Does the statement "And no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another" imply that a person will not be punished for the sin of another?
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The questioner : What is the meaning of the statement: [Al-An'am 6:164] that a person will not be punished for the sin of another?
The Shaykh : Yes, the specific punishment. As for the general punishment, no.
The questioner : The saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
The Shaykh : Yes, there is no doubt that al-Hasan ibn 'Ali was more deserving of the caliphate than Mu'awiyah.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : It is possible that there is a reference in it.
and no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another
ولا تزر وازرة وزر أخرىThe Shaykh : Yes, the specific punishment. As for the general punishment, no.
The questioner : The saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
This son of mine is a master
إبني هذا سيدThe Shaykh : Yes, there is no doubt that al-Hasan ibn 'Ali was more deserving of the caliphate than Mu'awiyah.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : It is possible that there is a reference in it.