⚖ Islamic Ruling on Cursing All Sects – A Shar‘i Clarification
✍ Answered by: Al-ʿĀlim Faḥd Anṣārī ḥafiẓahullāh
What is the ruling on saying: “I curse all sects”?
Cursing and taunting are not characteristics of a true believer, as clearly stated by the Prophet ﷺ.
Sayyidunā ʿAbdullāh ibn Masʿūd (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
"لَيْسَ الْمُؤْمِنُ بِالطَّعَّانِ، وَلَا اللَّعَّانِ، وَلَا الْفَاحِشِ، وَلَا الْبَذِيءِ"
(Sunan al-Tirmidhī: 1977)
“A believer is not one who taunts, curses, speaks obscenely, or uses foul language.”
✔ It is permissible to generally curse those deeds and actions upon which the Qur'an and Sunnah have explicitly pronounced curse,
✘ But it must be without targeting a specific individual or group.
✘ Cursing entire sects or groups is not encouraged in Sharīʿah.
✔ Instead, one should:
➤ Identify and refute false beliefs and practices,
➤ Encourage people to avoid innovations and misguidance,
➤ Promote the correct understanding of Islamic teachings.
✔ A true believer avoids cursing and taunting.
✔ However, it is permissible to curse sinful actions in general, if the Qur'an and Hadith have cursed such deeds —
✘ without naming or targeting a particular person or group.
✍ Answered by: Al-ʿĀlim Faḥd Anṣārī ḥafiẓahullāh
Question:
What is the ruling on saying: “I curse all sects”?
Answer:
Cursing and taunting are not characteristics of a true believer, as clearly stated by the Prophet ﷺ.
Evidence from Hadith:
Sayyidunā ʿAbdullāh ibn Masʿūd (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
"لَيْسَ الْمُؤْمِنُ بِالطَّعَّانِ، وَلَا اللَّعَّانِ، وَلَا الْفَاحِشِ، وَلَا الْبَذِيءِ"
(Sunan al-Tirmidhī: 1977)
“A believer is not one who taunts, curses, speaks obscenely, or uses foul language.”
Principles Regarding Laʿnah (Cursing) in Islam
✔ It is permissible to generally curse those deeds and actions upon which the Qur'an and Sunnah have explicitly pronounced curse,
✘ But it must be without targeting a specific individual or group.
Cursing All Sects – A Wrong Approach
✘ Cursing entire sects or groups is not encouraged in Sharīʿah.
✔ Instead, one should:
➤ Identify and refute false beliefs and practices,
➤ Encourage people to avoid innovations and misguidance,
➤ Promote the correct understanding of Islamic teachings.
Conclusion
✔ A true believer avoids cursing and taunting.
✔ However, it is permissible to curse sinful actions in general, if the Qur'an and Hadith have cursed such deeds —
✘ without naming or targeting a particular person or group.
