Changing A Madhab Due To Residing In An Area Where Most Of The Residents Follow A Different Madhab
Question
A Hanafi woman is teaching on a Madrasah in an area where majority of the residents are followers of the Shafi Madhab. Is it necessary for her to change her Madhab or should she continue to follow her Madhab?
Answer
It is not permissible for the lady following the Hanafi Madhab to change over to the Shafi’ee Madhab due to residing in a particular area or environment. She should continue following the Hanafi Madhab.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
من ارتحل الى مذهب الشافعي يعزر اذا كان لعرض الدنيا او لأجل نفسه وحكي ان ابا حفص ابن ابي عبد الله ابن ابي حفص الكبير البخاري ارتحل الي مذهب الشافعي لكثرة الشفعوية فأمر بالتعزير والنفي عن البلدة
(التاتار خانية ج ٥ ص ١٤٤)
(رد المحتار ج ٤ ص ٨٠ و ج ٥ ص ٤٨١)
- Approved by
- Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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