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and impaired by its opposite whenever it is presented.
It should, therefore, be strengthened and confirmed in the heart
of the child and the layman until it becomes well established
and unshakable.
The way to strengthen and confirm it does not lie in learning
the art of debate and dogmatic theology. Rather, to be busy
with the recitation of the Koran and its explanation, and reading
the Prophetic quotations and their meanings. Also, being
busy in the performance of religious duties and acts of
worship.
It is in this way that one's belief continues to increase and
become well established through the proofs and arguments heard
from the Koran.
It should, therefore, be strengthened and confirmed in the heart
of the child and the layman until it becomes well established
and unshakable.
The way to strengthen and confirm it does not lie in learning
the art of debate and dogmatic theology. Rather, to be busy
with the recitation of the Koran and its explanation, and reading
the Prophetic quotations and their meanings. Also, being
busy in the performance of religious duties and acts of
worship.
It is in this way that one's belief continues to increase and
become well established through the proofs and arguments heard
from the Koran.