Question:
Assalamualaikum, What do Ulamaa of Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaa’ah say about searching the Niyyah or Qasd-e-Qalb of an insulter and belittler of
Rasoolullah Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam before branding him a Kaafir and Murtad. Bayyinu from Kitaab and Sunnah and Toojiru.
Answer:
Firstly, we should closely study the words uttered. If the statement could have a number of meanings or different possibilities then we will inquire from him as to what was his intention, before branding him a Kaafir. If, through his intention it is evident that he did not insult the Nabi of Allah (S.A.W.) and it does not result to apostasy, then we will not classify him a Kaafir. However, he should make sincere Taubah, renew his Nikah as a precautionary measure and if the Hakim (Judge) is a Muslim then he should punish him.
On the contrary, if his intention clearly indicates that he has committed apostasy, then he will be braded as a Kaafir and apostate. He should be instructed to renew his Imaan and Nikah, and punished if the leader is Muslim.
And Allah Ta’ala knows best
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf
Darul Iftaa
Jameah Mahmoodiyah
Springs
11 May 2005
02 Rabee’uth Thaani 1426