Is it in the public interest not to mention some of the points of disagreement among scholars to the general public?
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Question:
He asks: Is it in the public interest not to mention some of the points of disagreement among scholars to the general public, such as the scholars' disagreement on the obligation of congregational prayer, or other such matters?
Answer:
Yes, mentioning the disagreement among scholars is permissible in the context of scholarly research and the pursuit of knowledge, for the sake of arriving at the truth. However, mentioning it to the general public is not permissible; it becomes something that confuses them, weakens the matter in their eyes, and muddles their affairs. Therefore, it is not permissible to mention the disagreement to the general public, especially on the radio and television, which are widespread among people. The disagreement is not mentioned; rather, the scholar answers with what he considers correct or the stronger position, and he leaves out the disagreement, because this causes confusion for people. Yes.
He asks: Is it in the public interest not to mention some of the points of disagreement among scholars to the general public, such as the scholars' disagreement on the obligation of congregational prayer, or other such matters?
Answer:
Yes, mentioning the disagreement among scholars is permissible in the context of scholarly research and the pursuit of knowledge, for the sake of arriving at the truth. However, mentioning it to the general public is not permissible; it becomes something that confuses them, weakens the matter in their eyes, and muddles their affairs. Therefore, it is not permissible to mention the disagreement to the general public, especially on the radio and television, which are widespread among people. The disagreement is not mentioned; rather, the scholar answers with what he considers correct or the stronger position, and he leaves out the disagreement, because this causes confusion for people. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [495 /1350]هل من المصلحة عدم ذكر بعض المسائل الخلافية بين العلماء عند عامة الناس؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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