The General Public's Position on the Discrepancy in Scholars' Rulings

Question:
May Allah reward you, raise your status, and forgive our sins and yours. Honorable Shaykh, may Allah preserve you, I ask your permission to pose the questions that have come to us from all directions. This questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah preserve you, it is well known that it is the responsibility of scholars to clarify this religion from all its aspects, and this is what we see from you, may Allah protect you, on this night. My question is: What is the position of the general public regarding the discrepancy in the rulings of scholars on matters where scholarly disagreement may arise?

Answer:
O my brothers, the recognized scholars never have conflicting opinions. It is the ignorant, or those who think they know, or the people of desires and ulterior motives who have conflicting opinions. As for the divinely guided scholars, their opinions do not conflict. Also, the scholars have a reference point and leaders to whom they return, measuring matters by them and referring matters to them, so the dispute and disagreement are resolved. But if everyone takes his own opinion, or if everyone claims to be a scholar, then this is a sign of evil, a sign of division, and a sign of dispersion. People must have a reference point to whom they return from among the people of knowledge. They return to the recognized scholars who are known for knowledge, trustworthiness, religion, and mindfulness of Allah. There is never any discrepancy or disagreement among them.