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In this powerful reminder, Shaykh ʿĀdil Manṣūr (may Allah preserve him) addresses a common objection frequently raised against the people of Sunnah: “Why do you focus so much on refuting innovators and misguided religious people instead of refuting the disbelievers, secularists, atheists, and liberals?” The Shaykh answers this doubt through the guidance of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, explaining that some of the greatest dangers to the Ummah come not from those who openly oppose Islam, but from those who outwardly display religiosity while distorting the religion of Allah, misinterpreting the Qur’an, and calling the people to paths other than the Sunnah. He discusses the Prophetic warnings concerning those who recite the Qur’an yet explain it contrary to what Allah intended, the severe warnings regarding the Khawārij despite their abundance of worship, and the reality that misguided religious movements have often brought immense trials and destruction upon the Muslims. The Shaykh also highlights the methodology of the Salaf and the scholars of Ahl al-Sunnah throughout history, showing that their concern with refuting innovation and deviation was not something newly invented, but rather a continuation of the Prophetic methodology. He explains why the scholars authored books of creed and refutation, and why protecting the religion from distortion remains one of the greatest obligations. Finally, the Shaykh discusses the nature of stubbornness, partisanship, and the refusal of some people to accept the truth even after clear evidence has become apparent, shedding light on why certain callers continue to promote tribulations, revolutions, and destructive ideologies despite the bitter consequences witnessed throughout the Muslim world. A beneficial lesson on the danger of misguided religiosity, the importance of adhering to the Sunnah, and the wisdom behind the scholars’ warnings against innovation and its people.
