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Question: I am a beginner in learning the Deen, and I sincerely wish to understand matters correctly, following the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah. Recently, I have started studying the book “Description of the Prophet’s ﷺ Prayer” by Shaykh al-Albani, and it has encouraged me to improve my Salah according to authentic narrations. However, I have some confusion and questions in my mind, and I humbly seek your clarification: 1️⃣ Why do different schools of thought (madhhabs) exist in Islam, when the best guidance is the guidance of the Prophet ﷺ? 2️⃣ In my country, many Muslims strongly follow a particular school of thought and identify themselves with it. Why is this so common? 3️⃣ While studying the Prophet’s ﷺ prayer, I came across authentic hadith indicating placing the hands on the chest after takbir. However, many people around me place their hands below the navel, and this seems different from what I am learning. Why do such differences exist when the hadith appears clear? 4️⃣ As a beginner, how should I approach these differences without becoming confused or disrespectful towards others? For questions ,suggestions and etc [email protected] Answered by: Abu Harun Muhammad Taweel https://t.me/coreIslamiccourse