Causes of Ignorance Among Many People in Matters of Creed

Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. We have received several questions, and among them is one where the questioner asks: Why is ignorance so prevalent among some people in matters of creed? And with what should a student of knowledge begin in order to gain understanding of his religion?

Answer:
Ignorance, or the cause of ignorance in creed, is a lack of interest in it and a failure to study it under the guidance of verified scholars from a young age. Therefore, our wise government, since the time of King Abdulaziz (may Allah have mercy on him), has been interested in creed in schools, institutes, and colleges, studying it in depth.
In a concise and detailed manner. Through this, creed becomes firmly established, and the Muslim becomes knowledgeable about his creed: how to correct it, how to strengthen it, and how to do so. It is necessary that we study the pure, sound, and authentic books of tawhid (the oneness of Allah), derived from the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). We must give them priority in the curriculum and allocate sufficient time for them so that they become firmly established and are learned in detail, including knowledge of what contradicts, diminishes, or invalidates them.
This is necessary. The causes of weak creed or a lack of adherence to it are ignorance of it and belittling its importance. This is the cause of weak creed, so it is obligatory to pay attention to this matter.
With complete attention, as was the case in this country in its schools and mosques, where creed was given priority in study, education, authorship, and calling to it. The first thing a caller to Allah begins with is creed and explaining creed, because it is the foundation. Yes.