Is the Muslim spy to be killed?
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The questioner:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner asks: Is the Muslim spy to be killed?
The Shaykh:
This is a crime without a doubt. If the one in authority sees that he is a danger to the Muslims, he has the right to kill him, unless he repents to Allah, turns back, and admits his mistake. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah suffice you, Your Eminence, father.
The Shaykh:
So killing him is a matter of Shari'ah policy, and it is referred back to the rulers. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner asks: Is the Muslim spy to be killed?
The Shaykh:
This is a crime without a doubt. If the one in authority sees that he is a danger to the Muslims, he has the right to kill him, unless he repents to Allah, turns back, and admits his mistake. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah suffice you, Your Eminence, father.
The Shaykh:
So killing him is a matter of Shari'ah policy, and it is referred back to the rulers. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يقتل الجاسوس المسلم؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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