The Meaning of Their Saying: Whoever Has a Way Out, Let Him Take It
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Question:
A questioner says: We hear some people saying, “Whoever has a way out, let him take it.” Is this a hadith, or is it the meaning of a hadith?
Answer:
No, no, it is not a hadith. This is from the sayings of people. The intended meaning is a stratagem that does not harm anyone or by which a forbidden thing is not made permissible. A stratagem by which a forbidden thing is not made permissible and which does not harm anyone. So there is no harm in employing a stratagem for what benefits a person, a permissible stratagem. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
A questioner says: We hear some people saying, “Whoever has a way out, let him take it.” Is this a hadith, or is it the meaning of a hadith?
Answer:
No, no, it is not a hadith. This is from the sayings of people. The intended meaning is a stratagem that does not harm anyone or by which a forbidden thing is not made permissible. A stratagem by which a forbidden thing is not made permissible and which does not harm anyone. So there is no harm in employing a stratagem for what benefits a person, a permissible stratagem. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
Source
75-اللقاء الأسبوعي مع الشيخ صالح الفوزان - 32 — archive.org (7:17)
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