What is to be done when the fatwas of the muftis differ?
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If the fatwas of the muftis differ regarding the person seeking a ruling, which of the opinions should he follow?
He should follow what agrees with the truth, what agrees with the evidence of the Shari'ah, and what agrees with the Book and the Sunnah [al-Nisa':59], [al-Shura:10]. If it is confusing to him, he should ask the one he thinks is closest to the truth, more understanding, and more knowledgeable in fiqh, according to his ijtihad, seeking the truth.
He should follow what agrees with the truth, what agrees with the evidence of the Shari'ah, and what agrees with the Book and the Sunnah
And if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allah and the Messenger
فَإِنْ تَنَازَعْتُمْ فِي شَيْءٍ فَرُدُّوهُ إِلَى اللَّهِ وَالرَّسُولِAnd in anything over which you disagree - its ruling is [to be referred] to Allah.
وَمَا اخْتَلَفْتُمْ فِيهِ مِنْ شَيْءٍ فَحُكْمُهُ إِلَى اللَّهِ
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