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What is meant by the doors of Ijtihaad are closed?

The Doors of Ijtihaad being closed applies to the Usool (Principles) and Furoo' (particular/ detailed masaa-il) formulated by the Aimmah Mujtahideen. The issues which the Aimmah…

The Majlis Vol 23 No 12, p.10

What is 'necessity' in terms of the Shariah?

Briefly the principle of Dhuroorat applies to situations of real hardship. Life, limb and health are threatened. Arrest and being jailed is a valid threat. Starvation is valid for…

The Majlis Vol 24 No 08, p.12