The Ruling on Holding Demonstrations as a Means of Da'wah
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, is holding demonstrations a means of da'wah, because...
Answer:
Yes, Honorable Shaykh. Is holding demonstrations a means of da'wah to solve the problems and tragedies of the Muslim ummah (the Muslim community)? Our religion is not a religion of chaos; our religion is a religion of discipline, order, calm, and tranquility. Demonstrations are not among the actions of the Muslims, and the Muslims did not know them. The religion of Islam is a religion of calm, a religion of mercy, and a religion of discipline. There is no chaos in it, no confusion, and no incitement of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). This is the religion of Islam.
Rights are attained by means other than this method; they are attained through legitimate demands. These demonstrations cause fitnah (trial, discord or temptation), they cause bloodshed, they cause the destruction of wealth, the destruction of wealth. These matters are not permissible.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Honorable Shaykh, is holding demonstrations a means of da'wah, because...
Answer:
Yes, Honorable Shaykh. Is holding demonstrations a means of da'wah to solve the problems and tragedies of the Muslim ummah (the Muslim community)? Our religion is not a religion of chaos; our religion is a religion of discipline, order, calm, and tranquility. Demonstrations are not among the actions of the Muslims, and the Muslims did not know them. The religion of Islam is a religion of calm, a religion of mercy, and a religion of discipline. There is no chaos in it, no confusion, and no incitement of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). This is the religion of Islam.
Rights are attained by means other than this method; they are attained through legitimate demands. These demonstrations cause fitnah (trial, discord or temptation), they cause bloodshed, they cause the destruction of wealth, the destruction of wealth. These matters are not permissible.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
الفوزان - الفتاوى المهمة لعامة الأمة — archive.org (47:53)
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