The ruling on the disputing parties choosing a third person to judge between them
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The questioner:
I ask Allah for you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner says: A dispute arises among us, and then…
The Shaykh:
Is that all?
The questioner:
He says: A dispute arises among us, and the two disputing parties choose a third person whose judgment they accept, and they sign an agreement to that effect. Is this judgment binding on both parties?
The Shaykh:
If the third party they chose is qualified to serve as a judge, there is no harm in that, and his judgment is binding. However, if he is not qualified to serve as a judge, it is not permissible.
I ask Allah for you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner says: A dispute arises among us, and then…
The Shaykh:
Is that all?
The questioner:
He says: A dispute arises among us, and the two disputing parties choose a third person whose judgment they accept, and they sign an agreement to that effect. Is this judgment binding on both parties?
The Shaykh:
If the third party they chose is qualified to serve as a judge, there is no harm in that, and his judgment is binding. However, if he is not qualified to serve as a judge, it is not permissible.
Source
شرح أخصر المختصرات في الفقه، كتاب القضاء — islamhouse.com (38:03)
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