| It is not for the Mujtahid (the scholar who makes Ijtihad) to create or prescribe what is best for mankind [29]. His role is to apply what has been explicitly stated by the revelation; without contradicting it, to all circumstances and events. Intellectual opinions and thought must work within the limits set by revelation and not attempt independence. Such an attempt would lead to the denial of Islam in totality. |
| Ijtihad is strongly connected to the goals and objectives of the Shariah. When speaking about the conditions for making Ijtihad, Imam Al-Shatabi included at its forefront, ‘to be able to understand the goals of the Shariah in totality’ |
| The science of Usul al-Fiqh elucidates that some ahadith are general and others are specific, some ahadith abrogate, while other ahadith have been abrogated and are no longer referred to as conclusive proof for the establishment of ahkam. The science also explains the exact meanings of certain language usages and styles, the context of certain verses and ahadith, as well as how the Qur’an relates to the Sunnah. All of this helps us to truly understand the Qur’an and Sunnah... Since the advent of Islam until today, different groups have emerged who misinterpret the meaning of certain parts of the religion because they do not fully understand them and so deviate as a result. |
| The permitting of haram under necessity is meant to make life easy and less oppressive for Muslims |
