Shaykh Abdul Aziz al Rajihi on Takfir, Shirk & Kufr bi Taghut | Can You Pray Behind Them?

In this important discussion, Shaykh Abdul-Aziz al-Rajihi addresses a serious issue concerning takfīr, shirk, ignorance, and the distinction between the rulings of this world and the Hereafter. The questioner explains a dispute that arose among some people in France regarding whether a person who commits clear acts of major shirk—such as calling upon the dead, sacrificing for other than Allah, or prostrating to other than Allah—may be regarded as a polytheist and disbeliever. Shaykh Abdul-Aziz al-Rajihi gives his response and advises returning to the people of knowledge. He also addresses accusations of being “takfīrīs” or “Khawārij” and the issue of praying behind those who do not declare the polytheists to be disbelievers. This video presents the Shaykh’s statements for study and reference. Topics discussed: • Takfīr and al-kufr biṭ-ṭāghūt • Major shirk and its outward rulings • Calling upon the dead • Sacrificing for other than Allah • Prostrating to other than Allah • The distinction between worldly rulings and the Hereafter • Excuse of ignorance • The claim that takfīr is only for senior scholars • The accusation of being “Khawārij” or “takfīrīs” • Praying behind those who do not declare the polytheists to be disbelievers • Returning disputed matters to the people of knowledge Shaykh Abdul-Aziz al-Rajihi is a well-known Saudi scholar and teacher who has taught various Islamic sciences. #AbdulAzizAlRajihi #Takfir #Shirk #Kufr #KufrBitTaghut #Salafi #Aqidah #Tawhid #IslamicKnowledge #PeopleOfKnowledge #ShirkAkbar #TakfirAlMushrikeen #ExcuseOfIgnorance #UdhrBilJahl #AhlusSunnah #Khawarij #Murjiah #Tawhid #Aqeedah