How do you guide the general public toward these deviant ideas and these misguided sects?
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Question:
Undoubtedly, as you mentioned, every member of the Muslim community—preachers, scholars, professors, mosque imams, and even the general public—has a great obligation toward these deviant ideas and these misguided sects to confront them. How do you guide each of these people? May Allah preserve you.
Answer:
Answer: First, we direct scholars, mosque preachers, and teachers in universities and schools to guide the youth in the correct direction and to teach them the curricula that clarify the truth and clarify misguidance. They should help them understand which is which and convey the information to them in a sound manner. Teachers have a major role in raising and educating the youth. Mosque preachers must also guide the Muslims, for the Friday sermon is of great importance. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would deliver in it whatever the attendees needed in terms of guidance, instruction, and warnings. Also, the gathering of people in the mosques to receive this, and their praying in congregation behind one imam, is an education for them in unity, cohesion, avoiding division, rejecting disagreement, and not listening to those who mislead. For in the congregation there is protection from the devils of mankind and jinn. We ask Allah to guide the Muslims, young and old, in groups and as individuals, to adhere to the truth and act upon it. However, if trials and calamities intensify, then preachers, scholars, teachers, and everyone who has insight and advice must strive in this matter, for this is a time of need and a time of clarification. One should not remain silent about this matter or delegate it to others, lest reliance on others lead to negligence and deficiency, leaving us with our hands tied, unable to clarify or guide. Likewise, the preachers appointed for da'wah in the Ministry of Religious Affairs must fulfill their duty. This is the appropriate time to clarify things for the people and deliver lectures and sermons to them, so that this incoming evil is combated and so that the misguiders find no place for themselves in the lands of the Muslims.
Undoubtedly, as you mentioned, every member of the Muslim community—preachers, scholars, professors, mosque imams, and even the general public—has a great obligation toward these deviant ideas and these misguided sects to confront them. How do you guide each of these people? May Allah preserve you.
Answer:
Answer: First, we direct scholars, mosque preachers, and teachers in universities and schools to guide the youth in the correct direction and to teach them the curricula that clarify the truth and clarify misguidance. They should help them understand which is which and convey the information to them in a sound manner. Teachers have a major role in raising and educating the youth. Mosque preachers must also guide the Muslims, for the Friday sermon is of great importance. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would deliver in it whatever the attendees needed in terms of guidance, instruction, and warnings. Also, the gathering of people in the mosques to receive this, and their praying in congregation behind one imam, is an education for them in unity, cohesion, avoiding division, rejecting disagreement, and not listening to those who mislead. For in the congregation there is protection from the devils of mankind and jinn. We ask Allah to guide the Muslims, young and old, in groups and as individuals, to adhere to the truth and act upon it. However, if trials and calamities intensify, then preachers, scholars, teachers, and everyone who has insight and advice must strive in this matter, for this is a time of need and a time of clarification. One should not remain silent about this matter or delegate it to others, lest reliance on others lead to negligence and deficiency, leaving us with our hands tied, unable to clarify or guide. Likewise, the preachers appointed for da'wah in the Ministry of Religious Affairs must fulfill their duty. This is the appropriate time to clarify things for the people and deliver lectures and sermons to them, so that this incoming evil is combated and so that the misguiders find no place for themselves in the lands of the Muslims.
Source
www.alfawzan.af.org.sa
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