Mezhebine

Mezhebine is a term that refers to a school of Islamic jurisprudence, also known as a madhhab. These schools represent different interpretations and methodologies for understanding and applying Islamic law derived from the Quran and the Sunnah. There are four main Sunni mezhebine: Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali. Each mezheb has its own distinct scholarly lineage and approaches to legal reasoning and deduction. The Hanafi school, for example, places significant emphasis on analogical reasoning (qiyas) and the opinions of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad. The Maliki school is known for its reliance on the practices of the people of Medina as a source of legal authority. The Shafi'i school sought to synthesize the methodologies of the Hanafi and Maliki schools, establishing principles for deriving law. The Hanbali school is often considered the most conservative, adhering strictly to the literal interpretation of the Quran and Sunnah. While differences exist between these mezhebine, they are generally seen as valid interpretations within Sunni Islam, and adherents of one mezheb are not necessarily seen as outside the fold of Islam by followers of another. Shia Islam also has its own schools of jurisprudence, such as the Ja'fari school.