People converting to Islam during the Qatar World Cup
Q: Reports are coming in that 558 people have converted to Islam during the Qatar World Cup so far. Some are using this as an argument to say that what they are doing is a good thing by hosting the tournament as it’s bringing people closer to Islam. They say that they’ve invited Islamic speakers (Dr. Zakir Naik) and have put up posters of Ahaadith and Azan on loudspeakers which will bring people to Islam (as shown by recent shahadahs).
Kindly comment on this.
A: A haraam means can never be acceptable, no matter what the outcome be. For example, one has to open up a brothel or bottle store and because of the good culture and mannersim people are accepting Islam. Will this business be condoned? We are answerable to Allah Ta`ala for complying to the standards that He has regulated, not to use our own discretion and do as we please even though the intention may be good.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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