It
was said to the Sheikh, "O' Sheikh, so and so has become misguided".
Sheikh رحمه الله replied:
Sheikh رحمه الله replied:
"Perhaps
his deviation was due to two things:
1. He didn’t ask Allaah for Ath-thabaat (firmness);
2. He didn’t thank Allaah for Al-Istiqaamah (steadfastness).
So
when Allaah chose for you the path of guidance, it was not because you are
special, nor was it because of your obedience. But rather, it was a mercy from
Him that enveloped you. He can remove it from you at any time.