Which is given precedence: a sinful scholar or an ignorant worshipper?
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Question:
Which is given precedence: the sinful scholar or the ignorant worshipper? For example, if you wanted to listen to advice?
Answer:
The worshipper has no benefit; he has only worship. So the scholar, even if he is a sinful person, if you are confused by his fatwa, present it to someone else and advise him afterwards. Present it to someone else so that good comes together for you. Do not rely on him until you have asked someone else, if you find someone else. As for the worshipper, he has no benefit. The worshipper is a pitiable person.
Which is given precedence: the sinful scholar or the ignorant worshipper? For example, if you wanted to listen to advice?
Answer:
The worshipper has no benefit; he has only worship. So the scholar, even if he is a sinful person, if you are confused by his fatwa, present it to someone else and advise him afterwards. Present it to someone else so that good comes together for you. Do not rely on him until you have asked someone else, if you find someone else. As for the worshipper, he has no benefit. The worshipper is a pitiable person.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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