RA’Y AS A MODE OF IJTIHĀD TECHNICALLY MEANS

• A. considered opinion ✓
• B. debated opinion
• C. respected opinion
• D. free opinion

The answer to the question is: A. considered opinion

Ra’y as a mode of Ijtihād technically means “considered opinion.” In Islamic jurisprudence, Ijtihād refers to the process of making a legal decision by independent interpretation of the legal sources, namely the Quran and the Hadith. Ra’y, which translates to “opinion” or “considered opinion,” is one of the methods used in this process. It involves the jurist’s personal reasoning and deduction based on analogy, public interest, and other relevant factors. This method allows for flexibility in interpreting Islamic law and adapting it to changing social and cultural contexts.