The Ruling on Working as a Lawyer in a Country Governed by Man-Made Law
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on working as a lawyer, especially in a country where man-made law is applied?
Answer:
It is not permissible, and do not be an advocate for the treacherous. It is not permissible for a person to litigate according to the law, and to judge by other than what Allah has revealed, and to be content with that. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on working as a lawyer, especially in a country where man-made law is applied?
Answer:
It is not permissible, and do not be an advocate for the treacherous. It is not permissible for a person to litigate according to the law, and to judge by other than what Allah has revealed, and to be content with that. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 116 من 123 / شرح كتاب زاد المستقنع / القضاء / صالح الفوزان / الفقه / كبار العلماء — youtube.com (57:45)
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