To discuss this issue, we have relied on what is stated in the Qur’an and the hadiths of the Prophet, relying on the general common understanding in explaining it. It has been shown that the oppressed person in general is anyone who is excused for not attaining the truth in his beliefs - we mean by beliefs the fundamentals around which the faith revolves - whether due to innate shortcomings or external factors.
The term “the oppressed” - that mentioned in some statements - is often used specifically for those who acknowledge the two testimonies of faith, and thus it is meant for everyone who does not oppose from all the sects of Muslims; there is a disagreement in clarifying the reality of the oppressor, and that he is the one who showed enmity or everyone who denied the right of the Imams (peace be upon them). Then we explained, in terms of ruling on faith and disbelief, the oppressed is not judged by either of them, but rather he is an intermediary between them, so he does not deserve the name of disbelief or belief as stated in a number of hadiths, and that his judgement in the afterlife is that he will be tested, so whoever obeys will enter Paradise, otherwise he will deserve Hell.
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