The Meaning of Ali's Report: "Our Brothers Have Rebelled Against Us"
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Question:
Some people cite the report attributed to Ali (may Allah be pleased with him), "Our brothers have rebelled against us," as evidence for showing loyalty to the Khawarij. What is your Eminence's guidance on this?
Answer:
Does this mean showing loyalty? No, it means not declaring them disbelievers. "Our brothers have rebelled against us" means that they are rebels, not disbelievers. This is the meaning of Ali's statement, if it is authentic from him (may Allah be pleased with him). There is scholarly disagreement regarding the Khawarij: some declare them disbelievers, while others do not. However, all agree that they are misguided and deviant, but they are not declared disbelievers. Yes.
Some people cite the report attributed to Ali (may Allah be pleased with him), "Our brothers have rebelled against us," as evidence for showing loyalty to the Khawarij. What is your Eminence's guidance on this?
Answer:
Does this mean showing loyalty? No, it means not declaring them disbelievers. "Our brothers have rebelled against us" means that they are rebels, not disbelievers. This is the meaning of Ali's statement, if it is authentic from him (may Allah be pleased with him). There is scholarly disagreement regarding the Khawarij: some declare them disbelievers, while others do not. However, all agree that they are misguided and deviant, but they are not declared disbelievers. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-050-حاجة الأمة للمنهج السلفي|صالح الفوزان|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (51:26)
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