Why You Must Follow a School of Fiqh
Summary
TLDRThis transcript discusses differing views on what is considered Haram (forbidden) in Islam, such as pictures, music, and smoking. It emphasizes the importance of following true scholars' legal rulings even without understanding the evidence, comparing it to trusting a doctor's prescription. The speaker argues that only a few Muslims need to be experts in religious law to guide others and that following the four traditional Sunni schools is essential for maintaining the faith. The transcript cites Hadiths and scholarly consensus to support this view, underscoring the preservation of these four schools over centuries.
Takeaways
- 🔍 Different opinions exist on whether certain actions, like pictures, music, and smoking, are haram (forbidden) or not.
- 🤔 It's important to use one's own intellect and reasoning when interpreting religious teachings.
- 📚 Following the legal rulings of true scholars is considered obligatory without a doubt.
- 🕊️ The Hadith about the man who died due to incorrect advice highlights the importance of seeking knowledgeable guidance.
- 📖 Providing fatwas (legal rulings) without mentioning the Prophet's teachings directly shows trust in scholarly interpretation.
- 🔬 Trusting scholars in religious matters is likened to trusting doctors in medical matters.
- ❗ The prohibition against blind following pertains to matters of belief, not actions.
- 🎓 Not everyone needs to be an expert in religion; a group of knowledgeable individuals can guide others.
- 📊 The majority of Muslims follow the four major Sunni schools of thought.
- 🌍 The preservation of the four schools of thought over centuries is seen as evidence of their correctness.
Q & A
What is the main theme of the provided script?
-The main theme of the script is the importance of following the rulings and guidance of established scholars in Islam, even without understanding the evidence behind their decisions.
What does the speaker say about using personal judgment in religious matters?
-The speaker argues that while Allah has given individuals brains to use and make decisions, it is still obligatory to follow the rulings of true scholars, even without knowing the evidence, as scholars are more knowledgeable.
What incident is recounted involving a man struck with a stone?
-The script recounts an incident where a man, struck with a stone, had a head injury and later had a wet dream. His companions advised him to use water despite his injury, leading to his death. The Prophet Muhammad criticized the companions for not seeking proper knowledge.
What is the significance of the Hadith mentioned in the script?
-The Hadith emphasizes the importance of seeking knowledge and proper guidance when unsure, as acting without knowledge can lead to harmful consequences.
How does the speaker address concerns about 'blind following'?
-The speaker compares following scholars to trusting a doctor's prescription. Just as people trust doctors' knowledge without fully understanding medical details, Muslims should trust scholars' religious knowledge.
What distinction does the speaker make between matters of belief and matters of action?
-The speaker explains that blind following is prohibited in matters of belief (aqeedah) but is permissible in matters of action (fiqh), where individuals rely on scholars' expertise.
Why does the speaker argue that not everyone needs to be an expert in religion?
-The speaker states that while basic knowledge of religion is obligatory for all Muslims, only a group of Muslims needs to be knowledgeable enough to derive conclusions and guide others.
What evidence does the speaker provide to support following the four schools of thought?
-The speaker cites Hadiths where the Prophet Muhammad praises the early generations and commands to follow them, noting that the four imams of the schools were part of these generations. The speaker also references historical consensus on the validity of these schools.
What does the speaker say about the preservation of the four schools?
-The speaker claims that the fact that only the four schools have survived and thrived over centuries is evidence that Allah has preserved them, indicating their truth.
How does the speaker conclude the message?
-The speaker concludes by emphasizing the clarity of the argument for following the four schools and reminds the audience to seek protection in Allah, signaling there is always more to learn.
Outlines
🤔 Questioning Religious Interpretations
The speaker expresses confusion over certain religious rulings, such as the prohibition of pictures and music and the status of smoking as Makruh. They emphasize the use of personal reasoning in practicing religion and criticize the blind following of scholars without understanding the evidence. The speaker narrates a hadith where the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) criticized companions for not asking when they were ignorant, stressing the importance of inquiry over blind adherence. The speaker compares following religious scholars to trusting doctors, emphasizing the necessity of following expert guidance even without full understanding of the evidence.
🕌 Trust in Established Schools of Thought
The speaker argues for the legitimacy of following one of the four established Islamic schools of thought (Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, Hanbali) based on historical and religious evidence. They cite hadiths emphasizing the importance of following the Prophet's companions and the first three generations of Muslims. The speaker mentions a report from the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center indicating that 81% of Muslims follow these four schools, which they argue supports the notion of consensus and divine preservation of these schools. They conclude that truth in Islamic jurisprudence is contained within these four schools, emphasizing the long-standing consensus among scholars.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Haram
💡Mak
💡Scholars
💡Hadith
💡Fatwa
💡Blind following
💡Four Schools
💡Consensus
💡Sect
💡Majority
Highlights
Discussion on the prohibition of pictures, music, and smoking in Islam, and the differing views on these subjects.
The speaker's personal stance on using one's own judgment and intellect in religious matters despite traditional teachings.
The obligatory nature of following legal rulings of true scholars without needing to know the evidence behind them.
Reference to a Hadith where a man died due to using water on an injury after being incorrectly advised by his companions, highlighting the importance of seeking knowledgeable guidance.
Comparison of following religious scholars to trusting a doctor without understanding all the medical details.
Explanation that blind following is prohibited in matters of belief (Aqeedah) but not in practical actions (Fiqh).
