What is the statement that should be followed when there is more than one statement on a single issue, whether on your website, in official fatwa centers, or on other websites? And is it preferable to resort to the official Dar al-Ifta in my country, in accordance with His Almighty's saying: "So ask the people of the message if you do not know"?
It has been previously explained what a common person should do if fatwas differ for him. Regarding acting upon the fatwas of the questioner's country or another country, knowledge of the reality affects the answer. Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned that a needs to understand the reality and deduce its knowledge, and understand the religious obligation in this reality. If the issue is one that is affected by reality, then it is more appropriate to refer to the scholars of the questioner's country, as they are more knowledgeable of its reality. However, if its ruling is not connected to reality, then there is no harm in seeking a from scholars of other countries.
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