"So, what does the Imam you mentioned just now do?"
"He is the head imam, that is, the chief, and the great imam of this temple."
"Mr. Ma, I'm really sorry. I'm too curious. I don't know much about Islam. Can you tell us about it?"
Although the opening imam did not speak, a smile appeared on his face. Xiao Ancheng's respect really made him very happy.
Xiao Ancheng couldn't have said more timely: "Sir, you smiled. One look in your eyes, I know you are a wise man. You are also a school-opening imam. Just treat us as your believers and tell us about it."
.”
"I can only speak briefly." The imam who opened the school smiled and nodded to him, and finally said softly.
"Yes, yes, just say it briefly, thank you, sir." Xiao Ancheng looked at him eagerly with a smile on his face.
The imam was silent for a moment at the beginning of the school and said softly: "Islam was founded by the Prophet Muhammad and has a history of more than 1,200 years. The purpose of the Prophet's creation of Islam was for peace and tranquility."
At this point, he remained silent for a moment, and then said softly: "However, it is regrettable that the purpose of the prophet has not been realized so far. The world is complicated and there are always disturbances of one kind or another."
"What is it, sir?" Xiao Ancheng looked at him more respectfully and asked carefully.
"No one expected that over the issue of the successor of the Prophet Muhammad, Muslims would be divided into two major political factions, one is Sunni and the other is Shiite."
"Which sect do the Muslims in China belong to? Please advise."
"Muslims in China are basically Sunnis. Only a small number of Tajiks are Shiites."
"Sir, it's not bad if we are only divided into two factions, right?" Xiao Ancheng said with a smile.
"However, according to the teachings, they are divided into four major sects, namely Hanafi, Hanbali, Shafir and Malik. Muslims in China basically belong to the Hanafi sect.
"
"Is it going to be divided further?" Xiao Ancheng couldn't help but widen his eyes.
"You are really right, we will be divided into eunuchs further down the line."
"What is a doorman?"
"Menhuan is a sect, but it is different from Jiaofang. In an area, a big temple, with some small temples around it, forms a Jiaofang. But this is very loose. Menhuan is different. Once it becomes the branch of a certain sect,
Believers have become its followers from generation to generation and need to be loyal to it from generation to generation. Believers must obey the leader in everything."
"Are there many officials in China?"
"Many, at least dozens of them. The main ones include the Hua Temple officials, the Bijiachang officials, the Mufti officials, the Humen officials, etc., there are many. They all form their own factions, argue with each other, and even resort to evil
Reciprocate."
"Sir, what are they arguing about?"
"They argued about many things, but the most important thing was to fight for their own orthodoxy. The prophet said that the Jews were divided into seventy-one groups, the Christians were divided into seventy-two groups, but my believers were divided into seventy-three groups.
, only one group can enter heaven, and they are the popular sect. Therefore, they all say that they are the popular sect, and only their group can enter heaven!"
At this time, Mr. Ma's face was already a little serious, and he looked at Xiao Ancheng deeply, as if he wanted to see if he understood what he meant.
Xiao Ancheng was also a little uneasy. He didn't expect that the question he asked would actually mention someone's pain point.
He asked: "Only one group can enter heaven?"
Mr. Ma said: "The prophet said so. Therefore, the Muslim factions are fighting fiercely."
Xiao Ancheng lowered his head and thought about the situation again and again, always feeling that there was something else in it.
He suddenly raised his head, looked at Mr. Ma intently, and said softly: "Sir, does the prophet mean that only when everyone becomes a group can we enter heaven? Do you think this is what it means?"
Mr. Ma looked at him motionless, seeming angry and surprised. But finally, a strange light gradually shone in his eyes, and he looked at Xiao Ancheng with some surprise.
After a moment, he said softly: "Sir, you surprised me. Maybe this really is what the prophet meant. Only when all Muslims unite as a whole can they enter heaven together! What you said is very good.
good, very good!"
Xiao Ancheng was even more surprised. He had no idea that his casual words would impress the imam.
At this time, Mr. Ma turned completely to Xiao Ancheng and looked directly at him, as if he had met a close friend and seemed to have a lot to say.
He said seriously: "Sir, do you know that our Beicang Mosque belongs to a special sect called Salafiye. Salafiye means sages. Sages refer to saints and saints."
Disciple, I would like to pass on the views represented by the first three generations of disciples. From the beginning to the present, Islam has always been divided into the old sect and the new sect. The new sect is separated from the old sect, but newer sects are separated from the new sect.
, it became the old school again. Islam has been changing like this. But our Salafiyah separated from the new school and wanted to return to the old school. He wanted to restore the ideas represented by the saints of the first three generations.
This is Seraphiye!"
