What is the ruling on the Sufi sect that places the image of their shaykh in their homes, claiming that he is the Watcher?
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The questioner:
A questioner says: There is a sect among the Sufi sects in our country that places the image of their shaykh in their homes and believes that he is the Watcher. Are they declared disbelievers for this action?
The Shaykh:
If they believe this status for their shaykh, there is no doubt that this is disbelief, yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
It is among the most severe forms of excess, yes.
A questioner says: There is a sect among the Sufi sects in our country that places the image of their shaykh in their homes and believes that he is the Watcher. Are they declared disbelievers for this action?
The Shaykh:
If they believe this status for their shaykh, there is no doubt that this is disbelief, yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
It is among the most severe forms of excess, yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الفرقة الصوفية التي تضع صورة شيخها في بيوتهم مدعين أنه الرقيب؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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