Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) on disliking one’s companion who innovates in Islam

Kindly mention the Arabic words and reference for this narration?

It is reported that Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) said:

“If you loved a man for Allah and then he innovates in Islam and as a result of that innovation you don’t hate him for it then you never truly loved him for Allah.”

Answer:

Imam Abu Nu’aym (rahimahullah) has recorded this statement of Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah).

(Hilyatul Awliya, vol. 7 pg. 34)

Arabic text

إذا أحببت الرجل في الله ثم أحدث حدثا في الإسلام فلم تبغضه عليه فلم تحبه في الله

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar

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