Not to mention Xiao Ancheng, even Luo Jiang and Chen Zifeng were also surprised. They did not expect Mr. Ma to say such a long paragraph. They did not fully understand what Mr. Ma meant, but Mr. Ma's sincere attitude still surprised them.
.
Mr. Ma stared at Xiao Ancheng intently, and said so seriously: "However, no one expected that Seraifiye's ideas offended most of the orthodox sects. Regardless of the old sect, the new sect, as well as their disciples or religious disciples,
, were all very angry. They believed that Salafiyeh had misplaced his position on the issue of recognizing God, which was tantamount to idolizing God, and then he had become a heretic, and the implication was that he was no longer a Muslim!"
Xiao Ancheng and others didn't understand what he said anymore. They could only open their mouths and look at him in surprise.
Mr. Ma continued: "However, the Salafiye don't think so. They think this is the defense of the Quran and the return of the first three generations, and they still insist on their claims. The Salafiye are at the Xinwang Temple in Linxia, Qianheyan
It began to spread in other places, and later spread to Cypress Lane in Lanzhou, Shulin Lane in Xining, and spread eastward to Tianshui and Xi'an."
Mr. Ma continued: "Here in Xi'an, the Salafi sect was squeezed out by other sects and even fought with each other. Many Salafi believers were forced to run away. They set up a large shed on the side of Lianhu Road.
They prayed there! They did this for seven years! Later, a believer donated his property, which is our current Beicang Mosque. What I want to tell you is that our Salafiye is a special sect
, you persevered through extremely difficult times!”
At this time, Xiao Ancheng and Chen Zifeng looked at each other calmly.
Luo Jiang, who was sitting on the other side, also stared at them calmly.
The only thing they care about in particular is that this Salafi sect has persisted through extremely difficult times! Therefore, they are the most special sect among Muslims! They have the strongest faith!
Another thing Luo Jiang thought about was that the imam of Niujie Mosque introduced him here, which must have special meaning!
At this time, a young man walked in quietly and whispered a few words in Mr. Ma's ear.
Mr. Ma stood up and said, "Mr. Luo, our great imam invites you to see him." He turned to Xiao Ancheng and Chen Zifeng and said, "Please wait for a while."
After he finished speaking, he led Luo Jiang out of the wing.
15-13
About ten minutes later, Mr. Ma returned to the wing and said, "Mr. Luo has finished talking with the great imam and is waiting for you two outside. Please come too."
When Chen Zifeng and Xiao Ancheng went out, they both bowed respectfully to Mr. Ma.
Mr. Ma shook hands with Chen Zifeng first, and then held Xiao Ancheng's hand and said with a smile: "Mr. Xiao, this is the first time we meet, you surprised me. I hope Mr. Xiao can come to this temple often when he is free."
Just sit down and have a casual chat with me."
Xiao Ancheng was surprised that Mr. Ma valued him so much. He couldn't help but bow to him and said, "I will come whenever I have time."
He and Chen Zifeng came out and kept turning back to wave to Mr. Ma. Seeing Luo Jiang waiting for them at the entrance of the temple, they hurried over.
15-14
The antique car still drove back along the same route. Luo Jiang, Chen Zifeng and the other three people sat in the car and didn't speak for a while.
Luo Jiang sat in the back seat and kept looking at the scenery outside the car. He suddenly said: "Chen Zifeng, during the conversation, you and Xiao Ancheng looked at each other. What does it mean?"
Chen Zifeng and Xiao Ancheng were both a little surprised, and even looked back at him.
Luo Jiang said: "How did we get here? Do we still need to hide it from each other? Just tell us."
Chen Zifeng still held the steering wheel, looked around, and said honestly: "Sir, we actually have no other intentions. Before we came, you said that we would go with you to find Chief Zhai, but we ended up at the Beicang Mosque. We just guessed
, you may have to rely on the power of Muslims. To be honest, I don’t see what abilities Muslims have. However, when Mr. Ma mentioned the situation of Beicang Mosque, we realized that their group may be extraordinary!
They were squeezed out by others and did not even have a temple. They worshiped in a greenhouse and survived like this! They must be extraordinary!"
Luo Jiang finally showed a smile on his face and said softly: "When I received your telegram in Peiping, I knew that what you encountered was definitely not a trivial matter! Even if I come to Xi'an, I can only bring two or three people with me, and I don't have enough strength. So.
, I can only find local forces. You may not have thought that the person who introduced me to the great imam of Niujie Mosque was Gu Yaozong from Shanghai! He has been in Peiping for a long time! I just talked with the great imam of Beicang for a while
, he promised to help us find someone!"
When he mentioned Gu Yaozong, Chen Zifeng thought of Leng Yue. Completely subconsciously, he glanced at Xiao Ancheng again.?