Public protests and rallies

Oct 17, 2023 | Miscellaneous

QUESTION:

Recently, a protest in the name of Palestine was organized, along with other faith leaders and a woman who is a feminist and LGBTQ activist. Would such an activity be permissible, or should the public be warned to refrain from it?

ANSWER:

Our Darul Ifta is not in favour of public rallies and protests as they comprise of various wrongs which are impermissible. When wrong is perpetrated, then instead of drawing the special mercy and assistance of Allah Ta’ala, we are distanced from Allah Ta’ala even further, hence worsening the problem. The solution to our problems lies in Salaah, Taubah, Istighfaar, Dua and in reforming our lives.

The Kitaabs of Fiqh state that it is permissible to warn people of the evil of an individual so that people may be protected from harm.

وان اغتاب الفاسق ليحذره الناس يثاب عليه لأنه من النهي عن المنكر (رد المحتار ج٩ص٥٨٦)      

 ALLAH TA’ALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST!

ANSWERED BY:

Mufti Mohammed Desai

Date:- 29 Rabi-ul-Awwal 1445 / 15 October 2023

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