{"_id":"675b1ce4d657c23811dcec54","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Can you explain the rulings regarding picking from different maddhahib?\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Can you explain the rulings regarding picking from different maddhahib? Can I choose any madhab in a mas‘ala? What are the restrictions?\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"The fundamental obligation for any Muslim who is not qualified to derive rulings directly from the sources of Sharia is to follow someone who is. This approach had always been the norm until the rise of reformist ideas promoted by the Salafist movement in the early 20th century, which aimed to abandon tradition and scholarly authority, hoping to emulate Europe's path to progress. However, this only worsened an already difficult situation. Initially, the solution was to reform ourselves by renewing our connection to Allah and spreading knowledge of our tradition. Now, the challenge has become convincing ourselves that we even have a tradition.\\n\\nThat being said, it is permissible to follow any of the four schools, as they represent the preserved legal tradition of Muslims today. One is not required to adhere strictly to one school in all matters. However, when adopting rulings from another school, one must consult a qualified jurist to ensure that the combination of rulings does not result in a position that none of the schools would accept.\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff90b76658b4c232aa0","tag":"Knowledge: Madhabs","count":65}],"createdOn":"2024-12-12T17:27:00.053Z"}