Selection of a spiritual mentor
Question
Assalamu-Alaikum Mufti Saheb Can you please elaborate on the criteria for choosing a spritual mentor(shaikh). How does one know that a particular Shaikh is suitable for him .
Answer
Once you come across a Shaykh who is steadfast on the Sunnah and you have some inclination towards him, you may choose him as your spiritual mentor.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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