Ijma in Islam | Importance of Ijma in Islamic

In this post we are going to explain Ijma in Islam. Ijma is the third and secondary source of law which means “consensus”. It is an agreement among Muslims scholars upon a new raising issue. According to the need of the time, Allah gave sanction to Muslims to perform ijma because it is necessary to resolve to raise need of time. All schools of thought are agreed with this theory and perform as needed.

Meaning of Ijma In Islam

The word Ijma is driven from an Arabic word “AJMAA” which means agree upon a matter.

Definition of Ijma

An agreement upon a question of law of Muslims scholars at the same time.

Basis of Ijma

Quran
Sunnah
Analogy

Quran in Favor of Ijma

Almighty Allah completed the Quran in all aspect and our Beloved Prophet (PBUH) is the last prophet of Allah. That is way new raising problems and their solution is also given in light of Islam.

Allah Says in Quran

Obey God and obey the Prophet and those among you who have authority.
You are the best of men, and it is your duty to order men to do what is right and forbid men what is wrong.

Ahadees Texts in Favor of Ijma In Islam

My followers will never agree upon what is wrong.
It is acted upon you to follow the main body.
Whoever esprit himself from the main body will go to HEL.

Types of Ijma

Explicit Ijma: In this Islamic scholar express their views upon a rising Islamic issue discussed in a place.
Silent Ijma: In this Islamic scholar not clearly express their views on an issue and the majority remain silent.
Absolute Ijma: In this, there never has been any different views of Muslims scholar and not will be any different.

Who can perform Ijma

Qualification of mujahid must have the following qualities.

Scholar of Quran and sunnah
Expert of the Arabic language
Known the principle of naskh
Known Qiyas
Familiar with traditional science
Competent to explain the law
Updated with knowledge of society

Validity of Ijma in Islam

The agreement must take place among mujtahid.
The agreement be animus
The mujtahid must be formed in Islamic society.
The agreement must be held according to Islamic rules.

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