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Q 1: What is the most correct book of Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence)?

A: Every human being, with the exception of the messengers and prophets regarding what they convey from Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He), may be correct or mistaken regardless of the high degree of Ijtihad (juristic effort to infer expert legal rulings) they might have reached. However, it is obligatory on learners to be knowledgeable of the Qur'an and Sunnah (whatever is reported from the Prophet) and to refer to the writings of the founders of Madh-habs (Schools of Jurisprudence) whenever necessary without being partial to a specific Madh-hab (School of Jurisprudence). This is necessary so as to obtain the required ruling along with its evidence as much as possible. (Part No. 12; Page No. 122) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.