Fatwa According to Another School of Thought

Question
Is it possible for a person to follow more than one school of thought... for example, they may adhere to a specific school but when asked a question, they receive a fatwa according to another school? Is this permissible?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: The school of thought is a very vast science that is difficult to control, and it is not permissible to issue fatwas for those who are learning the science and mastering it. Consequently, there is no scientific accuracy in issuing fatwas based on the opinions of others, and such actions cause fitna (strife) and manipulation of knowledge, leading to its loss. Therefore, a person must adhere to one school of thought unless in cases of necessity after consulting the scholars of the other school, and God knows best.
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