[1] No hesitation to block or unfollow when we encounter this on social media
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.
وَمِنَ ٱلنَّاسِ مَن يُعْجِبُكَ قَوْلُهُۥ فِى ٱلْحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنْيَا وَيُشْهِدُ ٱللَّهَ عَلَىٰ مَا فِى قَلْبِهِۦ وَهُوَ أَلَدُّ ٱلْخِصَامِ
And of mankind there is he whose speech may please you (O Muhammad), in this worldly life, and he calls Allah to witness as to that which is in his heart, yet he is the most quarrelsome of the opponents. [Al-Baqarah. 204]
“And of mankind there is he whose speech may please you in this worldly life”- Meaning, the one who hears his speech is pleased when he speaks and he thinks that he has uttered beneficial speech. He emphasises what he says and he calls Allah to witness as to that which is in his heart; states that Allah knows that what is in his heart agrees with what he says, even though he is lying regarding what he says because his speech contradicts his deeds. His speech would have agreed with his deeds had he being truthful, because this the case regarding the believers- those who are not hypocrites. And due to this, Allah said: [وَهُوَ أَلَدُّ ٱلْخِصَامِ – yet he is the most quarrelsome of the opponents]-Meaning, when you disagree with him, you’ll find him to be the most quarrelsome, bigoted and difficult person to deal with, as well as the ugly characteristics that results from this behaviour, which are the opposite of the manners of the believers- those who make ease their way, submit to the truth and pardon people. [1]
Al-Hafidh Ibn Hajar, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Fujur Fil Khusumah (Immorality during dispute) is to turn away from the truth and the trickery employed to reject it. This implies that when one engages in a dispute, he resort to all unlegislated (means) and using tricks to take the opponent’s rightful claim, thereby straying from the straight path. [2]
Imam Muhammad Ibn Salih al-Uthaymin, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Immorality (during) dispute is two types: the first is to claim what does not belong to oneself, and the second is to deny what is obligated to him (or what is rightfully owed). [3] When he disputes with another person regarding (an owed) right, he behaves immorally. The meaning of Fujur (immoral behaviour) is deception, rejecting what is obligated to him or claiming what does not belong to them. [4]
The Imam also said:
O student of knowledge! It is obligated to you to abandon (blameworthy) debate and argumentation because debate and argumentation is a means to cutting off the path to what is correct, makes a person speak to give the upper hand to himself. Even if the truth is made clear to him, you will find him either rejecting it or misconstruing the truth -out of disliking it- to give himself the upper hand and compel his opponent to accept his statement. Therefore, if you notice (blameworthy) debate and argumentation from your brother when the truth is very clear, but he does not follow it, flee from him like you would flee from a lion, and say, “I do not have anything other than the truth I have mentioned to you”. [5]
Imam Al-Barbahaaree, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Al-Hasan (al-Basree) said, “The wise man does not argue or seek to overcome with stratagem rather he propagates his wisdom. If it is accepted, he praises Allah and if it is rejected he praises Allah”. [Sharh As-Sunnah]
Al-Allamah Salih Al-Fawzan, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
Quotes:
The wise man is the one who posses wisdom, and wisdom is to place something in its place. Similarly, the wise one means the one with understanding.
He does not debate (with) a fruitless debate that is devoid of benefit.
He propagates his knowledge and if accepted he praises Allah. This is what is sought after. If it is not accepted, he is absolved of his responsibility and the proof is conveyed.
“He praises Allah” because he established and conveyed the proof, and fulfilled what is required of him, and the guiding of the hearts is in the hands of Allah. (6)
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[1]An Excerpt from Tafsir as-Sadi. slightly paraphrased
[2]Fat’hul Bari 1/90
[3]https://alathar.net/home/esound/index.php?op=codevi&coid=214183#:~:text=%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%A9%3A%20(%20%D8%A5%D8%B0%D8%A7%20%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%B5%D9%85%20%D9%81%D8%AC%D8%B1%20),%D8%A3%D9%86%20%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%83%D8%B1%20%D9%85%D8%A7%20%D9%8A%D8%AC%D8%A8%20%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%87
[4]https://alathar.net/home/esound/index.php?op=codevi&coid=39323
[5]An Excerpt from Sharh Hilyah Talib Al-Ilm page 246
[6] An Excerpt from It’haf Al-Qari Bitta’liqaat Alaa Sharh As- Sunnah Lil Imam Barbahaaree. 2/265-266