Is coercion applicable to actions as well as words, or is it limited to words only?
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Question:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: Is coercion applicable to actions just as it is applicable to words, or is it limited to words only?
Answer:
It is limited to words. The apparent meaning of the texts indicates that it applies to words only, not to actions. This is evidenced by the story of the fly. The story of the fly involves an action, and its owner was not excused. Therefore, it is not permissible for a person to prostrate to other than Allah or to slaughter for other than Allah and say, "I was coerced." This is not permissible. Yes.
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: Is coercion applicable to actions just as it is applicable to words, or is it limited to words only?
Answer:
It is limited to words. The apparent meaning of the texts indicates that it applies to words only, not to actions. This is evidenced by the story of the fly. The story of the fly involves an action, and its owner was not excused. Therefore, it is not permissible for a person to prostrate to other than Allah or to slaughter for other than Allah and say, "I was coerced." This is not permissible. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل الإكراه يكون في الأفعال مثل الأقوال أم أنه يختص بالأقوال فقط؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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