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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ijtihad::noun | Spocien Dictionary
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some reform-minded Islamic scholars believe that reopening ijtihad is a prerequisite for the survival of Islam.
Examples of ijtihad
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Some Muslims practise ijtihad whereby they do not accept the authority of clergy.
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Ijtihad is mainly associated with the Shi'a MuslimJafari school of jurisprudence.
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A mujtahid is an Islamic scholar who is competent to interpret sharia by ijtihad.
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There are many justifications, found in the Qur'an and sunnah, for the use of ijtihad.
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In such issues they prefer qiyas and ijtihad over these type of individual narratives.
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Unlike Usulis, Akhbari did and do not follow marjas who practice ijtihad.
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He often corrected the philosopher, encouraging a lively debate in the spirit of ijtihad.
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Unlike Usulis, Akhbari did and do not follow marjas who practice ijtihad.
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This period is characterized by emergence of ijtihad and the first fiqh.
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- 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; "some reform-minded ...
- Ijtihad (Arabic: u0627u062Cu062Au0647u0627u062Fu200Eu200E ijtihu0101d, "diligence") is an Islamic legal term that means "independent reasoning" or "the utmost effort an individual can put forth in an activity." It is recognized as the decision-making process in Islamic law (sharia) through personal effort (jihad) which is completely independent of any school (madhhab) of jurisprudence (fiqh)...
- During the early times of Islam, the possibility of finding a new solution to a juridical problem. Has not been allowed in conservative Islam since the Middle Ages. ...
- (Arabic) Innovation in the Islamic religion.
- Exerting the sum total of one's ability attempting to uncover Allah's rulings on issues from their sources (Qur'an, Sunnah, Ijma', etc.). ...
- "personal judgment" applied to the Shari'ah.
- Means after acquiring the required knowledge and competence, deducing rules of law through juristic reasoning from original sources (The Qur'an and Sunnah, the pronouncements and practices of the Beloved Prophet, upon him be peace and blessings, if the authentic sources available are not ...
- The degree one reaches in order to be qualified as a mujtahid, one who is capable of deriving religious decisions on his own
- The ability of one to independently arrive at Allah's rulings in all areas of fiqh
