The Ruling on Moderation in Permissible Matters
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Question:
The questioner says: Shaykh Salih, what is your opinion if a person becomes attached to something from the permissible things, and most of his time is occupied with this permissible thing? Does he abandon this permissible thing entirely, or does he strive to be moderate in it?
Answer:
Moderation is required in permissible matters, and it is required to avoid extravagance. Extravagance is prohibited in everything. It is better for him to be moderate in permissible matters. Yes.
The questioner says: Shaykh Salih, what is your opinion if a person becomes attached to something from the permissible things, and most of his time is occupied with this permissible thing? Does he abandon this permissible thing entirely, or does he strive to be moderate in it?
Answer:
Moderation is required in permissible matters, and it is required to avoid extravagance. Extravagance is prohibited in everything. It is better for him to be moderate in permissible matters. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/222 — archive.org (12:45)
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