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[quote]Thank you so much, saba2.  I notice that you quote the Renaissance a lot, and I admit that is a failing of mine that I do not utilize that resource more often.  I'll be sure to look over the pertinent articles as soon as possible!

I think, as much as I can, that I understand the quandry . . . after all, God is omnipotent, and as such His final Revelation should be the Sum of All Things in regard to human action.  As such I can see where ijtihad would be if not &quot;stopped&quot;, then at least frowned upon.  But you are correct, there's very much about our times that it does not mention.  One thing that I have been thinking hard about, just as an example, is this:

[quote] O children of Adam, we have provided you with garments to cover your bodies, as well as for luxury. But the best garment is the garment of righteousness. These are some of God's signs, that they may take heed. (7:26) [/quote]

Many Muslims interpret this as wearing the hijab.  Now I also know that covering one's hair (or more, wearing to burqa etc.) is not REQUIRED in the Qu'ran, but in today's modern times, I am wondering if the correct interpretation in regard to women would not be to dress modestly as is the norm in one's own culture.  I know where I live, if I were to wear the hijab I would most definitely be the center of attention which I would gather is exactly what God would NOT want.  But as the Qu'ran does not refer to the case of wearing this type of &quot;modest clothes&quot; making a woman stand out in a crowd, would it be an allowable ijtihad to take one's cues from culture rather than the Almighty so as to serve Him better without distraction?  I simply do not know.[/quote]

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