What is the advice for one who is appointed to the judiciary and the books he should read?

Question : This questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, what do you advise one who has been appointed to the judiciary, in terms of his desire and obedience in that matter, and in terms of the books you would advise him to read if he obeys in that?

Answer : I see that if a person is directed to the judiciary, he should seek help from Allah and accept it. Many judges, praise be to Allah, had little knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence when they graduated, but after they practiced the judiciary and cases began to come to them, they researched in the books and consulted with their brothers, and they gained much good. So if he is directed to the judiciary, let him seek help from Allah and accept it, and let him strive to consult the scholars and to read the books. It is well known that our reading is according to the Hanbali school of jurisprudence, and thus he refers to the books of the Hanbalis. If a matter becomes difficult for him and he sees weakness in the school’s position regarding it, let him research in other books. Among the best and most excellent books to research in are the books of Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allah have mercy on him), for it is rare that he chooses something unless it is the correct one.