What is the ruling on praying behind one who disparages scholars and attacks their honor?
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The questioner:
Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh:
And upon you be peace.
The presenter:
By Allah, we are happy, O Shaykh. May Allah reward you with good. May Allah reward you with good, please proceed.
The questioner:
My question, may Allah reward you with good: I found a man, and I know that he criticizes scholars and attacks the honor of scholars. I found him leading people in prayer. Do I join him in prayer or not? Okay, thank you.
The Shaykh:
Yes, join him in prayer and advise him. Advise him and say to him: It is not permissible for you to attack the honor of Muslims in general, and scholars in particular. Advise him against this, and say to him: I am afraid that it will affect your prayer and your worship. Yes.
Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh:
And upon you be peace.
The presenter:
By Allah, we are happy, O Shaykh. May Allah reward you with good. May Allah reward you with good, please proceed.
The questioner:
My question, may Allah reward you with good: I found a man, and I know that he criticizes scholars and attacks the honor of scholars. I found him leading people in prayer. Do I join him in prayer or not? Okay, thank you.
The Shaykh:
Yes, join him in prayer and advise him. Advise him and say to him: It is not permissible for you to attack the honor of Muslims in general, and scholars in particular. Advise him against this, and say to him: I am afraid that it will affect your prayer and your worship. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الصلاة خلف من ينتقص العلماء ويقع في أعراضهم؟ الشيخ صالح بن فوزان الفوزان — youtube.com (0:11)
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