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Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ ibn Fawzān al-Fawzān explains that not refuting innovators is what hardens the heart, as doubts take root and grow. Refuting falsehood with the truth softens hearts and returns people to the correct path, based on the Qurʾān and Sunnah.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Hadi al-Madkhali strongly criticizes a group on al-Oloom.net, calling them ignorant and liars. He accuses them of misquoting and spreading false statements, especially regarding his fatwa on elections, and highlights the need for accurate representation of scholars’ views.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhali explains that boycotting an innovator is not limited to a specific time, but must follow clear advice and warning. If the person persists and spreads innovation, then boycotting is required until they repent. Shaykh Rabīʿ and Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan stress avoiding innovators to protect one’s faith.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan clarifies that calling Uthman’s introduction of the Friday athan an innovation is itself an innovation. Uthman, a rightly guided caliph, enacted it to alert people for Jumu’ah, and it became a Sunnah, not a bid’ah.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Abdullah al-Bukhari explains that those who defend innovators are either unaware or knowingly supporting them. The first should be educated, while the second must be warned and avoided. Boycotting is essential, but advising can still occur without companionship or friendship.
Innovation and Innovators
Yasir Qadhi suggests setting aside theological differences for practical cooperation. Shaykh Salih al-Luhaydan rejects this approach, stating that failing to distinguish truth from falsehood under the guise of unity is an innovation. He warns that such a stance is misleading and urges adherence to clear religious boundaries.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Rabīʿ al-Madkhali urges Muslims to adhere to the understanding of the Salaf, which is accessible through their books and teachings. He challenges innovators by stating that the Salaf’s works clearly distinguish truth from falsehood, much like the Torah exposed the Jews in the Prophet’s time.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Salih al-Luhaydan explains that ordinary people who follow deviant sects or theologies are considered part of those groups. Even if they lack detailed knowledge of the errors, their adherence to the creed places them within the misguided group.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Hādī al-Madkhali clarifies that the Friday athān introduced by ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān is not an innovation. As a rightly guided caliph, he enacted it to address a genuine need, and Muslims are commanded to follow his Sunnah, as affirmed by the Prophet ﷺ.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Hādī al-Madkhali explains that those who appear Sunni yet sit with innovators are more dangerous than the innovators themselves. Their deception misleads others, as people assume their companionship implies correctness, ultimately pulling them away from the methodology of Ahl al-Sunnah.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Salih al-Luhaydan advises students to abandon Yahya al-Hajuri and seek knowledge elsewhere, emphasising that knowledge is not confined to one teacher. He stresses that defending a scholar is only permissible if one is certain of their soundness and absence of innovation.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Hādī al-Madkhali explains that followers of ʿAlī al-Halabī fall into two categories: those who are knowingly fanatic and are treated as his companions, and those who were deceived and should be advised. If they persist after clear evidence, they are then treated like the first group.
