What is the scope for differences of opinion in #Islam? When does it cross the line and deviate from #orthodox Islam? A viewer asks, “I thought in Islam you could have different views, different opinions, different interpretations. Is there such a thing as the ultimate view in Islam which every #Muslim without fail must follow?” Dr. Shabir Ally explains that on many aspects of Islam, there is ample room for interpretation, with scholars (and scholarly bodies) disagreeing and ruling the opposite of each other. He explains that this is acceptable in the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama'ah, an ecumenical term that means that rather than excommunicate people, they are included in a broad stream called the jama'ah or congregation worldwide.

00:00 Question from viewer, introduced by Dr. Safiyyah Ally
00:19 - What are the important matters on which all Muslims must agree?
02:29 - If someone goes against the recognized scholarly body of opinion, would that person be considered outside of Islam?
03:46 - How early did differences of opinion arise in early Muslim communities, and how significant were they?
04:32 - Difference of opinion in the time of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
07:31 - Dr. Shabir Ally compares religion to a peach.
08:35 - How can scholars be sure they are not following their whims and desires when giving their opinions?
09:06 - Dr. Shabir Ally explains how one can judge a scholar’s opinions.
11:55 - Is there a definitive body of scholars who can determine if someone is Muslim or not?
14:26 - Dr. Shabir Ally tells a joke about people in Paradise.

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