What is the ruling of Islamic law on dealing with Sharia courts that do not fully implement Islamic law, and issue rulings that contradict it, such as divorcing a wife without legitimate reasons, or preventing a husband from bringing witnesses to defend himself? Is it permissible for a witness to testify to what he heard but did not see? And is the ruling issued by these courts to be taken?
The issuance of a fatwa, determining whether to adopt a ruling or not, depends on reviewing its details and basis. The ruling of a Sharia judge is enforceable and cannot be overturned except in rare cases where it contradicts the consensus (ijma') or definitive texts. Therefore, a specific fatwa cannot be issued on this matter.
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