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Is it true that Sheikh Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab mentioned in his book "Fatawa wa Masa'il" that Abu Bakr al-Siddiq told a great lie, and if so, what was the context of that?

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The book "Natana DeLong" regarding the call of Sheikh Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab has not been found. The book defends the Sheikh's methodology against slanders and clarifies that his thought is against terrorism, and that those who distorted the call relied on books by travelers who did not meet the Sheikh or his followers.

Sheikh Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab only mentioned Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq with goodness, considering him the best of humanity after the prophets, revering and elevating his status. He is the one who said: "And the best of humanity after the prophets, peace be upon them: Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him..." Furthermore, Al-Siddiq said: "Beware of lying, for lying is contrary to faith." The slanders against the Sheikh are numerous and have been refuted in several places.

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