Imam Ahmad is teacher of Saudi Arabia. Imam Shafii is teacher of Malaysia. Imam Shafii is senior to Imam Ahmad, and Imam Ahmad respected him. Saudis should respect Imam Shafii and Malaysians should respect Imam Ahmad. Pakistan follows Imam Abu Hanifa who is senior to both. Pakistanis know nothing about Imam Shafii and Imam Ahmad due to Indian cultural influence. I love Shafiis of Yemen more than Shafiis of Malaysia.
