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Ijtihad: meaning and place in sharia

Islamic Religious Education · Grade 11 · about 40 minutes

Explain what Ijtihad means and where it stands among the sources of sharia.

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Other lessons in this sub-strand

  1. Ijtihad: meaning and place in sharia
  2. Principles of Ijtihad: the order of the sources
  3. Principles of Ijtihad: conditions and method
  4. Qualities of a mujtahid
  5. The significance of Ijtihad in the interpretation of law
  6. Decisions arrived at through Ijtihad
  7. The relevance of Ijtihad in the modern world
  8. Applying Ijtihad: a case study and review