Discussion of al-Suqaf.
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The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh: And the best of them and the most God-fearing of them, despite that, are misguided. Some of them would stand in prayer at night, fast, give charity, and do all manner of good, but they have a deviation in their creed. This deviation may make them excusable, or it may make them blameworthy. Only my Lord knows their state. So we must deal with people on the basis of good opinion until their true nature is revealed. Such is this al-Suqaf. At first, we thought he might perhaps be guided, but as each day passed, he would deepen in his misguidance. We seek help from Allah.
The Shaykh: And the best of them and the most God-fearing of them, despite that, are misguided. Some of them would stand in prayer at night, fast, give charity, and do all manner of good, but they have a deviation in their creed. This deviation may make them excusable, or it may make them blameworthy. Only my Lord knows their state. So we must deal with people on the basis of good opinion until their true nature is revealed. Such is this al-Suqaf. At first, we thought he might perhaps be guided, but as each day passed, he would deepen in his misguidance. We seek help from Allah.
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