Is what is mentioned in history books and schools regarding the Battle of the Camel and the Battle of Siffin considered speaking about what occurred between the Companions?
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The questioner:
Is what is mentioned in history books and what we study in schools regarding the Battle of the Camel and the Battle of Siffin considered speaking about what occurred between the Companions, and likewise the audio tapes?
The Shaykh:
What is it?
The questioner:
What is mentioned in history books and what we study in schools regarding the Battle of the Camel and the Battle of Siffin?
The Shaykh:
What you study in schools is not a matter of disparagement, but rather a matter of teaching you the correct stance on these matters, teaching you the correct stance on these matters so that you do not read in history and then develop something in your hearts. You study this in books of creed in order to be protected from having a bad opinion of the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). This is mentioned in books of creed for the purpose of protection, not for disparagement, blaming, or depicting them negatively. It is for protection. It is to protect Muslims from falling into error regarding the Companions. Yes.
The presenter:
Good, may Allah bless you.
The Shaykh:
In schools, in books of creed, other than what is mentioned in history books. Yes.
Is what is mentioned in history books and what we study in schools regarding the Battle of the Camel and the Battle of Siffin considered speaking about what occurred between the Companions, and likewise the audio tapes?
The Shaykh:
What is it?
The questioner:
What is mentioned in history books and what we study in schools regarding the Battle of the Camel and the Battle of Siffin?
The Shaykh:
What you study in schools is not a matter of disparagement, but rather a matter of teaching you the correct stance on these matters, teaching you the correct stance on these matters so that you do not read in history and then develop something in your hearts. You study this in books of creed in order to be protected from having a bad opinion of the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). This is mentioned in books of creed for the purpose of protection, not for disparagement, blaming, or depicting them negatively. It is for protection. It is to protect Muslims from falling into error regarding the Companions. Yes.
The presenter:
Good, may Allah bless you.
The Shaykh:
In schools, in books of creed, other than what is mentioned in history books. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 405 - هل ما يذكر في كتب التاريخ والمدارس عن وقعة الجمل وصفين يعتبر من التكلم فيما شجر بين الصحابة؟ — youtube.com
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