Is there a difference between prostrating to an idol or prostrating toward an idol?
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Question:
This questioner says: A caller came to us a few days ago, and he stated that there is a difference between prostrating to an idol and prostrating toward an idol. Is his statement correct?
Answer:
This is an invalid statement. This is an invalid statement. Prostrating toward an idol. We only have the apparent meaning. If one prostrates toward an idol, we say he is worshipping the idol. Now he says, "Maybe he took it as a barrier." Some say it is possible that he took it as a barrier, meaning he could not find a barrier other than the idol. He should stay away from such matters. Yes.
This questioner says: A caller came to us a few days ago, and he stated that there is a difference between prostrating to an idol and prostrating toward an idol. Is his statement correct?
Answer:
This is an invalid statement. This is an invalid statement. Prostrating toward an idol. We only have the apparent meaning. If one prostrates toward an idol, we say he is worshipping the idol. Now he says, "Maybe he took it as a barrier." Some say it is possible that he took it as a barrier, meaning he could not find a barrier other than the idol. He should stay away from such matters. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل هناك فرق بين السجود للصنم أو إلى الصنم؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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