What is your opinion of one who begins his study with the jurisprudence of disagreement, and does the study of jurisprudence require a gradual approach?

Question : He says: We see some students beginning their study of jurisprudence with the jurisprudence of disagreement. Is this method correct? Does the study of jurisprudence require a gradual approach? Please clarify for us what is meant by the jurisprudence of disagreement? That is, the disagreement among scholars.

Answer : No, this is a mistake. The one who begins with the books of disagreement will be lost; he will undoubtedly be lost. The best thing is to focus on a specific school of jurisprudence and master its books. Once jurisprudence is firmly established in his mind, he can then look into the books of disagreement, so that if Allah opens the door for him, he can prefer one opinion over another. As for beginning with the mention of disagreement while still a novice, that is like one who throws himself into the sea without knowing how to swim.