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Principles Of Islamic Jurisprudence

This course introduces the principles of Islamic jurisprudence, providing a comprehensive understanding of *Uṣūlu `l-Fiqh*. It explores the relationship between *Uṣūlu `l-Fiqh* and *Fiqh*, delving into *Al-Ḥukmu `s-Shar-'ī* and juristic divisions of *Sharī'ah* rules. The course also covers *Al-Hukmu `l-wađ'ī*, principles of deriving rules from primary and secondary sources, and miscellaneous sources. Students will gain insights into *Iftā*, *Taqlīd*, *Talfīq*, juristic maxims, and procedures for evidence.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Islamic JurisprudenceUṣūlu `l-FiqhSharī'ahFiqhIjtihad

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
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Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Uṣūlu `l-Fiqh

2

Al-Ḥukmu `s-Shar-'ī

3

Al-Hukmu `l-wađ'ī

4

Sources of Sharī'ah

5

Ijmā' and Qiyās

6

Ijtihād

7

Iftā' and Taqlīd

8

Juristic Maxims

9

Procedure and Evidence

Total Topics9 topics

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This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

MODULE 1

2h

Unit 1: Concept, Scope and Brief Historical Background of of *Uṣūlu `lfiqh*.

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the concept and scope of Uṣūlu `l-fiqh.
  • •Define Uṣūlu `l-fiqh and differentiate its components.
  • •Analyze the historical development and significance of Uṣūlu `l-fiqh.
Week
2

MODULE 1

2h

Unit 2: *Al-Ḥukmu `s-Shar-'ī (Sharī'ah* Rules of Law) and its Divisions.

2 study hours
  • •Define Al-Ḥukmu `s-Shar-'ī and explain its divisions.
  • •Discuss the acts of Mukallafīn and their legal implications.
  • •Understand the rules of law set forth by the lawgiver for the actions of the Mukallafīn.
Week
3

MODULE 1

2h

Unit 3: *Al-Wājib al.Muhaddad and al-Wājib ghayr Muhaddad*

2 study hours
  • •Differentiate between Al-Wājib al.Muhaddad and al-Wājib ghayr Muhaddad.
  • •Study the implications of restricted and unrestricted obligatory requirements.
  • •Analyze the concept of al-wājib al- mu'ajjal.
Week
4

MODULE 1

2h

Unit 4: *Al-Ḥarām,* (the Prohibited), *al-Makrūh* (the Repulsive) and *almubāh* (the Permissible)

2 study hours
  • •Define Al-Ḥarām, al-Makrūh, and al-mubāh and their implications.
  • •Discuss the divisions of al-Haram and al-Makrūh.
  • •Understand the permissible actions and their legal standing.
Week
5

MODULE 1

2h

Unit 5: *Al-Hukmu `l-Wađ'ī* (Situational Rule of Law)

2 study hours
  • •Define Al-Hukmu `l-Wađ'ī and its kinds.
  • •Discuss as-Sabab (cause), al-shart (condition), and al-māni' (hindrance).
  • •Understand the concepts of Ṣaħīħ and Bāṭil (valid and invalid).
Week
6

MODULE 1

2h

Unit 6: *a`l-'Azīmah* (Strict Law*), a'r-Rukhṣah* (Concession).

2 study hours
  • •Define a`l-'Azīmah (strict law) and a'r-Rukhṣah (concession).
  • •Highlight the different ways of using the term Rukhṣah.
  • •Substantiate how a rule of a'r-Rukhṣah can change to al-'Azīmah.
Week
7

MODULE 2: SOURCES OF SHAR΄AH

2h

Unit 1: The *Manqūlāt* (The Revelation)- *Qur'ān* and *Hadīth*

2 study hours
  • •Define Tawātur and Aḥādī transmission of reports.
  • •Discuss the Qur'ān and its role in Islamic Jurisprudence.
  • •Understand the concept of Tawātur al-Qur'ān.
Week
8

MODULE 2: SOURCES OF SHAR΄AH

2h

Unit 2: The *'Aqliyyāt* (Reason): 1. *Ij-māu.*(Concensus)

2 study hours
  • •Define al-Ijmā' and give its basis.
  • •Highlight the divisions of al-Ijmā'.
  • •Expatiate upon application of al-Ijmā' as a source of the Sharī'ah.
Week
9

MODULE 2: SOURCES OF SHAR΄AH

2h

Unit 3: The *'Aqliyyāt* (Reason): 2. *Qiyās* (Analogy)

2 study hours
  • •Define Qiyās (Analogy).
  • •Give the variant views on the application of Qiyās as a source of Sharī'ah.
  • •Highlight the conditions governing validity of Qiyās.
Week
10

MODULE 2: SOURCES OF SHAR΄AH

2h

Unit 4 : The *'Aqliyyāt* (Reason): 3. *Al-Ijtihād* (Exercise of Reasoning)

2 study hours
  • •Define the term al-Ijtihād.
  • •Enumerate the issues to which al-Ijtihād is not applicable.
  • •Write notes on knowledge and moral qualification of a Mujtahid.
Week
11

MODULE 3: MISCELLANEOUS

2h

Unit 1: *Istiftā, Taqlīd and Talfīq*

2 study hours
  • •Define Iftā' and elaborate the Muftī and Mustaftī relation.
  • •Discuss the emergence of Taqlid in Islamic Jurisprudence.
  • •Itemize the characteristics of the period of Taqlīd in Islamic Jurisprudence.
Week
12

MODULE 3: MISCELLANEOUS

2h

Unit 2: The Miscellaneous Sources

2 study hours
  • •Clarify Islamic position vis-à-vis prevailing custom and practice within a community.
  • •Discuss the significance of Istihsān in the Islamic Jurisprudence.
  • •Discuss Maşlahah as a principle to be considered in formulating Islamic Jurisprudence.
Week
13

MODULE 3: MISCELLANEOUS

2h

Unit 3: *Al-Qawā'id al-Fiqhiyyah* (Juristic Maxims)

2 study hours
  • •Analyse the maxim al-'Urf wa`l-Umūr bi `l-Maqāşid.
  • •Elaborate the jurisprudential maxim al-yaqīn lā yazūl bi `shakk.
  • •Expatiate the jurisprudential maxims: Custum is given consideration and All that are harmful are to be removed.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions and principles.

2

Develop case studies applying different jurisprudential rules to real-world scenarios.

3

Practice identifying the 'illah (effective cause) in legal texts to improve analogical reasoning skills.

4

Review and compare the different schools of thought on controversial issues, noting their reasoning.

5

Create concept maps linking the primary sources of Sharī'ah (Qur'an and Sunnah) with secondary sources (Ijma and Qiyas).

6

Focus on understanding the conditions for valid Ijtihad and Qiyas to avoid common errors.

7

Memorize key juristic maxims and practice applying them to different legal situations.

8

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and focus on areas where you received lower scores.

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