Do the scholars get chosen by Allah just as the prophets are chosen?
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Question:
He asks: Is it correct to say that since prophethood is a selection and a choice, and the scholars are the heirs of the prophets, then the scholars are also chosen and selected by Allah? Is this correct?
Answer:
Yes, and this is correct. The scholars are not all the same; there are scholars who are people of piety and knowledge, people of piety toward Allah the Mighty and Majestic, and people with knowledge of the religion. The scholars differ, yes.
He asks: Is it correct to say that since prophethood is a selection and a choice, and the scholars are the heirs of the prophets, then the scholars are also chosen and selected by Allah? Is this correct?
Answer:
Yes, and this is correct. The scholars are not all the same; there are scholars who are people of piety and knowledge, people of piety toward Allah the Mighty and Majestic, and people with knowledge of the religion. The scholars differ, yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [6\ 3436] هل العلماء يصطفيهم الله كما يصطفي الأنبياء؟ | الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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