Summary Of "From That Which Delivers From Error"
The Batiniyah refers to Muslim sects such as the Ismailis that exclusively made their interpretation of religious scriptures by basing upon its inner, or hidden, meanings instead of their literal meanings (Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Batiniyah"). The author introduces his repugnance to the mystical approach that is held by Batiniyah. In particular, the first paragraph develops the thesis sharply criticizing the manner that those who consider themselves a part of Batiniyah choose a person to become Imam—the infallible one. But when the Batiniyah is asked about anything that they have learned from the Imam, a clear answer that demonstrates understanding and learning of anything from the teachings cannot be given. The first paragraph figuratively ends in stating what the author sought to examine pragmatically: why the Batiniyah waste their time searching for that "Teacher" from whom they do not derive practical lessons.
By "practical lessons" the author alludes to life lessons or......
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