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Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura
Tamil

Recognising The Characteristics of Deviant Tachings

15 July 2022

Muslim men praying in a mosque.

  • Choosing a teacher is important in the journey of seeking knowledge. Gaining knowledge from the learned is highly emphasised in Islam.

  • It is a great concern when individuals who are unskilled and untrained in a particular subject immerse themselves into that field.

  • Among the characteristics is that the teachings are done in secrecy, hidden from the public or conducted only to members of a group.

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