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ArticlesOfTheIslamicFaithByGhazali, page : 34
This is because the Religion did not obligate the uncivilized
Arabs more than believing and certifying in the apparent articles
of belief.
They were never obligated to research, inquire, nor to be burdened
with the classification of arguments.
However, if one wishes to be among the travelers along the path
of the Hereafter in order to be fortunate, one would be able
to continue to act in accordance with one's knowledge by
holding fast to piety, restraining one's soul from lust, practicing
self-discipline and self-mortification. Then avenues
of guidance would be opened which would reveal the realities
of this belief through the Divine Light cast into one's heart
through self-mortification in fulfillment of the promise
Arabs more than believing and certifying in the apparent articles
of belief.
They were never obligated to research, inquire, nor to be burdened
with the classification of arguments.
However, if one wishes to be among the travelers along the path
of the Hereafter in order to be fortunate, one would be able
to continue to act in accordance with one's knowledge by
holding fast to piety, restraining one's soul from lust, practicing
self-discipline and self-mortification. Then avenues
of guidance would be opened which would reveal the realities
of this belief through the Divine Light cast into one's heart
through self-mortification in fulfillment of the promise