The Ruling on Attending the Worship of Misguided Sects
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Question:
If a festival or religious gathering is found among the people of the misguided sects, is it permissible to attend to watch their acts of worship?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to witness them, and there is no harm in that, except for the purpose of refutation. Except for the purpose of refutation, one comes to refute and to clarify what is permissible if it is among Muslims. If the intention is refutation, then witnessing them with them means approving of them and agreeing with them.
If a festival or religious gathering is found among the people of the misguided sects, is it permissible to attend to watch their acts of worship?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to witness them, and there is no harm in that, except for the purpose of refutation. Except for the purpose of refutation, one comes to refute and to clarify what is permissible if it is among Muslims. If the intention is refutation, then witnessing them with them means approving of them and agreeing with them.
Source
صحيح البخاري (الشرح الثاني) — binbaz.org.sa (17:49)
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