Fulfilling the Covenant with Polytheists
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The second question of Fatwa No. ( 17030 )
Q2: What is the ruling on fulfilling a covenant with a Hindu if a covenant is given to him in matters that do not contradict the Shari'ah of Allah the Exalted?
A2: Fulfilling a covenant in matters that do not contradict the Shari'ah of Allah the Exalted is obligatory,
Allah the Exalted said:[Al-Isra 17:34] whether it is with Hindus or with others, as long as they do not breach the covenant or act badly toward Islam. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q2: What is the ruling on fulfilling a covenant with a Hindu if a covenant is given to him in matters that do not contradict the Shari'ah of Allah the Exalted?
A2: Fulfilling a covenant in matters that do not contradict the Shari'ah of Allah the Exalted is obligatory,
Allah the Exalted said:
And fulfill [every] commitment. Indeed, the commitment is ever [that about which one will be] questioned.
وَأَوْفُوا بِالْعَهْدِ إِنَّ الْعَهْدَ كَانَ مَسْئُولا
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