The Reality of Boycotting the Innovator and Its Limits
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The Shaykh:
I say: We do not testify for anyone. We do not testify. As for applying the term "believer," that is applied to him based on what appears from him. But we do not testify that he is a believer, because that belongs to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He); He is the One who knows what is in the breasts and what is in the hearts. You only judge based on the outward appearance. Yes.
The questioner:
He says: What is the reality of boycotting the innovator, and what are its limits?
The Shaykh:
If the innovator is deterred by being boycotted, then he is boycotted. The same applies to the sinner; if the sinner is not deterred from his sin except by being boycotted, then he is boycotted. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 2561 Sahih Muslim 2561 But if his brother does not stop, and it increases beyond three days, if there is deterrence in boycotting him, then it is done. However, if boycotting him only increases his evil, then he is not boycotted. But he continues to advise him and does not remain silent. Yes.
I say: We do not testify for anyone. We do not testify. As for applying the term "believer," that is applied to him based on what appears from him. But we do not testify that he is a believer, because that belongs to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He); He is the One who knows what is in the breasts and what is in the hearts. You only judge based on the outward appearance. Yes.
The questioner:
He says: What is the reality of boycotting the innovator, and what are its limits?
The Shaykh:
If the innovator is deterred by being boycotted, then he is boycotted. The same applies to the sinner; if the sinner is not deterred from his sin except by being boycotted, then he is boycotted. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
It is not permissible for a Muslim to have estranged relations with his brother beyond three
لا يحل لمؤمن ان يهجر اخاه فوق ثلاثIt is not permissible for a Muslim to have estranged relations with his brother beyond three
لا يحل لمؤمن أن يهجر أخاه فوق ثلاث
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-061-دور طالب العلم في حماية مجتمعه من الانحرافات الفكرية|صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (46:03)
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