"Abuse in the Application of the Principle of Taqlid: A Critical Usulī Study"

"Abuse in the Application of the Principle of Taqlid: A Critical Usulī Study"

Section: Article
Issue
Vol. 6 No. 22 (2026): issue 22
Published
Mar 1, 2026
Pages
758-745

Abstract





This study critically examines the abuse of Taqlid (legal following) in Islamic jurisprudence. While Taqlid initially served as a necessary practice for those unable to perform ijtihad, its misuse over time has hindered independent reasoning, fostered sectarian rigidity, and deviated from Sharia objectives. The research aims to distinguish between legitimate Taqlid, required by necessity, and blameworthy Taqlid that obstructs jurisprudential vitality. Using a critical analytical usul methodology, the study analyzes classical and contemporary sources and scholars’ opinions. Findings show that well-regulated Taqlid preserves religious practice and facilitates rulings, whereas its abuse undermines ijtihad and impedes legal renewal





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Sanaa Ali Ashkar Abd

University of Mosul / College of Education for Humanities / Department of Quranic Sciences and Islamic Education / Mosul - Iraq 1

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سناء علي اشكر عبد. (2026). "Abuse in the Application of the Principle of Taqlid: A Critical Usulī Study": "Abuse in the Application of the Principle of Taqlid: A Critical Usulī Study". Journal of Education for the Humanities, 6(22), 758–745. Retrieved from https://jeh.uomosul.edu.iq/index.php/jeh/article/view/62366
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