The one who is [truly] imprisoned is the one whose heart is imprisoned from Allah and the captivated one is the one whose desires have enslaved him.
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The sign of the people of bid’ah is that they do not follow the salaf.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of adhering to traditional Islamic teachings as a measure of faith.
Ibn Taymiyyah highlights the significance of the salaf, the early generations of Muslims, as a standard for understanding and practicing Islam. He suggests that those who deviate from these teachings, referred to as 'bid’ah' or innovation, indicate a lack of commitment to foundational principles of the faith.
Themes
Bid'AhSalafTraditionIslamFaithInnovation
In practice
Example use cases
In a lecture about maintaining Islamic orthodoxy, one could use this quote to stress the importance of following the traditions of the salaf.
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