Mujtihad (Noun)
Meaning
An Islamic scholar who engages in ijtihad, the effort to derive rules of divine law from Muslim sacred texts.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The mujtahid's interpretation of the Quran and Hadith was widely respected by the Muslim community for its nuance and insight.
- In order to address the changing needs of modern society, the mujtahid had to engage in a meticulous analysis of the Islamic tradition.
- The mujtahid's ability to balance reason and revelation made her a leading authority on Islamic jurisprudence.
- A mujtahid must possess a deep understanding of the Arabic language, as well as a thorough knowledge of the Prophet Muhammad's life and teachings.
- The mujtahid's ruling on the use of modern technology in Islamic worship was seen as a major breakthrough in the field of Islamic law.