madhab

Do we need scholars?

published by TPOS on 25 May, 2011 - 19:52

Something I read from another forum:

Another flaw of Islam. You seem to need a couple of PhDs from an Islamic university in Saudi Arabia and the title of 'scholar' to make any informed decision on anything. Otherwise, continue to follow the crowd and be a sheep and follow everything some sheikh thousands of miles away with no grip on reality says.

It's especially ironic from a religion that claims to be for all mankind. LOL. You mean, it's only for the educated scholars who have the 'authority' to interpret stuff. Everyone else should keep their mouths shut and obey sheikh.

Taqleed

published by Cantara on 14 November, 2010 - 17:28

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I came across this clip and what I learnt from this was that we should only follow one Madhab instead of deriving information from other Madhab's. As we know Salah is the major issue within Madhab's. This to me made great sense.

Just wanted to see what you guys thought?

The four madhabs

published by Ya'qub on 18 July, 2008 - 16:48

Interesting, scholarly article. Read it if you have time.

UNDERSTANDING THE FOUR MADHHABS

the problem with anti-madhhabism

© Abdal-Hakim Murad

The ummah's greatest achievement over the past millennium has undoubtedly been its internal intellectual cohesion. From the fifth century of the Hijra almost to the present day, and despite the outward drama of the clash of dynasties, the Sunni Muslims have maintained an almost unfailing attitude of religious respect and brotherhood among themselves. It is a striking fact that virtually no religious wars, riots or persecutions divided them during this extended period, so difficult in other ways.