Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (468) | Hardworking
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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The mujtahid.
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He is the scholar or jurist who does not merely follow the opinions of others (muqallid).
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He is one who has attained a level of knowledge that qualifies him to conduct independent research into issues.
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And to derive legal rulings based on their evidence.
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He is subject to conditions and regulations that are discussed in their appropriate places within the books of usul al-fiqh.
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If a mujtahid exercises ijtihad regarding an issue and arrives at the truth,
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He receives two rewards:
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The reward for the effort of ijtihad,
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And the reward for arriving at the truth.
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If he errs,
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He is not held accountable for his mistake, provided he has exerted his utmost effort in seeking the truth.
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He receives one reward,
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Which is the reward for the effort of ijtihad in seeking the truth.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.