What is the ruling on transmitting fatwas from scholars?
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The questioner : And if they transmit fatwas, I mean in their own words, from the scholars?
The Shaykh : If they transmit a fatwa from a scholar and are certain that the scholar said so regarding this specific issue.
The questioner : And they attribute it to the scholar?
The Shaykh : Attributing it to the scholar is permissible, such as saying: I heard so-and-so, the Shaykh, being asked about this issue, and he said: such-and-such. There is no harm in that. Peace be upon you.
The questioner : In the name of Allah.
The Shaykh : Please proceed.
The Shaykh : If they transmit a fatwa from a scholar and are certain that the scholar said so regarding this specific issue.
The questioner : And they attribute it to the scholar?
The Shaykh : Attributing it to the scholar is permissible, such as saying: I heard so-and-so, the Shaykh, being asked about this issue, and he said: such-and-such. There is no harm in that. Peace be upon you.
The questioner : In the name of Allah.
The Shaykh : Please proceed.