Killing a person that abuses Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)
Question
If a person abuses the prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) and the Sahaba should that person be killed?
Answer
This command pertains to the Islamic state. The Islamic state has certain procedures to follow after investigating the case.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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