It is well known that when a collective obligation is fulfilled by some, it is lifted from the rest; are the "some" estimated as half?
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The questioner : It is well known that when a collective obligation is fulfilled by some, it is lifted from the rest; are the "some" estimated as half?
The Shaykh : Estimated as what?
The questioner : As half.
The Shaykh : As the text?
The questioner : Half.
The Shaykh : Half? No, the important thing is that the public benefit for which that collective obligation was legislated is realized. Otherwise, assigning half or a quarter is a theoretical, imaginary notion. For example, attending a funeral is a collective obligation; if some people do it, it is lifted from the rest. What is the half or quarter that can be said to be the obligation? The amount that realizes this obligation is what is obligatory, without restricting the number, whether few or many.
Yes.
The Shaykh : Estimated as what?
The questioner : As half.
The Shaykh : As the text?
The questioner : Half.
The Shaykh : Half? No, the important thing is that the public benefit for which that collective obligation was legislated is realized. Otherwise, assigning half or a quarter is a theoretical, imaginary notion. For example, attending a funeral is a collective obligation; if some people do it, it is lifted from the rest. What is the half or quarter that can be said to be the obligation? The amount that realizes this obligation is what is obligatory, without restricting the number, whether few or many.
Yes.
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