Feigning crying and asceticism before viewers for the sake of da'wah
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Question:
May Allah reward you. The questioner asks: Is it permissible for one who calls people to Allah to feign crying and asceticism before viewers in the media in order to guide them?
Answer:
Allah knows best regarding intentions and purposes; we do not delve into such matters. Yes, He, Glorified and Exalted is He, knows whether this person is sincere and crying out of humility, or whether he is feigning it. Allah knows this. Yes.
May Allah reward you. The questioner asks: Is it permissible for one who calls people to Allah to feign crying and asceticism before viewers in the media in order to guide them?
Answer:
Allah knows best regarding intentions and purposes; we do not delve into such matters. Yes, He, Glorified and Exalted is He, knows whether this person is sincere and crying out of humility, or whether he is feigning it. Allah knows this. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب التوحيد [ صالح الفوزان ]، تتمة باب ما جاء أن بعض هذه الأمة يعبد الأوثان — islamhouse.com (45:02)
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