Books containing the figurative interpretation of istiwaa' as istiwa' (seizing control): Is it obligatory for a person to destroy them?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, regarding books that contain the figurative interpretation of istiwaa' as istiwa' (seizing control), is it obligatory for a person to destroy them? And does the one who possesses them become an innovator?
Answer:
No, a person is not required to destroy them, because they contain knowledge and great benefits. As for the issue of them containing ta'wil (figurative interpretation), one should avoid the ta'wil, know that it is incorrect, and benefit from the book.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, regarding books that contain the figurative interpretation of istiwaa' as istiwa' (seizing control), is it obligatory for a person to destroy them? And does the one who possesses them become an innovator?
Answer:
No, a person is not required to destroy them, because they contain knowledge and great benefits. As for the issue of them containing ta'wil (figurative interpretation), one should avoid the ta'wil, know that it is incorrect, and benefit from the book.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1291 /1350] الكتب التي فيها تأويل الاستواء بالاستيلاء هل يجب على الإنسان أن يتلفها؟ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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