Is a girl who is not specialized in Sharia held accountable when she answers religious questions based on information she has readily available or on what scholars have said, thereby causing people to doubt and become confused? And does she owe expiation for that?
It is advisable to continue seeking Islamic knowledge and asking for guidance to know the truth and be able to discuss it, and to avoid argumentation before being equipped with knowledge, especially if there is a fear of losing the truth or causing doubt among those present. The focus should be on learning the fundamentals of beliefs, acts of worship, and educational matters for the Muslim woman, and utilizing one's activity in raising children and educating women. There is no harm in accurately conveying the words of scholars, as argumentation and debate to manifest the truth and educate people are commendable in Islamic law. It is better to avoid argumentation in front of those who are feared to misunderstand or be influenced by the specious arguments of the false, especially if the presentation is weak in front of the people of falsehood, prioritizing warding off harm over gaining benefits.
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