The Ruling on Referring Disputes to Scholars and Students of Knowledge
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Question:
To so-and-so among the Companions to judge between them, and they accept his judgment. So, if a dispute arises between me and someone, and we say, "We accept the judgment of so-and-so," from among the scholars or students of knowledge, is this permissible or is it prohibited?
Answer:
It is permissible to refer the matter to scholars if you agree to seek judgment from a scholar who judges between you according to the Shari'ah. Is this the way to do it? If the judge is a scholar qualified for the judiciary, if he is qualified.
To so-and-so among the Companions to judge between them, and they accept his judgment. So, if a dispute arises between me and someone, and we say, "We accept the judgment of so-and-so," from among the scholars or students of knowledge, is this permissible or is it prohibited?
Answer:
It is permissible to refer the matter to scholars if you agree to seek judgment from a scholar who judges between you according to the Shari'ah. Is this the way to do it? If the judge is a scholar qualified for the judiciary, if he is qualified.
Source
شرح قرة عيون الموحدين [42] — alfawzan.live (1:14:44)
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