Is it permissible for a beginner student of knowledge to debate disbelievers about their beliefs?
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Question:
This questioner asks: Is it permissible for a beginner in the pursuit of knowledge to debate disbelievers about their beliefs?
Answer:
No. A beginner should not debate disbelievers about their beliefs unless he is well-established in knowledge. Because they may mislead him, cause him to err, and confuse the matter for him. So he must be well-established in knowledge and argumentation. Otherwise, if he is not well-established, they will overcome him. Yes.
This questioner asks: Is it permissible for a beginner in the pursuit of knowledge to debate disbelievers about their beliefs?
Answer:
No. A beginner should not debate disbelievers about their beliefs unless he is well-established in knowledge. Because they may mislead him, cause him to err, and confuse the matter for him. So he must be well-established in knowledge and argumentation. Otherwise, if he is not well-established, they will overcome him. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز لطالب علم مبتدئ مناقشة الكفار في عقائدهم؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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