The Ruling on Remaining Silent About Those Who Deviate and Exposing Their Misguidance

Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. The questioner says: Is it required to adhere to the fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) that these people bring about, avoid it, refrain from delving into it, and denounce it? Does this indicate a mention of their methodology or corruption in their methodology?

Answer:
This statement is not correct. It is not obligatory to remain silent about them, nor is it obligatory to refrain from delving into the matter. It is obligatory to expose their misguidance and their errors so that others are not deceived by them. As for when we fear that their evil will spread among the young Muslims, we must stand against them, expose their doubts, and refute their falsehood until their affair becomes clear. Allah, Mighty and Majestic, refuted the disbelievers, the mushrikin (those who associate partners with Allah), and the hypocrites, and He did not leave their doubts to circulate among the people. Rather, He, Blessed and Exalted is He, invalidated them and refuted them with the clear verses of His Book so that those who might be deceived among the people would not be deceived. Yes.