{"_id":"668da0200b76658b4c232ede","title":"With regards to differences of opinion in Fiqh, are there actually correct and incorrect opinions?","question":"When it comes to Fiqh, I'm wondering if the concept of correct and incorrect is relevant? By this, I mean when madhahib differ in a particular ruling, will these differences be judged as correct versus incorrect by Allah? An example I'm thinking of is during congregation, those following Shafi' madhab will be reciting the Fatiha while those who follow Hanafi madhab will be silent. These are opposing opinions, so would one be considered correct and one incorrect in the Judgement of Allah?","answer":"This topic is subject to disagreement among Usuli scholars. Is there a single correct ruling, or is any ruling based on valid ijtihad by a qualified mujtahid considered correct? However, according to the viewpoint that there is only one correct ruling, all mujtahids would be rewarded for their ijtihad, and their acts of worship would be valid. Therefore, practically speaking, this debate is not relevant to the average person. \n\nPeople should not overly concern themselves with determining which madhhab is correct or strongest; instead, the focus should be on ensuring that one follows one of the four Sunni schools to ensure a sound practice of the religion. Some individuals delay committing to any particular school until they have thoroughly researched each one to determine the \"correct\" school, as if such a task were feasible. If determining the correct school were straightforward, these schools would have been discredited and extinct long ago when the Muslim world was thriving with knowledge. Moreover, while engaging in this research, what exactly are they following in the interim?","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff90b76658b4c232aa0","tag":"Knowledge: Madhabs","count":65}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:40:00.827Z"}