Is it a condition for disbelief that the person knows that this act or statement is disbelief?
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The questioner : Is it necessary for the application of the hudud (fixed punishments) on one who falls into disbelief that the one who fell into disbelief understands that his arguments are invalid, or?
The Shaykh : No, it is necessary that he understands. If you convey it to him and he does not understand what you are saying, what is the benefit?[Ibrahim 14:4].
The questioner : His understanding of the language is clear, but his understanding that this evidence refutes the falsehood he is upon is...
The Shaykh : He must know, he must be aware.
The questioner : He told him that the argument he has is invalid.
The Shaykh : He must know that what he is upon is disbelief, it is necessary. Yes. Is the time up?
The Shaykh : No, it is necessary that he understands. If you convey it to him and he does not understand what you are saying, what is the benefit?
And We did not send any messenger except [speaking] in the language of his people to state clearly for them
وما أرسلنا من رسول إلا بلسان قومه ليبين لهمThe questioner : His understanding of the language is clear, but his understanding that this evidence refutes the falsehood he is upon is...
The Shaykh : He must know, he must be aware.
The questioner : He told him that the argument he has is invalid.
The Shaykh : He must know that what he is upon is disbelief, it is necessary. Yes. Is the time up?