verses.

After the death of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), however, the Ummah differed over rulings of the Sharia in ways that did not undermine the foundations of the Sharia or its authoritative sources.

This was, however, a disagreement for which we shall, Allah willing, explain some of the causes. We all know with absolute certainty that no scholar whose knowledge, integrity, and religious commitment are trusted would knowingly and deliberately oppose what is established by the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). Those distinguished by knowledge and piety must be guided by the truth, and whoever is guided by the truth, Allah will make it easy for him to attain. Listen to the words of Allah Most High: “We have certainly made the Quran easy to remember; is there anyone who will take heed?” 1. “As for the one who gives, is mindful of Allah, and affirms the finest reward, We shall ease his way toward ease.” 2.