Is the article that interprets the saying "O mountain, no wind can shake you" as the mountain being faith, and that faith, like a mountain, does not waver unless it is based on a doctrine built upon complete certainty, and not on the faith or culture of others, Haram (forbidden) or does it involve Shirk (polytheism)? And can one continue to write articles in this context?
The commendable faith that saves its adherent in the sight of God does not lie in the neutrality or conviction of its possessor, but rather in the soundness of the belief and its conformity to the truth. The author's statement, "What you have become convinced of through study and certainty, you are a believer, whether you choose Christianity, Judaism, Islam, or any religion or belief, or if you are an atheist," is an act of disbelief. Truth does not accept relativity, and Allah Almighty says: "That is Allah, your Lord, the Truth. So what is there after truth except error? Then how are you turned away?"
The first obligation upon a responsible individual is to believe in Allah and worship Him, not doubt or contemplation leading to knowledge. The statement that the first of obligations is doubt is false in word and meaning, for there is no obligation in the Book of Allah for everyone to contemplate; rather, it is a command for those who cannot achieve faith except through it. The Salaf and the Imams agree that the first thing people are commanded with are the two testimonies of faith (Shahadatayn).
It is not advisable for a preparatory student to delve into these intricate matters; rather, he should first acquire knowledge and strive diligently in seeking it. As for contemplation and reflection to increase faith and invite opponents, it is a noble endeavor that requires a systematic approach to seeking knowledge.
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