Naming disbelievers as non-Muslims for the sake of gentleness
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Question:
The questioner asks: What is the ruling on calling disbelievers "non-Muslims"? This is done for the sake of gentleness in this matter.
Answer:
Covering it up is also like the word "the other," which they use to cover it up. Say "non-Muslim" and do not say "disbeliever." This is not acceptable. Allah said "disbeliever." He said "open sinner." We say what Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) said, and we call things by their legal names and do not change them. Whether they are pleased or angry. Yes. Ah.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
The questioner asks: What is the ruling on calling disbelievers "non-Muslims"? This is done for the sake of gentleness in this matter.
Answer:
Covering it up is also like the word "the other," which they use to cover it up. Say "non-Muslim" and do not say "disbeliever." This is not acceptable. Allah said "disbeliever." He said "open sinner." We say what Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) said, and we call things by their legal names and do not change them. Whether they are pleased or angry. Yes. Ah.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-54-هذه عقيدتنا في الولاء والبراء|صالح الفوزان|العام|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:00:42)
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