Reviving Ijtihad

Contents 5 Contemporary Muslim Society 6 Respect for Humanity 7 Consideration of Circumstances 9 Gradual Implementation of Shariah 10 Change in the Field of Action 13 Stages of Hadith Study 15 The Importance of Ijtihad 16 What is Ijtihad? 16 Intellectual Crisis 18 The Ability to Reassess 18 Compilation of Fiqh During the Era of Muslim Power 21 No Example Available 22 The Issue of Blasphemy Against the Prophet 23 The Power of Peace 27 The Traditional Fiqh is Insufficient 29 Utilization of Modern Opportunities 31 Military Mindset and Peaceful Means 34 Anachronistic Attitude