What is the ruling on viewing evidence of the lies of those who claim to be awliya (close friends of Allah) through images?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. What is the ruling on showing my students some images of one who claims to be a wali (close friend of Allah) and performs some extraordinary acts, in order for them to take a lesson and not be deceived by such things?
Answer:
No, do not show their images at all. Explain it to them with words and evidence. There is no need for images. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. What is the ruling on showing my students some images of one who claims to be a wali (close friend of Allah) and performs some extraordinary acts, in order for them to take a lesson and not be deceived by such things?
Answer:
No, do not show their images at all. Explain it to them with words and evidence. There is no need for images. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [850 -858] ما حكم مشاهدة أدلة كذب من يدّعون أنهم أولياء عن طريق الصور؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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