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2.2 Ijtihad
Islamic Religious Education · Grade 11 · 8 lessons in the design
What this covers
- Ijtihad: meaning and place among the sources of sharia
- Principles of Ijtihad
- Qualities of a mujtahid
What you will be able to do
- describe the principles of Ijtihad as a methodology of interpreting sources of the sharia
- assess the significance of Ijtihad in the interpretation of law in the society
- examine the qualities of a mujtahid as a basis of applying Ijtihad
- appreciate the role played by the secondary sources of sharia and Ijtihad in the development of law
Key questions
“What is the relevance of Ijtihad in modern times?”
Lessons
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Ijtihad: meaning and place in sharia
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain what Ijtihad means and where it stands among the sources of sharia.
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Principles of Ijtihad: the order of the sources
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the order in which a mujtahid uses the sources of sharia.
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Principles of Ijtihad: conditions and method
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the conditions that guide a correct Ijtihad and the method a mujtahid follows.
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Qualities of a mujtahid
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExamine the knowledge, character and skills required of a mujtahid.
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The significance of Ijtihad in the interpretation of law
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizAssess how Ijtihad keeps the law able to guide society in every age.
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Decisions arrived at through Ijtihad
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe examples of rulings reached through Ijtihad, past and present.
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The relevance of Ijtihad in the modern world
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizAssess why Ijtihad is relevant today and how councils apply it to modern life.
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Applying Ijtihad: a case study and review
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizReview the principles, qualities and relevance of Ijtihad and apply them to a case study.