It is reported from ʿAbdullah b. Mas’ūd – Allah be pleased with him – that he said:
For every bid’ah with which Islām is plotted against, Allah has a beloved worshipper (walī) who refutes and repels it and speaks about its signs, so take the full opportunity of attending such places, and trust in Allah. Ibn Waddāḥ, Al-Bid’ah p5.
Ibn Waddāḥ, Al-Bid’ah p5.
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Being upon a good and right path is based on following the knowledge of the Companions and seniors: scholars and people who adhere to the Sunnah, whereas taking knowledge from minors like ignorant people and heretics is a sign of destruction.
It is reported that Ibn Mas’ūd – Allāh be pleased with him – said, “Whoever wants to honor his religion and do good to it should avoid mixing with the ruler or sitting with the followers of desires (heretics, people of bid’ah), for sitting with them is more contagious than scabies.” Ibn Waddāḥ, Al-Bida’ p136.