Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Is Qiyas and Ijtehad Innovation?

The major sources of Shariah* rulings are Al-Qur’an and Hadith. Basing on these two solutions to different aspects of Islamic life would be derived. Thus, Qiyas and Ijtehad – these two are regarded as two sources of Shariah rulings. These are the two sources which open the gateway to solutions for all man of all times. Therefore, these two are not innovation/bid’at. Because, these two are not new in Islamic sphere. Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaiyhiwa Sallam himself and also his companions the Sahabas (R) applied these two to high extent for formulating and implementing laws.

Mujadded-e-Alfesani Shaikh Ahmad Serhendi R has written:
Qiyas and Ijtehad cannot be pertained as bid’at in any circumstances. Because, these two provide evidence of Qur’an and Hadith. They don’t provide any innovation.

From Rahe Sunnat – Mufti Hifzur Rahman

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*Shariah means Principles of Islam


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