Bismillahi Al-Rahman AlRaheem The Answer to the Question: Regarding Ijtihad in Texts with Definite Meanings To: Alabid-lilah (Translated) Question: In the book, System of Islam, (Nitham Al- Islam) the following is mentioned, “Therefore the higher objectives to safeguard society were not from man but they are commands and prohibitions from Allah and are fixed and do change or evolve. To safeguard humankind, the mind, human dignity, human soul, personal ownership, the Deen, security, and the State are fixed higher objectives to safeguard society and are not changed or evolved.” The question is: Isn’t it the case that Ijtihad in the constitution will change some text, yet the text above mentions that the text will not change or evolve? Please elaborate this. Barak Allah feek and May He (swt) assist you. Answer: Wa Alaikum us Salaam Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakaatuhu Dear brother, Ijtihad is not applicable to the texts which are definite and defin
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