The Difference Between Rulers and Princes in Terminology
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Question:
The commentator (may Allah have mercy on him) said: "In it is the naming of the imams as 'hakam' (judges). It is necessary to abandon that. How can this be reconciled with the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)"
Answer:
This scholar, this judge, means the learned jurist. And the author’s intention by 'hakam' (judges) means the princes, yes, those who are not scholars, the princes who are not scholars, yes.
The commentator (may Allah have mercy on him) said: "In it is the naming of the imams as 'hakam' (judges). It is necessary to abandon that. How can this be reconciled with the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
If the judge exercises independent legal reasoning and is correct, he has two rewards?
إذا اجتهد الحاكم فأصاب فله أجران؟Answer:
This scholar, this judge, means the learned jurist. And the author’s intention by 'hakam' (judges) means the princes, yes, those who are not scholars, the princes who are not scholars, yes.
Source
تسمية الأئمة بالحكام — alfawzan.live
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