The generally perceived notion/purpose of ijtihād is to provide a  solution where there is no direct text on a particular issue. Given that  within the theories of Islamic law, it is a well-accepted fact that  an ijtihād would not necessarily negate another ijtihād on the same  issue, one may arrive at the question of sanctity in relation to the  fatwas issued as a result of different ijtihāds being carried out. This  study therefore looks at whether the body of fatwas issued are any less  in their sacredness as a result of differences and variations  in ijtihādi conclusions. The study will follow a textual analysis and  its scope falls within the broad sphere of theology.
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