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Is it permissible for a translator in a Da’wah institution to object to the content he translates—such as the issue of a woman marrying without a guardian and the resulting comparisons that might be misunderstood by non-Muslims—knowing that his objection is in the interest of Da’wah and prevents slandering the religion?

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The questioner has the right to object to anything they deem contrary to Sharia or that might be misunderstood, and such content should not be translated. However, fear of Western criticism does not mean abandoning the constants of Sharia or what has been authentically reported from scholars. Conforming to the West in everything that displeases them about our religion means abandoning the entire religion. Allah Almighty said: {And never will the Jews or the Christians approve of you until you follow their religion.} What is required is wisdom and verification of the accuracy of the translated information, ensuring it does not contradict the constants of Sharia. If there is an error or misunderstanding, the officials should be consulted to amend or delete it.

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