Comments on: When is the difference of opinion (al-Ikhtilāf) amongst scholars a mercy?

By: Safa Moin

Safa Moin — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 09:53:57 +0000

In reply to Constructive Criticism » Suhaib Webb – audio, discussions, translations and musings.

One thing i don’t understand if the difference of opinions are a source of mercy ,why can’t we take the easiest opinion from those opinions which will be better for our deen and dunya.for example the issue of 3 talaqs in one sitting..Some scholars say if you have gone to a scholar whose told you 3 talaqs are 3 in one sitting that’s it talaq is done. But what about the other opinion that 3 are only 1. It’s about saving a marriage not a joke!

By: Sarah k

Sarah k — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 18:53:02 +0000

http://d1.islamhouse.com/data/en/ih_books/single/en_Correcting_People_Mistakes.pdf

this booklet is good . it is about how to correct people’s mistakes. quite enlightening

By: Haq

Haq — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:23:34 +0000

Also the Hanafis don’t allow all types of nadeedh without conditions, so that’s incorrect of you to say we can all go high on beer.

AS for Taraweeh, this is differed upon.

Dar al-harb and it’s rules are different, so it really doesn’t concern us now. I don’t know what you meant by “carnal sex”?

Lastly, it would be wise and prudent for the lay to consult a scholar before they act on an opinion and not approach this DIY style. This article again, was focusing on how we should tolerate legitimate differences when living in soceities with Muslims from all over the world.

Wassalam

Haq.

By: Haq

Haq — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:19:14 +0000

JzkAllahu khair Abu Zakaria for your input. Firstly, ittiba’ al-Rukhas (intentional following of legal licenses) is prohibited as mentioned by several scholars, unless there is a need (haaja) for it. This would rule out the masses simply following whatever they want.

Secondly, we have a spectrum of legal opinions that exist, of course the furthest of which is ‘shadh’ or aberrant opinions which are not acted upon.

Such legal measures ensure that the deen is not tampered with inshaAllah. Of course, today we don’t hurl slogans and judgements at each other for such aberrant opinions, but legitimate ones, which was the focus of this article.

Apologies for the late reply.

Wassalam.

Haq.

By: abu zakaria

abu zakaria — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:38:34 +0000

The article is outright ludicrous,there are legitimate incongruities in numerous issues and certainly not limited to the aforementioned.Eg.fasting begins after sunrise (check sharh ma’niul athar)carnal sex(ma’aniul athar),taraweeh 8 or 20,looking at non mahram women in darul harb (check aaridatul ahwazi ibnul arabi)and many more.

The point I would like to make is if we have this mindset that there is a “legitimate khilaf”in all matters and we take the anomalous opinions of the jurists/ulama/scholars etc.,the deen is in more trouble than I can elaborate here.

We know with certainty scholars can slip as they are not infallible.What about the school of Kufa…hey “let me get a beer” because alcohol,according to the hanafi school is limited to dates and grapes so drinking a Budlight or coors is perfectly “jaiz”.

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2010 in Review: Full List — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 08:02:00 +0000

[…] When is the difference of opinion (al-Ikhtilāf) amongst scholars a mercy? A quick search within the plethora of fatāwa (Islamic scholarly opinion) available on the internet alone will quickly help one to conclude that difference of opinion in matters relating to Islam is indeed a reality. The purpose of this short article is neither to address the causes of such differences nor to support one position […] […]

By: Tahmid

Tahmid — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:28:23 +0000

I am sorry I didn’t see the author of the post, JazakAllah khair to whoever wrote this post.

By: Tahmid

Tahmid — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:27:21 +0000

Salam, First of all I want to congratulate Imam suhaib for this much needed post, There are indeed many differences of opinion among the scholars but when it comes to the most important part of the deen we are all in agreement, May Allah(swt) have mercy upon the scholars and all the muslim ummah.

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By: Abu Maryam

Abu Maryam — Sat, 15 May 2010 03:12:58 +0000

In reply to Haq.

Brother Haq,

When you say “Hence the Ulama of usul stipulated the knowledge of tafsir and not literal translations to do Ijtihad” are you not saying that we should follow the Ulama instead of the Quran and Sunnah. The meaning of the ayah is clear, how can they have any difference of opinion? On what are they basing this difference of opinion?

Brother Suhaib,

Can you please tell me what are your thoughts on these ayahs and what are you are using as evidence to say that we should vote? I have heard you call for voting on several occasions but from what I see in the Quran it is clearly haram may be even kufr!

Jazak Allah Khair.