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The Sayings of the Imams Concerning Following the Sunnah—and the Dispraise of Taqleed. Part 3: Imam ash-Shafi’ee, Muhammad Ibn Idrees (d. 204 AH)

Abu Khadeejah Abdul-Wahid
November 4, 2025
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As for Imām ash-Shāfiʿī (died. 204 AH, rahimahullāh), the narrations from him concerning following the Hadīth, avoiding Taqleed and opinions are the most numerous and finest. I have made this [read on...] The post The Sayings of the Imams Concerning Following the Sunnah—and the Dispraise of Taqleed. Part 3: Imam ash-Shafi’ee, Muhammad Ibn Idrees (d. 204 AH) first appeared on Abu Khadeejah أبو خديجة.

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