Scholarly Disagreement as a Mercy
Dr. Abbas Shaaban, former Vice President of Al-Azhar and President of the World Organization for Al-Azhar Graduates, affirmed that the differences among scholars are limited to subsidiary juristic issues and do not affect core doctrines or fixed principles. These differences stem from scientific and methodological reasons that reflect the flexibility of Islamic jurisprudence and help Muslims adapt to varying circumstances and environments. He explained that the disagreements among the imams were based on mutual respect and appreciation, and that the differences are confined to issues with probable or ambiguous indications, while the fundamental rulings and constants remain agreed upon. He pointed out that such divergence has facilitated the easing of rulings and was not a cause of division, citing scientific reasons such as the diversity of the Arabic language and the varying levels of understanding of the Sunnah among scholars, viewing this as a factor enriching Islamic jurisprudence. The workshop concluded with a dialogue with visiting students, during which he emphasized the importance of understanding the nature of juristic differences as part of the scientific and flexible nature of Sharia law.
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