The Correct Methodology in Dealing with Fitnah (Trial, Discord or Temptation)
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Question:
I move on to another questioner, Muhammad Ali from Riyadh, who says: What is the correct methodology in dealing with fitnah (trial, discord or temptation), especially in the present time?
Answer:
Avoid fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). First, one avoids fitnah and does not enter into it. If the matter requires entering into it, then he enters into it with knowledge. He warns people about it, advises them, and commands them to avoid it. Likewise, he reconciles people and calms the fitnah. He takes a position; either he isolates himself from it and stays away from it, or he enters into it as a reformer and guide regarding fitnah, or as one who extinguishes fitnah. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
I move on to another questioner, Muhammad Ali from Riyadh, who says: What is the correct methodology in dealing with fitnah (trial, discord or temptation), especially in the present time?
Answer:
Avoid fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). First, one avoids fitnah and does not enter into it. If the matter requires entering into it, then he enters into it with knowledge. He warns people about it, advises them, and commands them to avoid it. Likewise, he reconciles people and calms the fitnah. He takes a position; either he isolates himself from it and stays away from it, or he enters into it as a reformer and guide regarding fitnah, or as one who extinguishes fitnah. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/255 — archive.org (16:10)
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