Question: What is the general meaning of
the Taghout? We would also like to know the interpretation of Ibn Kathir
concerning the Ayaah mentioned in Surah an-Nisaa:
Secondly, what is meant by “wish” in the saying of Allah:
"Have you not seen those who claim that
they believe in that which has been sent down to you, and that which was
sent down before you, and they wish to go for judgement (in their
disputes) to the Taghout while they have been ordered to reject it. But
shaytaan wishes to lead them far astray."
We would like to know two things:
Firstly: What is the general meaning of the Taghout? Is what is said by
Ibn Kathir: “The Taghout of every people are those whom they refer to in
judgment beside Allah,” included in this meaning? Does the word Taghout comprise rulers and those who refer to them in judgment when they do not
judge according to the Shar’ (Law) of Allah according to the
interpretation of Ibn Kathir?
Secondly: What is the meaning of His saying:
"They wish to go for judgement (in their disputes)…"
Some of them said that the “wish” here
is a hidden act that nobody knows. Therefore, we cannot judge with Kuffr
for whoever goes for judgment (outside the Shar’ of Allah) except after
realizing his inner intention which is inconceivable. Others said that
the “wish” here means an explicit doing derived from the Hadith of the
Prophet (saws) that means content and
continuity in seeking judgment in this way. Which one is true?
Answer: Firstly, the general meaning of Taghout is what is worshipped
instead of Allah. This ‘Ibadaah may be by Salaah, Sawm (Fast), vowing,
resorting for removing harm or bringing benefit, referring to him
in judgment instead of the Qur’aan and Sunnah or any other thing that
should be dedicated to Allah Alone. The Taghout in the Ayaah means all
what is referred to for judgment besides the Qur’aan and Sunnah including
man-made laws, systems, inherited customs and habits or what is thought
by chieftains, leaders and soothsayers.
Therefore, we know that systems made to
be referred to for judgment are included in the meaning of Taghout. Those
who are worshipped besides Allah, though they were not satisfied with
that, as Prophets and righteous people will be excluded from the meaning
of Taghout. The Taghout is whoever calls and incites people to do so from
among the jinn and mankind.
Secondly, what is meant by “wish” in the saying of Allah:
"They wish to go for judgement (in their disputes) to the Taghout…"
Is what is accompanied by signs and indications that prove the intention. This is affirmed by the next Ayaah:
"And when it is
said to them: 'Come to what Allah has sent down and to the Messenger,
you see the hypocrites turn away from you with aversion.'"
This is also affirmed by the cause behind the revelation of the Ayaah that was mentioned by Ibn Kathir and
others in interpreting this Ayaah. Continuity in doing anything means
approval. Thus, these things remove the problematic saying that “wish”
is a hidden meaning that cannot be judged except after knowing the
intention of the doer, which is inconceivable.
May Allah grant us success. May the Salaah and Salaam be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
Signed by the Shuyoukh:
‘Abdullah Ibn al-Qa’yd
‘Abdur-Razzaq al-‘Afifi
‘Abdul-‘Aziz Ibn Baaz
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