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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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The Ruling on the Profession of a Lawyer in Islam

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Question:
What is the ruling on the profession of a lawyer in Islam?

Answer:
If he is truthful and just, there is nothing wrong with it. Agency in litigation is a known practice from ancient times. However, if he lies, deceives, uses falsehood, and assists the wrongdoers, then it is not permissible. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 117 من 123 / شرح كتاب زاد المستقنع / القضاء / طريق الحكم وصفته / صالح الفوزان / الفقه — youtube.com (1:16:37)

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