Is the gate of ijtihād truly closed? An examination of the historical myth, the continuing practice of independent legal reasoning, and its urgency for Muslim communities navigating new realities.

Javed Ahmad GhamidiMarch 2026 — Vol. 36, No. 311 min

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The Role of Ijtihad in Contemporary Fiqh

Is the gate of ijtihād truly closed? An examination of the historical myth, the continuing practice of independent legal reasoning, and its urgency for Muslim communities navigating new realities.

Javed Ahmad GhamidiMarch 2026 — Vol. 36, No. 311 min

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