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Ijtihad literally means "to endeavor, strive, put oneself out, work hard." In Islamic legal terminology it means “the process of deriving the laws of the shari'ah from its sources.”. Mujtahid means a person who does ijtihad or who is an expert of Islamic laws. Fiqh literally means knowledge, and in Islamic terminology it means the ...
Jul 16, 2020 · D.K. Publishing. 4.04. 159 ratings37 reviews. This comprehensive, accessible, and authenticated guide to Islam is essential to understanding the world's fastest-growing religion. This essential guide to Islam covers every aspect of the Muslim faith and its history - from the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the teachings of the Koran to Islam ...
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Here, you will learn of what the five pillars of Islam are and how to perform each one of them: 1. Shahadah; the profession of faith. In Chapter 2, you have learnt the definition and practical enunciation of the Shahadah. The Shahadah can be regarded as the entrance to Islam.
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