Causes of the Existence of Deviant Thought and Westernizing Thought

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, can it be said that one of the causes of the existence of this deviant thought is the presence of Westernizing thought that openly displays its deviation through the media?

Answer:
Yes, there are causes for this deviant thought, among them the Muslims' negligence and their overlooking of this thought until it penetrated their children, and they did not warn against it, nor did they take precautions before this matter became severe. There is no doubt that this is one of the greatest causes. Had they been alert from the beginning and protected their children, and maintained the methodical study that includes the study of correct beliefs in schools, institutes, and colleges, had they maintained this, they would have learned the correct belief and known the truth from falsehood. But all of this is due to the weakness of study on one hand, and the negligence of fathers and teachers on the other hand. So matters have causes, without a doubt. But perhaps a harm is a benefit, as they say. Perhaps the Muslims will become alert from this event, review their correctness, review their affairs, and rectify their situation. Yes.