Reason and Individual Reasoning
The term “ljtihad” itself means to strive hard. But it has been widely used to imply independent reasoning in the development of Islamic jurisprudence. The contemporary understanding, shared widely by formally trained Islamic jurists, defines Ijtihad as an intellectual tool that seeks to articulate...
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| Language: | English |
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International Institute of Islamic Thought
1999-10-01
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| Series: | American Journal of Islam and Society |
| Online Access: | https://www.ajis.org/index.php/ajiss/article/view/2101 |