Is it permissible to apply for the position of judge?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah preserve you. If someone applies to take on the position of judge, does this fall under the hadith: "Do not seek the position of authority"?
Answer:
Yes, we have mentioned the details to you. If there is no one else who wants to be a judge and rights would be neglected, and he applies with a good intention to reform the people and judge between them, this is good and it is obligatory for him to do so. However, if there are many qualified people, this is not specifically required of him. Yes, one who does not seek the position of judge in this case because there are others, yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah preserve you. If someone applies to take on the position of judge, does this fall under the hadith: "Do not seek the position of authority"?
Answer:
Yes, we have mentioned the details to you. If there is no one else who wants to be a judge and rights would be neglected, and he applies with a good intention to reform the people and judge between them, this is good and it is obligatory for him to do so. However, if there are many qualified people, this is not specifically required of him. Yes, one who does not seek the position of judge in this case because there are others, yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2522 -2802] هل يجوز التقدم لطلب تولي القضاء؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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