mezhebs
Mezhebs are schools of jurisprudence or legal thought within Sunni Islam. They represent distinct interpretations and methodologies used to derive Islamic law from its primary sources, the Quran and the Sunnah (the teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad). While there are many historical mezhebs, four are widely recognized and followed today: Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali. These schools primarily differ in their approaches to analogical reasoning (qiyas), consensus of the community (ijma), and the weight given to the sayings and practices of the Prophet's companions.
The Hanafi mezheb, founded by Abu Hanifa, is known for its extensive use of reason and analogy,
Adherence to a particular mezheb is a matter of personal choice and has historically been influenced by