Episode 2- Part 201

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00:00:05 – Introduction to Ijtihad (Islamic juristic reasoning) and its necessity in contemporary issues.
00:00:38 – Ijtihad defined: Addressing gaps where Quran and Sunnah are silent. Contrast with traditional closure (Inshaad al-Ijtihad) claims.
00:01:11 – Is Ijtihad still valid today? Yes—new issues (science, politics) demand fresh reasoning. Reference to Makamat (Ghamidi’s work).
00:02:40 – Ijtihad is perpetual like “air and water”—essential for adapting to cultural/scientific changes (e.g., democracy, medical ethics).
00:04:05 – Historical rebuttal: Ijtihad never ceased. Examples: Ibn Taymiyyah, Shah Waliullah, and modern scholars.
00:05:35 – Role of intellect (‘Aql) in Ijtihad: Allah delegates matters to human reason (Quranic principle: Amruhum shura baynahum, 42:38).
00:08:21 – Scope of Ijtihad: Limited to areas not explicitly covered by Quran/Sunnah. Example: Governance systems (Quran’s general principle → democratic Ijtihad).
00:09:48 – Ijtihad as a tool for civilizational progress; Muslim decline linked to abandoning reasoned inquiry.
00:12:17 – Practical necessity: Linking divine guidance (Hidayah) to modern contexts (e.g., Shura → parliamentary systems).
00:14:10 – Qualifications for Ijtihad:

• Traditional view: Mastery of 12+ Islamic sciences (e.g., Usul al-Fiqh).

• Ghamidi’s view: No rigid “gatekeeping”—reasoned debate (Daleel) matters more than titles.
  00:17:58 – Rejection of blind Taqlid (imitation): Sahaba and Tabi’in relied on evidence, not personalities.
  00:20:37 – Democratizing Ijtihad: Even non-Muslims’ wisdom (Hikmat) can be accepted if aligned with Quranic principles (Hadith: “Wisdom is the believer’s lost property”).
  00:24:40 – Example: Democracy—a Quranic principle (Shura) operationalized by non-Muslims, now embraced by Muslims.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsn_Z24iP5I

Episode 3- Part 202

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00:00:05 — Introduction to Ijtihad in Islam — Reference to Silasile Guftagu 23 (ongoing lecture series).
00:00:37 — The Role of Argumentation (Istidlal) in Ijtihad — General principle in Usul al-Fiqh.
00:01:11 — Principles of Islamic Thought (Usul-e-Fikr) — Reference to the book Makamat by the speaker.
00:02:03 — Quran & Sunnah as Primary Sources — Quran 4:59 (“Obey Allah and His Messenger”).
00:02:48 — Difference Between Understanding (Fahm) & Ijtihad — Classical Usul al-Fiqh distinction.
00:03:41 — Methodology of Quranic Interpretation — Reference to Meezan (book) on Usul-e-Mabadi.
00:04:28 — Categorizing Hadith & Sunnah — Hadith sciences (Mustalah al-Hadith).
00:05:13 — Principles of Understanding Hadith — Mabadi Tadabbur-e-Hadith (scholarly methodology).
00:06:00 — Hermeneutics in Islamic Law — Tafsir bi’l-Ra’y (rational interpretation).
00:07:17 — Shariah vs. Fiqh — Difference between divine law & human deduction.
00:08:32 — Rational Implications (Aqli Mujmalat) in Quran — Example: Extending rulings by analogy (Qiyas).
00:09:14 — Summary of Usul-e-Mabadi — Reference to Makamat (book) for concise principles.
00:10:41 — Ijtihad for Unclear Rulings — Quran 2:185 (“Allah intends ease for you”).
00:11:27 — Determining Qibla via Ijtihad — Historical example of Sahabah’s reasoning.
00:12:07 — Shura (Consultation) in Governance — Quran 42:38 (“Their affairs are by consultation”).
00:13:32 — Halal & Haram in Islamic Law — Quran 5:3 (“Prohibited to you are…”).
00:14:51 — Using Reason (Aql) in Jurisprudence — Imam Shafi’i’s Risala on Qiyas.
00:16:03 — Linguistic & Rational Quranic Rulings — Usul al-Tafsir principles.
00:17:16 — Qiyas in Fasting Exemptions — Derived from Quran 2:184 (“For those who can fast with difficulty…”).
00:18:36 — Ijtihad to Understand Allah’s Intent — Quran 59:7 (“Take what the Messenger gives you…”).
00:19:55 — Divorce Laws in Surah Talaq — Quran 65:1-7 (detailed rulings).
00:21:09 — Applying Quran to New Issues — Example of modern financial transactions.
00:22:38 — Flexibility in Islamic Law — Quran 5:6 (“Allah does not burden a soul beyond capacity”).
00:23:57 — Training in Ijtihad — Hadith: “The scholar’s ink is holier than a martyr’s blood.” (Weak, but often cited).
00:25:13 — Shariah (Divine Law) vs. Fiqh (Human Interpretation) — Classical distinction in Usul al-Fiqh.
00:26:35 — Qiyas as a Form of Ijtihad — Imam Abu Hanifa’s reliance on analogy.
00:27:51 — Prophetic Ijtihad (Fiqh al-Nabi) — Hadith on Prophet’s (ﷺ) personal rulings (Sunan Abu Dawud 3592).
00:29:18 — Scholarly Ijtihad by Fuqaha — Reference to Al-Muwafaqat by Imam Shatibi.
00:30:44 — Principles of Ijtihad (Usul al-Fiqh) — Al-Mustasfa by Imam Ghazali.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPSJ3gmIDFA

