Having a hard time understanding madhabs

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Re: Having a hard time understanding madhabs

@MM

So this is something that’s been bothering me for a while. I grew up not knowing there were so many different sects. I was taught that anyone I meet in Masjid or else where that states they are a Muslim is just that… A Muslim. I had no idea there were different definitions of what “type” of Muslim they were.

I found out when I was 16 that there are different sects and was only exposed to a couple different sects during my most recent trip to Pakistan a few months ago. Mainly because no one acts what sect anyone belongs to here. Which would explain why it was never discussed, even in Masjid/ Qur’an academy.

So my question, do I absolutely have to identify to a specific sect? Can’t I just say I’m Muslim and follow the teachings of the Qur’an & The Prophet (saw)? :S

Same asnwer as I gave above to your first question.

No.

Yes. To the second question.

Let me explain my view.

Allah or his prophet did not make sects or madhabs.

People after the prophet did.

No one has to follow ANY madhab or sect rigidly.

If something bothers a person in one madhab or sect then the person is NOT required to follow that recommendation. Look for another explanation in any other sect if possible.

This means that the person has the responsibility to read different ideas besides reading the original text of Quran and Hadith. A good undertaking but still worth it.

**Most Madhabs or Sects have good in it but not ALL madhabs have EVERYTHING good in it.

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