Are philosophers killed like sorcerers and fortune-tellers?
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Question:
Is the ruling regarding philosophers the same as the ruling regarding sorcerers and fortune-tellers, such that they are killed?
Answer:
If philosophers are called to Allah and they do not accept, the one in authority kills them. It is not the case that everyone kills them. No, this is a legal ruling that is not implemented except by the rulers of the people, yes.
Is the ruling regarding philosophers the same as the ruling regarding sorcerers and fortune-tellers, such that they are killed?
Answer:
If philosophers are called to Allah and they do not accept, the one in authority kills them. It is not the case that everyone kills them. No, this is a legal ruling that is not implemented except by the rulers of the people, yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يُقتَل الفلاسفة كالسحرة والكهان؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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