Question:
The inquirer asks: How does a Muslim correct their Islamic creed (‘Aqidah), and how do they preserve it?
Answer:
By gaining a deep understanding of the religion, seeking insight, and learning until they know the creed and can preserve it. They should ask the people of knowledge. If they are a student of knowledge, they should contemplate the Quran and the Sunnah until they recognize the sound creed indicated by the Quran, then cling to it and remain steadfast upon it. If they encounter a confusion or difficulty, they should ask the scholars they trust and feel at ease with regarding what is unclear to them, so that they may act upon clear insight.