Shaykh Ahmad Musa Jibril 〈HOT ⇒〉

His defenders argue that the designation is purely political. They claim that Jibril is simply applying classical Islamic jurisprudence to the reality of foreign occupation (in Palestine) and tyrannical regimes (in Syria). They note that he has publicly condemned the killing of non-combatants and the excesses of groups like ISIS regarding takfir (excommunicating other Muslims). In several lectures, he explicitly stated that ISIS’s declaration of a Caliphate was invalid.

His critics argue that regardless of his intentions, his fiery rhetoric and fundraising for armed groups in the 2010s provided material support to organizations that committed atrocities. Furthermore, traditionalist Salafi scholars (like Shaykh Muhammad bin Hady al-Madkhali and others from the Saudi establishment) condemn him as a "Khariji" or a revolutionary extremist for rebelling against Muslim rulers. shaykh ahmad musa jibril

The overwhelming majority of mainstream Islamic scholarship and institutions have warned against him. His defenders argue that the designation is purely

Because of his Palestinian heritage, Jibril has always been a fiery advocate for the liberation of Palestine. However, his rhetoric escalated dramatically during the Syrian Civil War and the rise of ISIS. He became one of the most prominent religious figures to call for armed jihad in Syria and later in Iraq. In several lectures, he explicitly stated that ISIS’s

This led to significant consequences:

Following the methodology of the early Salaf, he teaches that Allah’s attributes (e.g., His Hand, His Istiwa over the Throne) should be affirmed literally without asking how (takyeef) or comparing them to creation (tamtheel).

His book "Following the Salaf in Understanding Allah's Names and Attributes" (though often circulated as audios and transcripts) is considered a primer for English-speaking students of knowledge seeking a middle path between anthropomorphism and metaphorical negation.