The Ruling on Seeking Dispensations

Question:
He says: We hear that some people repeat their question to a number of scholars seeking a dispensation. What is the meaning of the statement that one who seeks out dispensations becomes a Zindiq?

Answer:
Yes, the criterion is following the evidence, not the criterion of fatwas and opinions. The criterion is what the evidence establishes. So a scholar who issues a fatwa or holds an opinion that contradicts the evidence, it is not permissible to take his fatwa or his opinion. Rather, one takes the opinion and fatwa that aligns with the evidence. This is what is obligatory, because what is obligatory is obeying the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), and not obeying anyone other than the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). We have no imam except the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), , and the scholars and imams are to be followed in their opinions if they agree with the Sunnah of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). As for one who contradicts it, his opinion is not to be followed. Yes.