Issues of Ijtihad

CONTENTS TAQLID AND IJTIHAD TAQLID AND IJTIHAD 8 Contemporary Muslim Society 9 Respect for Humanity 11 Consideration of Circumstances 12 The Wisdom of Gradual Reform 14 Change in the Field of Action 17 Stages of Hadith Study 19 The Importance of Ijtihad 20 What is Ijtihad? 21 Intellectual Crisis 23 The Ability to Reassess 23 Compilation of Fiqh During the Era of Muslim Power 27 No Example Available 27 The Issue of Blasphemy Against the Prophet 29 The Power of Peace 33 The Traditional Fiqh is Insufficient 36 Utilization of Modern Opportunities 38 Military Mindset and Peaceful Means 41 Anachronistic Attitude 42 Criticism and Ijtihad 44 Choosing the Battlefield of Badr 47 The Consequences of Ignoring Criticism 48 Principles Over Personalities 51 The Benefits of Criticism 53 True Standards and False Standards 56 The Need for a Revolutionary Mindset 57 Two Types of Ijtihad: General and Special 58 The Need for an Additional Qualification 59 ISSUE OF IJTIHAD INTERPRETATION BASED ON PERSONAL INSIGHT 66 Interpretation Through Reflection 73 DIALOGUE, NOT WARS 78 Double Mistake 82 Summary of the Discussion 87 DIVINE REASONING