Ifta' Based on What Is Heard from Scholars, and the Rulings on Menstruation and Post-Natal Bleeding
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh. The questioner says: I am a man from outside this country, and the people of my country have a good opinion of my weak self, so they come to me to ask about matters of knowledge. I do not answer them except with what I have heard from the scholars in this country, and what I hear on the program *Nur 'ala al-Darb*. However, there is a very important matter that is frequently asked about by the women of our country; they ask my relatives to ask me, and it concerns matters of menstruation, post-natal bleeding, mourning, and other matters specific to women. It would be wonderful if you would be generous, may Allah reward you with good, and write a comprehensive and sufficient message on these important topics.
The Shaykh:
There are long and short booklets available on menstruation, post-natal bleeding, and the rulings of ritual purity.
As for what you mentioned about issuing fatwas to people based on what you hear from scholars or on the radio: if you are certain of the answer and the fatwa, then you tell them, "I heard so-and-so the scholar say such and such," or "I heard on the radio such and such." You remind them that you heard this or read this, so you remind them of what you are giving them as a ruling and remain silent, so they do not think it is a fatwa from you. Rather, you say, "This is something I heard or read," and you make this clear to them. This absolves you of responsibility in this matter. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
If a question is difficult for you, tell them to direct it to the people of knowledge. Write to the people of knowledge, call them, or call the scholars and ask them.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Honorable Shaykh. The questioner says: I am a man from outside this country, and the people of my country have a good opinion of my weak self, so they come to me to ask about matters of knowledge. I do not answer them except with what I have heard from the scholars in this country, and what I hear on the program *Nur 'ala al-Darb*. However, there is a very important matter that is frequently asked about by the women of our country; they ask my relatives to ask me, and it concerns matters of menstruation, post-natal bleeding, mourning, and other matters specific to women. It would be wonderful if you would be generous, may Allah reward you with good, and write a comprehensive and sufficient message on these important topics.
The Shaykh:
There are long and short booklets available on menstruation, post-natal bleeding, and the rulings of ritual purity.
As for what you mentioned about issuing fatwas to people based on what you hear from scholars or on the radio: if you are certain of the answer and the fatwa, then you tell them, "I heard so-and-so the scholar say such and such," or "I heard on the radio such and such." You remind them that you heard this or read this, so you remind them of what you are giving them as a ruling and remain silent, so they do not think it is a fatwa from you. Rather, you say, "This is something I heard or read," and you make this clear to them. This absolves you of responsibility in this matter. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
If a question is difficult for you, tell them to direct it to the people of knowledge. Write to the people of knowledge, call them, or call the scholars and ask them.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
75-اللقاء الأسبوعي مع الشيخ صالح الفوزان - 26 — archive.org (1:08:39)
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