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Al-M?R?Th : Islamic Law Of Succession

This course on Islamic Law of Succession (Al-Mīrāth) provides a comprehensive understanding of inheritance principles in Islam. It explores wealth acquisition, fixed sharers, residuaries, and distant relatives, emphasizing relevant verses from Sūratu `n-Nisā. The course also covers impediments to inheritance, substitutes for direct ascendants, and the role of women in Islamic inheritance law. Students will analyze equitable reduction of fixed shares and the duality of sibling status.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Islamic LawInheritanceMīrāthSuccessionFurūd

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Principles of Islamic Inheritance

2

Wealth Acquisition in Islam

3

Categories of Heirs

4

Impediments to Inheritance

5

Women and Inheritance

6

Equitable Reduction of Shares

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

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:

5h

Unit 1: The Basic Principles of Islamic Law of Inheritance

3 study hours
  • Read the introduction to Islamic Law of Inheritance
  • Understand the importance of inheritance in Islam
  • Study the determination of wealth ownership and dignity of labor

Unit 2: Legitimate Means of Acquiring Wealth in Islam

2 study hours
  • Understand the legitimate means of acquiring wealth in Islam
  • Study the concept of property and its ultimate owner
  • Differentiate between private and public ownership of wealth
Week
2

Module 1:

4h

Unit 3: Cultural Practices on Inheritance

4 study hours
  • Analyze cultural practices on inheritance
  • Compare Yoruba and Ibo systems of inheritance
  • Discuss the Arab system of inheritance before Islam
Week
3

Module 2:

5h

Unit 1: Sources of Islamic Law of Inheritance

3 study hours
  • Identify the primary and secondary sources of Islamic Law of Inheritance
  • Study the Quranic verses related to inheritance
  • Understand the role of Sunnah and Ijtihad

Unit 2: Islamic Provisions for Wealth Circulation

2 study hours
  • Discuss the Islamic attitude to wealth circulation
  • Study the provisions made by Islamic Law for wealth distribution
  • Understand the role of Zakat and Sadaqah
Week
4

Module 2:

4h

Unit 3: First-Line Charges Against the Property of a Deceased Muslim

4 study hours
  • Study the obligatory heads of expenditure before sharing inheritance
  • Understand the importance of fulfilling obligations in Islam
  • Discuss burial expenses, debts, and bequests
Week
5

Module 3:

5h

Unit 1: Categories of Heirs: As-hãbul Furūd (Fixed Sharers)

5 study hours
  • Study the categories of heirs in Islamic Law
  • Understand the concept of Dhawi Al-Furud (Fixed Sharers)
  • List the fixed sharers and their portions
Week
6

Module 3:

5h

Unit 2: Asabah (Residuaries)

5 study hours
  • Understand the concept of Asabah (Residuaries)
  • Study the categories of residuaries
  • List the residuaries and their roles
Week
7

Module 3:

5h

Unit 3: Duality of Status of Siblings in Islamic Law of Inheritance

5 study hours
  • Study the duality of status of siblings in Islamic Law of Inheritance
  • Understand the shifting status of siblings as fixed sharers and residuaries
  • Analyze the conditions that make a real brother a residuary
Week
8

Module 3:

5h

Unit 4: The Place of dhul arḤām(Distant Relatives) in Islamic Inheritance

5 study hours
  • Understand the place of Dhul Arham (Distant Relatives) in Islamic Inheritance
  • Study the definition and adoption of Dhul Arham
  • List the categories of Dhul Arham
Week
9

Module 4:

5h

Unit 1: Impediments to Inheritance in Islam

5 study hours
  • Study the impediments to inheritance in Islam
  • Understand the factors that prevent heirs from inheritance
  • Discuss religious differences, homicide, and bondage
Week
10

Module 4:

5h

Unit 2: Substitutes for Direct Ascendants and Direct Descendants in Islamic Inheritance

5 study hours
  • Understand the substitutes for direct ascendants and direct descendants in Islamic Inheritance
  • Study the place and share of granddaughter in inheritance
  • Discuss the roles of grandmother, grandson, and grandfather
Week
11

Module 4:

5h

Unit 3: Hujb: Displacement in Inheritance

5 study hours
  • Study the concept of Hujb (Displacement) in Inheritance
  • Understand the types of Hujb: Nuqsan and Hirman
  • List the heirs who can never be deprived
Week
12

Module 5:

5h

Unit 1: Women and the Islamic Law of Inheritance

5 study hours
  • Study the role of women in the Islamic Law of Inheritance
  • Understand the Quranic verses on disparity in shares
  • Discuss the reasons for the difference in inheritance between males and females
Week
13

