In our country, a large number of our Salafi brothers have obtained university degrees in law, but they do not work as lawyers, and they say
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The questioner : Shaykh, if you please!
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : Two questions specifically regarding the Salafi brothers in our country, if Allah wills!
The Shaykh : Here.
The questioner : We have a large number of Salafi brothers who have obtained a law degree (Licence) but do not work as lawyers, and they say that it is forbidden. What is the opinion of our Shaykh Al-Albani on this matter?
The Shaykh : Of course, this statement is sound, because first, the practice of law is based on terrestrial laws that are not Sharia-compliant.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Second, in most cases, a lawyer defends both the right and the wrong. Therefore, it is not permissible for a Muslim to expose himself to such work.
In my opinion, if there were an Islamic ruling, there would be no work for lawyers. Because now, if the defendant, who is wronged, wants to defend himself, they do not allow him to do so unless he has a lawyer's certificate. This is, of course, contrary to Islam, apart from other aspects. So, in my opinion, if there were a ruling based on Islam, the profession of law would be abolished. But now, as I said earlier, the laws are not divine. Therefore, it is truly not permissible for a Muslim to engage in the profession of law for this reason first, and because he is exposed to defending the wrong second, for a specified fee. Yes.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : Two questions specifically regarding the Salafi brothers in our country, if Allah wills!
The Shaykh : Here.
The questioner : We have a large number of Salafi brothers who have obtained a law degree (Licence) but do not work as lawyers, and they say that it is forbidden. What is the opinion of our Shaykh Al-Albani on this matter?
The Shaykh : Of course, this statement is sound, because first, the practice of law is based on terrestrial laws that are not Sharia-compliant.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Second, in most cases, a lawyer defends both the right and the wrong. Therefore, it is not permissible for a Muslim to expose himself to such work.
In my opinion, if there were an Islamic ruling, there would be no work for lawyers. Because now, if the defendant, who is wronged, wants to defend himself, they do not allow him to do so unless he has a lawyer's certificate. This is, of course, contrary to Islam, apart from other aspects. So, in my opinion, if there were a ruling based on Islam, the profession of law would be abolished. But now, as I said earlier, the laws are not divine. Therefore, it is truly not permissible for a Muslim to engage in the profession of law for this reason first, and because he is exposed to defending the wrong second, for a specified fee. Yes.