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The ruling on whether one should follow fatwa issued by one scholar or by a group of scholars

Assalaamu alaykum. When two scholars differ regarding any issue, I follow the one who is more knowledgeable and more pious, because I have not gained the ability to research on my own. ( I am, however, studying for the diploma on Islamic Studies at IOU) So what should I do when one or two jurists differ with another group of jurists who form a committee.. More

313558 9-2-2016
The math-hab of 'Eesa (Jesus) and Al-Mahdi, may Allaah exalt their mention

Assalaamu 'alaikum. A brother, when told that it is not haram to follow one of the four madhaahib without going to extremes for a person who is not a mujtahid (person who has the knowledge needed to practice ijtihaad [indenpendent reasoning]) or competent 'alim and that the majority of the scholars followed a specific madhhab,chargingly asked,"So what.. More

307288 26-12-2015
Following a different Mathhab in certain issues

Asa-almulaykum I am a muslim & I follow the Shafi madhab. However, is it permissible to use another madhab for certain things? e.g. Imam Shafi says that my wudhu (as a female) is invalid when a man touches me (even if it my husband by accident). Whereas Imaam Hanafi, says that if the touch was not intentional (or any sexual desire behind it) then.. More

266386 17-9-2014
Praying behind an Imaam who ate camel meat and did not repeat his Wudhoo’

Assalaam 'Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh. May Allah bless you. Please assist me with the following issue that has caused me some concern and left me unsure of what to do. The situation is as follows: Person X follows the opinion that camel meat nullifies wudhu, while Person Y follow the opinion that camel meat doesn't nullify wudhu. Person Y.. More

250645 5-5-2014
Following scholars who follow a Mathhab

assalam mu alaikum sheikh i am an ahle hadith living in india people here in india have different madhabs mostly they are the followers of hanafi madhab when we ahl hadith go to them and say about quran and sunnah and to the understanding of salaf they criticize us by saying you are gair muqallid...and you people have just come couple of centuries before.. More

241156 15-3-2014
Acting in opposition to one's own Mathhab in certain issues

Can a woman of Hanafi Madhab escape from paying zakat on gold ornaments of personal use taking advantage of opinions of other madhabs like Malei or Hambali? .. More

234370 7-1-2014
How the Muslim layman chooses a scholar to follow

A layman Muslim should follow the opinion of an aalim (scholar) whose KNOWLEDGE and RELIGIOUS COMMITMENT he trusts the most in cases of scholarly differences. Now I have following interrelated questions: 1) How to choose an aalim(scholar)?In other words – How can a LAYMAN muslim know that person ‘ABC’ is religiously committed and knowledgeable.. More

202966 7-4-2013
The authentic books of the Maaliki School

Pls,could you give me a list of all the authentic figh books in the maliki madhab .. More

200349 16-3-2013
Taqleed is not prohibited totally

As a revert to Islam I have been trying hard to ensure that I follow only the authentic Sunnah of Rasulallah, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, and to leave off any practice that I have over the past years adopted which I have found to have been based on fabricated Hadeeth or innovations. With regard to this I would like to ask 2 questions. 1).. More

90479 8-9-2005
Wants to select a Madhab

I have two questions: 1) Is it permissible for me to lead the prayer in the home with my mother and younger sisters. And how would this be carried out? 2) I have grown up following no particular Madhab, my family are Ahl Hadeeth, but now I would like to learn more about Islam and I do not know where to acquire my knowledge.. More

89464 28-2-2005
Strictly following a particular school of thought

I am staying in a country where the people follow Madhab Hanafi. Here people do not pray behind Salafi so can we pray according to Madhab Hanafi or Sunnah? .. More

89353 7-2-2005
Following one of four Imams (Madhabs)

What is the stand on following one of the 4 Imams in Fiqh, such as Imam Abu Hanifa?.. More

81331 22-11-2004
Followers of the four Imams

Please inform us about the following things:Did the Authors of al-Kutub al-Sittah ( Bukhari , Muslim , etc.) follow the school of thought of any Imam (Shafi'e, Maliki, Hambali, Hanafi, etc.)? If yes, what school did they follow?Please provide the reference look that quotes the Imams saying that we should follow the correct Hadith whenever we find it,.. More

84023 22-11-2004
Following a school of thought

Is it Fard (necessary) to follow a Madhab?.. More

84248 22-11-2004
Conflicts with different schools of thought

I hope that you all are fine by the Grace of ALLAH. I have few questions that are confusing me. Question 1) I want to inquire why Muslims divided themselves in to different schools of thought and moreover they don't respect each other's opinions. I pray like the Ahl Hadith, but I go to the mosque near my home which follows Hanafi school of thought... More

88391 22-8-2004

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38 fatwas

The ruling on whether one should follow fatwa issued by one scholar or by a group of scholars

The math-hab of 'Eesa (Jesus) and Al-Mahdi, may Allaah exalt their mention

Following a different Mathhab in certain issues

Praying behind an Imaam who ate camel meat and did not repeat his Wudhoo’

Following scholars who follow a Mathhab

Acting in opposition to one's own Mathhab in certain issues

How the Muslim layman chooses a scholar to follow

The authentic books of the Maaliki School

Taqleed is not prohibited totally

Wants to select a Madhab

Strictly following a particular school of thought

Following one of four Imams (Madhabs)

Followers of the four Imams

Following a school of thought

Conflicts with different schools of thought

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