The study of the Asha'irah scholars in the science of language
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The questioner:
Here is a question from some young men in Libya. They say: Honorable Shaykh (may Allah preserve him), what is your view, or rather Your Eminence’s view, on sitting with Ash'ari scholars and studying with them in the science of language? Especially since there are no scholars who are fully dedicated to teaching them. It is known that the Shaykh who holds the Ash'ari creed is fully dedicated to teaching.
The Shaykh:
If he conceals his creed and does not make it explicit, then one may benefit from him. But if he makes the Ash'ari creed explicit, then no, because he may approve of what he says, and it may enter his heart. The obligatory thing is to stay away from him while advising him. But if he conceals it and does not make anything explicit, one may benefit from him in language, or in inheritance and bequests, or in other matters. But if he displays the creed like the Shi'ah and those similar to them, no, he should be left alone, he should be boycotted,
The questioner:
and one should not study with him, that is.
The Shaykh:
Because that may lead him to accepting what they have. This warns him of their evil, and their denunciation of the people of the Sunnah,
The presenter:
May Allah keep you safe, O Shaykh, and may He bless you.
The Shaykh:
May Allah bless you.
The presenter:
And we ask Allah for well-being.
The Shaykh:
Peace be upon you all.
The presenter:
They are hearing you, may Allah preserve you.
The Shaykh:
May Allah grant success to everyone and keep safe those who were in a bad state. We ask Allah for us and for them to be protected from the truth.
The presenter:
Amen.
The Shaykh:
So it is the canopy of guidance.
The presenter:
May Allah keep you safe.
The Shaykh:
A good conclusion, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon His servant and Messenger Muhammad, and upon his family and companions.
Here is a question from some young men in Libya. They say: Honorable Shaykh (may Allah preserve him), what is your view, or rather Your Eminence’s view, on sitting with Ash'ari scholars and studying with them in the science of language? Especially since there are no scholars who are fully dedicated to teaching them. It is known that the Shaykh who holds the Ash'ari creed is fully dedicated to teaching.
The Shaykh:
If he conceals his creed and does not make it explicit, then one may benefit from him. But if he makes the Ash'ari creed explicit, then no, because he may approve of what he says, and it may enter his heart. The obligatory thing is to stay away from him while advising him. But if he conceals it and does not make anything explicit, one may benefit from him in language, or in inheritance and bequests, or in other matters. But if he displays the creed like the Shi'ah and those similar to them, no, he should be left alone, he should be boycotted,
The questioner:
and one should not study with him, that is.
The Shaykh:
Because that may lead him to accepting what they have. This warns him of their evil, and their denunciation of the people of the Sunnah,
The presenter:
May Allah keep you safe, O Shaykh, and may He bless you.
The Shaykh:
May Allah bless you.
The presenter:
And we ask Allah for well-being.
The Shaykh:
Peace be upon you all.
The presenter:
They are hearing you, may Allah preserve you.
The Shaykh:
May Allah grant success to everyone and keep safe those who were in a bad state. We ask Allah for us and for them to be protected from the truth.
The presenter:
Amen.
The Shaykh:
So it is the canopy of guidance.
The presenter:
May Allah keep you safe.
The Shaykh:
A good conclusion, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon His servant and Messenger Muhammad, and upon his family and companions.
Source
لقاءات لابن باز - مكالمة هاتفية مع ابن باز — archive.org (51:29)
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