The default ruling for a Muslim is soundness, and inquiring into the beliefs of individuals
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, the questioner says: How valid is this principle, that the default for a Muslim is soundness? And is it the methodology of the Salaf to inquire about the beliefs of individuals and investigate them to know that?
Answer:
The default for a Muslim is good and justice, unless it becomes clear to us otherwise. We attribute good and justice to a Muslim unless it becomes clear otherwise.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Honorable Shaykh, the questioner says: How valid is this principle, that the default for a Muslim is soundness? And is it the methodology of the Salaf to inquire about the beliefs of individuals and investigate them to know that?
Answer:
The default for a Muslim is good and justice, unless it becomes clear to us otherwise. We attribute good and justice to a Muslim unless it becomes clear otherwise.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 11 — youtube.com (29:45)
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