Is mentioning a man's lineage to distinguish him considered a fault in lineages?
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The questioner:
Is mentioning a man's lineage considered a fault, and is distinguishing men by it considered a fault in lineages?
The Shaykh:
No, there is nothing wrong with knowing one's lineage, because it leads to maintaining family ties. If you know that you are from such-and-such a tribe and such-and-such a family, you maintain your kinship ties. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
It is reported: "Learn from your lineages what you use to maintain your kinship ties." Yes.
Is mentioning a man's lineage considered a fault, and is distinguishing men by it considered a fault in lineages?
The Shaykh:
No, there is nothing wrong with knowing one's lineage, because it leads to maintaining family ties. If you know that you are from such-and-such a tribe and such-and-such a family, you maintain your kinship ties. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
It is reported: "Learn from your lineages what you use to maintain your kinship ties." Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل ذِكر نسب الرجل لتمييزه يُعد من الطعن في الأنساب؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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