Is it permissible to abandon friends for hosting a preacher who believes that Sheikh Al-Othaimin does not adhere to the methodology?
The statement by the preacher: "Shaykh Al-Uthaymeen does not adhere to the methodology, neither closely nor remotely," is false, and its utterer must repent from it. It is an unjustified slander against scholars, and Shaykh Al-Uthaymeen is one of the prominent scholars known for adhering to the correct creed and the methodology of the Salaf. He exerted great efforts in teaching beneficial knowledge and inviting people to Allah.
Hosting someone who slanders scholars is not permissible except for a legitimate interest, such as the host being a scholar who discusses with him amicably to lead him back to the truth. However, hosting him out of honor or in support of his falsehood is not permissible.
There is no harm in boycotting someone who commits such an act if the boycott leads to deterring the boycotted person and compelling him to cease his action.
You must explain to your brothers the purpose of your hosting this person and disavow what he is upon, so that affection may be restored between you.
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