Reading books by scholars that have been translated for those who do not know Arabic
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Question:
The questioner asks: Is it permissible for Muslims living in Western countries who do not understand the Arabic language to read from books translated into English and other languages, such as the books of Your Eminence Shaykh Ibn Baz, Ibn Uthaymeen, and other distinguished scholars? Is it permissible for them to gather to read?
Answer:
Yes, they may recite it in their own language, provided it is translated into their language. This is a form of facilitation and assistance for them. They may recite it in congregation or individually, and praise be to Allah. Yes.
The questioner asks: Is it permissible for Muslims living in Western countries who do not understand the Arabic language to read from books translated into English and other languages, such as the books of Your Eminence Shaykh Ibn Baz, Ibn Uthaymeen, and other distinguished scholars? Is it permissible for them to gather to read?
Answer:
Yes, they may recite it in their own language, provided it is translated into their language. This is a form of facilitation and assistance for them. They may recite it in congregation or individually, and praise be to Allah. Yes.
Source
مجالس رمضان 1430هـ - 06 — alfawzan.live (32:31)
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