A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah. Gentleness when criticizing those who hold extremist views. Exercising gentleness, mercy, and compassion when criticizing those who hold extremist views. All of this bears the fruit of reconciling their hearts and leading them toward the truth. And it encourages them to abandon the extremism they are upon. Whereas treating them with harshness, severity, and displaying hatred toward them, Causes them to be repelled by the truth and to become more fanatical about the extremism and falsehood they hold. A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.