The Ruling on Speaking About the People of Innovation
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, is it permissible to speak about the people of innovation to know their errors and refute them?
Answer:
To the extent of need, one speaks about the people of innovation and their errors to the extent of need and what repels their evil. As for expanding on this, or for the sake of delving into their reputations, that is not permissible. However, speaking to the extent of need, which repels their harm from Allah and clarifies their state so that people are not deceived by them, without excess in disparagement or what? To the extent of need that is beneficial.
Honorable Shaykh, is it permissible to speak about the people of innovation to know their errors and refute them?
Answer:
To the extent of need, one speaks about the people of innovation and their errors to the extent of need and what repels their evil. As for expanding on this, or for the sake of delving into their reputations, that is not permissible. However, speaking to the extent of need, which repels their harm from Allah and clarifies their state so that people are not deceived by them, without excess in disparagement or what? To the extent of need that is beneficial.
Source
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