Is the default ruling for commands related to etiquette obligatory, or does it differ from the general rule?
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The questioner : The last thing, a question: Does the meaning of a command indicate obligation? ...
The Shaykh : How?
The questioner : Does a command indicate obligation? Does the general rule differ regarding etiquette? If the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) commands something from the etiquettes, is it considered obligatory?
The Shaykh : The default is this, unless there is an indicator. We cannot say that etiquette is not for obligation!
The questioner : I mean, does it not become obligatory to leave all the etiquettes?
The Shaykh : The default is this; there is no division except for an indicator. If the command is in worship, or in etiquette, or in ... or in politics, or in any matters, the default is obligation, unless there is evidence that diverts it from obligation to something else.
The Shaykh : How?
The questioner : Does a command indicate obligation? Does the general rule differ regarding etiquette? If the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) commands something from the etiquettes, is it considered obligatory?
The Shaykh : The default is this, unless there is an indicator. We cannot say that etiquette is not for obligation!
The questioner : I mean, does it not become obligatory to leave all the etiquettes?
The Shaykh : The default is this; there is no division except for an indicator. If the command is in worship, or in etiquette, or in ... or in politics, or in any matters, the default is obligation, unless there is evidence that diverts it from obligation to something else.
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