The student of knowledge who follows a methodology that is contrary to the truth, while he believes it to be the truth: should we accommodate him?
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The questioner : If a student of knowledge is found following a methodology that I consider to be a religious innovation, but he believes it to be the truth, does this fall within the scope of our discussion, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : No, but we do not confront him, especially if he holds a high status among his people. We do not confront him, but we approach him with the best manner, through writing or a secret phone call.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : What contradicts the Book and the Sunnah is clear, praise be to Allah, and there is no ambiguity if the intention is sincere. Indeed, Allah says:[An-Nisa 4:59], and this means that if we refer the matter to them, we must reach the truth. As Allah the Exalted said regarding spouses: [An-Nisa 4:35] This is a marital problem, so how much more so is a religious problem.
The Shaykh : No, but we do not confront him, especially if he holds a high status among his people. We do not confront him, but we approach him with the best manner, through writing or a secret phone call.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : What contradicts the Book and the Sunnah is clear, praise be to Allah, and there is no ambiguity if the intention is sincere. Indeed, Allah says: