The impact of scientific development on the scholars' ijtihad

Abstract EN

This research deals with a vital issue related to the tremendous scientific development that requires scholars and mujtahids to face and clarify its effects on legitimate issues in order to make the correct legitimate judgments.

Hence, this research addressed the impact of new science on the scholars' ijtihad, in addition to directing or correcting the jurisprudence of the ancient scholars in the light of reality and capabilities.

Three sections have been addressed in this research; the first section addressed the intersection between Ijtihad and science, the second section addressed the role of science in Sharia, and the third section addressed directing the jurisprudence of ancient scholars by science.

The most important result of the study is that science intersects with ijtihad, so the knowledge of the mujtahid with scientific facts has an impact on the clarity of his vision and the right perception that enables him to make the right judgments on specific issues.

Furthermore, the most important recommendation is that the competent authorities should establish committees to provide legitimate and scientific consultation, and these committees should consist of scholars with different specializations in order to help provide legitimate, or scientific provisions on contemporary issues.