A discussion on the hadith (The lawful is clear and the forbidden is clear . . . ) . ?

The questioner: Professor, regarding , we can apply the rule that the original ruling for things is permissibility, and in ... prohibition, as long as I do not have a subject in doubt that is among the things, I can say, hypothetically, that it is in doubt, so I am supposed to apply the rule to it and say it is lawful. I can apply this rule.

The Shaykh: It is possible, it is possible, but there are two levels there: the level of a fatwa, and the level of taqwa (mindfulness of Allah). What you are going around in circles about is the fatwa, but taqwa is avoiding what is in doubt, due to his saying (peace and blessings be upon him): . This is the most cautious approach, but if a person does not do it, he will not be a sinner.