Senior Scholars<\/a> cited several Prophetic examples that embody this approach, explaining how the Prophet (PBUH) dealt with those who erred or posed challenging questions, even in situations that might provoke anger. He stressed that Islam does not permit assaulting or offending an offender, regardless of the intensity of disagreement, citing well-established Shariah principles derived from the Quran and the Sunnah that govern proper conduct toward others.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMoreover, His Eminence presented practical examples from the Prophetic biography related to the issuance of fatwas, including the story of the woman who committed two grave sins\u2014adultery and killing\u2014and how an incorrect fatwa can lead people to despair of the mercy of Allah. He explained how the Prophet (PBUH) corrected this mistaken understanding and clarified the vastness of Allah\u2019s mercy, as affirmed by Quranic verses stating that sincere repentance erases sins and may even transform them into good deeds. Notably, His Eminence referred to the story of the man who came to the Prophet (PBUH), confessing that he had committed a forbidden act during Ramadan. He explained how the Prophet (PBUH) addressed the man\u2019s psychological and practical state, combining a clear statement of the gravity of the sin with reassurance for the questioner, while identifying the appropriate legal course of action for his situation. He emphasized that this Prophetic method represents an authentic principle in the process of issuing fatwas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, His Eminence emphasized that a fatwa is not merely the transmission of a jurisprudential ruling, but a complex process requiring a precise understanding of the questioner\u2019s situation, awareness of their reality, and careful distinction between words and intent. He warned against hastily issuing an answer without fully grasping the issue or relying solely on the apparent meaning of the questioner\u2019s words. The mufti must ask multiple\u2014sometimes indirect\u2014questions to uncover the true nature of the matter, reviewing practical examples in areas such as divorce and inheritance. This demonstrates how misunderstanding or insufficient clarification can result in an incorrect fatwa, even when the deduction from the underlying texts is technically sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His Eminence addressed the issue of audacity in issuing fatwas, noting that a mufti\u2019s statement of \u201cI do not know\u201d reflects high scholarly integrity. He urged careful development of knowledge in fatwas rather than rushing to provide answers, explaining the distinction between an error arising from disciplined ijtihad, which carries no blame, and an error resulting from ignorance or negligence, which is considered sinful. He stated that a qualified scholar, if he exerts his utmost effort and adheres to Shariah principles, is rewarded in all cases\u2014whether his ruling is correct in Allah\u2019s judgment or not. He emphasized that differences among scholars in jurisprudential matters reflect a diversity grounded in considerable ijtihad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the conclusion of the lecture, the Secretary-General of the Council of Senior Scholars advised trainees on the necessity of sound scholarly preparation before engaging in fatwa work. He stressed the importance of recognizing the seriousness of this responsibility and being mindful of Allah Almighty in every word issued by the mufti, noting that an erroneous fatwa affects those who encounter it without knowledge. His Eminence expressed his wishes that the international students would have a fruitful scholarly experience at al-Azhar and the Egyptian Fatwa House and that they would return to their countries equipped with sound knowledge and a moderate approach, thereby contributing to the service of their communities and the promotion of intellectual and religious stability in their homelands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u2022 Issuing fatwas is a serious responsibility that may only be carried out with solid knowledge and a precise understanding of reality \u2022The differences among jurists reflect a diversity rooted in considerable scholarly ijtihad (independent reasoning) Prof. Abbas Shouman, President of the World Organization for al-Azhar Graduates and Secretary-General of the Council of Senior Scholars …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":45,"featured_media":26289,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[108,74,95],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26288","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-al-azhar","category-news","category-training-courses"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t