What is the ruling on one who rules by other than what Allah has revealed?
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Question:
Is ruling by other than what Allah has revealed disbelief that takes one out of the religion, or is it a lesser form of disbelief, as is said? And what is the ruling on one who rules by other than what Allah has revealed?
Answer:
This issue has, well, it has a suitable place and a suitable time. Is this the time to discuss it? There is a distinction here, so it is not appropriate to discuss it now. Also, what is your relationship to ruling? Are you a judge? Or are people just confusing the masses, leading to back-and-forth? These general issues are not thrown at the people in general; they are addressed at specific times, in specific cases, and by those who are specialists in them. Yes.
Is ruling by other than what Allah has revealed disbelief that takes one out of the religion, or is it a lesser form of disbelief, as is said? And what is the ruling on one who rules by other than what Allah has revealed?
Answer:
This issue has, well, it has a suitable place and a suitable time. Is this the time to discuss it? There is a distinction here, so it is not appropriate to discuss it now. Also, what is your relationship to ruling? Are you a judge? Or are people just confusing the masses, leading to back-and-forth? These general issues are not thrown at the people in general; they are addressed at specific times, in specific cases, and by those who are specialists in them. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، وما حُكم مَن حَكم بغير ما أنزل الله؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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