The Ruling on Declaring a Specific Person a Disbeliever
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Question:
This questioner says: We are in a land where sins are widespread, and among these sins are some that constitute kufr (disbelief), such as mocking some of the Sunnah and cursing Allah (Mighty and Majestic), may Allah protect us from that. Is it permissible for me to declare a specific person a disbeliever?
Answer:
No, do not declare him a disbeliever until you clarify the matter to him. He may be ignorant. Advise him, admonish him, and explain it to him. If he persists and continues, then declare him a disbeliever, because he is not ignorant.
This questioner says: We are in a land where sins are widespread, and among these sins are some that constitute kufr (disbelief), such as mocking some of the Sunnah and cursing Allah (Mighty and Majestic), may Allah protect us from that. Is it permissible for me to declare a specific person a disbeliever?
Answer:
No, do not declare him a disbeliever until you clarify the matter to him. He may be ignorant. Advise him, admonish him, and explain it to him. If he persists and continues, then declare him a disbeliever, because he is not ignorant.
Source
شرح أحاديث في الفتن والحوادث، باب التغرب في الفتنة — islamhouse.com (1:04:38)
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