"The consensus of the Muslims has been established upon the obligation (Wujub) of following one of the four Imams (رحمة الله عليهم) today." - Imam Ahmad al-Nafrawi (12th Century AH) (رحمه الله) in Al-Fawākih al-Dawāni
Whether a person should follow one of the four schools or not is an issue that has created much confusion amongst Muslims today. It is hoped this short treatise will serve to dispel much of the misinformation found about this issue and furnish the details for why the Four schools (Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i and Hanbali) have such a central role in Sunni Islam.
Some key additions have been made to this second edition of the book. Several clear statements establishing Ijma (consensus) of the Umma upon the taqlīd of the four Imams have been now included. Similarly, a word has been added about our responsibility in the UK as ambassadors of Islam. Another addition is the appraisal of some of the texts often cited to argue against taqlīd.
This cannot be undone and I am sure it will be greatly appreciated.
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