The Four Great Imams of Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh)

Why do we need to follow a specific madhab or school of jurisprudence (fiqh) when we have direct access to Qur’an and Hadith, which are the sources of this knowledge? This question that echoes in the minds of many Muslims is of great importance as it directly relates to our lives in this world as well as in the hereafter.  It is possible for all Muslims to learn about the