Is it permissible for me to follow the opinion of the majority of scholars even if your preference differs, while following your opinion when there is no opinion available from the majority? And is following your more cautious preference instead of the majority opinion considered following one's whims? And is it permissible for me to consider the website a trustworthy scholar, knowing that an ordinary person is obligated to follow a trustworthy scholar?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Regarding adopting the view of the majority in disputed issues, please refer to fatwas: 164697 and 176635.
As for what is required of a layperson when scholars' opinions differ and he is unable to make a preference between them, please refer to : 122032. Fatwa: 136280 can also be consulted.
Regarding a layperson relying on a fatwa from an online website without knowing the identity of the , please refer to the conditions for this in fatwa: 170204.
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