The Ruling on Refusing a Questioner in the Mosque
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Question:
The questioner says: A discussion took place regarding refusing a questioner in the mosque. The imam of the mosque, when he refused a questioner, said: "This questioner asked in the mosque of His Eminence Shaykh Ibn Baz and he did not answer him, even though the instructions require imams to prevent questioning in the mosque." What is your opinion on this?
Answer:
You do not know anything about him, so perhaps you would refuse one who is deserving. Do not refuse anyone unless you know that he is a liar. If you know that he is a liar, that he is wealthy, and that he is in need, then you may refuse him. But as for a person about whom you do not know, do not refuse him; he may be in need and poor. Leave his matter to Allah. If he is a liar, Allah will hold him accountable. If he is truthful, he has the right to ask. Yes.
The questioner says: A discussion took place regarding refusing a questioner in the mosque. The imam of the mosque, when he refused a questioner, said: "This questioner asked in the mosque of His Eminence Shaykh Ibn Baz and he did not answer him, even though the instructions require imams to prevent questioning in the mosque." What is your opinion on this?
Answer:
You do not know anything about him, so perhaps you would refuse one who is deserving. Do not refuse anyone unless you know that he is a liar. If you know that he is a liar, that he is wealthy, and that he is in need, then you may refuse him. But as for a person about whom you do not know, do not refuse him; he may be in need and poor. Leave his matter to Allah. If he is a liar, Allah will hold him accountable. If he is truthful, he has the right to ask. Yes.
Source
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