Is taqlid (following a scholar without knowing his evidence) permissible in the matter of 'aqidah (creed)?
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Question:
The questioner asks: Is taqlid (following a scholar without knowing his evidence) permissible in the matter of 'aqidah (creed)?
Answer:
As for the common people, yes, it is sufficient for them that they follow the scholars of knowledge and follow the people of truth. As for the one who is capable of learning, it is obligatory for him to learn. Yes.
The questioner asks: Is taqlid (following a scholar without knowing his evidence) permissible in the matter of 'aqidah (creed)?
Answer:
As for the common people, yes, it is sufficient for them that they follow the scholars of knowledge and follow the people of truth. As for the one who is capable of learning, it is obligatory for him to learn. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز التقليد في باب العقيدة؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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