Is it a condition for the argument to be established against non-Muslims that they understand it?
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The questioner:
He asks: Is it required that the argument be established against non-Muslims by their understanding of the argument, or is it sufficient that it merely…?
The Shaykh:
Yes, if the one to whom the argument was conveyed is capable of understanding it if he wishes, then the argument is established against him, provided he is capable of understanding it if he wishes. In that case, the argument is established against him, for he is the one upon whom it is obligatory. Yes. But if the Qur'an was conveyed to him and he does not understand its meaning, like a non-Arab, then its meaning must be explained to him. Yes.
The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, just…
The Shaykh:
They add now that one must be convinced, one must be convinced, even if he understands, that is not enough; he must be convinced. Yes.
He asks: Is it required that the argument be established against non-Muslims by their understanding of the argument, or is it sufficient that it merely…?
The Shaykh:
Yes, if the one to whom the argument was conveyed is capable of understanding it if he wishes, then the argument is established against him, provided he is capable of understanding it if he wishes. In that case, the argument is established against him, for he is the one upon whom it is obligatory. Yes. But if the Qur'an was conveyed to him and he does not understand its meaning, like a non-Arab, then its meaning must be explained to him. Yes.
The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, just…
The Shaykh:
They add now that one must be convinced, one must be convinced, even if he understands, that is not enough; he must be convinced. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3610- 4717] هل يشترط في قيام الحجة على غير المسلمين أن يفهموها ؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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