Question
What should we reply to people who say things such as, "Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wasallam did not tell us that there will be 4 Imams and 4 Mathabs to come, so follow one of them", "How did the people before the Imaams understand Quraan and Hadith", "Why must we follow a Mathab?" "Its nothing wrong to follow a Mathab, but not compulsory", and similar statements. Also, briefly, what answer to give to when asked as to the reason/wisdom in following an Imaam?
Answer
Firstly, since you lack adequate knowledge to respond to and demolish the morons who pose moronic questions, your reaction should be silence. This is the command of the Qur'aan Majeed. Allah Ta'ala says about the Muttaqeen: "When they hear drivel, they turn away from it, and they say: 'For us are our deeds, and for you are your deeds. Salaam on you. We do not follow the jaahileen (morons)." Those who pose such stupid questions are just too stupid for intelligent response.
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- The Majlis Vol 24 No 07
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