What is the validity of the statement that in any matter where disagreement is permissible, it is not permissible to denounce it, and is this statement absolute?
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The questioner : All right, Shaykh, another question, Shaykh.
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner : Shaykh, may I ask another question?
The Shaykh : Shaykh, instead of saying "another question," ask your question and move on.
The questioner : All right, all right, Shaykh, what is the validity of the statement, Shaykh, that in any matter where disagreement is permissible, it is not permissible to denounce it, and is this statement absolute?
The Shaykh : No, it is not absolute, it is not absolute, it is not absolute. They disagreed on the meaning of "La ilaha illa Allah," they disagreed on the attributes, and they disagreed on everything except a little. One only denounces the one who contradicts the text. But if the matter has no text and is a point of disagreement and contention, and everyone states his independent legal reasoning and opinion without relying on a text, then there is no denunciation. However, there is no harm in discussing in order to reach the truth. But if the disagreement contradicts a text, one must return to it, as He, the Exalted, said:[An-Nisa 4:59].
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner : Shaykh, may I ask another question?
The Shaykh : Shaykh, instead of saying "another question," ask your question and move on.
The questioner : All right, all right, Shaykh, what is the validity of the statement, Shaykh, that in any matter where disagreement is permissible, it is not permissible to denounce it, and is this statement absolute?
The Shaykh : No, it is not absolute, it is not absolute, it is not absolute. They disagreed on the meaning of "La ilaha illa Allah," they disagreed on the attributes, and they disagreed on everything except a little. One only denounces the one who contradicts the text. But if the matter has no text and is a point of disagreement and contention, and everyone states his independent legal reasoning and opinion without relying on a text, then there is no denunciation. However, there is no harm in discussing in order to reach the truth. But if the disagreement contradicts a text, one must return to it, as He, the Exalted, said:
And if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allah and the Messenger, if you should believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is the best [way] and best in result.
فَإِنْ تَنَازَعْتُمْ فِي شَيْءٍ فَرُدُّوهُ إِلَى اللَّهِ وَالرَّسُولِ إِنْ كُنْتُمْ تُؤْمِنُونَ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ ذَلِكَ خَيْرٌ وَأَحْسَنُ تَأْوِيلًاThe questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
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