The Criterion for a Muslim’s Withdrawal in Times of Fitnah
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: When does a Muslim withdraw in times of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation)? And what is the criterion for that according to the scholars?
Answer:
He withdraws from the fitnah if it is between Muslims, if there is fighting between Muslims and reconciliation is not possible, reconciliation is not possible, and neither of the two factions has the Imam of the Muslims with whom to fight, then he withdraws from all the factions. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: When does a Muslim withdraw in times of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation)? And what is the criterion for that according to the scholars?
Answer:
He withdraws from the fitnah if it is between Muslims, if there is fighting between Muslims and reconciliation is not possible, reconciliation is not possible, and neither of the two factions has the Imam of the Muslims with whom to fight, then he withdraws from all the factions. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/2384] ضابط اعتزال المسلم في الفتن - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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