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Should individuals and groups be judged based on their actions, not their ideas? And what is the ruling concerning the actions of the Muslim Brotherhood and Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, bearing in mind that they may be intellectually Muslim but practically disobedient, such as the Brotherhood's call for democracy?

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Combining soundness of thought and belief with good conduct and righteous action is essential. This is the Straight Path that unites theoretical scientific strength with practical volitional strength, and it is what the Muslim asks his Lord to guide him to. The perfection of a human being lies in worshipping Allah both with knowledge and with action, and these are the successful, believing servants of Allah. This principle is clear, but its application in reality requires deep-rooted Sharia knowledge, a profound understanding of reality, verification, detachment from whims, and justice. It is not the role of the website to pass judgment on individuals or groups; rather, our goal is to answer the questions of Muslims.

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