The Obligation of Scholars in Correcting False Beliefs
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, in our present time, the means of education have multiplied. What is the obligation of scholars, preachers, and guides in correcting these false beliefs?
Answer:
It is obligatory for scholars to explain the Sunnah to the people, to forbid them from bid'ah (religious innovations) and the causes of shirk (associating partners with Allah), and to teach them 'aqidah (creed), even in a concise manner. They should teach them the fundamentals of 'aqidah and not leave them to customs, blind following, and ignorance. This is the responsibility of scholars and students of knowledge. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, in our present time, the means of education have multiplied. What is the obligation of scholars, preachers, and guides in correcting these false beliefs?
Answer:
It is obligatory for scholars to explain the Sunnah to the people, to forbid them from bid'ah (religious innovations) and the causes of shirk (associating partners with Allah), and to teach them 'aqidah (creed), even in a concise manner. They should teach them the fundamentals of 'aqidah and not leave them to customs, blind following, and ignorance. This is the responsibility of scholars and students of knowledge. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/299 — archive.org (2:12)
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