What is the validity of the statement that ruling by other than what Allah has revealed is not part of tawhid (the oneness of Allah) or 'aqidah (creed), but is merely a sin?
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Question:
Does the one who says that ruling by what Allah has revealed has no connection to tawhid and 'aqidah, and is merely a sin like intoxicants and zina (unlawful sexual intercourse),
Answer:
This is an error. Ruling by what Allah has revealed is part of 'aqidah; it falls within 'aqidah, and it is not merely a sin. Rather, it is part of 'aqidah because it is worship. Ruling by what Allah has revealed is worship and obedience to the command of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He).
Does the one who says that ruling by what Allah has revealed has no connection to tawhid and 'aqidah, and is merely a sin like intoxicants and zina (unlawful sexual intercourse),
Answer:
This is an error. Ruling by what Allah has revealed is part of 'aqidah; it falls within 'aqidah, and it is not merely a sin. Rather, it is part of 'aqidah because it is worship. Ruling by what Allah has revealed is worship and obedience to the command of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He).
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما صحة قول إن الحكم بغير ما أنزل الله ليس من التوحيد ولا العقيدة وإنما هو معصية؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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