5. Ten Nullifiers of Islam

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5. Ten Nullifiers of Islam

Learn about the Ten Nullifiers of Islam, how to protect our Tawheed and why we must follow the Qur’an and Sunnah.

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This course teaches children about The Ten Nullifiers of Islam by Imam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab. Students will learn about ten serious matters that can take a person out of Islam and why Muslims must stay away from them. The lessons cover Shirk, worshipping Allah alone, following Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, respecting Islam, staying away from magic and learning and practicing our religion. Students will also learn the difference between making a mistake and knowingly rejecting the teachings of Islam. The lessons are explained in easy English with proofs from the Qur’an. Children will learn these matters to protect their own Islam, not to judge other people. These lessons help us protect our Tawheed, worship Allah alone, stay away from what Allah has forbidden and follow the Qur’an and Sunnah as understood by the Salaf (Pious Predecessors) of this Ummah.

1. The First Nullifier: Shirk in Worship

Worshipping Allah alone.
Not giving any act of worship to others besides Allah.
Making sacrifices as worship for Allah alone.
Understanding why Shirk is a serious sin.
Qur’an: Surah An-Nisa 4:48 and Surah Al-Ma’idah 5:72.

2. The Second Nullifier: Making Others Between Ourselves and Allah

Making Dua to Allah alone.
Asking Allah directly for forgiveness and guidance.
Not praying to others for help that only Allah can give.
Understanding that intercession belongs to Allah.

3. The Third Nullifier: Accepting False Worship as True

Knowing the difference between Tawheed and Shirk.
Believing that worshipping others besides Allah is wrong.
Not accepting false worship as part of Islam.
Understanding that judging individual people is a serious matter for qualified scholars.

4. The Fourth Nullifier: Believing Other Guidance Is Better Than the Prophet’s ﷺ Guidance

Following Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Believing his guidance is the best guidance.
Respecting Allah’s commands and rules.
Not believing that another religious way is better than what Allah revealed.

5. The Fifth Nullifier: Hating What the Prophet ﷺ Taught

Loving Allah and His Messenger ﷺ.
Respecting the teachings of Islam.
Understanding the difference between finding a duty difficult and hating Allah’s guidance.
Qur’an: Surah Muhammad 47:9.

6. The Sixth Nullifier: Making Fun of Islam

Respecting Allah, the Qur’an and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Not making jokes about Islamic teachings.
Respecting Allah’s promises and warnings.
Qur’an: Surah At-Tawbah 9:65–66.

7. The Seventh Nullifier: Magic (Sihr)

Understanding that magic is forbidden.
Staying away from magic and spells.
Not using magic to change people’s feelings.
Seeking protection from Allah alone.
Qur’an: Surah Al-Baqarah 2:102.

8. The Eighth Nullifier: Supporting Those Who Fight Against the Muslims

Understanding the serious warning about helping others fight against Muslims because of their religion.
Learning the importance of protecting people’s rights.
Understanding that Islam commands justice and does not forbid kindness towards peaceful non-Muslims.
Qur’an: Surah Al-Ma’idah 5:51.

9. The Ninth Nullifier: Believing Some People Do Not Have to Follow the Prophet ﷺ

Understanding that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was sent with guidance for everyone.
Learning why Muslims must follow his teachings.
Understanding that nobody is above Allah’s commands.
Learning why the story of Musa and Al-Khidr does not change this duty.

10. The Tenth Nullifier: Turning Away From Allah’s Religion

Learning the important teachings of Islam.
Understanding why we must not reject learning about our religion.
Following what we learn from the Qur’an and Sunnah.
Understanding the difference between struggling to learn and completely turning away from Islam.
Qur’an: Surah As-Sajdah 32:22.

Final Lesson: Protecting Our Islam

Understanding why all ten matters are serious.
Learning the warning about doing these things seriously or as a joke.
Understanding that being forced to do something against one’s will is different.
Asking Allah to protect our Islam and Tawheed.
Following the Qur’an and Sunnah as understood by the Salaf.