The Criterion of Public Benefit in Responding to Those Who Disagree
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Question:
He says: You mentioned in one of the lessons that the default ruling regarding responding to those who disagree is not to mention the name of the one who disagrees, unless public benefit (maslahah) requires it. What is the criterion for public benefit, given that some students of knowledge have engaged in debate, with some supporting it and others rejecting it?
Answer:
I said that only scholars are included in this; students of knowledge and beginners are not included in these matters. The response must be based on knowledge, and knowledge is not established except by scholars. Do not engage in responding when you have not acquired sufficient knowledge in this matter. Yes.
He says: You mentioned in one of the lessons that the default ruling regarding responding to those who disagree is not to mention the name of the one who disagrees, unless public benefit (maslahah) requires it. What is the criterion for public benefit, given that some students of knowledge have engaged in debate, with some supporting it and others rejecting it?
Answer:
I said that only scholars are included in this; students of knowledge and beginners are not included in these matters. The response must be based on knowledge, and knowledge is not established except by scholars. Do not engage in responding when you have not acquired sufficient knowledge in this matter. Yes.
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