The Scholars' Statement on Current Events and the Fitnah of the Youth
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The questioner:
A fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) has occurred among the youth, and they have fallen into the cause of it regarding the scholars. We seek guidance on this matter. This is because some people claiming to be scholars appeared on some satellite channels, issuing fatwas on these current events, and saying that all Muslim and disbeliever organizations have issued statements, except the senior scholars, who have not fulfilled their obligation in this matter. So what is your guidance, may Allah preserve you?
The Shaykh:
The scholars issued a statement, and it was read on the radio and announced in the newspapers, but this is what I have seen. Yes.
The questioner:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
Regarding the events, it is necessary that scholars issue statements on things that are apparent and clear. Things that are clear and evident do not need a statement. A statement is only issued for matters that are problematic and contain ambiguity. This situation has no ambiguity; it is clear and does not need a statement. However, despite this, the scholars did issue a statement.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
A fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) has occurred among the youth, and they have fallen into the cause of it regarding the scholars. We seek guidance on this matter. This is because some people claiming to be scholars appeared on some satellite channels, issuing fatwas on these current events, and saying that all Muslim and disbeliever organizations have issued statements, except the senior scholars, who have not fulfilled their obligation in this matter. So what is your guidance, may Allah preserve you?
The Shaykh:
The scholars issued a statement, and it was read on the radio and announced in the newspapers, but this is what I have seen. Yes.
The questioner:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
Regarding the events, it is necessary that scholars issue statements on things that are apparent and clear. Things that are clear and evident do not need a statement. A statement is only issued for matters that are problematic and contain ambiguity. This situation has no ambiguity; it is clear and does not need a statement. However, despite this, the scholars did issue a statement.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 30/26 شرح العقيدة السفارينية / صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (34:56)
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