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**boiffrona** · 05-24-2012, 05:44 PM

Why is it that some believe that the 'ulama they follow can NEVER be wrong?

Are the 'ulama infallible?

Why is it that some will defend their 'ulama no matter what?

What is the definition of the above mentality?

Can we question the 'ulama?

Are we worth the trouble for them to provide a reply?

As-salâmu 'alaykum wa rahmatullâhi wa barakâtuhu,
I will give you my understanding of this and this is only my personal understanding Im sure others will have theirs.

A layman is a layman
A student of Knowledge is a student of Knowledge
A scholar is a scholar

Let me give you an example, let's say someone you know is in hospital and Dr's are running about trying to find out what's going on and you have always has an interest in medicine so you look at the symptoms and use google on your phone to find out what it could be then stop the Dr's and tell them it could be this or could be that .... this is an insult to the Dr's isn't it?

It's the same with the scholars they have ijaza they have spent years and years of their lives to study the deen so the question I would ask is how can someone like me who is a layman who has love for my deen who has studied a little who has listened to a few lectures read a few books then question a Scholar?
An example would be Sheikh Mohammad Yaquobi (May Allah elevate his status) this is a sheikh I am listening to at the moment and when you read his biography and what he has had training in its 1000% more than I ever will.
If he says something that I have never heard before or something where my understanding is different I can't begin to question this sheikh can I? That's an insult to the shikh but if other scholars who have spent their lives studying disagree and want to exchange opinions about certain issues then that is their right and their right alone .. let the ulama question the ulama.

In order to say something is right or wrong you have to be qualified if something does not sit right with you then you must and should not blind follow and look and ask for the evidence for further understanding for the sake of learning and understanding their view and how they came to that.

I do not agree that as a layman you can then turn around and then say YOUR WRONG because this is the correct way because the chances are you are just stating the view of another scholar that sits right with you.

It is not necessary for others to think exactly like you, or to agree with everything you say or do and you can still get along very well with them.

Learn to listen to others and try to understand their views. Then remember that they have their own minds just like you do and they may disagree with you just like you may disagree with them.

All this does not have to create hatred in the heart.

You are right some will defend their ulama no matter what, and some of this can border on 'blind following' but this is because they lack knowledge and don't have the mentality that there could be different views and all views should be respected and they think it's their way or the highway and others are simply over passionate and do it to show their love because they feel they are being attacked because sometimes the questioner will not do it with Hikmah it will be done with arrogance or too much assertiveness.

Not sure if any of this has answered your questions but once again I am just sharing my views.

Jazak-Allah
Was-salâmu 'alaykum wa rahmatullâhi wa barakatuhu`

05-24-2012, 05:44 PM	#5
boiffrona Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 606 Senior Member	Why is it that some believe that the 'ulama they follow can NEVER be wrong? Are the 'ulama infallible? Why is it that some will defend their 'ulama no matter what? What is the definition of the above mentality? Can we question the 'ulama? Are we worth the trouble for them to provide a reply? As-salâmu 'alaykum wa rahmatullâhi wa barakâtuhu, I will give you my understanding of this and this is only my personal understanding Im sure others will have theirs. A layman is a layman A student of Knowledge is a student of Knowledge A scholar is a scholar Let me give you an example, let's say someone you know is in hospital and Dr's are running about trying to find out what's going on and you have always has an interest in medicine so you look at the symptoms and use google on your phone to find out what it could be then stop the Dr's and tell them it could be this or could be that .... this is an insult to the Dr's isn't it? It's the same with the scholars they have ijaza they have spent years and years of their lives to study the deen so the question I would ask is how can someone like me who is a layman who has love for my deen who has studied a little who has listened to a few lectures read a few books then question a Scholar? An example would be Sheikh Mohammad Yaquobi (May Allah elevate his status) this is a sheikh I am listening to at the moment and when you read his biography and what he has had training in its 1000% more than I ever will. If he says something that I have never heard before or something where my understanding is different I can't begin to question this sheikh can I? That's an insult to the shikh but if other scholars who have spent their lives studying disagree and want to exchange opinions about certain issues then that is their right and their right alone .. let the ulama question the ulama. In order to say something is right or wrong you have to be qualified if something does not sit right with you then you must and should not blind follow and look and ask for the evidence for further understanding for the sake of learning and understanding their view and how they came to that. I do not agree that as a layman you can then turn around and then say YOUR WRONG because this is the correct way because the chances are you are just stating the view of another scholar that sits right with you. It is not necessary for others to think exactly like you, or to agree with everything you say or do and you can still get along very well with them. Learn to listen to others and try to understand their views. Then remember that they have their own minds just like you do and they may disagree with you just like you may disagree with them. All this does not have to create hatred in the heart. You are right some will defend their ulama no matter what, and some of this can border on 'blind following' but this is because they lack knowledge and don't have the mentality that there could be different views and all views should be respected and they think it's their way or the highway and others are simply over passionate and do it to show their love because they feel they are being attacked because sometimes the questioner will not do it with Hikmah it will be done with arrogance or too much assertiveness. Not sure if any of this has answered your questions but once again I am just sharing my views. Jazak-Allah Was-salâmu 'alaykum wa rahmatullâhi wa barakatuhu`
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