Understanding Taklid in Islamic Jurisprudence

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What is Taklid?

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Taklid is following the opinion, fatwa, or decision of a scholar or mujtahid without knowing the detailed legal reasoning.

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How is Taklid understood in ushul fiqh?

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In ushul fiqh, Taklid is understood as accepting the opinion of others in matters of sharia law without knowing the basis of the evidence.

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Who typically follows Taklid?

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Ordinary Muslims who do not have the ability to derive legal evidence from the Quran and Hadith directly.

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What is the difference between Taklid and Ijtihad?

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Taklid is following a scholar's opinion without personal reasoning, while Ijtihad is the direct effort to derive legal rulings from evidence.

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What is the difference between Taklid and Ittiba'?

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Taklid is following a scholar's opinion without knowing the evidence, while Ittiba' is following a scholar's opinion with some knowledge of the underlying evidence.

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What are the two types of Taklid?

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1. Permissible Taklid for those who cannot perform Ijtihad. 2. Blameworthy Taklid when done blindly and fanatically.

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What does the Quran say about seeking knowledge?

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Allah commands to ask those who have knowledge if you do not know (QS. An-Nahl: 43).

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Is Taklid necessary for ordinary people?

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Yes, Taklid is valid and necessary for ordinary people, as long as it does not lead to closing oneself off from the truth.