If majority of people in our community oppose the Ahl-e-Sunnah’s ‘aqeedah (although they claim they don’t), how can we “disassociate” or “disown” them? Shouldn’t we instead continue educating them on true ‘aqeedah, even though they argue?

As far as Ahl-us-Sunnah is concerned, there are some groups who say openly that we are not a part of Ahl-us-Sunnah, they have nothing to do with them. On the other hand, there are some other groups who fall under the general heading of Ahl-us-Sunnah, meaning that they are not Shi`a, but in reality they are not from Ahl-us-Sunnah either. They claim to be Ahl-us-Sunnah, but they are not. The duty of “disassociating” falls on the people, whether they are in the minority or if they are in the majority.

As far as the teaching is concerned, one should continue to teach the true ‘aqeedah and the rulings of the ‘aqeedah. This comes under da`wah, and da`wah is compulsory on the Scholars and the people who have detailed knowledge about Islam. Da`wah includes argumentation and debate. It includes calling people to good and forbidding people from evil. It includes bringing the evidences from the Qur’an and Sunnah, and educating people about Islam in the proper way.

And Allah knows best.