Module 5F-02: True or False

Ijtihad is a concept that was encouraged by the latter a’immah (a).

A mujtahid is free to derive Islamic laws according to his personal opinion as long as he also uses the Qur’an and sunnah.

The Shi‘a rely on Qur’an, sunnah, ijma, and reason to derive Islamic laws.

The role of a dhakir is not really valuable in a Muslim community as he may not have studied Islamic teachings in depth.

The Shi‘a school of law is known as the Ja‘fari madhhab, as it was during Imam Ja‘far as-Sadiq’s (a) time that it became formalised.

The alim in a Muslim community who has not reached the stage of ijtihad consults the mujtahid or his office or his representative.

Ijtihad allows Islamic principles to be applied to new places and situations.

There are four main Sunni schools of law.