Islamic Law: Taqlīd and Reasoning

A revered religious figure believed to possess miraculous powers. People often sought his intervention in desperate situations.

Abilities that seem impossible to explain through natural means, often associated with divine intervention.

To become involved in a situation to influence the outcome.

Died, no longer living.

Yusuf believed that Sheikh Ahmad could somehow bring the boy back to life, even though he had already died.

The practice of accepting legal rulings from respected scholars without independent reasoning.

Independent reasoning and interpretation of Islamic law.

Following the interpretations of established scholars instead of conducting independent interpretation of Islamic law.

Independent reasoning and interpretation of Islamic law, referred to as Ijtihād.

To simplify the process of understanding and applying Islamic law, by relying on the expertise of established scholars.

The increasing intricacy of legal issues within Islamic jurisprudence.

Strict standards and qualifications required for issuing reliable and accurate rulings in Islamic law.

The need for consistency and stability in rulings to maintain order and avoid confusion in Islamic jurisprudence.

Scholars support Taqlīd due to the complexity of Islamic law, demanding ruling criteria, and the need for stability and uniformity.

The act of associating partners with God in worship, considered a major sin in Islam.

The act of humbly asking God for something, expressing your need and dependence on Him.

Focusing all devotion and worship solely on God, with no intermediaries or other beings.

The belief in and worship of multiple gods.

It implies that the deceased prophet has some power or authority to influence events, attributing divine qualities to them, thus associating them with God in worship.

Islamic bonds that represent ownership in a real asset, like a building or a business. Sukuk holders share the profits from the asset.

Sukuk are different from traditional bonds because they're based on the actual ownership of an asset, not just loaning money.

Because they align with Islamic principles by avoiding interest (riba) and speculation.

Imagine a Sukuk representing ownership in a shopping mall. Sukuk holders would share in the profits earned from renting out the mall's spaces.

Provide access to finance for businesses and projects that comply with Islamic principles.

Funds that invest in assets permitted by Islamic law (Shariah), like stocks, real estate, and commodities. Profits and losses are shared among investors based on the fund's performance.

Assets or activities allowed under Islamic law, often excluding investments in alcohol, gambling, and interest-bearing loans.

In Islamic Investment Funds, profits and losses are shared among investors based on the fund's performance.

Assets permitted under Islamic law, often including stocks, real estate, commodities, and businesses that operate ethically.

To provide investors with a way to invest in assets that are compliant with Islamic law and to share profits and losses based on the fund's performance.