Is it permissible for a judge to issue legal rulings (fatwas) concerning judicial matters?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Judiciary

Book 62 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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Primary text

It is disliked for a judge to issue legal rulings concerning matters that fall under judicial judgment. Shurayh used to state that he adjudicates but does not issue fatwas. This position is reported by Ibn al-Mundhir.