Are demonstrations among the means of da'wah?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, is holding demonstrations to solve the problems and tragedies of the Muslim ummah (the Muslim community) one of the means of da'wah?
Answer:
Our religion is not a religion of chaos; our religion is a religion of discipline, order, calm, and tranquility. Demonstrations are not among the actions of Muslims, and the Muslims did not know them. The religion of Islam is a religion of calm, mercy, and discipline, with no chaos, no disturbance, and no incitement of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). This is the religion of Islam. Rights are attained by means other than this method; yes, they are attained through legitimate demands, through legitimate means. Honorable Shaykh. These demonstrations cause fitnah, they cause the shedding of blood, and they cause the destruction of wealth. The destruction of wealth; these matters are not permissible. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, is holding demonstrations to solve the problems and tragedies of the Muslim ummah (the Muslim community) one of the means of da'wah?
Answer:
Our religion is not a religion of chaos; our religion is a religion of discipline, order, calm, and tranquility. Demonstrations are not among the actions of Muslims, and the Muslims did not know them. The religion of Islam is a religion of calm, mercy, and discipline, with no chaos, no disturbance, and no incitement of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). This is the religion of Islam. Rights are attained by means other than this method; yes, they are attained through legitimate demands, through legitimate means. Honorable Shaykh. These demonstrations cause fitnah, they cause the shedding of blood, and they cause the destruction of wealth. The destruction of wealth; these matters are not permissible. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل المظاهرات من وسائل الدعوة؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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