The Historical Divisions in Islamic Prayer Practices

Why are there so many differences of opinions in fiqh and different madhhabs? Which madhhab is the best and most correct? In this review of the book “The Evolution of Fiqh” by Dr Bilal Philips, we take a historical journey from the first generation of Islam to our present day to gain context and an understanding of how the Islamic fiqh of jurisprudence has evolved through the periods of time to what it is today; with the widely practiced four prominent madhhabs. Despite being concise in length, this book provides satisfying, comprehensive answers to those burning questions. Tune in to find out more!