The Ruling on Issuing Fatwas by Those Who Are Not Scholars
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Question:
Shaykh Salih, in reality, there are people who do not possess this knowledge, whether in the Shari'ah or in the principles of the religion, and we find them racing to issue fatwas to people and hastening in giving rulings.
Answer:
This is forbidden, and it is not permissible for them to do so. These people mislead more than they guide, and they corrupt more than they reform. Therefore, it is not permissible for them to answer people's questions when they do not have knowledge of the legal rulings. Yes.
Shaykh Salih, in reality, there are people who do not possess this knowledge, whether in the Shari'ah or in the principles of the religion, and we find them racing to issue fatwas to people and hastening in giving rulings.
Answer:
This is forbidden, and it is not permissible for them to do so. These people mislead more than they guide, and they corrupt more than they reform. Therefore, it is not permissible for them to answer people's questions when they do not have knowledge of the legal rulings. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/068 — archive.org (12:12)
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