Taqiyya Na Kijiye

A Documented Debate on Sectarian Theology Taqiyya Na Kijiye is an Urdu book compiled by Hafiz Muhammad Irfan of Madrassa Ashrafiya Lahore...

A Documented Debate on Sectarian Theology

Taqiyya Na Kijiye is an Urdu book compiled by Hafiz Muhammad Irfan of Madrassa Ashrafiya Lahore. The book presents the proceedings of a public debate held in the United Kingdom between Ayat Allah al-Hussaini from Iran and Allama Dr Khalid Mehmood of Manchester. Originally conducted in English, the debate focused on theological discussions between different Muslim schools of thought, particularly on the subject of Taqiyya and related doctrinal issues. The publication was issued by Islamic Academy, UK.

[Free PDF download ##fa-file-pdf-o##]

[B] post_type: PDF [D] subcat: Islamic_Comparative [J] topics: Sectarianism, Ethics, Theology [K] interlinks: debate, irfan, hafiz, compiler, discussion reference, reference discussion, school thought

According to the compiler, the debate was organized during a visit by Allama Dr Khalid Mehmood to South Africa for a preaching tour. An exchange of views was proposed, which eventually took the form of a formal debate. The event was publicly announced and held in a large gathering, where both scholars presented arguments based on their respective theological sources. The discussion centered on doctrinal interpretations and historical references that have long been debated within Islamic scholarship.

The Urdu edition was prepared to make the English proceedings accessible to a wider readership. Hafiz Muhammad Irfan compiled and translated the material so that those unfamiliar with English could study the dialogue and understand the positions presented by both sides. The book includes contextual notes explaining the background of the event and its aftermath, as reported by the compiler.

Taqiyya Na Kijiye serves as a record of a formal theological exchange and reflects how scholarly debates are conducted within religious traditions. It documents arguments, responses, and references cited during the discussion, allowing readers to examine the material directly. The work is intended for those interested in comparative theology, intra-faith dialogue, and the historical dynamics of doctrinal debates.

By presenting the debate in written form, the compiler aimed to preserve the discussion as a reference document. The book remains a source for readers seeking to understand differing perspectives within Islamic thought through documented dialogue.

Title: Taqiyya Na Kijiye
Compiler: Hafiz Muhammad Irfan (Madrassa Ashrafiya Lahore)
Publisher: Islamic Academy, UK
Translator: Hafiz Muhammad Irfan