The Ruling on Reading in the Books of Other Religions
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Question:
In the last of this questioner's questions, she asks: Is it permissible for us to read in the books of other religions other than Islam, out of curiosity and to get to know the other religions?
Answer:
It is not advisable, no, it is not advisable to read the Torah, nor the Gospel, nor anything else; because they may engender doubt and suspicion. It is reported that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), when he saw 'Umar ibn al-Khattab reading from something of the Torah, said:.
The point is: It is not advisable for a Muslim to read the other books, such as the Torah and the Gospel and others, except when there is a pressing need to read them, such as scholars who wish to refute the Jews and the Christians from their own books. If the need arises for a scholar who refutes them and clarifies their falsehoods to consult their books in order to refute them from them, then there is no harm in doing so when there is a need, for those of knowledge and insight. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you.
In the last of this questioner's questions, she asks: Is it permissible for us to read in the books of other religions other than Islam, out of curiosity and to get to know the other religions?
Answer:
It is not advisable, no, it is not advisable to read the Torah, nor the Gospel, nor anything else; because they may engender doubt and suspicion. It is reported that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), when he saw 'Umar ibn al-Khattab reading from something of the Torah, said:
Are you in doubt, O son of al-Khattab? You have come to us with it white and pure. If Moses were alive, he would have had no choice but to follow me.
أفي شك يا ابن الخطاب؟ لقد جئتكم بها بيضاء نقية، لو كان موسى حيًا ما وسعه إلا اتباعيThe point is: It is not advisable for a Muslim to read the other books, such as the Torah and the Gospel and others, except when there is a pressing need to read them, such as scholars who wish to refute the Jews and the Christians from their own books. If the need arises for a scholar who refutes them and clarifies their falsehoods to consult their books in order to refute them from them, then there is no harm in doing so when there is a need, for those of knowledge and insight. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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