The ruling on following the ijtihad (independent legal reasoning) of the one in authority regarding divorce
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Question:
The Companions in the era of 'Umar when he finalized the three revocations?
Answer:
They held that the ijtihad (independent legal reasoning) which was established and upon which Allah was pleased with him was a view that it is permissible to follow the ijtihad (independent legal reasoning) of the one in authority in this instance, perhaps out of fear for them regarding the Sunnah, for not everyone is, meaning, guided by the Sunnah. Yes.
The Companions in the era of 'Umar when he finalized the three revocations?
Answer:
They held that the ijtihad (independent legal reasoning) which was established and upon which Allah was pleased with him was a view that it is permissible to follow the ijtihad (independent legal reasoning) of the one in authority in this instance, perhaps out of fear for them regarding the Sunnah, for not everyone is, meaning, guided by the Sunnah. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام [ ابن باز ] [ الشرح الجديد ]، باب الطلاق — islamhouse.com (1:49)
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