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The Preference for Adhering to One School of Thought in Multi-School Countries
Is it preferable to teach the public the legal text of the school to which the state belongs; out of fear of causing discord among the public? For example, in Jordan, people are accustomed to the Shafi'i method of prayer. Would teaching them the Maliki and Hanafi schools lead to discord, as they would find differences in the pillars of prayer, nullifiers of ablution, and other rulings that differ from those of the Shafi'i school?
Answer
I say, and with God's guidance: This is correct; education should be based on the prevalent school of thought in the country. In Jordan, the most common are the issues of the Hanafi and Shafi'i scholars, because the historical school in the Levant, including Jordan, is these two schools. To claim otherwise is contrary to reality and history, especially since the Hanafi school is close to the common people due to its simplicity and ease. And do not forget that all state laws regarding personal status and civil law are derived from the Hanafi school. And God knows best.
