Fatawas of Sh. Abdul-Aziz Abdullah Bin BazSalaf-us-Salih HomepageQuotes are taken from: Islamic Fatawa Regarding Women, compiled byMuhammad bin Abdul-Aziz Al-Musnad, translated by Jamaal Al-DinZarabozo, published & distributed by DARUSSALAM, P.O. Box 22743,Riyadh 11416.
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The Ruling Concerning One Who Opposes the Laws of AllaahPages 32-33Question 3: What is the ruling concerning one who says, "Some ofthe laws of the Shariah need to be reviewed, as they are in needof adjustment since they are not compatible with the developmentsof this day and age. For example, concerning inheritance, the lawthat says that a man gets twice the share of a woman needs to bereconsidered." What is the Islamic ruling concerning one who sayssomething of that nature?Response: The laws that Allah has laid down for His servants andhas made clear in His Noble Book or upon the tongue of HisMessenger (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) - such as the laws ofinheritance, the five daily prayers, zakat, fasting and so forththat Allah has made clear for His servants and concerning whichthe Muslim Nation (ummah) is in agreement - may not be opposed orchanged by anyone as they have been laid down to be applied forthis Nation for the time of the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) and after him until the Hour [of Judgement] is established.this Nation for the time of the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) and after him until the Hour [of Judgement] is established.From those laws is the giving of preference [in inheritance] tomale children over female children, and grandchildren, and fullbrothers and half-brothers from the father. Allah has made thisclear in His Noble Book and there is consensus of the Muslimscholars upon it. It is, therefore, obligatory to act upon itwith faith and belief. If a person alleges that something differentfrom what the Shariah has stated is better or more suitable, thenhe is a disbeliever. Similarly, anyone who says that it ispermissible to go against the Shariah is also a disbeliever. Thisis because he is opposing Allah and His messenger (sallallaahu'alaihi wa sallam), as well as the consensus of the Ummah. It isupon the ruler to ask him to repent if he is a Muslim. If herepents [that is accepted from him]. If he does not repent, thenhe must be killed as a disbelieving, apostate from Islam. Thisis because the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) said,"Whoever changes his religion is to be killed".[1]We ask Allah for safety from the misguidance of trials and fromdiffering from the pure shariah.[1] Recorded by al-Bukhari, Ahmad, Abu Dawud, al-Nasai, al-Tirmidhiand ibn Majah.

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