Exegesis of the saying of Allah the Exalted: “If a wicked person comes to you with news, verify it”
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Question:
This questioner asks, saying: In the words of Allah the Exalted,[Al-Hujurat 49:6] he asks, may Allah bless you, what is the meaning of this noble verse?
Answer:
Verifying the news.[Al-Hujurat 49:6] means: “Verify the report.” That is, verify it and do not act on the first thing you hear.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
This questioner asks, saying: In the words of Allah the Exalted,
O you who have believed, if there comes to you a disobedient one with information, investigate
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِن جَاءَكُمْ فَاسِقٌ بِنَبَإٍ فَتَبَيَّنُواAnswer:
Verifying the news.
if there comes to you a disobedient one with information
إِن جَاءَكُمْ فَاسِقٌ بِنَبَإٍThe presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «مكة و المدينة»، 15 / فتاوى على الهواء - 23 06 1438هـ _ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (20:22)
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