Visiting the dwellings of the people of Thamud to observe their condition and take a lesson, not for recreation: what is the ruling?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: I visit the dwellings of the people of Thamud with young men of good character to observe their condition and remember the verses mentioned regarding them, not for the sake of recreation. Is this action correct?
Answer:
As for traveling for that purpose, it is not permissible. However, if you go for a need and pass by them, there is no harm in considering them.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: I visit the dwellings of the people of Thamud with young men of good character to observe their condition and remember the verses mentioned regarding them, not for the sake of recreation. Is this action correct?
Answer:
As for traveling for that purpose, it is not permissible. However, if you go for a need and pass by them, there is no harm in considering them.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [4188- 4717] أزور مساكن قوم ثمود للنظر في حالهم والاتعاظ وليس للتنزه فما الحكم؟ — youtube.com
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