Who should be responsible for issuing

Q 3: If someone doubts the truth of a ruling issued by a Mufty (Islamic scholar qualified to issue legal opinions) like the Saudi Mufty concerning a juristic issue, will they be held sinful if they do not act upon the Mufty's Fatwa?


A: A person has to ask the opinion of the most trustworthy scholar they may find. They have to act upon the fatwa the scholar issues unless they know of its disagreement with a text from the Qur'an or Sunnah (whatever is reported from the Prophet) or Ijma` (consensus of scholars); in this case he should not act upon it, but should seek the correct opinion along with supporting evidences.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.


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