Declaring the common people disbelievers in matters that are apparent
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Question:
The questioner asks: Is it permissible for the common people to declare others disbelievers if they fall into apparent matters, such as shirk (associating partners with Allah), like circumambulating graves?
Answer:
No, only the scholars who know the types of kufr (disbelief) and know the common people may rule with takfir (declaring someone a disbeliever). It is not permissible for the common people to declare anyone a disbeliever.
The questioner asks: Is it permissible for the common people to declare others disbelievers if they fall into apparent matters, such as shirk (associating partners with Allah), like circumambulating graves?
Answer:
No, only the scholars who know the types of kufr (disbelief) and know the common people may rule with takfir (declaring someone a disbeliever). It is not permissible for the common people to declare anyone a disbeliever.
Source
شرح كتاب التوحيد [ صالح الفوزان ]، تتمة باب ما جاء أن بعض هذه الأمة يعبد الأوثان — islamhouse.com (48:22)
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