Is fear of the authorities shirk?
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The questioner:
When I see a wrong committed by an official, and I am unable to forbid it because of fear of blame or punishment, is this among the forbidden fear? And is it shirk?
The Shaykh:
It was reported about him. If it is an official, it is reported about him by those under his administration. The manager or the head of the department reported about him. Yes.
The presenter:
Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh:
Your trust is excepted by that. Yes.
When I see a wrong committed by an official, and I am unable to forbid it because of fear of blame or punishment, is this among the forbidden fear? And is it shirk?
The Shaykh:
It was reported about him. If it is an official, it is reported about him by those under his administration. The manager or the head of the department reported about him. Yes.
The presenter:
Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh:
Your trust is excepted by that. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل الخوف من المسئولين شرك؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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