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same kind of argument in order to recall the person to the truth. This, however, applies to
those who -
because of their fondness of disputation - are no longer satisfied with the ordinary admonitions and
warnings, but have reached a stage where nothing will cure them except debate. Consequently it is
permissible to argue with them. But in a country where heresy is rare and one rite prevails, it
should be
sufficient to state the articles of faith which we have already mentioned, without any attempt to
take up
the question of proofs. The person should wait until something questionable arises before he takes
up
the question of proofs which he should present according to the need. If the heresy were a common
one
and a fear existed that the children might be beguiled with it, then there would be no harm in
teaching
them the equivalent of what we have included in part of this book entitled "The Jerusalem Message"
(al-Risalah al- Qudsiyah), as a means for overcoming the influence of the disputations of
innovators if
that influence should confront the children.
those who -
because of their fondness of disputation - are no longer satisfied with the ordinary admonitions and
warnings, but have reached a stage where nothing will cure them except debate. Consequently it is
permissible to argue with them. But in a country where heresy is rare and one rite prevails, it
should be
sufficient to state the articles of faith which we have already mentioned, without any attempt to
take up
the question of proofs. The person should wait until something questionable arises before he takes
up
the question of proofs which he should present according to the need. If the heresy were a common
one
and a fear existed that the children might be beguiled with it, then there would be no harm in
teaching
them the equivalent of what we have included in part of this book entitled "The Jerusalem Message"
(al-Risalah al- Qudsiyah), as a means for overcoming the influence of the disputations of
innovators if
that influence should confront the children.