Ijtihad

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In Islamic law, Ijtihad (meaning physical or mental effort) refers to independent reasoning by a lawyer or jurist to resolve a legal issue. It contrasts with taqlid (meaning imitation), which is to seek resolution through compliance with legal precedent.