Following a mazhab
Question
Do we really need to follow a Mazhab?If yes why didn't the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) or his companions not do so? My friends confused me with this points because I know that we cannot add anything to Islam unless it's told or practised by the prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam).
Answer
For a detailed understanding on this topic refer to:
http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=3812#The_Status_of_Taqleed
http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=3812#Following_one_of_the_Four_Imaams_of_Fi…
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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- Mufti Zakaria Makada
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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