What is the ruling on a lawyer who litigates in a man-made court that does not rule by Sharia, knowing that his client is in the wrong or is denying a crime he committed? And is he thereby considered to be content with other than Allah's rule, thus committing an act of disbelief (kufr)? And what is the ruling on the one who appointed him as a representative?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
We have previously clarified the ruling on practicing the legal profession under man-made laws, and the prohibition of advocating on behalf of the people of falsehood in Fatwas No. 39156 and No. 101832.
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