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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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The factors that help in mastering knowledge and establishing the creed for the general public

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The questioner:
May Allah forgive you, what are the factors that help in mastering knowledge and perfecting it, and perfecting the issues?

The Shaykh:
Paying attention to the Qur'an, the Sunnah, and the scholars of the Sunnah, the scholars known for steadfastness, knowledge, and insight, so that they may guide you.

The questioner:
Some people say that the general public should not be occupied with establishing matters of the creed, such as the attribute of rising above the Throne and the like?

The Shaykh:
The creed is the most important of matters. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) spent thirteen years in Makkah, all of it devoted to the creed,

Another questioner:
all of the matters.

The Shaykh:
It is the foundation of the religion.

The questioner:
Is the one who says these statements considered among the people of knowledge?

The Shaykh:
He is not considered to be from anyone, he is from among the ignorant.

Another questioner:
May Allah keep you safe
Source شرح كشف الشبهات [ ابن باز ]، بداية من الفصل الأول : بيان أن مهمة الرسل الأولى : تحقيق توحيد العبادة — islamhouse.com (57:36)

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