Is it permissible for a beginner student of knowledge to read the books of the people of innovation?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible for a beginner student of knowledge to read the books of the people of innovation?
Answer:
No, a beginner should not. But he should study the books of creed and progress step by step. First, he takes the matters in which there is no disagreement, such as *The Three Fundamental Principles*, *The Book of Tawhid*, and *The Intermediate Creed*. He progresses step by step. When he has acquired a certain amount of knowledge, he may look into the books of the sects. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible for a beginner student of knowledge to read the books of the people of innovation?
Answer:
No, a beginner should not. But he should study the books of creed and progress step by step. First, he takes the matters in which there is no disagreement, such as *The Three Fundamental Principles*, *The Book of Tawhid*, and *The Intermediate Creed*. He progresses step by step. When he has acquired a certain amount of knowledge, he may look into the books of the sects. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1002 -1024] هل يجوز لطالب العلم المبتدئ أن يقرأ في كتب أهل البدع؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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