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Ijtihad is an Islamic legal term that refers to the independent reasoning of a qualified Islamic scholar to deduce Islamic law from its sources. These sources primarily include the Quran and the Sunnah, the traditions and practices of the Prophet Muhammad. Ijtihad is employed when a legal issue is not explicitly addressed in the primary texts, or when an interpretation is needed for a contemporary situation.
The practice of ijtihad is considered a crucial mechanism for the development and adaptation of Islamic jurisprudence
The results of ijtihad are not considered infallible and can differ among scholars. This diversity of opinion