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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.

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Notable sayings from the salaf regarding the condemnation of disputation and those who engage in it.

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The salaf frequently condemned disputation and contentiousness, warning people against them.

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Especially when dealing with the people of innovation and misguidance.

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Among those sayings are:

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The statement of ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) to Ziyad ibn Jarir:

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"Do you know what destroys Islam?"

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"The slip of a scholar, the disputation of a hypocrite, and misguided leaders."

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And the statement of ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him):

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"Beware of contentiousness, for it erodes the religion."

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And the statement of ‘Umar ibn ‘Abd al-‘Aziz (may Allah have mercy on him):

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"Whoever makes his religion a target for disputes will fall into much doubt."

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Or he said, "He will frequently change his position."

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And from al-Awza‘i:

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"If Allah intends evil for a people,"

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"He commits them to disputation and denies them the ability to act."