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Which of the madhhabs is closest to the truth, and which madhhab do you rely upon for most of your fatwas, and what are the books that you recommend reading to reach your level of knowledge?

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Knowledge is acquired through two means: receiving it from reliable books, which requires a long time and carries the risk of weak understanding and error, because it is not built upon principles and rules. The second means is taking it from a teacher who is trustworthy in their knowledge and religion, which is faster and more precise, and aids in comprehension and verification. Combining both methods is more complete and perfect, starting with concise texts of knowledge before the extensive ones. As for the adopted madhhab in fatwas, it is not restricted to a specific madhhab; rather, it follows the opinion with the strongest evidence, and what is held by the verified scholars, far from sectarian bigotry. The Al-Ahbash Al-Harariyah group is one of the misguided sects.

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