Shaikhul Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullaah) said:
It is well known that the mere (act) of shunning by those who (show) aversion or the love of those who (show) agreement are neither an indication of the correctness nor corruption of a statement, except when it is based on guidance from Allaah. Rather merely (using) a statement as proof (without guidance from Allaah) is tantamount to following desires based on other than guidance from Allaah. Indeed a person following what he desires is tantamount to following a statement and action he loves, and rejecting a statement and action he hates without guidance from Allaah. Allaah (The Most High) said:
وَإِنَّ كَثِيرً۬ا لَّيُضِلُّونَ بِأَهۡوَآٮِٕهِم بِغَيۡرِ عِلۡمٍۗ
And surely many do lead (mankind) astray by their own desires through lack of knowledge. [6:119]
Continue Reading: From The Reasons the People of Bidah Are Called Ahlul Ahwaa (People of Desires)
Other Articles/Links
- Al-Khayriyyah (Seeking Goodness) and Al-Istikhaarah (Asking Allaah to guide you to the right course concerning any job or deed)
- Whoever Abandons Something For Allah’s Sake Will Have it Substituted With That Which Is Better
- The Obligations Binding Upon the Muslim – Shaykh Saalih Fawzaan
- Reaching Both The Benefits of The Religion and Worldly Affairs
- Golden Advice And Medication For The Heart
- Knowledge Is A Bounty From Allaah
- Sifatun Nuzool [Allaah’s Descent To The Lowest Heaven (In a Way That Befits His Majesty) During The Last Third of The Night]
- If Sound Aqeedah Unites Creatures of Different Species, Then How About Creatures of the Same Species
- Ask Allaah for Good Health and Employ the Means to a Good Health
