What is Shia Islam? - Twelverism
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The Early History of Sunni Law
The early history is often disputed and it's important to keep different perspectives in mind. In any case a huge emphasis on reason from the 11th century onwards is often placed in contrast to the different schools of Sunni jurisprudence which at around this time is often said to have done away with ishdi had or interpretation. There was a tendency in these schools to imitate or to look at the previously established legal rulings from their particular school rather than reinterpreting things for themselves.
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