What is the ruling on creating a WhatsApp group for reflecting on and studying the Quran by posing questions and answering them based on the members' understanding, then correcting the answers using forums or articles by Ali Mansour Kayali? What is the correct method for reflection (tadabbur)? And what is your opinion on Kayali's articles, some of which are seen to contain philosophy unrelated to religion?
Good intentions alone are not enough to achieve good. Many who intend good do not attain it, as Abdullah ibn Mas'ud, may Allah be pleased with him, clarified when he saw a group performing dhikr (remembrance of Allah) in an innovated manner. When they excused themselves by saying they only intended good, he explained to them that many who intend good do not achieve it, and that they might recite the Qur'an without it going beyond their throats.
Therefore, whoever desires beneficial knowledge must follow the path of the Sunnah and understand religion according to the understanding of the righteous predecessors (Salaf al-Salih). This is particularly crucial at the beginning of seeking knowledge, where the student lacks intellectual immunity.
Relying on internet forums to understand and reflect upon the Qur'an is dangerous because it may lead to seeking knowledge from those who are not qualified or those who distort it, causing one to fall into error unknowingly.
Ali Mansour Kayali is not qualified to interpret the Qur'an, and he has grave errors in his interpretations.
For correct reflection (tadabbur), one should start with simplified exegesis books such as "Tafsir al-Sa'di," "Zubdat al-Tafsir," or "Al-Mukhtasar fi Tafsir al-Qur'an al-Kareem." One can also use the book "Al-Qur'an Tadabbur wa Amal" for reflective insights.
The person in charge of a Qur'an reflection group must be scientifically qualified to guide and correct individuals.
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