The ruling on entering upon those who were swallowed by the earth after the Prophets
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Question:
If a swallowing by the earth were to occur in some countries after the Prophets, would the ruling be the same?
Answer:
The apparent meaning is that it is general. These people are being punished, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: We ask Allah for safety.
But one should stay away from them; he should go out and pray in another place.
Q: Is it disliked?
The Shaykh: The apparent meaning is prohibition, specifically haram. His intent here is haram; that is his intent.
Q: But can it be said to be absolutely haram based on what came from the Salaf?
The Shaykh: According to the evidence.
Q: Is the prayer valid...?
The Shaykh: The apparent meaning of the prohibition is haram, and that the prayer is invalid.
If a swallowing by the earth were to occur in some countries after the Prophets, would the ruling be the same?
Answer:
The apparent meaning is that it is general. These people are being punished, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Do not enter upon these punished people lest you be afflicted with what afflicted them
لا تدخلوا على هؤلاء المعذّبين أن يصيبكم ما أصابهمBut one should stay away from them; he should go out and pray in another place.
Q: Is it disliked?
The Shaykh: The apparent meaning is prohibition, specifically haram. His intent here is haram; that is his intent.
Q: But can it be said to be absolutely haram based on what came from the Salaf?
The Shaykh: According to the evidence.
Q: Is the prayer valid...?
The Shaykh: The apparent meaning of the prohibition is haram, and that the prayer is invalid.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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