Episode 4- Part 203

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00:00:05 — Introduction

00:00:32 — Definition of Usul-e-Fiqh (Principles of Jurisprudence) — Classical Usul al-Fiqh literature.
00:01:03 — Methodology of Ijtihad — Reference to the book Makamat by the speaker.
00:02:03 — Quran & Sunnah as Primary Sources — Quran 4:59 (“Obey Allah and His Messenger”).
00:02:48 — Distinction Between Fahm (Understanding) & Ijtihad — Scholarly discourse in Usul al-Fiqh.
00:03:41 — Principles of Quranic Interpretation — Reference to Meezan (book) on Usul-e-Mabadi.
00:04:28 — Categorizing Hadith & Sunnah — Mustalah al-Hadith (Hadith Terminology).
00:05:13 — Understanding Hadith — Mabadi Tadabbur-e-Hadith (Methodology of Hadith Analysis).
00:06:00 — Hermeneutics in Islamic Law — Tafsir bi’l-Ra’y (Rational Interpretation).
00:07:17 — Shariah vs. Fiqh — Difference between divine law & human deduction.
00:08:32 — Rational Implications (Aqli Mujmalat) in Quran — Example of Qiyas (Analogical Reasoning).
00:09:14 — Summary of Usul-e-Mabadi — Reference to Makamat (book).
00:10:41 — Ijtihad for Unclear Rulings — Quran 2:185 (“Allah intends ease for you”).
00:11:27 — Determining Qibla via Ijtihad — Historical example of Sahabah’s reasoning.
00:12:07 — Shura (Consultation) in Governance — Quran 42:38 (“Their affairs are by consultation”).
00:13:32 — Halal & Haram in Islamic Law — Quran 5:3 (“Prohibited to you are…”).
00:14:51 — Use of Reason (Aql) in Jurisprudence — Imam Shafi’i’s Risala on Qiyas.
00:16:03 — Linguistic & Rational Quranic Rulings — Usul al-Tafsir (Principles of Exegesis).
00:17:16 — Qiyas in Fasting Exemptions — Derived from Quran 2:184 (“For those who can fast with difficulty…”).
00:18:36 — Ijtihad to Understand Allah’s Intent — Quran 59:7 (“Take what the Messenger gives you…”).
00:19:55 — Divorce Laws in Surah Talaq — Quran 65:1-7 (Detailed rulings on divorce).
00:21:09 — Applying Quran to New Issues — Example of modern financial transactions.
00:22:38 — Flexibility in Islamic Law — Quran 5:6 (“Allah does not burden a soul beyond capacity”).
00:23:57 — Training in Ijtihad — Hadith: “The scholar’s ink is holier than a martyr’s blood.” (Weak, but often cited).
00:25:13 — Shariah (Divine Law) vs. Fiqh (Human Interpretation) — Classical distinction in Usul al-Fiqh.
00:26:35 — Qiyas as a Form of Ijtihad — Imam Abu Hanifa’s reliance on analogy.
00:27:51 — Prophetic Ijtihad (Fiqh al-Nabi) — Hadith on Prophet’s (ﷺ) personal rulings (Sunan Abu Dawud 3592).
00:29:18 — Scholarly Ijtihad by Fuqaha — Reference to Al-Muwafaqat by Imam Shatibi.
00:30:44 — Principles of Ijtihad (Usul al-Fiqh) — Al-Mustasfa by Imam Ghazali.
00:32:02 — Taharah (Purification) in Worship — Quran 2:222 (“Allah loves those who purify themselves”).
00:33:15 — Objective (Maqasid) of Shariah — Reference to Maqasid al-Shariah literature.
00:34:24 — Tazkiyah (Purification of the Soul) — Quran 91:9-10 (“Successful is he who purifies it”).
00:35:48 — Role of Prophets in Tazkiyah — Quran 62:2 (“He purifies them and teaches them the Book”).

