What is the ruling on taking fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) from the Sufis and the scholars of the Sufis?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible to take fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) from the Sufis and the scholars of the Sufis?
Answer:
The scholars of the Sunnah whom Allah has blessed are many, and praise be to Allah. Seek knowledge from the scholars of the people of the Sunnah. Yes, even if you have to travel to them or go to them. It is not necessary that you sit with them for the whole year, or for a month, or for half a month. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible to take fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) from the Sufis and the scholars of the Sufis?
Answer:
The scholars of the Sunnah whom Allah has blessed are many, and praise be to Allah. Seek knowledge from the scholars of the people of the Sunnah. Yes, even if you have to travel to them or go to them. It is not necessary that you sit with them for the whole year, or for a month, or for half a month. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم أخذ الفقه من الصوفية وعلماء الصوفية؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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