When scholars disagree on a ruling, whose opinion do we follow?
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Question:
May Allah reward you. Your Eminence the Shaykh, the questioner says: When scholars disagree on a ruling, whose opinion do we follow?
Answer:
You follow what is supported by evidence. You take from the scholars' opinions the one that has evidence for it, because you are obligated by the evidence.[An-Nisa 4:59] So you take from the scholars' opinions what is supported by evidence, and you prefer it based on the evidence, because you are commanded to follow the evidence, and you are not commanded to take the opinions of people. Yes. May Allah reward you.
May Allah reward you. Your Eminence the Shaykh, the questioner says: When scholars disagree on a ruling, whose opinion do we follow?
Answer:
You follow what is supported by evidence. You take from the scholars' opinions the one that has evidence for it, because you are obligated by the evidence.
And if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allah and the Messenger, if you should believe in Allah and the Last Day
فَإِن تَنَازَعْتُمْ فِي شَيْءٍ فَرُدُّوهُ إِلَى اللَّهِ وَالرَّسُولِ إِن كُنتُمْ تُؤْمِنُونَ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [83 /84] إذا اختلف العلماء في حكمٍ ما، فعلى قول من نأخذ؟ | الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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