Can a person who repents from major sins become one of the scholars of the Muslims?
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Question:
This questioner asks: Is it possible? Is it possible for an open sinner or one who commits a major sin, then repents, to become one of the scholars of the Muslims? Is it possible for him to be one of the scholars of the Muslims after his repentance?
Answer:
If he has knowledge of the Book and the Sunnah, then he is one of the scholars of the Muslims, yes.
This questioner asks: Is it possible? Is it possible for an open sinner or one who commits a major sin, then repents, to become one of the scholars of the Muslims? Is it possible for him to be one of the scholars of the Muslims after his repentance?
Answer:
If he has knowledge of the Book and the Sunnah, then he is one of the scholars of the Muslims, yes.
Source
75-لقاءات مع الشيخ صالح الفوزان - 15-.-12-5-1439 — archive.org (45:38)
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