How does Qaf represent madhhabs, disagreement, and preferred opinions?
Qaf does not give an opinion. It presents the information in the books it searches and leaves the judgement to you.
- Most sources agree: Qaf says it is the majority opinion, then highlights the other opinions and their reasoning where relevant.
- Scholars are divided: Qaf presents the main views, who holds each one and their reasoning, without deciding between them.
- The madhhabs differ: Qaf sets out the positions of the four Sunni madhhabs when the differences matter. A madhhab is a school of Islamic jurisprudence.
To focus on one school, ask a follow-up. For example, ask, “What is the Hanafi view on this question?”