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Is it permissible for a Muslim to move between the opinions of the schools of jurisprudence in matters of worship?

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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: Is it permissible for a Muslim to move between the opinions of the schools of jurisprudence in matters of worship if there is a need for it?

The Shaykh:
Meaning, he takes what suits him and leaves what does not suit him. This is not permissible. It is not permissible for him to move between the schools of the scholars, taking what suits him. This is not permissible.

The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says:

The Shaykh:
Whoever follows the dispensations (rukhas) becomes a Zindiq, and that is the one who follows the disagreement of the scholars and takes what suits him or what he desires. There is danger of Zindiqah for him. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 1125- هل يجوز للمسلم التنقل بين أقوال المذاهب في العبادات؟ - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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