Is it obligatory to advise a person who holds a contrary view before refuting him?
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Question:
He asks: Is it necessary to advise the person being refuted before refuting him, or is it not? Because some say that one must advise him before refuting him. What is the methodology of the Salaf in this matter?
Answer:
If he accepts the advice, there is no doubt that we are saved from having to refute him. If he accepts the advice and retracts his position, that is what is required. But if he does not accept the advice, then refuting him is necessary.
He asks: Is it necessary to advise the person being refuted before refuting him, or is it not? Because some say that one must advise him before refuting him. What is the methodology of the Salaf in this matter?
Answer:
If he accepts the advice, there is no doubt that we are saved from having to refute him. If he accepts the advice and retracts his position, that is what is required. But if he does not accept the advice, then refuting him is necessary.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/1823] هل يجب مناصحة المخالف قبل الرد عليه؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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