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Episode 5- Part 204

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKnM7sR-G-c

00:00 – Introduction to Ijtihad Series – Discusses objectives of Shariah (Maqasid al-Shariah)
00:33 – Foundations of Ijtihad Methodology – Core principles: Quran, Sunnah, universal rules
01:05 – Components of Ijtihad: Ahkam, Ilal, Qawa’id – Ahkam (commandments), Ilal (underlying reasons), Qawa’id Ammah (universal principles)
01:55 – Applying Qiyas (Analogical Reasoning) – Zakat on buffaloes analogized to cattle (Hadith: Sahih Bukhari 1454)
04:10 – Modern Wealth Production & Zakat – Extending agricultural zakat principles to new assets (Quran 6:141 Quran 6:141)
04:55 – Universal Principle: Halal & Haram – “Permitting good things, forbidding impure things” (Quran 7:157 Quran 7:157)
05:10 – Identifying Ruling Rationales (Ilal) – Divine wisdom behind commandments (Quran 65:3 Quran 65:3)
06:19 – Ijtihad Process for New Scenarios – Case study: Zakat on non-traditional assets
09:21 – Fiqh as Derivative of Primary Sources – Fiqh must align with Quran/Sunnah (Quran 4:59 Quran 4:59)
14:04 – Prohibition Based on Harm Principle – Forbidding intoxicants via universal rule (Quran 5:90 Quran 5:90)
18:13 – Financial Qawa’id: Prohibiting Gharar – Avoiding ambiguous transactions (Hadith: Sunan Ibn Majah 2195)
20:57 – Hierarchy: Primary Sources over Fiqh – Fiqh as derivative, not independent source
22:33 – Authenticating Narratives (Akhbar) – Hadith acceptance requires alignment with principles
25:14 – Resolving Scholarly Differences – Returning to primary sources during ikhtilaf

Key references:

• Quranic verses on divine objectives (7:157, 65:3)

• Prophetic hadith on zakat livestock (Bukhari 1454)

• Prohibition principles in Quran (5:90, 6:141)

• Transaction rules in Sunnah (Ibn Majah 2195)

