Levels of Moushtehid in Islamic Jurisprudence

The chapter explores the hierarchy of expertise in giving religious opinions, distinguishing muftis from moushtehids based on knowledge and fatwa issuance abilities. It delves into the levels of moushtehid, from mwrajah to mwataq, and discusses scholars like Imam Abu Hanifah and Laith ibn Sa'ad with unique usul formulations. Emphasizing the complexity of hadith interpretation, it underscores the importance of critical thinking, proper guidance in studying texts like the Quran and Hadith, and the necessity of linguistic accuracy in understanding Hadith.