What is the validity of the statement that "Islamweb" does not follow the methodology of the Sunnah, and chooses the more cautious (ahwat) opinion instead of the easier (aysar) one in its fatwas, citing issues such as a woman's uncovering her face and the selling of cats?

The narration of Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) was never given a choice between two matters except that he chose the easier of them, as long as it was not a sin, does not indicate the permissibility of always choosing the easier opinion. Rather, it refers to easier worldly matters, or matters that do not lead to sin. Although Islam is ease and the Sharia came to remove hardship, the standard for ease is not people's whims, and it is not permissible to choose the easier option if it contradicts the rulings of Islamic law.

Regarding caution (Ihtiyat), the website does not always commit to choosing the more cautious opinion. Rather, it may occasionally point to it out of caution for the religion, or when there is strong disagreement and the preponderant view is not clear, as resolving differences of opinion is commendable. The examples of selling cats and covering the face were mentioned, where the preference was given due to the strength of the evidence, not because it was the more cautious option.