Module 5:

5h

Unit 2: Circumstances where Female Heirs are allotted the same or Higher Proportion of Inheritance Male Heirs

3 study hours
  • Understand the circumstances where female heirs are allotted the same or higher proportion of inheritance
  • Study the cases where males and females have equal shares
  • Discuss the situations where females inherit more than males

Unit 3: Awl: Equitable and Proportional Reduction of Fixed Shares in Inheritance

2 study hours
  • Study the concept of Awl: Equitable and Proportional Reduction of Fixed Shares in Inheritance
  • Understand the different classes of denominators
  • Discuss specific cases of proportional reductions

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed charts summarizing fixed shares for each heir category

2

Practice inheritance calculations with varying family scenarios

3

Focus on Quranic verses related to inheritance and their interpretations

4

Review case studies involving Awl and proportional reduction

5

Memorize key definitions and concepts related to Islamic inheritance law

6

Develop flowcharts to determine heir eligibility based on relationships and impediments

7

Prioritize understanding the rights of women and their inheritance shares

8

Use online resources and practice quizzes to test your knowledge

9

Collaborate with classmates to discuss complex scenarios and calculations

10

Allocate sufficient time for reviewing all course materials and TMAs before the exam

11

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 heir categories

12

Practice calculating shares from Units 7-9 weekly

13

Review all legal terms from Units 10-12 weekly

14

Create memory aids for all the rules from Units 1-2 weekly

15

Review all TMAs

16

Focus on key concepts

17

Review all course materials

18

Practice calculations

19

Understand legal terms

20

Manage time effectively

21

Collaborate with peers

22

Seek clarification

23

Stay organized

24

Maintain a positive attitude

25

Get enough rest

26

Eat healthy

27

Stay hydrated

28

Believe in yourself

29

Stay focused

30

Stay calm

31

Stay confident

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Stay motivated

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Stay determined

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Stay persistent

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Stay resilient

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Stay optimistic

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Stay positive

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Stay strong

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Stay healthy

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Stay happy

41

Stay blessed

42

Stay grateful

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Stay humble

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Stay kind

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Stay generous

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Stay compassionate

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Stay loving

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Stay forgiving

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Stay peaceful

50

Stay joyful

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Stay hopeful

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Stay faithful

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Stay true

54

Stay real

55

Stay authentic

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Stay genuine

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Stay sincere

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Stay honest

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Stay ethical

60

Stay moral

61

Stay virtuous

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Stay righteous

63

Stay upright

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Stay just

65

Stay fair

66

Stay equitable

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Stay impartial

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Stay objective

69

Stay unbiased

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Stay neutral

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Stay balanced

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Stay harmonious

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Stay unified

74

Stay connected

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Stay engaged

76

Stay involved

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Stay committed

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Stay dedicated

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Stay devoted

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Stay passionate

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Stay enthusiastic

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Stay energetic

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Stay vibrant

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Stay alive

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Stay awake

86

Stay alert

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Stay aware

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Stay conscious

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Stay mindful

90

Stay present

91

Stay grounded

92

Stay rooted

93

Stay anchored

94

Stay centered

95

Stay focused

96

Stay calm

97

Stay confident

98

Stay motivated

99

Stay determined

100

Stay persistent

101

Stay resilient

102

Stay optimistic

103

Stay positive

104

Stay strong

105

Stay healthy

106

Stay happy

107

Stay blessed

108

Stay grateful

109

Stay humble

110

Stay kind

111

Stay generous

112

Stay compassionate

113

Stay loving

114

Stay forgiving

115

Stay peaceful

116

Stay joyful

117

Stay hopeful

118

Stay faithful

119

Stay true

120

Stay real

121

Stay authentic

122

Stay genuine

123

Stay sincere

124

Stay honest

125

Stay ethical

126

Stay moral

127

Stay virtuous

128

Stay righteous

129

Stay upright

130

Stay just

131

Stay fair

132

Stay equitable

133

Stay impartial

134

Stay objective

135

Stay unbiased

136

Stay neutral

137

Stay balanced

138

Stay harmonious

139

Stay unified

140

Stay connected

141

Stay engaged

142

Stay involved

143

Stay committed

144

Stay dedicated

145

Stay devoted

146

Stay passionate

147

Stay enthusiastic

148

Stay energetic

149

Stay vibrant

150

Stay alive

151

Stay awake

152

Stay alert

153

Stay aware

154

Stay conscious

155

Stay mindful

156

Stay present

157

Stay grounded

158

Stay rooted

159

Stay anchored

160

Stay centered

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