Q 1: We see great scholars escape working as judges; they knew the danger of this job. How can we accept this job although we are incomparable to them?
A: This is true. However, bearing in mind the strong need of the people for legal judicial authorities, you should accept this job if you are qualified. Do your best and avoid its harms as much as possible, in order to clear your conscience, advise the Ummah (nation), have mercy upon the Muslims, help them solve their problems, and judge among them according to AlHaqq (the Truth). Allah will help you according to your devotion and sincerity. Our era is not like that of the Salaf (righteous predecessors). In that era, the scholars were many. If one of them refused the post, there were others to assume this post instead of him. However, in our era scholars are few and ignorance has spread. If a competent person refuses to assume the post of a judge, it is difficult to find another, and the judiciary system in the country will be affected. Undoubtedly, this will cause great harm. May Allah help us!