What is the ruling on one who says that the consensus of the scholars of the Ummah is beneath his feet, without specifying?
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The questioner : Peace be upon you
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
The questioner : How are you, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Welcome, I thank Allah for you.
The questioner : Our Shaykh, a fitnah has occurred regarding a question that was conveyed to you. Each of the disputing parties claims that the truth is with them, and after a little discussion, the two parties agreed. As for the question, a man said... he said, "The consensus of the scholars of the Ummah is beneath my feet, without specifying." So what do you say about the ruling on the one who says this?
The Shaykh : This is either an ignorant person or a disbeliever. How many times do you ask this kind of question, and how many times do I have to answer you? This statement, in its absolute form, is not permissible. A Muslim does not say this. The consensus of the Ummah is not stated in such an absolute manner, so this is not permissible. This statement is absolutely impermissible. Either the one who says it is ignorant and must be taught, or he is a disbeliever and must be disciplined.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : And unfortunately, there is no one to discipline him. However, if he said, for example, "The consensus of the people of Kufah is not a proof," no one would say this is a statement of disbelief or open sinfulness. But this absolute statement is not permissible. Perhaps you are also disputing over this statement and have become two factions. So, is the answer clear to you?
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Is the answer clear to you?
The questioner : I mean, this phrase, "The consensus of the scholars of the Ummah is beneath my feet, without specifying," is a phrase of disbelief.
The Shaykh : Yes, because the consensus of the Ummah is the path of the believers, and Allah says:[An-Nisa 4:115] This is either ignorance or disbelief.
The questioner : My master, may Allah reward you with all good. The brother wants to ask you a question, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh : Please go ahead.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
The questioner : How are you, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Welcome, I thank Allah for you.
The questioner : Our Shaykh, a fitnah has occurred regarding a question that was conveyed to you. Each of the disputing parties claims that the truth is with them, and after a little discussion, the two parties agreed. As for the question, a man said... he said, "The consensus of the scholars of the Ummah is beneath my feet, without specifying." So what do you say about the ruling on the one who says this?
The Shaykh : This is either an ignorant person or a disbeliever. How many times do you ask this kind of question, and how many times do I have to answer you? This statement, in its absolute form, is not permissible. A Muslim does not say this. The consensus of the Ummah is not stated in such an absolute manner, so this is not permissible. This statement is absolutely impermissible. Either the one who says it is ignorant and must be taught, or he is a disbeliever and must be disciplined.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : And unfortunately, there is no one to discipline him. However, if he said, for example, "The consensus of the people of Kufah is not a proof," no one would say this is a statement of disbelief or open sinfulness. But this absolute statement is not permissible. Perhaps you are also disputing over this statement and have become two factions. So, is the answer clear to you?
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Is the answer clear to you?
The questioner : I mean, this phrase, "The consensus of the scholars of the Ummah is beneath my feet, without specifying," is a phrase of disbelief.
The Shaykh : Yes, because the consensus of the Ummah is the path of the believers, and Allah says:
And whoever opposes the Messenger after guidance has become clear to him and follows other than the way of the believers - We will give him what he has taken and drive him into Hell, and evil it is as a destination.
ومن يشاقق الرسول من بعد ما تبين له الهدى ويتبع غير سبيل المؤمنين نوله ما تولى ونصله جهنم وساءت مصيراThe questioner : My master, may Allah reward you with all good. The brother wants to ask you a question, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh : Please go ahead.
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