The Ruling on Declaring the Opposing View Wrong in Matters of Scholarly Disagreement, Such as Employee Associations
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Question:
I say, Honorable Shaykh, may Allah make you steadfast, there are those who have permitted and allowed employee associations, and there are those who have forbidden them. So, does one declare the act wrong for the one who does it and be strict with him regarding it, or not?
Answer:
It is possible. He said to him: It is better for you to avoid it. Yes, the matter in which there is disagreement? One is unable to [determine] the position of its owner, and when one gives advice, [it is] for the sake of the general good. And one should fear doubtful matters, and be patient with the knowledgeable, and he is reasonable. Yes. Yes.
I say, Honorable Shaykh, may Allah make you steadfast, there are those who have permitted and allowed employee associations, and there are those who have forbidden them. So, does one declare the act wrong for the one who does it and be strict with him regarding it, or not?
Answer:
It is possible. He said to him: It is better for you to avoid it. Yes, the matter in which there is disagreement? One is unable to [determine] the position of its owner, and when one gives advice, [it is] for the sake of the general good. And one should fear doubtful matters, and be patient with the knowledgeable, and he is reasonable. Yes. Yes.
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