Why does the questioner – despite his commitment to acts of worship and avoidance of forbidden things – sometimes feel incomplete and confused, and lack knowledge of the truth?
True Salafis do not declare people disbelievers except with absolute certainty. The questioner should associate with good, moderate people, scholars who act upon the Book and . He may also visit Islamic centers.
The truth lies in adhering to the Book and Sunnah and following the guidance of the righteous predecessors of the Ummah, from the Companions and those who came after them, without extremism or negligence.
It is advisable to follow websites committed to the Sunnah, read books by trustworthy scholars, and fatwas by scholars such as Ibn Baz and Ibn Uthaymeen.
The feeling of inadequacy is a good feeling that motivates a Muslim to strive in obedience. Therefore, he should maintain the obligatory duties, avoid forbidden acts, increase in supererogatory acts, and abandon disliked acts and excessive permissible things, while feeling God's grace and seeking acceptance and forgiveness.
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