Is it correct to say that books authored in Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), Tafsir (exegesis of the Quran), and Sunnah (Prophetic tradition) divert from the original sources, and that one should suffice with the Quran and Sunnah alone because they are clear and do not require explanation or clarification?
The assertion that there is no need for works of jurisprudence (fiqh), exegesis (), and commentaries on the is a false claim stemming from ignorance of knowledge and its true nature. The Qur’an and Sunnah cannot be understood except by relying on books of tafsir, sciences, fiqh books, and works of 'aqidah (creed), for these clarify the principles, aid understanding, and refute misconceptions. Sheikh Ibn 'Uthaymeen emphasized the importance of referring to these works in acquiring religious sciences such as tafsir, Sunnah, 'aqidah, and fiqh. He stressed the necessity of adhering to a correct methodology in seeking knowledge and warned against abandoning these works, as they are essential for understanding the religion and avoiding error.
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