The Four Schools of Thought
The Four Schools of Thought
The 4 schools of thought and mutual respect between them.
Learning objectives
- List the 4 schools of thought
- Explain mutual respect
- Know the small differences between the schools
- Know the importance of unity
The four schools of thought in Islam are Hanafi Maliki Shafi'i and Hanbali. All adhere to the Bible and Sunnah. The slight differences between these schools are due to different interpretations. Muslims can follow any school of thought. Respect for one another is a key factor. Learning from different schools makes us appreciate the efforts of the wise; mutual respect in interpretation makes the community peaceful.
Comprehension quiz
What are the 4 schools of thought?
What do the 4 schools follow?
How great are the differences between the 4 schools?
Is it right to split into factions over differences of interpretation?
Which of these is one of the 4 schools?