their preaching was that in whichever city they went, they would adopt some profession, for example trade. First, they would impress upon people’s hearts the image of their piety and sanctity. When people became convinced of their saintliness, they would create doubts and turmoil in their hearts through philosophical questions.

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