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What is the Sharia's stance on those accused of being Kharijites, even though they do not excommunicate perpetrators of major sins nor the Companions, but rather seek to avenge them?

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The questioner is advised to engage in beneficial knowledge and righteous deeds, for not everyone who rebels against the ruler is described as a Khariji, unless their rebellion stems from a belief. The Khawarij separate from the Muslim community and deem their blood and wealth permissible based on their excommunication [of Muslims]. They have categorized people into only two types: a pious righteous person or a wicked wretched sinner.

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