The lack of an excuse for ignorance in matters of tawhid (the oneness of Allah)

Question:
My brother, Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, you mentioned (may Allah preserve you) in one of the open gatherings that a Muslim is not excused by ignorance in matters of tawhid (the oneness of Allah). I ask you to clarify this with evidence, may Allah preserve you.

Answer:
Yes, matters of tawhid (the oneness of Allah) and shirk (associating partners with Allah) are not excused by ignorance because they are clear in the Qur'an and the Sunnah, and they are not hidden. What is excused by ignorance are the hidden matters that require explanation. As for the apparent matters in the Book and the Sunnah, such as the prohibition of zina (unlawful sexual intercourse), the prohibition of shirk (associating partners with Allah), the prohibition of zina (unlawful sexual intercourse), and the prohibition of riba (usury or interest), these are apparent matters. One is not excused by ignorance regarding them because they are apparent in the Qur'an and clear. The warning against them is clear, and the prohibition of them is clear. Anyone who reads the Qur'an or hears the Qur'an knows these matters. These are apparent matters, and one is not excused by ignorance regarding them. Yes.