The ruling on blind adherence to schools of thought, individuals, and groups?
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Question:
Is blind adherence to schools of thought, individuals, or groups considered worship of other than Allah?
Answer:
No, this is a reprehensible matter that is not permissible.
Q: What is considered worship of other than Allah?
A: This is the case if he deems it permissible, if he deems it permissible and believes that his followed scholar is infallible and that what he said is the truth; then this falls under apostasy. However, general following of a scholar (taqlid) requires detailed consideration.
Q: Some of them say: "Whatever contradicts the Imam's text is interpreted figuratively"?
A: This is an error. It must be denounced, and the explicit texts must be reviewed and given precedence.
Is blind adherence to schools of thought, individuals, or groups considered worship of other than Allah?
Answer:
No, this is a reprehensible matter that is not permissible.
Q: What is considered worship of other than Allah?
A: This is the case if he deems it permissible, if he deems it permissible and believes that his followed scholar is infallible and that what he said is the truth; then this falls under apostasy. However, general following of a scholar (taqlid) requires detailed consideration.
Q: Some of them say: "Whatever contradicts the Imam's text is interpreted figuratively"?
A: This is an error. It must be denounced, and the explicit texts must be reviewed and given precedence.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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