Follow the Footsteps of Our Pious Predecessors

 
 

Imam Al-Awzaa’i (RA) said:

 

“You must follow the footsteps of those who came before, even if the people reject you.

Beware of personal opinions even if people make them attractive.

The clear way is that of the Straight Path.”

 

And Ayyoob as-Sakhtiyaani (RA) added:

 

“The more the innovator increases his efforts in innovation, the further away he becomes from Allah.”

 

May Allah SWT save us from misguidance. Aameen

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