Book Review: This is Ibn Taymiyyah (A Response to the Dabran Platform)

“This is Ibn Taymiyyah” (ئەمە ئیبن تەیمیەیە) is a critical historical and theological examination of the legacy of Ibn Taymiyyah. Subtitled “His Stance Towards Opponents in Islamic Groups, Jews, Christians, and the Issue of Takfir,” the book offers a documented response to claims made by the Dabran Platform, analyzing original texts and fatwas regarding excommunication, intra-Islamic conflict, and non-Muslim communities.

Book Summary & Technical Details

Key Themes and Highlights

• Intra-Islamic Stance: Analysis of how Ibn Taymiyyah categorized and treated opposing Islamic sects and theological schools.
• Roots of Takfir: A detailed dissection of the criteria and texts that shaped historical and modern excommunication debates.
• Relations with Other Faiths: Reviewing historical rulings regarding Jewish and Christian communities.