The Status of Opinions-Prevalence in the Juristic Methodology of Ayatollah Boroujerdi

In Islamic juristic methodology (Ijtihād), opinions-prevalence (Shuhrah) serves multiple functions and therefore, evaluating such prevalence is of great importance. There are various aspects to the ijtihād of Ayatollah Boroujerdi including shuhrah. This article aims to outline the components and steps of ijtihād according to Ayatollah Boroujerdi's perspective, based on his works, the recounts of his students, and related sources. Notably, some of these components have been formally incorporated into the ijtihād of Shitte jurists for the first time. Additionally, the significance of shuhrah will be explored within the ijtihād framework and in relation to consensus (Ijmā), and the sayings of the Prophet (Hadīths). It is worthy of note that shuhrah may be preferred over ijmā in certain exigencies and circumstances, according to Boroujerdi.