The Ruling on Being Arrogant Toward the Arrogant in Order to Deter Him
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is your view on being arrogant toward the arrogant in order to deter him? Is there any truth to that?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to be arrogant. How can one be arrogant toward the arrogant? Does that mean repelling evil with evil? No. Repel with that which is better. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is your view on being arrogant toward the arrogant in order to deter him? Is there any truth to that?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to be arrogant. How can one be arrogant toward the arrogant? Does that mean repelling evil with evil? No. Repel with that which is better. Yes.
Source
شرح قرة عيون الموحدين [55] — alfawzan.live (1:15:00)
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