ijtihad

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Meaning

the endeavor of a Moslem scholar to derive a rule of divine law from the Koran and Hadith without relying on the views of other scholars; by the end of the 10th century theologians decided that debate on such matters would be closed and Muslim theology and law were frozen

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some reform-minded Islamic scholars believe that reopening ijtihad is a prerequisite for the survival of Islam Source: Internet

At present many of our brethren are offended by the word dhimmis, and I have stated in what I wrote in my books that I don't see anything to prevent contemporary Islamic ijtihad from discarding this word dhimmis and calling them non-Muslim citizens." Source: Internet

It was started by Hanafi fiqh as a form of Ijtihad (individual reasoning). Source: Internet

If this is unavailable, then the recorded individual reasoning ( Ijtihad ) of Muhammad companions is sought. Source: Internet

This method is deployed if Ijtihad and Qiyas fail to provide guidance. Source: Internet

Of broader importance has been the role of the mujtahid, a cleric of superior knowledge who has the authority to perform ijtihad (independent judgment). Source: Internet

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