Who is a proper Aalim?

Hazrat Ibrahim Khawwaas Rahmatullahi alaih said:

“A man does not become an Aalim (Moulana/Mufti) with only textual (book/Kitaab) knowledge.

In reality:

An Aalim (Moulana/Mufti) is he whose Amal (practical life) conforms to his knowledge (Ilm).

He practices in accordance with the precepts of the Qur’an Majeed and follows the Sunnah of Rasulullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam.

His prime objective and pursuit are the Pleasure of Allah Ta’ala.

Such a man is a true Aalim (Moulana/Mufti) even if his textual knowledge is minimal.”

Our comment:

Choose true Ulama to follow, listen to and consult with and not Ulama who legalize what is Haraam, for example:

Appear on TV

Come on ‘Islamic’Radio stations

Go to marriage conferences

Are present for weddings in halls

Allow photos to be taken

Support the MMB Bill

And the list goes on….