Episode 6- Part 205

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00:05 — Introduction to Ijtihad discussion series —
00:33 — Fourth principle: Religious commands have inherent essence (haqiqat) —
01:23 –– Zakat example: Essence vs. form of wealth — Hadith on Zakat Sahih Bukhari 24
02:13 –– Prophetic precedent on Zakat for gold/silver — Quran 9:103 Quran 9:103
03:41 — Commercial wealth analogy for Zakat applicability —
05:09 — Animal Zakat: Form-based analogy (buffalo vs. cow) —
06:28 –– Quranic basis for juristic essence — Quran 2:185 Quran 2:185
07:49 — Essence as ‘illah’ (effective cause) in rulings —
09:14 — Fasting concessions: Travel/sickness exceptions — Quran 2:184-185 Quran 2:184-185
10:34 –– Extending concessions to breastfeeding/pregnancy —
12:38 — Fifth principle: Three methods of juristic inference —
14:05 –– Root-to-branch method: Halal/Haram classification — Quran 7:157 Quran 7:157
15:28 — Branch-to-branch via root: Tayammum to sock-wiping — Hadith on Masah Sahih Muslim 276
16:53 — Sixth principle: Authority of Prophetic Ijtihad — Quran 4:113 Quran 4:113
17:36 –– Criteria for accepting Ahad narrations —
18:21 –– Using weak Hadith in administrative matters —
20:28 — Divorce procedure example: Weak Hadith application — Sunan Abi Dawud 2197 Sunan Abi Dawud 2197
21:07 — Conclusion: Framework for Ijtihad validation —

Episode 7- Part 206

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvqKKp1MfpE

00:05 – Introduction to Ijtihad discussion series –
00:38 – Zakat extension to modern wealth forms (salary, property) –
01:08 – Prophetic Zakat precedents (gold, silver, livestock, crops) – Quran 9:103 Quran 9:103
02:31 – Essence (haqiqah) vs. form in Islamic rulings –
03:14 – Zakat on trade goods: Historical extension by Sahaba –
04:00 – Currency as modern “wealth” equivalent to gold/silver –
04:48 – Commercial wealth analogy for Zakat applicability –
05:29 – Buffalo-cow analogy in livestock Zakat – Hadith on cattle Zakat Sunan Abi Dawud 1564
06:18 – Paper currency as a store of value –
07:00 – Real estate and capital appreciation as taxable wealth –
08:19 – Trade goods (historical) vs. modern commercial assets –
09:00 – Agricultural vs. capital Zakat rates (5%, 10%, 20%) – Quran 6:141 Quran 6:141
09:36 – Service industry income and Zakat applicability –
10:20 – Rationale for differential Zakat rates on production vs. capital –
11:38 – Consistency of juristic principles across eras –
12:16 – Two categories of Zakat: Accumulated wealth vs. productive assets –
13:33 – Modern examples: Rental income, intellectual property –
14:17 – Hadith on mining wealth (Khums) – Sahih Bukhari 1499 Sahih Bukhari 1499
15:37 – Service sector earnings as “productive capital” –
16:14 – Historical precedent: Sahaba’s extension to trade goods –
17:36 – Core principle: Rulings follow objectives (maqasid) –
18:12 – Addressing objections to analogical reasoning (qiyas) –
19:22 – Quranic examples of rational-based rulings (Quran 4:11) – Quran 4:11
20:37 – Classical scholars on currency Zakat –
21:40 – Critique of “gold-backed currency” argument –
22:16 – Quranic emphasis on ruling rationales (e.g., inheritance laws) –
23:29 – Modern applications: Mall rentals, financial assets –
24:38 – Historical case: Zakat al-‘Urūz (trade goods tax) –
25:56 – Industrial revolution’s impact on wealth forms –
26:28 – Distinction: Static wealth vs. income-generating assets –
27:44 – Parallel example: Fasting concessions beyond Quranic text –
28:56 – Conclusion: Systematic approach to Ijtihad –