A: Undoubtedly, this is a reality; lack of knowledge makes society fall into many mistakes. Scholars, everywhere, should exert efforts to call to Islam, advise, and spread knowledge among people, particularly among youth who yearn to learn and call to Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He). Every seeker of knowledge should accept knowledge and seek to be enlightened without rashness. Youth and whoever lacks sufficient knowledge should not hurry to judge matters and should comprehend religion and listen to the directions of scholars, in order to be aware of what is written or said.

They should make sure of whatever is broadcasted and verify its authenticity by looking for Shari`ah proofs. They should ask the reliable scholars about their doubts to be sure of what they are doing. They should seek scholars who are known for spreading and looking for Al­Haqq (the Truth) in order to benefit from their knowledge.

Reckless adoption of rumors circulated by so and so or supported by so and so is not reasonable. Eloquence is not a proof to support Al­Haqq; rather, the evidence to Al­Haqq is what is said by Allah (Glorified be He) and His Messenger (peace be upon him), along with considering the study of the rulings of Shari`ah (Islamic law). Such is the criterion for deducing a correct ruling in the absence of Nas (Islamic text from the Qur'an or the Sunnah). The reasonable person should not stick to what is broadcasted; rather one should stick to the Book and Sunnah (whatever is reported from the Prophet) and according to them he could accept or reject any ruling. One should not trust his opinion in doubtful matters unknown to him. Rather, he should benefit from his Muslim brothers and ask the trustful scholars. He should not hurry in judging matters until he becomes sure that this is Al­Haqq regardless of the speaker even if he is a president or the like.