If the ruling by man-made laws becomes apparent, do we not declare him a mushrik (one who associates partners with Allah)?
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Question:
You said that the one from whom shirk (associating partners with Allah) with Allah becomes apparent is considered a mushrik (one who associates partners with Allah), such as the one who slaughters for other than Allah, or makes a vow for other than Allah. The question is: if the ruling by man-made laws becomes apparent, do we not declare him a mushrik (one who associates partners with Allah) in this case?
Answer:
No, we do not declare him a mushrik (one who associates partners with Allah) immediately. We must inquire into the details and see what led him to this, and what he believes, or what he holds? Or does he consider this thing permissible, or does he not consider it permissible? This level of detail is necessary. Do not take the issue of takfir (declaring someone a disbeliever) and the methodology of the Khawarij (an early sect that declared sinners disbelievers) as a blanket rule, declaring everyone a disbeliever. This is not acceptable. Detail is necessary.
You said that the one from whom shirk (associating partners with Allah) with Allah becomes apparent is considered a mushrik (one who associates partners with Allah), such as the one who slaughters for other than Allah, or makes a vow for other than Allah. The question is: if the ruling by man-made laws becomes apparent, do we not declare him a mushrik (one who associates partners with Allah) in this case?
Answer:
No, we do not declare him a mushrik (one who associates partners with Allah) immediately. We must inquire into the details and see what led him to this, and what he believes, or what he holds? Or does he consider this thing permissible, or does he not consider it permissible? This level of detail is necessary. Do not take the issue of takfir (declaring someone a disbeliever) and the methodology of the Khawarij (an early sect that declared sinners disbelievers) as a blanket rule, declaring everyone a disbeliever. This is not acceptable. Detail is necessary.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 84من ظهر عليه الحكم بالقوانين الوضعية الا نحكم عليه بالشرك/أسئلة شرح نواقض الآسلام/صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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