Soundness of Manhaj

Wednesday, 13 June 2007

By Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan
The correctness of ones manhaj determines entry into Paradise or the Fire - so let all those who oppose any aspect of the Salafee manhaj beware and save themselves before it's too late!
So the soundness of manhaj – or lack thereof – determines a persons entry into Paradise or the Fire.

[Q]: Is entry into Paradise or the Fire dependent upon the soundness of manhaj (methodology)? [2]

[A]: Yes, if the manhaj is sound, then the person will be from amongst the people of Paradise; since he will be upon the manhaj of the Messenger (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) and manhaj of the Salafus-Saalih. He will be from amongst the people of Paradise by the permission of Allaah. If he traverses a misguided methodology, then he will be an innovator in the Fire.” [3] So the soundness of manhaj – or lack thereof – determines a persons entry into Paradise or the Fire.

[Q]: What is the true statement with regards to reading the books of the innovators and listening to their tapes?

[A]: As for the person who is a beginner, or a student of knowledge, or someone from amongst the common-folk, or the one who does not read, except for sake of perusal; not for the sake of refutation or explaining their condition, then these are not permissible for him to read. This is due to the reason that they will affect his heart [4] and cause him to have doubt, so he will fall into their evil. So it is not permissible to read the books of the people of misguidance, except for those from amongst the people of knowledge who specialize in refuting them and warning against them.