Attaining the Rank of Ijtihad in This Era
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Question:
May Allah reward you. He asks: Is it possible to attain the rank of ijtihad in this era?
Answer:
We do not prevent anyone from the rank of ijtihad; the important thing is that the conditions are present in him. If the conditions are present in him, then[Al-Ma'idah 5:54]. We do not close the door of ijtihad, nor do we prevent the existence of someone in whom the conditions are met. But where is he? Where is the one in whom the conditions of ijtihad are met, who is like Imam Ahmad, Imam al-Shafi'i, Malik, Abu Hanifah, and the Imams? If this is realized, we will be happy with it and welcome it. Yes.
May Allah reward you. He asks: Is it possible to attain the rank of ijtihad in this era?
Answer:
We do not prevent anyone from the rank of ijtihad; the important thing is that the conditions are present in him. If the conditions are present in him, then
That is the favor of Allah; He bestows it upon whom He wills.
ذَٰلِكَ فَضْلُ اللَّهِ يُؤْتِيهِ مَن يَشَاءُ
Source
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