How do we deal with the differences between the schools of jurisprudence?

The questioner : We heard on some of the Shaykh’s tapes that there are differences in the issue of etiquette regarding the disagreements between jurists, and that a person must deal with them in a certain way. But the tapes are not clear, so will the Shaykh give us a brief overview of these matters?

The Shaykh : I did not understand your question.

The questioner : Oh?

The Shaykh : I did not understand your question.

The questioner : If Allah wills, I will make myself understood. We suffer greatly in our lives from the differences between jurists and between the schools of jurisprudence. Naturally, the correct books and materials that come from you and the other Shaykhs do not reach us there. So how do we deal with these problems?

The Shaykh : By Allah, I do not know. If the books do not reach you, what do you expect from me?

The questioner : I am asking about the etiquette that we should adopt.

The Shaykh : My brother, the etiquette is in the books, and you say that the books do not reach you. The solution is not in my hands.

The questioner : No, I am not telling you that. I am asking how we deal with the schools of jurisprudence that exist within our country. That is the question, in summary.

The Shaykh : The summary of the answer is: with beneficial knowledge and righteous action. Is there any knowledge?

The questioner : Yes, if Allah wills.

The Shaykh : Yes, if Allah wills.