{"_id":"68f10a15403d8688199e9e4a","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Can we declare someone a disbeliever (make takfīr) for making statements that go against Islamic teachings?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"A public Muslim speaker in the U.S. has said that Muslims should not bring Islamic law to America, should not pray openly in public places like Times Square, and has spoken against da‘wah. He also curses Muslims who spread Islam, claims Islam does not teach critical thinking, and says Muslims should not be upset when the Prophet ﷺ is insulted. Can we consider such a person a disbeliever (make takfīr)?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Scholars do not give rulings on individuals, they respond to statements and ideas, without delving into the personalities behind them. Therefore, if you have something that has been written or a statement made through a video or any other medium, and you would like a scholarly opinion on it, then send me what was written or said directly from the person, not through a third party. Use the personal fatwa consultation form (\"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://forms.gle/VFjjSTQNMAsYCwJ36\"},\"insert\":\"linked here\"},{\"insert\":\").\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe40b76658b4c23283a","tag":"Contemporary Life: Other","count":137},{"_id":"668d9fe50b76658b4c232867","tag":"Aqeedah: Sects and Religions","count":68}],"createdOn":"2025-10-16T15:07:01.115Z"}