Dealing with those who differ on the issue of the names and attributes
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The questioner:
This questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah benefit you in this world and the Hereafter. I would like clarification on how to deal with the Sufis and others who differ on the issue of the names and attributes.
The Shaykh:
Dealing with the Sufis and others who differ is done by calling them to Allah, clarifying the truth for them, and showing them the correct path, because this is part of giving advice and calling to Allah. If they accept, praise be to Allah. If they do not accept, then you are absolved of responsibility, and the argument is established against them by that. There is more to the question.
Another questioner:
If Allah wills.
The Shaykh:
The question.
The questioner:
Welcome. He is asking about the one who demands from him regarding the names and attributes.
The Shaykh:
Those who
The questioner:
Regarding how to deal with those who differ on the issue of the names and attributes.
The Shaykh:
Like dealing with the Sufis: you advise them and show them the correct method and the methodology of the righteous predecessors. If they reform and accept, praise be to Allah. Otherwise, your responsibility is absolved by advising them, and the argument is established against them. Yes.
This questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah benefit you in this world and the Hereafter. I would like clarification on how to deal with the Sufis and others who differ on the issue of the names and attributes.
The Shaykh:
Dealing with the Sufis and others who differ is done by calling them to Allah, clarifying the truth for them, and showing them the correct path, because this is part of giving advice and calling to Allah. If they accept, praise be to Allah. If they do not accept, then you are absolved of responsibility, and the argument is established against them by that. There is more to the question.
Another questioner:
If Allah wills.
The Shaykh:
The question.
The questioner:
Welcome. He is asking about the one who demands from him regarding the names and attributes.
The Shaykh:
Those who
The questioner:
Regarding how to deal with those who differ on the issue of the names and attributes.
The Shaykh:
Like dealing with the Sufis: you advise them and show them the correct method and the methodology of the righteous predecessors. If they reform and accept, praise be to Allah. Otherwise, your responsibility is absolved by advising them, and the argument is established against them. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب الكبائر للإمام محمد بن عبد الوهاب، بداية من باب تكثير السواد في الفتن — islamhouse.com (1:04:32)
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