The Meaning of the Scholars' Statement: The Statement of a Companion Is a Proof
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The questioner:
The questioner asks: What is the intended meaning of the scholars' statement that "the Companion's statement is a proof"? And does one commit a sin if he contradicts the Companion's statement, provided he does not contradict the evidence?
The Shaykh:
The mere statement of a Companion is not a proof in itself. If the Companions agree on something, and no other Companion contradicts it.
The questioner:
May Allah reward you. Allah the Exalted said:[An-Nisa 4:34] the soul.
The Shaykh:
Also, a second condition is that there be no evidence from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). If there is no evidence from the Book or the Sunnah, the Companion's statement is followed if no other Companion contradicts it.
The questioner asks: What is the intended meaning of the scholars' statement that "the Companion's statement is a proof"? And does one commit a sin if he contradicts the Companion's statement, provided he does not contradict the evidence?
The Shaykh:
The mere statement of a Companion is not a proof in itself. If the Companions agree on something, and no other Companion contradicts it.
The questioner:
May Allah reward you. Allah the Exalted said:
Men are in charge of
الرِّجَالُ قَوَّامُونَ عَلَىThe Shaykh:
Also, a second condition is that there be no evidence from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). If there is no evidence from the Book or the Sunnah, the Companion's statement is followed if no other Companion contradicts it.
Source
تفسير آيات من القرآن الكريم 12-07-1435هـ — af.org.sa (56:30)
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