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Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan states that claiming the first Jumu‘ah adhan was an innovation and labeling ʿUthmān a non-Sunni is itself a bid‘ah. He emphasizes that ʿUthmān is a rightly-guided caliph, and such claims show ignorance of the difference between Sunnah and innovation.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Muqbil al-Wadi’i explains that it is not required for many scholars to criticize an innovator for the criticism to be valid. If a trustworthy scholar presents clear evidence of misguidance, it must be accepted, even if no one else has spoken about the person.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan explains that refuting those who oppose the Sunnah is part of the Prophet’s ﷺ methodology. The Qur’an and Sunnah contain many refutations, and the Salaf practiced this. Staying silent to avoid division is not correct.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Muqbil advises Muslims to avoid attending the lectures, gatherings, and mosques of hizbis and innovators. He encourages praying on the Sunnah, even with only a few people, and returning only when they follow correct Islamic teachings.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Muqbil advises Ahl al-Sunnah to avoid attending gatherings or lectures of people of innovation. Doing so weakens their influence and prevents spreading falsehood. He emphasizes that these meetings are based on deception, so avoiding them is a strong form of advising.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Aḥmad al-Najmī explains the correct principles of boycotting ahl al-bidʿah. He emphasises that boycotting is permissible only when it brings benefit and may lead the innovator to repent. If it only increases stubbornness, Muslims should avoid them without showing kindness, while maintaining moderation and balance.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Ahmad an-Najmi explains that boycotting must have a clear benefit, especially to guide people back to the truth. If boycotting increases stubbornness, then it is not required. Instead, avoid closeness and kindness, but greet if approached, and maintain moderation without exaggeration.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan explains that books of the people of Sunnah are available, and one must search for them. Relying on innovators or their books is forbidden, as they are like deadly poison, so do not depend on them for knowledge.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Ahmad al-Najmi states that a person who does not consider al-Arūr, Abul-Ḥasan, and al-Maghrāwī as innovators is included among them. He also notes that al-Maghrāwī is established to be a Takfīrī.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan states that a Sunni preacher should not teach in a mosque that hosts both Sunnis and innovators, as it mixes truth with falsehood. He should only teach if a condition is set against such mixing.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Muhammad al-Aqil outlines the principles of avoiding innovators in religion: refrain from sitting with them, reading their books, or following their media. Only qualified scholars may engage with them for the purpose of guiding them back to the Sunnah.
Innovation and Innovators
