Commentary on the author's statement: "There is no doubt that whoever does it while interpreting, exercising independent reasoning, or following a scholar, has a reward for his good intention and for his action, insofar as it contains what is prescribed"

The Shaykh :"There is no doubt that whoever does it while interpreting, exercising independent reasoning, or following a scholar, has a reward for his good intention and for his action, insofar as it contains what is prescribed" He has a reward, and he is an innovator. Why? Because he is interpreting and exercising independent reasoning. The dhikr, or the fasting, or the late-night prayer, their origin is prescribed. But its being at this time, or in this place, or in this manner is not prescribed. So if a person exercises independent reasoning and errs in the manner, or the place, or the time, he has the reward of independent reasoning. But if the guidance becomes clear to him, he has followed the path of those who do not believe. And Allah the Exalted said: The important thing, my brothers, is that this is a useful principle, even in matters of creed. For example, we now have men who are scholars, exercising independent reasoning, and sincere to Islam and to the Muslims, who err in some matters of creed. Do we say that these people are sinful and open sinners? No, by Allah, we do not say that. Rather, perhaps they are closer to Allah than many of those who affirm [the attributes]. But we say that we know they are exercising independent reasoning, and we know that they do not want anything but the truth, because of their sincere record in Islam and in defending it. But if Allah Mighty and Majestic wills to withhold guidance from them, these people are excused. And the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: So it is obligatory to speak with justice and fairness, and not to burden people with rulings of Allah the Exalted that do not apply to them. And success is from Allah.
Salim, the questions after the adhan are only in two lessons: fiqh and hadith, if Allah wills. The next lesson is not far off. No, it does not require detail. Yes.