As a new Muslim, I am learning about Islam every day. Do I have to choose a path, Sunni or Shiah, right now or can I enjoy learning from both schools of thought before knowing better what is the true Islam?
As a new Muslim, I am learning about Islam every day. Do I have to choose a path, Sunni or Shiah, right now or can I enjoy learning from both schools of thought before knowing better what is the true Islam?
Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 4 years ago
Bismillah
Thank you for your question. Choosing a path within Islam is part of the gradual journey to finding authentic belief and as such is something that you will only naturally need some time to figure out. Making an informed choice is key to the longevity of your decision. In the meantime in order to fulfill your religious obligations as a Muslim, like praying and fasting in the month of Ramadan, it may be simpler to choose a school of jurisprudence and there are day to day practical concerns that you will need to seek clarification on at times.
May you always be successful and i wish you fulfillment in your journey