The Shaykh’s remarks on the possibility that something may prevent including a particular case in a general text in order to avert harm

The Shaykh : Yes, what were we discussing? Yes, so Allah (Mighty and Majestic) teaches us wisdom in dealing with some particular cases that are covered by general texts, but something may arise that prevents including the particular case in the general text in order to avert harm. Is that clear up to this point? Yes.

The questioner : Shaykh Nasser, Shaykh Nasser.

The Shaykh: Yes.

The questioner : Peace be upon you and Allah’s mercy.

The Shaykh : And upon you peace. Your voice is not clear. Your voice is not clear.

The questioner : I will try to make my voice louder, if Allah wills.

The Shaykh : Yes, make your voice louder.

The questioner : Okay, Shaykh, a questioner from Algeria is asking a question.

The Shaykh: Yes.

The questioner : Shaykh, here in Algeria we have an imam who fights the Salafi youth. In addition to that, he obeys the man-made laws that forbid what Allah has made lawful, such as preventing lessons or preventing the Salafi youth from activity in the mosque. In addition to that, he went to complain to the police, to the security forces, and he complained three times. What is the ruling on praying behind him?

The Shaykh : Do you have another imam besides him?

The questioner : In any case.