{"_id":"668d9ffd0b76658b4c232b11","title":"How does one pick which one of the schools opinions to follow for a specific Fiqh question?","question":"How does one pick which one of the schools opinions to follow for a specific Fiqh question? Should one stick to one school or is it okay to switch based on the situation. Does one pick the opinion they feel they are most able to commit to? For example the Hanafi school says you just have to make up obligatory fasts you've missed and there's no payment. Should I just follow it because it's the easiest for me to implement?","answer":"Each of the four schools of law is valid, and you have the freedom to select any of them. The recommended approach is to adopt one school and adhere to its teachings in all aspects of religious practice. However, when confronted with a challenging situation within your chosen school, you can seek guidance from a qualified scholar who may offer a more lenient position from another school. There is absolutely no issue with adopting the Hanafi position of not paying fidya and only making up missed fasts. The presence of these schools is a mercy within our religion.","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff90b76658b4c232aa0","tag":"Knowledge: Madhabs","count":65}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:39:25.035Z"}