innovated methods. Indeed, it may be said that among the shaykhs there is one who is ignorant of the divinely prescribed methods and incapable of employing them. He has no knowledge of the Book and the Sunnah, nor of what to say to people and have them listen to, through which Allah may grant them repentance. Such a shaykh therefore turns away from divinely prescribed methods to innovated methods.”1 He continued to the end of his remarks—may Allah have mercy on him—which are immensely beneficial, of great utility, and require neither explanation nor comment. The discussion of this subject will continue. Success and right guidance come from Allah alone.