Advice on Tolerance, Coexistence, and Getting to Know One Another
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Question:
Abu 'Ali from Riyadh says: We would like Your Excellency the Shaykh Salih to give us advice on tolerance and coexistence, in accordance with the saying of Allah the Exalted: “And thus…”[Al-Hujurat 49:13].
Answer:
Yes, getting to know one another is not only permissible but required. However, it does not mean compromising on the truth. Coexistence does not mean that we give the rights of those who are entitled to them, do not wrong anyone, wish them well, and wish for their salvation from the Fire. This is what is required. As for the advice, the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Religion is sincere advice. Religion is sincere advice”Sunan an-Nasa'i 4197Sahih (Darussalam). Yes.
The presenter:
Yes, may Allah bless you.
Abu 'Ali from Riyadh says: We would like Your Excellency the Shaykh Salih to give us advice on tolerance and coexistence, in accordance with the saying of Allah the Exalted: “And thus…”
and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another
وَجَعَلْنَاكُمْ شُعُوبًا وَقَبَائِلَ لِتَعَارَفُواAnswer:
Yes, getting to know one another is not only permissible but required. However, it does not mean compromising on the truth. Coexistence does not mean that we give the rights of those who are entitled to them, do not wrong anyone, wish them well, and wish for their salvation from the Fire. This is what is required. As for the advice, the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Religion is sincere advice. Religion is sincere advice”
Religion is sincerity (An-Nasihah).' They said: 'To whom, O Messenger of Allah?' he said: 'To Allah, to His Book, to His Messenger, to the imams of the Muslims, and to their common folk
الدين النصيحة قلنا لمن يا رسول الله؟ قال لله ولكتابه ولسنة رسوله ولأئمة المسلمين وعامتهمThe presenter:
Yes, may Allah bless you.
Source
قناة «السعودية»، برنامج فتاوى مع فضيلة الشيخ صالح بن فوزان الفوزان — youtube.com (9:15)
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