Is the weakness befalling Muslims due to the weakness of tawhid (the oneness of Allah) or due to desires, and which should be corrected first?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is the weakness, cowardice, and defeat currently befalling Muslims due to the weakness of tawhid (the oneness of Allah) or due to the prevalence of desires? And which should be corrected and treated first?
Answer:
It is necessary to correct tawhid (the oneness of Allah) because it is the foundation and the basis. As for you engaging in other matters, such as forbidding sins and other violations, while the creed is corrupt, there is no benefit in your effort or your research. Correct the creed first, and then correct the people's errors. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is the weakness, cowardice, and defeat currently befalling Muslims due to the weakness of tawhid (the oneness of Allah) or due to the prevalence of desires? And which should be corrected and treated first?
Answer:
It is necessary to correct tawhid (the oneness of Allah) because it is the foundation and the basis. As for you engaging in other matters, such as forbidding sins and other violations, while the creed is corrupt, there is no benefit in your effort or your research. Correct the creed first, and then correct the people's errors. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [74 -1024] هل ما يحل بالمسلمين من ضعف هو بسبب ضعف التوحيد أم بسبب الشهوات، وأيهما يبدأ بتصحيحه؟ — youtube.com
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