The Ruling on Reading Atheistic Books for the Purpose of Familiarization
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Question:
In his second question, he says: What is the ruling on one who reads some atheistic books, or books that call to atheism, merely for the purpose of looking into them?
Answer:
It is not permissible except for scholars. It is not permissible to read deviant and misguided books except for scholars, in order for them to know what is in them so they can refute them or warn against them. As for the student of knowledge, the beginner, and the common person, it is not permissible for them to read these books so that they do not affect them or so that they do not believe what is in them. Therefore, one must be cautious of them. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
In his second question, he says: What is the ruling on one who reads some atheistic books, or books that call to atheism, merely for the purpose of looking into them?
Answer:
It is not permissible except for scholars. It is not permissible to read deviant and misguided books except for scholars, in order for them to know what is in them so they can refute them or warn against them. As for the student of knowledge, the beginner, and the common person, it is not permissible for them to read these books so that they do not affect them or so that they do not believe what is in them. Therefore, one must be cautious of them. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
75-اللقاء الأسبوعي مع الشيخ صالح الفوزان - 29 — archive.org (34:12)
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