Conditions for Transmitting a Fatwa
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Question:
Are there conditions for a shaykh in transmitting a fatwa to someone who wants to issue a ruling on a matter and convey it to others?
Answer:
Answer: The one who does not have knowledge does not issue fatwas and does not transmit them, for he may understand a fatwa in a way other than its intended meaning. Therefore, merely transmitting a fatwa is not sufficient; rather, one should ask the people of knowledge, as Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) said: (So ask the people of knowledge if you do not know). One should not transmit a fatwa and be content with that.
Are there conditions for a shaykh in transmitting a fatwa to someone who wants to issue a ruling on a matter and convey it to others?
Answer:
Answer: The one who does not have knowledge does not issue fatwas and does not transmit them, for he may understand a fatwa in a way other than its intended meaning. Therefore, merely transmitting a fatwa is not sufficient; rather, one should ask the people of knowledge, as Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) said: (So ask the people of knowledge if you do not know). One should not transmit a fatwa and be content with that.
Source
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