Punishment for those who put reason above revelation

An excellent benefit derived by Sheikh al-Islam ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy on him:

The words of Allah Almighty (which tells the story of the flood):

43 verses from Surah Hud:

“ Said (the son of the prophet Nuh): “I will take refuge on a mountain that will protect me from water” – this is the mind …

Further, Allah Almighty says:

“(Prophet Nuh) said: “There is no protector today from the command of Allah, except for those whom He has mercy on (therefore believe and sit on the ark)” – this is a revelation …

And the words of the Great Allah at the end of the verse:

“And a wave separated them, and he [the son of Nuh] was among the drowned” – this is the result.

Conclusion: The one who puts his mind above the Qur’an and the Sunnah (revelation) will drown in the seas of passions and innovations, and the one who is used to opposing Sharia with his mind will not have Iman (true faith) in his heart.

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