Is the approach based on not adhering to a specific madhhab, seeking evidence, and inclining towards the majority opinion, the optimal approach that must be followed? And is the perception that the Shafi'i and Hanbali madhhabs are the strongest correct? And is combining madhhabs (talfiq), if not intended and stemming from following the evidence, permissible?

Adhering to a specific madhhab (school of thought) is permissible, provided there is no fanaticism towards a particular one. Weighing the merits of different madhahib can only be done by a deeply knowledgeable scholar. As for the beginner, he must follow a scholar he trusts. Eclecticism, by following the soundest evidence from any madhhab, is permissible; in fact, it is obligatory for one who is capable of distinguishing between different opinions. Egypt does not have one officially adopted madhhab, and multiple madhahib exist within it. Judging the strength and weakness of madhahib requires comprehensive study and knowledge of the reasons for preferring one over another. A student of knowledge should strive diligently in his studies and show reverence to the Imams. If the preponderance of an opinion becomes clear to him, he should adopt it; otherwise, he should follow someone he trusts.