Clarification that not all Muslims need to be experts in religion, but a group must be knowledgeable enough to guide others.
Historical context about the four major Sunni schools of thought and their significance.
The Prophet's (S.A.W) advice to follow the Companions and their followers, which includes the founders of the four schools.
The Hadith about the Muslim Ummah splitting into 73 sects, with only one sect being on the right path.
Statistic from the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center showing that 81% of Muslims follow the traditional Sunni schools.
Argument that the preservation of the four Sunni schools over centuries is evidence of their correctness.
Consensus reached centuries ago on the validity and truth within the four Sunni schools of thought.
The importance of continuous learning and seeking protection from Allah.
Emphasis on the collective agreement (Ijma) among the Muslim Ummah on following the four schools.
Transcripts
sh a said pictures are Haram she B said
music is Haram she C said smoking is Mak
not Haram these don't make sense to me
so I won't follow them Allah gave me a
brain to use and make decisions with I
and many imbeciles like me practice our
religion in this manner whilst the
evidence that instructs us to do quite
the opposite lays in the same books that
we claim to be researching in do we have
to follow the scholars I honestly don't
know how I or anyone else is or was
living in any other way following the
legal rulings of true Scholars even
without knowing the evidence is
obligatory without a
doubt
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says that's one the next piece of
evidence pertains to the Hadith
of when he said we were out on a trip
and a man from amongst us was struck
with a stone and it caused a cut in his
head one night this man had a wet dream
and he asked his companions if they
thought he could be excused to do tum as
to avoid using water with his injury
they refused and said you're capable of
using water so he did use water and he
died as a result the Beloved prophet of
Allah s. wasam was informed of this and
he said they killed him may Allah kill
them why did they not ask when they did
not know indeed the cure for ignorance
is inquiry then we have the narration of
Al Imam
he recorded a narration in his in
which told I was
with when he was being asked questions
and he did not mention the
prophet said in that him not mentioning
the prophet Sall Alam means he would
provide the fatwa without providing the
evidence from the Sunnah this was
clarified by the narration of
and when he said they were asking for
legal rulings IE fet was and he was
giving them legal rulings and he did not
mention the prophet s. wasam in what he
was giving them a fatwa in you may say
but doesn't that mean I'm blindly
following it's as much blindly following
here as it is in trusting your doctor
and it's not blind if God forbid you
have pneumonia which is an infection
your doctor might prescribe augmentine
to you and you may ask what's augmentine
and he might reply an antibiotic itic
you don't really know what an antibiotic
is or why it's used to treat infections
but you trust your doctor and you do
what he says anyways it's the same here
you don't know the evidence but you
trust the scholars and you do what they
say oh and by the way the verses in
which blind following is prohibited
pertains to matters of belief also known
as whereas pertains to matters of action
perhaps you've adopted this notion that
we should all be experts of our religion
absolutely not no doubt there is is
knowledge that you are obligated to know
such as knowing who Allah is and how to
pray and how to fast Etc but only a
group of Muslims must be capable of
arriving to those conclusions and
guiding others to
them says
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you know you may know a lot about
nutrition and muscle growth but you
would never claim to be a doctor or
prescribe medication to yourself or
others based on this knowledge you've
acquired now can you exit the fold of
these four schools although you would
have no other option but to follow some
random individuals I will provide you
with the evidence to show you that
following scholarly guidance is limited
to these four schools the prophet
sallallah alai wasallam said the best
people are those of my generation and
then those who will come after them I.E
the Next Generation and then those who
will come after them I.E the generation
after that the four imams are all from
the people of these three generations
with Imam Ahmed being the last one dying
in the year
241 H it doesn't stop there though the
prophet sallallah alai wasam said I
order you to stick to my companions then
those who come after them and then those
who come after them and so the four
imams are from Those whom the prophet
sallallah alaihi wasallam ordered us to
stick to the prophet sallallahu alaihi
wasallam said my nation will split into
73 sects all of them are in Hell except
one and be careful this means all 72
sects will enter hell but some will be
tortured and removed and some will be
tortured there eternally he sallallah
alai wasallam was asked and which is the
sect that will not enter hell he Sall
alai wasallam answered what my
companions and I are on IE their way the
four imams are the students of the
students of the amongst the companions
such
as I'll do you one better the masses of
the Muslim um have agreed upon them for
over a thousand years and he sallallah
alai wasallam said my nation will not
unite on misguidance and he sallallah Al
wasam also said my nation will be
divided into 73 sects all of them will
enter hell fire except the great
majority I don't think anyone denies
that the great majority of Muslims
are but just in case the Royal Islamic
strategic studies Center which is a
research center based in Amman Jordan
published a report called 500 Muslims in
collaboration with Georgetown University
in it they gave an overview of Muslims
in the world and the percentage of the
groups to which they belong to they
found that approximately 81% were
traditional Sunni Muslims I.E followers
of the four schools of I mean that
sounds like the great majority to me and
you know the fact that the other M don't
exist anymore is in of itself evidence
Allah subhanahu wa taala has preserved
these four he
said more than eight centuries ago
consensus was reached on the fact that
the truth is contained within these four
schools
who was a student of said in his book
called whilst quoting Al's book he said
that the consensus was reached on the of
these four schools and that the truth
does not go outside of them i e it
cannot be found outside of these four
schools ladies and gentlemen my brothers
and sisters can it be any more clear
don't forget there's always more to know
so
say and as usual in the protection of
Allah take care
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