Article on Taqleed
16. Conclusion
Now we have two paths in front of us. One is a new path and the other is an attested path laid down by people of knowledge. It is up to you to decide which path you want to be on. Do not get excited by statements like “we analyse all evidence” etc.. After reading this one will realize why such claims are the most inaccurate claims.
To be on the safe side and to be sure that we don't end up following our nafs and desires, it is best for us to make taqleed and adhere to either of the Madhhaib.
The purpose of this was to incorporate as many aspects and objections on the topic of Taqleed in a way that a layman can understand and develop an initial grasp on the topic. However, the length of it forced me to leave out many evidences and arguments of the scholars regarding Taqleed. The primary text used to write this article was “The Legal Status of Following a Madhhab” by Mufti Taqi Uthmani which answers other objections which are not in this article. Throughout the article wherever I have quoted Mufti Taqi Uthmani, it is from the same book.
Now we have two paths in front of us. One is a new path and the other is an attested path laid down by people of knowledge. It is up to you to decide which path you want to be on. Do not get excited by statements like “we analyse all evidence” etc.. After reading this one will realize why such claims are the most inaccurate claims.
To be on the safe side and to be sure that we don't end up following our nafs and desires, it is best for us to make taqleed and adhere to either of the Madhhaib.
The purpose of this was to incorporate as many aspects and objections on the topic of Taqleed in a way that a layman can understand and develop an initial grasp on the topic. However, the length of it forced me to leave out many evidences and arguments of the scholars regarding Taqleed. The primary text used to write this article was “The Legal Status of Following a Madhhab” by Mufti Taqi Uthmani which answers other objections which are not in this article. Throughout the article wherever I have quoted Mufti Taqi Uthmani, it is from the same book.
