A lot of people assume scholars wouldnt know about modern issues, especially the ones we face in the west. Part of their work includes understanding the issues muslims face around the world. And we have to realize that “new” issues arent actually new but rather “re-branded” issues that were once faced and dealt with scholars in the past. And who better to address these issues than our scholars who have the knowledge of the Quran, sunnah, and experiences of the pious predecessors.

Be careful not to take the opinions of laymen over the opinions of scholars regarding such issues.

Great vid by tim humble bellow:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-n_bm1gHVN/?igsh=MnpwbXh2dzQ3MXhs