2802 Is it permissible to seek knowledge from someone who has violations of the Shari'ah?
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Question:
He says: I am in a country where there are no scholars, so is it permissible for me to seek knowledge from a man who does not attend the prayer in congregation and who lets his garment hang below his ankles?
Answer:
This is not suitable, because you will follow his example, and even if you learn from him, you will take from his character and his religion. So travel to the people of knowledge for the sake of Allah. I mean, the matter is easy; traveling now is easy and the means of travel are easy. Travel to the people of knowledge in their lands.
He says: I am in a country where there are no scholars, so is it permissible for me to seek knowledge from a man who does not attend the prayer in congregation and who lets his garment hang below his ankles?
Answer:
This is not suitable, because you will follow his example, and even if you learn from him, you will take from his character and his religion. So travel to the people of knowledge for the sake of Allah. I mean, the matter is easy; traveling now is easy and the means of travel are easy. Travel to the people of knowledge in their lands.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 2660 2802 هل يجوز أخذ العلم عمن عنده مخالفات شرعية؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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