Issues of Ijtihad

guideline for funeral practices, deriving only funeral-related lessons. Consequently, their intellectual engagement with this Hadith will remain limited to the topic of funerals. Now, consider this matter in the context of the present time. One of the objections frequently raised against Islam is that its moral teachings emphasize respect for Muslims but lack respect for humanity as a whole. This objection is unquestionably incorrect and can be refuted with numerous references from the Quran and Hadith. In this regard, the incident involving the Prophet Muhammad given in the above Hadith serves as a compelling example. It demonstrates that Islam embodies perfect respect for humanity. Islamic teachings hold that every human being created by God deserves respect in all circumstances— whether they share the same religion or belong to another, whether they are from one nation or another, or even if they appear to be from an enemy nation. As human beings, they are entitled to respect. However, when this Hadith is narrowly interpreted within the confines of funeral practices, an important principle of Islamic teaching—its universal respect for humanity— risks being overshadowed. Consideration of Circumstances In Sahih al-Bukhari, it is narrated that the Prophet Muhammad told Aisha that when the Quraysh later rebuilt