Following one mazhab
Question
Is it necessary for a layman who has no knowledge of Shariah to follow one of the mazhabs such as Hanafi, Shaafi'ee, Hambali or Maaliki?
Answer
Yes. For further details regarding taqleed of one of the four Imaams, refer to http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=3812#Following_one_of_the_Four_Imaams_of_Fi…
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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