<![CDATA[he proliferation of legal questions arising from advances in science, technology, and globalisation has intensified the need to understand how Islamic jurisprudence responds to modernity. Although previous studies have examined individual scholars or specific methodological instruments, comparative analyses of contemporary frameworks for ijtihad and Islamic legal renewal remain limited. This study aims to examine the principal ideas of Yusuf Al-Qaradhawi and Ibrahim Hosen regarding ijtihad and tajdid, compare their methodological frameworks, and assess their contemporary relevance and applicability. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the study uses library research and systematic content analysis of relevant primary and secondary sources. The findings reveal that both scholars regard ijtihad as indispensable for addressing contemporary legal challenges, emphasise mastery of fiqh and usul al-fiqh as essential qualifications, and recognise collective ijtihad when individual expertise is insufficient. Al-Qaradhawi develops six forms of legal renewal and distinguishes between selective and creative ijtihad, whereas Ibrahim Hosen emphasises institutional and governmental dimensions of renewal. The study contributes a structured comparative framework that clarifies the convergence and divergence of both approaches and demonstrates how ijtihad can be systematically developed to respond to contemporary Muslim societies while maintaining Islamic legal principles, contextual relevance, inclusivity, and universal benefit.]]>
