How people slip from the path of the Salaf

بسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله ، وبعد

Imaam al-Shaatibee said:

“Due to their turning away from the (clear) evidence and their reliance on men, some people slipped and went out of the way of the Sahaabah and Taabi`een and followed their desires without knowledge; so they went astray from the Right Path.”

[al-I`tisaam of Imaam al-Shaatibee (2/863)]

Some examples:

1. Following the ways of the forefathers.

2. Following the ways of the elders.

3. Ta`assub (fanaticism) towards a single Madhhab (school of thought) or individuals.

4. Having bad companionship.

5. Leaving the scholars and being impressed by eloquent speakers.