How can we convince the public of the doctrinal deviation of some sheikhs, especially when they say, "These are scholars and those are scholars, and all are forgiven," and what is the practical way to support the creed of the Salaf?
The creed of the early generations of the Muslim community is that Allah the Almighty is established on His Throne in person, above everything, and not in every place. This is what the Companions and the Successors unanimously agreed upon.
Therefore, if it becomes clear that the evidence contradicts the statement of a mujtahid (independent jurist), it is not permissible to imitate him, even if he is excused in his ijtihad.
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