The state of the mufti when issuing a fatwa: sitting or walking
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Question:
He asks: Is it better for the mufti to issue fatwas in specific circumstances, such as being seated and prepared, or is it permissible for him to issue fatwas while standing, riding, or walking? And is it true that it is reported of the distinguished Shaykh Muhammad Ibrahim that he would not issue a fatwa except while sitting, and would not issue one while standing or riding?
Answer:
This varies depending on the nature of the fatwa. If the fatwa requires recording, writing, and verification, then he does not issue it except while sitting in his office with the book at hand. However, if the answer does not require verification or writing.
Then he issues the fatwa in whatever state he is in: walking, riding, sitting, during his working hours, or outside of them. This is how the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to issue fatwas to the Muslims whenever they asked him, at any time. But if, as we mentioned, the matter requires verification, requires recording in writing, and requires keeping it for review, then this is a special type. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
He asks: Is it better for the mufti to issue fatwas in specific circumstances, such as being seated and prepared, or is it permissible for him to issue fatwas while standing, riding, or walking? And is it true that it is reported of the distinguished Shaykh Muhammad Ibrahim that he would not issue a fatwa except while sitting, and would not issue one while standing or riding?
Answer:
This varies depending on the nature of the fatwa. If the fatwa requires recording, writing, and verification, then he does not issue it except while sitting in his office with the book at hand. However, if the answer does not require verification or writing.
Then he issues the fatwa in whatever state he is in: walking, riding, sitting, during his working hours, or outside of them. This is how the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to issue fatwas to the Muslims whenever they asked him, at any time. But if, as we mentioned, the matter requires verification, requires recording in writing, and requires keeping it for review, then this is a special type. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
لقاء مفتوح [الزلفي] — alfawzan.live (11:50)
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