The chapter on ijtihad: closed or not closed
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Q5: Is the chapter on ijtihad closed or not closed?
A5: The chapter on ijtihad is not closed; rather, it is open to those of knowledge, faith, and insight in the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), and the words of the Salaf among the Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and those who followed them with excellence from among the people of knowledge and faith. As for one who is not such a person, it is obligatory for him to ask the people of knowledge, as mentioned in the answer to the fourth question. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
A5: The chapter on ijtihad is not closed; rather, it is open to those of knowledge, faith, and insight in the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), and the words of the Salaf among the Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and those who followed them with excellence from among the people of knowledge and faith. As for one who is not such a person, it is obligatory for him to ask the people of knowledge, as mentioned in the answer to the fourth question. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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