Is it permissible for a student of knowledge who is not deeply rooted to follow one scholar and then adopt the opinion of another opposing scholar if that opinion is strong and based on evidence, or if he finds hardship in the opinion of his followed scholar and adopts the opinion of another scholar known for his piety and knowledge? Is this considered seeking out concessions? And must he adopt the opinion of his followed scholar in all matters? And must a Muslim adopt the opinion that removes him from disagreement in matters of dispute, and is he sinful for not doing so?
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It is not obligatory to follow a specific scholar in all matters; rather, it is permissible to follow one scholar in one issue and another in a different issue. Nor is it obligatory to follow the stricter opinion when scholars differ and the evidence is equally strong; rather, it has been said that one may choose or adopt the easier opinion. It is also permissible to take some concessions occasionally out of necessity. Therefore, there is no harm in following those who permit taking what exceeds a fistful of the beard.
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