Does a good intention and the lack of intent to convey the meaning of shirk (associating partners with Allah) justify uttering the words of shirk?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Some of the common people, especially the elderly, when you point out to them some of the words of shirk, say, "My intention is good, and I do not intend the meaning of shirk." Is this an excuse for their saying?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to speak in this way. It is not permissible to utter words of shirk or kufr (disbelief) and then say, "My intention is good." This is not permissible. He should accept the truth and abandon this speech. May Allah reward you with good.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Some of the common people, especially the elderly, when you point out to them some of the words of shirk, say, "My intention is good, and I do not intend the meaning of shirk." Is this an excuse for their saying?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to speak in this way. It is not permissible to utter words of shirk or kufr (disbelief) and then say, "My intention is good." This is not permissible. He should accept the truth and abandon this speech. May Allah reward you with good.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل النية الحسنة، وعدم قصد المعنى الشركي يبرران التلفظ بالألفاظ الشركية؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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