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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 travellers 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 of Allah who said:
"Those who struggle in Our Cause, We will surely guide them to Our ways; and Allah is with those who
do good." (Quran 29:69).
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 travellers 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 of Allah who said:
"Those who struggle in Our Cause, We will surely guide them to Our ways; and Allah is with those who
do good." (Quran 29:69).