Question:If a person cannot determine which jurist (faqih) is the most knowledgeable (aʿlam), and believes that three or four jurists are of the same level of aʿlamiyyah, is it permissible to follow (perform tabʿīḍ) all of them in different matters?

Answer:In the name of Allah, it is obligatory to follow the most knowledgeable (aʿlam) among the living jurists. And the aʿlam can only be one. However, if it is proven that one jurist is more knowledgeable in a particular section of jurisprudence and another is more knowledgeable in a different section, then each one should be followed in the area in which he is aʿlam. That said, such a situation is very rare, and perhaps it has never actually occurred. Allah knows best.

Question:What is your opinion on the issue of "partial following" (tab'eedh) in following the scholars (Taqlid)? In what situations is partial following permissible?

Answer:In the name of Allah, it is obligatory to follow the most knowledgeable living scholar and there can only be one who is the most knowledgeable. However, if it is established that one scholar is more knowledgeable than the others in a significant portion of jurisprudence, and another scholar is more knowledgeable in another portion, then the most knowledgeable should be followed in the area where they are the most knowledgeable. However, such a situation is rare and may not have ever existed. Allah knows best