The foundation of al-eemaan (faith) in Allah whose belief is obligatory upon the creation in affirmation of of belief in Him is [comprised of] three things.

Allāh the Exalted would not choose company for His Prophet —and He is the all-Knowing, the all-Wise—except the most perfect of people in faith...

Mention of a report in whose meaning some scholars have erred in and affirmed the contagion which the Prophet [sas] negated.

Imām al-Ṭahāwī [rh] addressed the issue of the apparent conflict between the various ḥadīths that have been connected to contagion.

That which is correct in our view is what is authentically reported from him [sas] that he said: “There is no contagion” and that nothing will afflict a soul except what has been written for it.

This is because [this reconciliation between the ḥadīths] negates contagion in principle, completely, as is stated explicitly in the authentic reports.

Examples fom the Imāms of the Salaf showing their sincerity and not considering themselves to be special or important.

The innovators in Islām and the fabricators of ahādīth are worse [in their harm upon religion] than the disbelievers.

For when innovations which oppose the ḍīn of the Messengers appear, Allāh seeks revenge from whoever opposes the Messengers and aids them (the Messengers)...

Indeed, the affair [of rule] being destined for the kings and their deputies from the rulers, judges and leaders [who are not upright] is not due to the deficiency in them alone...