Concealing the Methodology of the Salaf from the Authorities
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Question:
This is a questioner from one of the Arab countries. He says: We are asking about the authority. The authorities in the country ask us about the methodology of the center or the creed of the center. So we say, "We are Ash'ari," because if we say, "We follow the methodology of the Salaf," they close the center. Is what we did permissible?
Answer:
It is not permissible to lie in this matter. Declare the methodology of the Salaf. If you achieve your goal, praise be to Allah. If you do not achieve it, you will find another country. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
This is a questioner from one of the Arab countries. He says: We are asking about the authority. The authorities in the country ask us about the methodology of the center or the creed of the center. So we say, "We are Ash'ari," because if we say, "We follow the methodology of the Salaf," they close the center. Is what we did permissible?
Answer:
It is not permissible to lie in this matter. Declare the methodology of the Salaf. If you achieve your goal, praise be to Allah. If you do not achieve it, you will find another country. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب النهي عن الطلاق في الحيض وفي الطهر بعد أن يجامعها ما لم يبن حملها — islamhouse.com (1:01:08)
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