Is the division of the Khawarij into those who declare the perpetrator of a major sin a disbeliever, and those who rebel against the imam, correct?
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The questioner : So, let us move on to the other question. It says: There are two types of Khawarij: the first type is those who declare the perpetrator of a major sin a disbeliever, and the other is those who rebel against the imam. Is this division correct? And what is the detail regarding this?
The Shaykh : This answer has also been given before. Rebelling against the imams is contrary to the Sunnah, and whoever seeks to draw near to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) by rebelling against them is, without a doubt, an innovator. However, it is necessary to keep in mind the previous detail so that it is permissible for us to say that he is an innovator. Is that clear?
The questioner : It is clear. Here is a question that says:
The Shaykh : Why has Maghrib not come yet, people?
The student : ... .
The Shaykh : This answer has also been given before. Rebelling against the imams is contrary to the Sunnah, and whoever seeks to draw near to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) by rebelling against them is, without a doubt, an innovator. However, it is necessary to keep in mind the previous detail so that it is permissible for us to say that he is an innovator. Is that clear?
The questioner : It is clear. Here is a question that says:
The Shaykh : Why has Maghrib not come yet, people?
The student : ... .
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