Is it correct to adopt the easiest opinions in matters of disagreement, and if not, how does a Muslim choose the opinion to act upon?
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It is not correct for a Muslim to choose the easiest opinions, as that leads to shirking religious obligations, because most scholarly issues are subject to differing opinions. "Whoever seeks out concessions becomes a heretic." A person should choose the opinion strongest in evidence if they are qualified to do so; otherwise, they should imitate the most knowledgeable, pious, and devout of scholars.
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