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ISL837Arts3 Unitsintermediate

Islam And Shariah In Nigeria

This course provides a survey of the application of Islamic Law in the 19th and 20th centuries, beginning with the definition of Islamic Law and tracing its historical development. It appraises the sources of Islamic Law and the four schools of Law under the *Shar*ī*'ah*. The course also covers the concept of *Ijtih*ā*d*, Western influence on *Shar*ī*'ah*, and modern trends in the application of Islamic Law in various countries, including Nigeria.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Islamic LawSharī'ahIjtihādLaw ReformsNigeria

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

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

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Definition of Islamic Law

2

Sources of Islamic Law

3

Historical Development of Islamic Law

4

Concept of Ijtihād

5

Western Influence on Sharī'ah

6

Modern Trends in Islamic Law

7

Law Reforms in Muslim Countries

8

Application of Islamic Law in Nigeria

Total Topics8 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 assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Legal Advisor

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Sharia Consultant

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Islamic Finance Expert

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Policy Analyst

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Researcher

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Al-Ijtihād

3h

Unit 1: Definition and Philosophy of Islamic Law

3 study hours
  • •Read the definition and philosophy of Islamic Law.
  • •Understand the historical context and significance of Islamic Law.
  • •Complete Assignment 1.
Week
2

Module 1: Al-Ijtihād

3h

Unit 2: Historical Development of Sharī'ah

3 study hours
  • •Study the historical development of Sharī'ah.
  • •Analyze the various stages of Sharī'ah development.
  • •Complete Assignment 2.
Week
3

Module 1: Al-Ijtihād

3h

Unit 3: Sharī'ah The Sources of

3 study hours
  • •Examine the sources of Sharī'ah.
  • •Understand the role of each source in the Islamic judicial system.
  • •Complete Assignment 3.
Week
4

Module 1: Al-Ijtihād

3h

Unit 4: The Schools of Islamic Law

3 study hours
  • •Study the different schools of Islamic Law.
  • •Compare and contrast the key tenets of each school.
  • •Complete Assignment 4.
Week
5

Module 2: Law Reforms and Sharī'ah

3h

Unit 1: Al-Ijtihād The Meaning of

3 study hours
  • •Define and explain the meaning of Al-Ijtihād.
  • •Understand the importance of Ijtihād in Islamic jurisprudence.
  • •Complete Assignment 1.
Week
6

Module 2: Law Reforms and Sharī'ah

3h

Unit 2: Al-Ijtihād During the Time of the Prophet and the companions

3 study hours
  • •Examine the application of Al-Ijtihād during the time of the Prophet and his companions.
  • •Analyze the role of Ijtihād in early Islamic legal decisions.
  • •Complete Assignment 2.
Week
7

Module 2: Law Reforms and Sharī'ah

3h

Unit 3: The Divisibility and Procedure of Ijtihād

3 study hours
  • •Study the divisibility and procedure of Ijtihād.
  • •Understand the conditions and qualifications for practicing Ijtihād.
  • •Complete Assignment 3.
Week
8

Module 2: Law Reforms and Sharī'ah

3h

Unit 4: Controversy over the Alleged Al-Ijtihād Closure of the Gate of

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the controversy over the alleged closure of the gate of Al-Ijtihād.
  • •Analyze the arguments for and against the closure of Ijtihād.
  • •Complete Assignment 4.
Week
9

Module 3: Modern Trends in the Application of Islamic Law in some Countries

3h

Unit 1: The Impact of Western Influence on

3 study hours
  • •Examine the impact of Western influence on Sharī'ah.
  • •Understand the historical context of Western influence on Islamic law.
  • •Complete Assignment 1.
Week
10

Module 3: Modern Trends in the Application of Islamic Law in some Countries

3h

Unit 2: Reforms to Islamic Law

3 study hours
  • •Study the reforms to Islamic Law.
  • •Analyze the various reforms and their impact on Islamic jurisprudence.
  • •Complete Assignment 2.
Week
11

Module 3: Modern Trends in the Application of Islamic Law in some Countries

3h

Unit 3: Different Approaches to Revival of

3 study hours
  • •Examine the different approaches to the revival of Islamic Law.
  • •Understand the various methods and strategies used in the revival process.
  • •Complete Assignment 3.
Week
12

Module 3: Modern Trends in the Application of Islamic Law in some Countries

3h

Unit 4: Limitation of Al-Kali Courts to the

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the limitation of Al-Kali Courts to the Law of Personal Status.
  • •Analyze the reasons and consequences of this limitation.
  • •Complete Assignment 4.
Week
13

Module 4: Modern Trends in the Application of Islamic Law

3h

Unit 1: Application of Islamic Law in the Middle East

3 study hours
  • •Study the application of Islamic Law in the Middle East.
  • •Understand the modern trends and challenges in the region.
  • •Complete Assignment 1.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key events in the historical development of Islamic Law (Units 1-2).

2

Develop concept maps linking the sources of Islamic Law to their practical applications (Unit 3).

3

Prepare detailed notes on the different schools of Islamic Law, focusing on their key differences (Unit 4).

4

Practice essay questions on the role of Ijtihād and the arguments for and against its closure (Module 2).

5

Analyze case studies of law reforms in different Muslim countries, comparing their approaches and outcomes (Module 3).

6

Focus on understanding the specific legal and constitutional frameworks for Islamic Law in Nigeria (Unit 4, Module 4).

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