What is another word for ijtihad?
Pronunciation: [ˈe͡ɪtɪhˌad] (IPA) 
"Ijtihad" is a term used in Islamic jurisprudence meaning "independent reasoning" or "exertion of effort". There are several synonyms for ijtihad, including "ijma", which means "consensus", "taqlid", which means "imitation", and "takhrij" which means "extraction". Another synonym is "istinbat" which means "deduction", and "istihsan" which means "preference". These terms are used to describe various forms of Islamic legal reasoning and interpretation, and are essential to the development of Islamic law. While ijtihad is often considered the highest form of legal reasoning, the other synonyms reflect the diversity of approaches used by Islamic scholars throughout history.
