How to reconcile the prohibition of disputing and arguing with the refutation of common people who have been influenced by the words of the people of innovation?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, how do we reconcile the command to abandon disputing and arguing in religion with advising the common people whose fitrah (innate natural disposition) has been altered by hearing the words of the people of innovation, and removing doubts from them regarding matters of creed?
Answer:
This is not disputing; this is arguing in the best manner. You argue with them and clarify the truth for them, you make it clear to them. This is part of teaching beneficial knowledge and part of arguing in the best manner. As for disputing, it is that which has no cause. Arguing that has no cause: Is the midday prayer obligatory or voluntary? When was it legislated? When? This is the argument that has no benefit. This is the argument that has no purpose. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, how do we reconcile the command to abandon disputing and arguing in religion with advising the common people whose fitrah (innate natural disposition) has been altered by hearing the words of the people of innovation, and removing doubts from them regarding matters of creed?
Answer:
This is not disputing; this is arguing in the best manner. You argue with them and clarify the truth for them, you make it clear to them. This is part of teaching beneficial knowledge and part of arguing in the best manner. As for disputing, it is that which has no cause. Arguing that has no cause: Is the midday prayer obligatory or voluntary? When was it legislated? When? This is the argument that has no benefit. This is the argument that has no purpose. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [558 -582] كيف يجمع بين النهي عن المراء والجدال وبين جدال العوام الذين تأثروا بكلام أهل البدع؟ — youtube.com
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