The Ruling on Usama bin Laden and the Position of Shaykh Ibn Baz
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Question:
This is a question that reached us from the network. The questioner says: I heard from one of the sheikhs that Usama bin Laden is a mujahid and a mujtahid, and that he erred in his declaration of war against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and that Shaykh Ibn Baz was against him, and that the fatwa regarding Usama is written against him. So what is your guidance on this matter?
Answer:
Reality makes this clear. The actions of bin Laden reveal his state. There is no need for sophistry. His reality and his incitement of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) among the Muslims is a known fact, not something fabricated about him. Shaykh Ibn Baz spoke about him, and his words regarding him are available in the Shaykh’s collected fatwas, so refer to them. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
This is a question that reached us from the network. The questioner says: I heard from one of the sheikhs that Usama bin Laden is a mujahid and a mujtahid, and that he erred in his declaration of war against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and that Shaykh Ibn Baz was against him, and that the fatwa regarding Usama is written against him. So what is your guidance on this matter?
Answer:
Reality makes this clear. The actions of bin Laden reveal his state. There is no need for sophistry. His reality and his incitement of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) among the Muslims is a known fact, not something fabricated about him. Shaykh Ibn Baz spoke about him, and his words regarding him are available in the Shaykh’s collected fatwas, so refer to them. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
شرح كتاب الكبائر للإمام محمد بن عبد الوهاب، بداية من باب الاستخفاف بأهل الفضل — islamhouse.com (1:17:15)
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