Which school of thought (madhhab) in Islamic jurisprudence is best for a student of knowledge, taking into consideration the availability of books, their compilation of issues, and the clarity of their explanations? Is it better to follow the madhhab prevalent in one's country? And what books and audio resources do you recommend for someone who wishes to study Shafi'i jurisprudence?
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One can refer to previous fatwas (160253, 152287, 113564) to learn about the method of studying Shafi'i jurisprudence, and benefit from the book "Al-Fawa'id al-Makkiyah fima Yahtajuhu Talabat al-Shafi'iyah" by Al-Saqqaf to know the approved texts and books. One can also search for explanations by contemporary Shafi'i jurists who were mentioned in no. 82604.
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