Is the “gate to Ijtihad” considered permanently closed according to the majority of contemporary Islamic scholars?
AYes, entirely and permanently
BNo — most modern scholars hold that qualified Ijtihad remains necessary for contemporary issues
COnly for Hanafi scholars
DOnly for questions of worship
Explanation
While historically debated, most modern Islamic scholars agree that qualified Ijtihad remains essential to address new and evolving issues not directly covered by classical rulings.
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