What is the ruling on supervising an Islamic forum that contains much good, if its regulations allow for posts that contradict the methodology of the People of the Sunnah and the Community, and the supervisor is unable to delete them?
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Supervising forums involves weighing benefits against harms. If a forum is Islamic, we advise you to speak with its administrators to prevent anything that contradicts Islamic law. If they do not agree, then you should monitor theistic posts and ask those capable of refuting them to respond. If either of these two conditions is met, then it is permissible for you to supervise; otherwise, it is not permissible for you to do so, and you should seek out another Islamic forum.
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