A Dangerous Manhaj: When General Principles Are Used to Excuse Major Errors

3,943 views·Sep 20, 2026

A powerful clarification exposing the danger of the principle: “If we agree upon the foundations, it does not harm us if we differ in application and examples.” The Shaykh explains how this principle has been used to excuse serious errors and defend individuals despite their opposition to the methodology of the Salaf. A concise and important lesson on the distinction between sound foundational principles and their correct application.