OPINIONS OF THE FOUR IMAMS ON FUNDAMENTAL ISLAMIC ISSUES….

“ O you who have believed, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you. And if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allah and the Messenger , if you should believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is the best [way] and best in result ”. – 4:59 .

Instructions are crystal clear, we need to follow Allah (swt) and His Messenger (saw): doing what they instruct and staying away from what they prohibit, and follow those in authority, as long as they stick to Quran and Nabi Muhammad (saw).

Then follows the emphasis: If we disagree about something, then we should refer it to Allah’s revelation (Quran) and the traditions of His Prophet (saw), if you have faith in Allah and the Last Day.

Referring to the revelation and the traditions is better than continuing in our disagreements and in giving mere opinions, and will bring about the best result for us