The ruling on seeking one's right through an intermediary other than the judge
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, if one seeks his right from someone other than the judge, such as a friend or a relative, is that permissible, or is it a forbidden transgression?
Answer:
If the person to whom you mention the situation is someone who can influence him, advise him, and compel him to give you your right, then that is fine. You may seek your right by any means, whether through the judge, through an intermediary, or through a person who has authority over him and can compel him, such as his father or his guardian. There is nothing wrong with that. The important thing is that you obtain your right. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, if one seeks his right from someone other than the judge, such as a friend or a relative, is that permissible, or is it a forbidden transgression?
Answer:
If the person to whom you mention the situation is someone who can influence him, advise him, and compel him to give you your right, then that is fine. You may seek your right by any means, whether through the judge, through an intermediary, or through a person who has authority over him and can compel him, such as his father or his guardian. There is nothing wrong with that. The important thing is that you obtain your right. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، بداية من باب الصلح — islamhouse.com (3:55)
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