What Is the Difference Between an Aalim and a Mufti?
The main difference between an Aalim and a Mufti lies in the depth of legal specialization. An Aalim completes broad training in Islamic sciences such as Arabic, Tafsir, Hadith, Fiqh, and Usul al-Fiqh, preparing them to teach and explain religious texts. A Mufti usually builds on that foundation through advanced study in Fiqh and Ifta, […]