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Is it permissible to adopt the fatwa of a female preacher who has studied the rulings of Islamic law regarding women's issues, such as those related to menstruation, or is it a condition that she be specialized in issuing fatwas?

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If a woman is known for her knowledge and uprightness, and it is highly probable, according to reliable witnesses, that she is qualified to issue fatwas, then there is no harm in seeking her fatwa. However, if her condition is unknown, the preponderant opinion is not to seek her fatwa until her knowledge and qualification for issuing fatwas are confirmed. This is because the questioner should seek a fatwa from someone whose knowledge and uprightness are known, and the majority of scholars prohibit seeking a fatwa from an unknown person.

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