In my town there are grave worshippers. Am I required to declare them disbelievers, or should I conceal this in order to call them to the truth?
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: In my town there are grave worshippers. Am I required to declare them disbelievers, or should I
The Shaykh:
Yes.
The questioner:
He says: In my town there are grave worshippers. Am I required to declare them disbelievers, or should I conceal this in order to call them to the truth?
The Shaykh:
Yes, explain it to them with wisdom and gentleness, so that perhaps they will accept it. Do not say to them, "You are disbelievers and you are those who associate partners with Allah," for they will be repelled by you. But say to them, "The Qur'an says Allah said such and such, and the Messenger said such and such," and explain it to them with gentleness and wisdom.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
A person may understand the issue and the evidence may be established against him, but some people are stubborn; if you anger them, they become stubborn. So do not approach them with violence.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: In my town there are grave worshippers. Am I required to declare them disbelievers, or should I
The Shaykh:
Yes.
The questioner:
He says: In my town there are grave worshippers. Am I required to declare them disbelievers, or should I conceal this in order to call them to the truth?
The Shaykh:
Yes, explain it to them with wisdom and gentleness, so that perhaps they will accept it. Do not say to them, "You are disbelievers and you are those who associate partners with Allah," for they will be repelled by you. But say to them, "The Qur'an says Allah said such and such, and the Messenger said such and such," and explain it to them with gentleness and wisdom.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
A person may understand the issue and the evidence may be established against him, but some people are stubborn; if you anger them, they become stubborn. So do not approach them with violence.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [674 -939] في بلدتي قبوريون فهل يلزمني أن أصرح لهم بأنهم كفار أم أوري عن هذا في سبيل أن أدعوهم؟ — youtube.com
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