From whom should a fatwa be sought in fiqh matters; bearing in mind the difference [of opinion that exists] between the scholars regarding issues, and how should we [then] evaluate the opinions…
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Asking different scholars for a fatwa regarding the same issue
Is it from the methodology of the Salaf to seek a fatwa from a scholar regarding an issue, [and] then go to another [scholar] and seek a fatwa [about the same issue] from him, and so on?
There are many who speak without sound knowledge
Indeed, we are in a time when there are many who speak without sound knowledge, and because of this, it is imperative for a person not to rely on any fatwa except from someone who is known [for their…
For the first time in Saudi Arabia, women authorized to issue fatwas
Saudi women are now allowed to issue fatwas following a vote in the Shoura Council.
He is certainly mad
Indeed, he who issues a ruling on everything a ruling is sought for, [then he] is certainly mad.
Saudi Grand Mufti DENIES fatwa allowing men to eat wives
Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah al-Sheikh has denied issuing a fatwa (religious edict) which allows a hungry man to eat his wife, or parts of her body, in the case of famine or if eating his wife would result in saving his own life.
The peak of piety in passing legal rulings
Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen withheld a ruling on a medical matter until he could consult his own teacher, rather than risk being wrong.
Those not well versed in Qur’an ‘should not issue fatwas’
The grand mufti said scholars must not issue fatwas, or religious edicts, if they are not well versed in the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of the Prophet, peace be upon him. “If he doesn’t know he should not issue any fatwa,” he said.
During the final hours of his life
An account from the final hours of Shaykh Ibn Baaz’s life, still surrounded by visitors and questions until the very end.
Go and ask them what they want
Approached often by women while walking to the masjid, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen would stop each time to hear their questions or give charity.