Q: Some of the small students of knowledge have become obsessed with speaking about Hizbees, such that it takes up the majority of their time, and have ceased to seek knowledge, that which will benefit them with their Lord, and likewise that which distinguishes the good from the bad. [They have become obsessed in pre-occupying themselves] in order that they may become acquainted with the mistakes of the Hizbees. As a matter of fact, they do not have any other concern except knowing about “What is your opinion about such and such a person?” And, “What is your opinion about such and such a person?” And the majority of their gatherings are like this, even to the extent that they may unjustly suspect and accuse people of things! So what is your advice to the likes of these youngsters, and with regards to encouraging them in seeking ‘Al-‘Ilm Ash-Shar’ee’, (knowledge of the religion), that which will protect them from the innovations?
A: The reality is that exaggeration in these affairs causes the student of knowledge to leave from the boundaries of the truth into argumentation and wasting time which results in no benefit.
Rather an individual should busy himself with the circles of knowledge. So this [exaggeration that leads to argumentation and wasting of time] is not appropriate! Rather it is binding upon the student of knowledge that he utilizes his time in the obedience of Allaah subhaanahu wa ta’aala, seeking knowledge and being present in the circles of knowledge.
And there is no problem in listening to the warnings of the scholars about the Hizbees, making clear their traits, such that one can be aware of them. But as for if we dedicate all of our time in speaking about them and not seeking knowledge that will benefit us, then this is no doubt a big and grave mistake!
Shaykh Ahmad an-Najmee
Al fataawaa Al Jaliyyah ‘an Al Manaahij ad Da’awiyyah.’ by Shaykh Ahmad An Najmee, compiled and with footnotes by Hasan Ibn Muhammad Ibn Monsoor Ad Daghreeree, Question no. 35,P: 27-28.
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