The Muslim's Position on Criticizing Newspapers and Changing What Is Wrong
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Question:
He says: What is the Muslim's position toward what is written in newspapers and journals that contain criticism and mockery of the religion and its people? And what is the Muslim's position regarding the wrongs that appear with advertisements and calls to them? How does he change these wrongs?
Answer:
The one who has knowledge and understanding responds to what is published in the newspapers; he responds to it with knowledge and argument. The one who does not have knowledge refers it to the scholars so they can respond to it. As for the wrongs, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 49a. So he changes the wrong to the extent of his ability and what he is capable of. Yes.
He says: What is the Muslim's position toward what is written in newspapers and journals that contain criticism and mockery of the religion and its people? And what is the Muslim's position regarding the wrongs that appear with advertisements and calls to them? How does he change these wrongs?
Answer:
The one who has knowledge and understanding responds to what is published in the newspapers; he responds to it with knowledge and argument. The one who does not have knowledge refers it to the scholars so they can respond to it. As for the wrongs, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
He who amongst you sees something abominable should modify it with the help of his hand; and if he has not strength enough to do it, then he should do it with his tongue, and if he has not strength enough to do it, (even) then he should (abhor it) from his heart
من رأى منكم منكرا فليغيره بيده فإن لم يستطع فبلسانه فإن لم يستطع فبقلبهAnd that is the weakest of faith,
وذلك أضعف الإيمان،
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-55-هو الذي أرسل رسوله بالهدى ودين الحق|صالح الفوزان|العام|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (48:20)
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