The ruling on keeping the book *Dala'il al-Khayrat* and other books containing deviations?

Question : The questioner says: A man left me a book called *Dalil* or *al-Khayrat*. It is full of shirk (associating partners with Allah) and tawassul (seeking nearness to Allah through a means) other than through Allah, and its owner did not return for it. What should I do with the book, and should I return it to him if he comes?

Answer : This book, as the brother questioner mentioned, contains much shirk (associating partners with Allah), bid'ah (religious innovation), and superstitions. It deserves to be called *Dala'il al-Hayarat* (Guides to Confusion), because it causes confusion and doubt, and it is all superstitions. It is not permissible for anyone to keep it. You must burn this book, or, if possible, annotate the falsehoods contained in it. This is better if it can be done, in order to serve, or in order to benefit the Muslims, so that they may be wary of this book.