The Ruling on a Student of Knowledge Engaging in Political Affairs
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Question:
The questioner asks: Is it permissible for a student of knowledge to delve into political affairs and become preoccupied with them to the neglect of seeking knowledge?
Answer:
Political affairs are for those who hold the authority to bind and release (ahl al-hall wa al-'aqd); they are not for the common people, the ignorant, or the meddlers. These matters are to be referred to the scholars and those of opinion who hold the authority to bind and release. Yes, if there is a need for it. But if the authority is established, it is obligatory for us to listen and obey, and no one is to intervene. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The questioner asks: Is it permissible for a student of knowledge to delve into political affairs and become preoccupied with them to the neglect of seeking knowledge?
Answer:
Political affairs are for those who hold the authority to bind and release (ahl al-hall wa al-'aqd); they are not for the common people, the ignorant, or the meddlers. These matters are to be referred to the scholars and those of opinion who hold the authority to bind and release. Yes, if there is a need for it. But if the authority is established, it is obligatory for us to listen and obey, and no one is to intervene. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
بلوغ المرام 29-07-1433هـ — alfawzan.live (40:57)
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