Maslak aur Iman - Dr. Israr Ahmad

Dr. Israr Ahmad discusses the freedom of choice a new convert to Islam has regarding adherence to specific schools of thought (masalik). He recounts a personal experience of meeting a highly knowledgeable convert from Belgium, Abdul Aziz Van Canter, who, after extensive study, chose the Hanbali school of thought, much to the disappointment of his initial contacts who were from the Ahl-e-Hadith. Dr. Ahmad emphasizes that choosing a maslak is a matter of personal conviction and practice, not faith itself. He clarifies that while differences in ritual practices (like how to position hands during prayer) exist between different schools, these are matters of implementation and do not affect one’s belief. A new Muslim should exercise independent thought and choose a path after careful consideration.

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