Is it permissible to follow the people of innovation to avoid suspicions, knowing that the state adopts the Sufi methodology and does not want the Sunnah to be exemplified and the Salafi methodology to be followed?
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A Muslim is required to follow the people of knowledge and righteousness, adhere to the Qur’an and , avoid the people of innovation (Bid‘ah), and shun them, because every innovation is misguidance. Calling to the Sunnah and rejecting innovation must be done with wisdom, gentleness, and mercy towards the one who differs. If a Muslim fears harm to himself from shunning innovators, it is permissible for him to deal leniently with them and be courteous to them to avert their evil.
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