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Taqlīd (Following Legal Authority)

The acceptance by a layperson or lesser jurist of the ruling of a qualified mujtahid without demanding its proof.

The acceptance by a layperson or lesser jurist of the ruling of a qualified mujtahid without demanding its proof.

Key passages(3)

Ihkam Fi Usul Ahkam · Ibn Hazm

High

Qawacid Caqaid · al-Ghazali

High

Talkhis Fi Usul Fiqh · Imam al-Haramayn al-Juwayni

High