Is the question about the governorship specific to the governorship?
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The questioner : Is the governorship... or is it specific to the governorship?
The Shaykh : No, it is specific to the governorship, but as I mentioned to you, there is nothing wrong with religious matters if the person is qualified for them.
The questioner : These positions do not fall under this; it is not a governorship, but rather seeking the position of a manager of a specific company or a ministry.
The Shaykh : I do not think so, because the governorship involves the authority of the prince more so, and when souls are given authority, they may go astray, unlike these positions which apparently do not fall under it. However, even so, a person should not seek them. As we told you yesterday, Yusuf (peace be upon him) said:[Yusuf 12:55] and he did not seek the kingship or the general governorship.
The Shaykh : No, it is specific to the governorship, but as I mentioned to you, there is nothing wrong with religious matters if the person is qualified for them.
The questioner : These positions do not fall under this; it is not a governorship, but rather seeking the position of a manager of a specific company or a ministry.
The Shaykh : I do not think so, because the governorship involves the authority of the prince more so, and when souls are given authority, they may go astray, unlike these positions which apparently do not fall under it. However, even so, a person should not seek them. As we told you yesterday, Yusuf (peace be upon him) said: