The claim that the Messenger affirmed freedom of belief
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The questioner:
This questioner says: What is the validity of the claim that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) affirmed freedom of belief?
The Shaykh:
This is a false statement. He affirmed freedom of belief while he was fighting the disbelievers and the polytheists and calling to the oneness of Allah? How can he affirm freedom of belief? Yes.
The questioner:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: What is the ruling for the traveler?
The Shaykh:
Regarding belief. There is no freedom in belief. One must have faith in Allah and His Messenger. This is necessary. Yes.
The questioner:
May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
Does whoever wishes believe what he wants? No, yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
This questioner says: What is the validity of the claim that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) affirmed freedom of belief?
The Shaykh:
This is a false statement. He affirmed freedom of belief while he was fighting the disbelievers and the polytheists and calling to the oneness of Allah? How can he affirm freedom of belief? Yes.
The questioner:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: What is the ruling for the traveler?
The Shaykh:
Regarding belief. There is no freedom in belief. One must have faith in Allah and His Messenger. This is necessary. Yes.
The questioner:
May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
Does whoever wishes believe what he wants? No, yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، شرح فتح المجيد لشرح كتاب التوحيد (89-1) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (54:47)
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