Distinguishing the sects and schools of thought, and salvation from the false ones
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Question:
The Shaykh (may Allah grant you success) says: How do I distinguish and differentiate between the sects and schools of thought? And how does one achieve salvation from those false schools of thought?
Answer:
By studying the correct books of creed, the creed of the people of the Sunnah and the community, you will know these matters. Without studying them, you will not know these matters; they will become confused for you. Yes.
The Shaykh (may Allah grant you success) says: How do I distinguish and differentiate between the sects and schools of thought? And how does one achieve salvation from those false schools of thought?
Answer:
By studying the correct books of creed, the creed of the people of the Sunnah and the community, you will know these matters. Without studying them, you will not know these matters; they will become confused for you. Yes.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل وأول كيده ومكره : أنه كاد الأبوين بالأيمان الكاذبة — islamhouse.com (1:01:08)
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