Praise of men for the da'iyah on social media and its effect on faith
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Question:
One of the sisters says: I entered one of the social media platforms for the purpose of advising and guiding, but I find some praise and commendation from men, and I fear that it will harm my faith. Do you advise me to stay or to leave?
Answer:
He said to him: Return to your intention. If your intention is good, do not pay attention to the praise of people or the commendation of people. Leave them and continue in good. You did not intend praise, nor did you intend commendation, but they praised you. This is what the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 2642a This is good news for the believer. Yes.
One of the sisters says: I entered one of the social media platforms for the purpose of advising and guiding, but I find some praise and commendation from men, and I fear that it will harm my faith. Do you advise me to stay or to leave?
Answer:
He said to him: Return to your intention. If your intention is good, do not pay attention to the praise of people or the commendation of people. Leave them and continue in good. You did not intend praise, nor did you intend commendation, but they praised you. This is what the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
It is glad tidings for a believer
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Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-001-أثر الإيمان على الفرد والمجتمع|صالح الفوزان|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:08:37)
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