Reading and learning from books

Q 17: I read religious books that were written by scholars and I find that some scholars have different views on specific issues. One scholar's view may be totally different from another scholar and it may be an incorrect view. An example of this is the view of our brother shaykh Muhammad Nasir Al-Din Al-Albany, who prohibits ring-shaped gold for women. Some other scholars refuted this view. (Part No. 12; Page No. 124) For me as a reader, is it permissible to read this scholar's books as he has different views as regards some religious issues? I may adopt his views without having an idea about other scholars' views. Some times, I am thrown into confusion and perplexity. I hope you will explain this to me.

A: If you are able to search, deduce, and compare the proofs of different scholars to reach the correct view, you may read any book by any writer. This will develop your mental faculties without fear of confusion or perplexity. If you are unable to do so, you may adopt the views of a trustworthy jurist who is learned and more adherent to the Qur'an and Sunnah.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.