Ibn-Teimie as a prejudiced scholar, investigations based on his ideas and others’ attributing prejudice to him

The current study aims to investigate the reasons and proofs testifying that Ibn-Teimie was an inflicted and prejudiced scholar based on his ideas and writings. The current study adopts a descriptive-analytical - documentary approach that Ibn Teimie resorted to in order to repudiate, undermine or distort the virtues of Ahl ul beit specifically Imam Ali in numerous instances specially in his book “Menhaj al -sonna”. After thorough investigations, this research finds that Ibn Teimie has blatantly manifested his enmity towards the members of prophet’s house. Therefore, it can be concluded from quotes by the holy prophet of Islam, the criterion for being deemed as a hypocrite is enmity towards Imam Ali. According to the definition presented by Sunni scholars for prejudice- belief and commitment to enmity or partiality against Imam Ali and members of prophet’s household- Ibn-Teimie can be without doubt regarded as a prejudiced scholar. It is incumbent and imperative on Islamic scholars to warn common Muslims against using the writings and works of Ibn Teimie.