The Ruling on Smiling at a Mushrik to Encourage Him in Islam
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Question:
We say: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. I have a strong hatred for the mushrikin (those who associate partners with Allah) because of the command of Allah, Glorified and Exalted, and His Messenger to disavow them. When I see one of the mushrikin, I am unable to smile at him out of hatred for him. Is my action correct, or is it prescribed that I smile at him and greet him with the salam to encourage him in Islam?
Answer:
Yes, if this is in the context of encouraging him in Islam and winning his heart, then there is no harm in it. However, if this is in the context of being at ease with him and not disapproving of his actions, then it is not permissible. Yes.
We say: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. I have a strong hatred for the mushrikin (those who associate partners with Allah) because of the command of Allah, Glorified and Exalted, and His Messenger to disavow them. When I see one of the mushrikin, I am unable to smile at him out of hatred for him. Is my action correct, or is it prescribed that I smile at him and greet him with the salam to encourage him in Islam?
Answer:
Yes, if this is in the context of encouraging him in Islam and winning his heart, then there is no harm in it. However, if this is in the context of being at ease with him and not disapproving of his actions, then it is not permissible. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [26 /1350] أنا شديد البغض للمشركين وإذا رأيت أحدًا من المشركين لا أستطيع أن ابتسم له... — youtube.com
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