Does running for ministerial positions and the chairmanship of councils fall under seeking authority?
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The questioner : It falls under this, meaning ministerial positions and the chairmanship of councils.
The Shaykh : Yes, it falls under this. Therefore, these people who nominate themselves are actually seeking it; it is a genuine act of seeking.
The questioner : Membership, with his consent, meaning.
The Shaykh : A worker.
The questioner : Abu, membership. Yes, meaning members of the councils.
The Shaykh : No, it may be said that membership is not like the chairmanship; the member’s opinion is not considered decisive.
The Shaykh : Yes, it falls under this. Therefore, these people who nominate themselves are actually seeking it; it is a genuine act of seeking.
The questioner : Membership, with his consent, meaning.
The Shaykh : A worker.
The questioner : Abu, membership. Yes, meaning members of the councils.
The Shaykh : No, it may be said that membership is not like the chairmanship; the member’s opinion is not considered decisive.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 3344 - 4600 هل الترشح للوزارات ورئاسة المجالس يدخل في طلب الإمارة؟ ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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