About this course
Explore ijtihad and taqlid through the questions surrounding divine legal systems and religious authority. The course’s introduction to ijtihad includes its history and methodology, while the lesson sequence considers the evidence offered for taqlid and common questions about its practice.
The discussion also addresses the institution of marji’iyyah and concludes with the guardianship of the jurist, Wilayat Al-Faqih. These connected subjects provide a focused introduction to the vocabulary and debates surrounding juristic authority in Islamic thought.
What you’ll explore
- Ijtihad, its history and methodology
- Divine legal systems and the evidence for taqlid
- Questions about taqlid and marji’iyyah
- The guardianship of the jurist, Wilayat Al-Faqih
Curriculum
- 01Print-Ready Course Notes
- 02Understanding Divine Legal Systems
- 03What is the Evidence for Taqlid?
- 04Frequently Asked Questions About Taqlid
- 05The Guardianship of the Jurist (Wilayat Al-Faqih)
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