It is obligatory on every Muslim to strictly adhere to the...

It is obligatory on every Muslim to strictly adhere to the concept of Islamic Monotheism and to comply with the teachings of the Prophet {Peace be upon Him}.One must abide by them and avoid slipping into the acts of Shirk (polytheism; i.e. associating partners with Allah) or Bid'ah (innovating new things in religion). Shirk and Bid'ah may be considered as a termite that eats into the sinews of Faith and destroys it.

As far as other vices are concerned, their commission only impedes the process of pursuing pious deeds. Therefore, a person who is characterized by the qualities of being a monotheist, follower of Sunnah, averse to Shirk and Bid'a and whose accompaniment inspires an inclination towards compliance of Sunnah, is indeed a person who should be taken as a religious instructor and mentor. On this treatise Taqwiyat-ul-Iman: In…