What is your opinion of the one who says that we do not declare a disbeliever the one who prostrates to an idol; because of our ignorance of his intention?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: What is your opinion of the one who says that we do not declare a disbeliever the one who prostrates to an idol; because perhaps he prostrated to Allah at the ground?
Answer:
We ask Allah for well-being. This is a false and foul statement, and only an ignorant person or a stubborn one would say it. The one who prostrates to a grave or an idol is one who associates partners with Allah. We rule against him based on his action; we rule against him based on his action and what occurred from him. As for the hearts, their matter is with Allah the Exalted. We are not tasked with the hearts. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: What is your opinion of the one who says that we do not declare a disbeliever the one who prostrates to an idol; because perhaps he prostrated to Allah at the ground?
Answer:
We ask Allah for well-being. This is a false and foul statement, and only an ignorant person or a stubborn one would say it. The one who prostrates to a grave or an idol is one who associates partners with Allah. We rule against him based on his action; we rule against him based on his action and what occurred from him. As for the hearts, their matter is with Allah the Exalted. We are not tasked with the hearts. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما قولكم فيمن يقول أننا لا نحكم بكفر من سجد للوثن؛ لجهلنا بنيته؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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