The Ruling on Boycotting a Muslim Brother
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Question:
Another questioner says: Shaykh Salih, what is the ruling on mutual boycotting between feuding colleagues for more than a week, even though they are students of knowledge?
Answer:
Students of knowledge and other believers are not permitted to boycott one another for psychological reasons. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 2561 If it is absolutely necessary, it may last up to three days, and then they should reconcile and greet one another. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Sahih al-Bukhari 6077 As for boycotting for the sake of a sin that the person has not abandoned despite being admonished, and if boycotting serves to deter him and discipline him, then he should be boycotted until he abandons the sin. However, if this only increases his evil and his sin, he should not be boycotted; rather, continue to offer him advice. Yes.
Another questioner says: Shaykh Salih, what is the ruling on mutual boycotting between feuding colleagues for more than a week, even though they are students of knowledge?
Answer:
Students of knowledge and other believers are not permitted to boycott one another for psychological reasons. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
It is not permissible for a Muslim to have estranged relations with his brother beyond three
لاَ يَحِلُّ لِلْمُؤْمِنِ أَنْ يَهْجُرَ أَخَاهُ فَوْقَ ثَلاَثَةِIf it is
فإنone of them turns his face away from the other, and the other turns his face from the former, and the better of the two will be the one who greets the other first.
يعرض هذا ويعرض هذا، وخيرهما الذي يبدأ بالسلام،
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 2330 - حكم هجر المسلم لأخيه المسلم - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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