Clarification of what must be believed by scholars and by the common people

The questioner:
Peace be upon you, and upon you be peace. This person is asking: What is the nature of the difference between the articles of faith, such as the evidence for the vision?

The Shaykh:
Is it what?

The questioner:
That one should be proficient in the evidence for the vision and vows, and likewise what must be present on the Day?

The Shaykh:
There is no doubt that scholars are required to do what is not required of the common people. It is obligatory for scholars to believe in the creed in its details from the Book and the Sunnah, whereas for the common people, a general belief is sufficient. A general belief is sufficient for them, according to their ability. Yes.

The questioner:
May Allah reward you. And the matter of the Shaykh, and you want them to pass by our children.

The Shaykh:
As for the current writings on tawhid (the oneness of Allah), look at the works of Shaykh Muhammad ibn 'Abd al-Wahhab; you will not find in them mention of the vision or such matters, because these are for the common people who are beginners, unlike the established students of knowledge. For them, there are expanded books and lengthy books. Yes, people are of different levels and degrees. Yes.