The Concept of Taqlid in the Reformist`s Point of View

Abstract

Essentially this article attempts to reveal the reformists` point of view regarding the concept of taqlid. Taqlid itself had been regarded by most scholars as the main cause for the degeneration of the Muslim intellectual tradition. Therefore, in the reformists` point of view, any attempt to remove such negative attitude must be scheduled through the academic and intellectual means. For the specification purpose, the discussion is divided into two main issues pertaining to the concept of taqlid, such as; definition and basic theoretical foundation of Islamic reformism, the reformist's criticism toward the concept of taqlid and the summary and conclusion of study.