Ruling on Reading Books That Contradict the Shari'ah in Order to Refute Them
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Question:
What is the ruling on reading some books that are forbidden by the Shari'ah, specifically for the purpose of refuting them?
Answer:
If a person has the ability and hopes that Allah will benefit through him, he should read and refute them if he sees the benefit in doing so.
As for if his knowledge is little and he fears that he will be led astray by them, he should not read them.
If he has knowledge and insight, and is able to refute them and expose the doubt, then this is jihad in the path of Allah.
What is the ruling on reading some books that are forbidden by the Shari'ah, specifically for the purpose of refuting them?
Answer:
If a person has the ability and hopes that Allah will benefit through him, he should read and refute them if he sees the benefit in doing so.
As for if his knowledge is little and he fears that he will be led astray by them, he should not read them.
If he has knowledge and insight, and is able to refute them and expose the doubt, then this is jihad in the path of Allah.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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