Ijtihad by Ra’y: the main source of inspiration behind Istihsan
This essay investigates the implementation of istihsan (juristic preference) in the early history of Islam by identifying the concept of ijtihad (independent effort) and ra’y (juristic opinion),both of which played an enormous role in the development of Islamic law. Ijtihad by ra’y (personal judgmen...
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| Language: | English |
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Association of Muslim Social Scientists
2007
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/2399/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/2399/1/Ijtihad_by_Ra%27y_AJISS.pdf |