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If an elder gives a younger Muslim a ruling, is it permissible to askfor the evidence for such. Or is this a matter of disrespect?

· 27 Jumada I 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 385English

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If an elder gives a younger Muslim a ruling, is it permissible to askfor the evidence for such. Or is this a matter of disrespect?

Answer

Rulings of Shari'ah should be obtained from Allah-fearing and competent Ulama. If the younger referred to is a student of Deen, he may request for Shar'ee evidence of the rulings with the intention of increasing his knowledge.

If the younger referred to is not a student of Deen, requesting Shar'ee evidence will not serve him any purpose.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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