The Ruling on the Apostate and the Fatwa of Some Scholars That He Should Not Be Killed
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Question:
We have seen their assessment by the scholars in the state of Egypt, which states that the apostate should not be killed, but rather left alone until he repents. What is the opinion of the Honorable Shaykh?
Answer:
They have not killed anyone. In Egypt, have they killed any of the apostates? They have not killed anyone until they issue this fatwa? There are many apostates, and none of them have been killed; they roam freely. So their fatwas are of no account, first because they do not act on this issue. As long as they do not kill the apostates, there is no benefit in their words. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah greet you.
We have seen their assessment by the scholars in the state of Egypt, which states that the apostate should not be killed, but rather left alone until he repents. What is the opinion of the Honorable Shaykh?
Answer:
They have not killed anyone. In Egypt, have they killed any of the apostates? They have not killed anyone until they issue this fatwa? There are many apostates, and none of them have been killed; they roam freely. So their fatwas are of no account, first because they do not act on this issue. As long as they do not kill the apostates, there is no benefit in their words. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah greet you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 09 من 15 / شرح أصول الإيمان / حقوق النبي / صالح الفوزان / العقيدة/ كبار العلماء — youtube.com (59:09)
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