Fatwa: #288
Country : New Zealand
Question:
Assalamualikum I am just confused and would like clarification with regards to the concepts of the four imaams. How are there contradictory in practices among the 4 imaams. Where 1 practice is okay and the complete opposite for another mathab. Could you kindly explain how the 4 imaams came about. Why the differences. Jazakallah
Answer:
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته
حامدا و مصليا و مسلما
Muhtaram
We have received your query regarding Mazahib, our response is as follows:
We recommend that you read the article entitled “A Brief Treatise on Salafism” on the Darul Ifta website. Should you have any further questions or require additional clarification, please do not hesitate to contact Darul Ifta.
https://darulifta.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/salafism-2.pdf
And Allah Ta’ala knows best
Answered by:
Muhammad Irshad Motara
6th Jumaadul Ula 1448
18th October 2026