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taqlid

taqlid

9.9
Following traditional religious leaders' views about law and practice
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Many traditional scholars emphasize the importance of taqlid in religious practice.

Examples

  • The concept of taqlid emphasizes the importance of adhering to established religious authorities.

  • Debates about taqlid and independent reasoning are common in Islamic jurisprudence.

  • Some communities encourage taqlid to preserve established interpretations of religious law.

  • Many scholars advocate for taqlid in religious matters.

  • The concept of taqlid plays a significant role in Islamic jurisprudence.

  • In Islamic law, many believers follow a taqlid to remain aligned with traditional interpretations.

  • Each student must choose a taqlid to guide their understanding of religious texts.

How Traditional

taqlid
  • Specialized
9.9
deconstruction
  • Literature
5 9.4
freethought
3 7.5

Surface Forms

taqlid singular
taqlids plural

Etymology

Taqlid comes from the same Arabic root qalada, which can mean 'to copy' or 'to follow'. That's why in religion taqlid means following traditional scholars' teachings or rulings instead of using new personal reasoning.