When is one considered a scholar?
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My question is when is one considered a scholar in Islam? In this day and age there are many people claiming to be scholars. If someone has not memorized the primary texts (i.e. Qur'an and Ahadith) can he be regarded as a scholar at all?Answer
Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah,
A scholar is someone who has studied with recognized scholars until they recognize the individual as being a scholar.
This is the way of traditional scholarship.
And Allah alone gives success.
Faraz Rabbani
This answer was published by SunniPath and is preserved as written. Rulings can depend on circumstances; for your own situation, consult a qualified scholar.
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