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Meaning of ‘istimbat’

What is meant by making ‘istimbat’ from a Hadith?

Answer

Istimbat refers to deducing Juristic laws [and practicable deeds] from a Hadith [or verse of Quran]. This is generally the task of a Mujtahid [and a qualified scholar].

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar

Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar

This answer was collected from HadithAnswers.com. The answers were either answered or checked by Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) who was a Shaykhul Hadith in South Africa, or by his son, Moulana Muhammad Abasoomer (hafizahullah), who is a Hadith specialist. 

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