What is the ruling on sectarian bigotry that divides Muslims, and how can one deal with this bigotry, whether from the husband or relatives, especially since the husband believes that this bigotry distances people from following the sayings of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and the wife believes that the imams have a role in understanding the religion?

People regarding the issue of adherence to a madhhab (definition) (school of thought) and taqlid (definition) (following a qualified scholar) are of three types: one blameworthy extreme that condemns adherence to a madhhab and taqlid absolutely, and another blameworthy extreme that calls for absolute taqlid, even if it contradicts evidence. As for the moderate and praiseworthy type, it is that which is enlightened by the sayings of the imams, studies their fiqh, follows the evidence while seeking an excuse for the common person who engages in taqlid, and advises against argumentation and disputation in these matters.