Seeking Mercy for a Muslim Who Died in a Calamity Whose Status Is Unknown
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Question:
A questioner says: If a Muslim is struck by a calamity, and he says, "I do not know him," does he mean: If a Muslim is struck by a calamity and dies, and I do not know him? He asks: Should we inquire about them, or ask which sect they belong to, so that we may seek mercy for them, or…?
Answer:
The default assumption regarding Muslims is good; the default assumption regarding Muslims is good. So, have a good opinion of the Muslims. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
A questioner says: If a Muslim is struck by a calamity, and he says, "I do not know him," does he mean: If a Muslim is struck by a calamity and dies, and I do not know him? He asks: Should we inquire about them, or ask which sect they belong to, so that we may seek mercy for them, or…?
Answer:
The default assumption regarding Muslims is good; the default assumption regarding Muslims is good. So, have a good opinion of the Muslims. 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 (1:01:11)
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