The Authority of the Fatwa and Identifying the Recognized Mufti
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Question:
Well, let us understand the Shaykh. This is my question regarding the chain of transmission; perhaps there is a lot of text in it concerning the media. How do I know the report (athar) by which he disavowed the Mahdi, along with the report of the mufti, specifically regarding media issues? He says: How do I know the report of the mufti by which he disavowed the Mahdi?
Answer:
My brother, the recognized muftis are well known, and praise be to Allah. You have the Dar al-Ifta (Department of Fatwa) with its scholars, and you have the Council of Senior Scholars. Ask them, and do not ask just anyone who comes along, or one who claims to be a scholar or appoints himself as such. You have official, trusted, and accredited authorities for this matter, so refer to them. Yes.
Well, let us understand the Shaykh. This is my question regarding the chain of transmission; perhaps there is a lot of text in it concerning the media. How do I know the report (athar) by which he disavowed the Mahdi, along with the report of the mufti, specifically regarding media issues? He says: How do I know the report of the mufti by which he disavowed the Mahdi?
Answer:
My brother, the recognized muftis are well known, and praise be to Allah. You have the Dar al-Ifta (Department of Fatwa) with its scholars, and you have the Council of Senior Scholars. Ask them, and do not ask just anyone who comes along, or one who claims to be a scholar or appoints himself as such. You have official, trusted, and accredited authorities for this matter, so refer to them. Yes.
Source
وسطية الإسلام ومحاربة التطرف — alfawzan.live (33:59)
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