IJTIHAD
Q. Ijtihad has got a significant role in Islamic Law, discuss. What are the qualification of a Mujtahid? Answer 1. INTRODUCTION: Ijtihad is one of the sources of Islamic Law. If a matter is not resolved expressly in a Quran, Sunnah and by way of Ijma, the jurist must not leave the matter unresolved rather he should strive hard to find out the solution under the light of Quran and Sunnah. 2. MEANING OF IJTIHAD: It is the effort made by Mujtahid in seeking knowledge of the ahkam of the shariah through interpretation. 3. DEFINITION OF IJTIHAD: Ijtihad means the application by a lawyer of all his faculties to the consideration of the authorities of the law, that is the Quran, Sunnah and Ijma with a view to find out what in all probability is the law. 4. ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF IJTIHAD: Quranic Verses in Support of Ijtihad: a. And we have revealed on you the book which describes everything. b. We have omitted nothing from this book. c. Then ask those w...