What is the opinion on the profession of law, and does it have a basis in the Shari'ah?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. What is the opinion on the profession of law? Does it have a basis in the Shari'ah? That is, did the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) practice it?
Answer:
Legal representation is agency, and it is permissible to appoint an agent in disputes. However, the agent and the lawyer must fear Allah, and he must not dispute except with truth, and he must not dispute with falsehood, lying, or perjury. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. What is the opinion on the profession of law? Does it have a basis in the Shari'ah? That is, did the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) practice it?
Answer:
Legal representation is agency, and it is permissible to appoint an agent in disputes. However, the agent and the lawyer must fear Allah, and he must not dispute except with truth, and he must not dispute with falsehood, lying, or perjury. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3840- 4717] ما الرأي في مهنة المحاماة وهل لها أصل في الشرع؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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