The Difference Between Al-Ashah and Al-Sahih

Question
What is the difference between the term 'Al-Ashah' and 'Al-Sahih', and can I issue a fatwa and act upon everything that is referred to as 'Al-Ashah'?
Answer

I say, and with God's success: These are expressions of preference, and their use depends on the speaker. There is no precedence of one over the other unless they come from one person, in which case 'Al-Ashah' is preferred over 'Al-Sahih'. A fatwa cannot be issued based on the expressions of preference until it is confirmed that it is supported in the school of thought and that it is the strongest. And God knows best.

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