The Ruling on Saying 'Madad' to Husayn or Al-Badawi

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Question:

What is the ruling on declaring someone a disbeliever (takfir) who says, “Madad (Help/Support), O Husayn” or “Madad, O Badawi”?

Answer:

If he is ignorant, it is explained to him. If he persists in that after the explanation, then he is a disbeliever.