Taqleed can be defined as the acceptance of a Mujtahid’s‘ statements
(Fatwa, without knowing his references (evidences)).
[Tazeeb, by Imam-Nawai and Irshaad-ul-Fahool by Qadhi Shawkani].
There is a consensus amongst the majority of Muslims that we should follow
the four major Imams in matters of Shari’ah. Such as:
· Those matters in which there is no direct, single and clear meaning in
sources of Shari’ah.
· When there exists a difference of opinion between the Sahabah upon an
issue, the Imams have tried to show the similarities in them.