The Muslim's Position on Trials and Involvement in Politics
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: You are aware of the multitude of trials (fitan) in this time and the dominance of the enemies over the lands of the Muslims. He says: Involvement in politics has become accessible to everyone, and everyone speaks about whatever they wish. What is the Muslim's position regarding these trials and the issue of involvement in these matters?
Answer:
It is obligatory for the Muslim to ask Allah for safety from trials (fitan) and to supplicate to Allah for the Muslims for relief and the removal of these trials. This is what is obligatory upon him. As for speaking about the rulers and politics, this is not permissible, because this incites trials. Speaking about the rulers incites trials.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: You are aware of the multitude of trials (fitan) in this time and the dominance of the enemies over the lands of the Muslims. He says: Involvement in politics has become accessible to everyone, and everyone speaks about whatever they wish. What is the Muslim's position regarding these trials and the issue of involvement in these matters?
Answer:
It is obligatory for the Muslim to ask Allah for safety from trials (fitan) and to supplicate to Allah for the Muslims for relief and the removal of these trials. This is what is obligatory upon him. As for speaking about the rulers and politics, this is not permissible, because this incites trials. Speaking about the rulers incites trials.
Source
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