Continuation of the discussion on the Muslim’s stance toward those who resort to parliaments.

The Shaykh : That is, if there are people with us on the path, on the straight path, and then they deviate from it, slightly or greatly, in some matters that do not take them out of the circle of Islam, it is not permissible for us to erase from our minds all their good deeds because of this evil they have committed. This is what is meant, just as our Lord forbade in the previous verse . The Muslim is the just one; he does not show favoritism, nor does he act unjustly, nor does he wrong people. So, we must be as far away as possible from the word "disbelievers." The most we can say is either that they have erred, and that is the least we can say, or that their goal was to reach power for personal motives, such as employment or seeking authority, and the like. This is a matter concerning the hearts, and none knows what is in the hearts except the Knower of the Unseen.

The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.

The Shaykh : And you as well.