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Islamic schools and branches Schools of LawMain article:
Madh'hab
Madhhab is an islamic term that refers to a school of thought or religious jurisprudence, or fiqh, within Sunni Islam. Each of the Sahaba had a unique school of jurisprudence, but these schools were gradually consolidated or discarded so that there are currently four recognized schools. The differences between these schools of thought manifest in minor practical differences, as most Sunni Muslims consider them all fundamentally the same. Sunnis generally do not identify themselves with a particular school of thought — simply calling themselves "Sunnis".
Hanafi
The Hanafi school was founded by Imam Abu Hanifa an-Nu‘man; it is the largest school of thought followed by most Muslims around the world. It is predominant among Sunni Muslims in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, northern Egypt, Iraq, Turkey, Balkans and in many western countries.
There are movements within this madhab such as Barelvi and Deobandi.
Shafi`i
Shafi`i was founded by Imam Muhammad ibn Idris ash-Shafi`i, is the second largest school of thought in terms of followers. It is practiced throughout the Muslim world, but is most prevalent in Egypt, Somalia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Yemen, among Kurds, Kerala (Mappilas) and is officially followed by the governments of Brunei and Malaysia.
Maliki
The Maliki school derives from the work of Imam Malik ibn Anas. It is practiced in North and West Africa. It is the third-largest of the four schools.
Hanbali
Hanbali is considered to be the most conservative of the four schools and the one that relies on Hadith the most. Hanbalis reject the use of philosophical argument[vague] in matters of religious belief.
Four Schools of madhab/thought in Islam.
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Re: Four Schools of madhab/thought in Islam.
You dont have to follow just 1 bro. You can pick and choose and follow all four if you want!
Re: Four Schools of madhab/thought in Islam.
WestLdnShawty wrote:You dont have to follow just 1 bro. You can pick and choose and follow all four if you want!

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