Fear of Allah in issuing any ruling
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Etiquette of Fatwa & Seeking Guidance
Fear of Allah in issuing any ruling
The general Islamic principle of taqwa, commanded throughout the Qur'an, applies with particular weight to anyone speaking on Allah's behalf regarding what is permissible or forbidden.
Reference: Derived from Qur'an, Surah Al-Baqarah 2:197, among other verses commanding taqwa
Explanation
A scholar issuing verdicts is reminded that they are answerable before Allah for what they attribute to His religion.
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