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Is it permissible for a beginner in knowledge to give simplified lessons in Fiqh in French, following one of the four schools of thought, to help non-Arabic speaking Muslims learn the rulings of worship and the essentials of religion?

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A Muslim should be keen to benefit others with the jurisprudence and scientific knowledge he has learned, provided he is certain of the authenticity of what he teaches. Thus, whoever learns a Sharia issue with its evidence, and is confident in himself regarding it, must convey and clarify it when needed, due to the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "May Allah illuminate the face of a person who hears something from us and conveys it as he heard it," and his saying: "Convey from me, even if it is a single verse." This is among the benefits of seeking knowledge, for Allah Almighty took a covenant from those who were given the Scripture to make it clear to people and not conceal it. It is incumbent upon the student of knowledge not to belittle himself from conveying what Allah has granted him of knowledge. Therefore, it is permissible, rather obligatory, for a novice student of knowledge to deliver jurisprudential lessons for others to benefit from, and he will be rewarded for it, and to teach them the necessities of religion.

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