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Digital Islamic Reminder

3 REASONS WHY We Have Madhabs | Ep. 2 | Debunking Madhab Myths with Dr. Shadee Elmasry

Mar 13, 2024
The podcast delves into the reasons for diversity in Islamic jurisprudence, discussing how equivocal Quranic verses contribute to the emergence of different legal schools. It explores the historical factors leading to diverse sects in Islam, the application of Islamic principles in modern issues like student loans and technology, and the variations in scholars' interpretations of Hadiths.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Quran contains verses that are explicit and clear, leading to unanimous agreement among scholars on certain topics.
  • New scenarios and modern complexities require scholars to derive guidance from foundational principles to address contemporary issues in Islamic jurisprudence.

Deep dives

Reason 1: Different types of Quranic verses

The podcast explains the existence of differences in Islamic jurisprudence due to the Quran containing different types of verses. Some verses are explicit and clear, leaving no room for interpretation, such as those related to the Oneness of Allah or rules of inheritance, leading to unanimous agreement among scholars. On the other hand, equivocal verses require interpretation, leading to varying opinions among scholars on how to understand and apply them.

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