Islam And Shariah In Nigeria
- Arts
- 800 level
- 3 credit units
- 85 pages
- 11 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ISL837, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ISL837 · UNIT 3 THE DIVISIBILITY AND PROCEDURE OF IJTIHĀD
Since Ijtihād occurs in a variety of forms, such as qiyās isti sān ma la ahmursalah, and so on, each of these is regulated by its own rules. There is, in other words, no uniform procedure for Ijtihād as such.
What you should be able to do
- Define and explain Islamic Law and its historical development.
- State the sources of Islamic Law and their roles.
- Define Ijtihād and explain its role and the controversy surrounding its closure.
- Appraise different approaches to the revival of Islamic Law.
- Discuss modern trends in the application of Islamic Law in various countries.
- Analyze the impact of Western influence on Sharī'ah.
What it prepares you for
- Legal Advisor
- Sharia Consultant
- Islamic Finance Expert
- Policy Analyst
- Researcher
- Law
- Finance
- Government
- Academia
- Consulting
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Al-Ijtihād
Unit 3: The Divisibility and Procedure of Ijtihād
Understanding the conditions and qualifications of a Mujtahid requires comprehensive knowledge of Qur'an, Sunnah, and legal sciences.
- Module 2: Law Reforms and Sharī'ah
Unit 1: The Impact of Western Influence on
Analyzing the impact of Western influence on Sharī'ah involves understanding complex historical and cultural interactions.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 39 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Al-Ijtihād
Unit 1: Definition and Philosophy of Islamic Law · 3 hours
Read the definition and philosophy of Islamic Law.. Understand the historical context and significance of Islamic Law.. Complete Assignment 1..
- Week 2Module 1: Al-Ijtihād
Unit 2: Historical Development of Sharī'ah · 3 hours
Study the historical development of Sharī'ah.. Analyze the various stages of Sharī'ah development.. Complete Assignment 2..
- Week 3Module 1: Al-Ijtihād
Unit 3: Sharī'ah The Sources of · 3 hours
Examine the sources of Sharī'ah.. Understand the role of each source in the Islamic judicial system.. Complete Assignment 3..
- Week 4Module 1: Al-Ijtihād
Unit 4: The Schools of Islamic Law · 3 hours
Study the different schools of Islamic Law.. Compare and contrast the key tenets of each school.. Complete Assignment 4..
- Week 5Module 2: Law Reforms and Sharī'ah
Unit 1: Al-Ijtihād The Meaning of · 3 hours
Define and explain the meaning of Al-Ijtihād.. Understand the importance of Ijtihād in Islamic jurisprudence.. Complete Assignment 1..
- Week 6Module 2: Law Reforms and Sharī'ah
Unit 2: Al-Ijtihād During the Time of the Prophet and the companions · 3 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 7Module 2: Law Reforms and Sharī'ah
Unit 3: The Divisibility and Procedure of Ijtihād · 3 hours
Study the divisibility and procedure of Ijtihād.. Understand the conditions and qualifications for practicing Ijtihād.. Complete Assignment 3..
- Week 8Module 2: Law Reforms and Sharī'ah
Unit 4: Controversy over the Alleged Al-Ijtihād Closure of the Gate of · 3 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 9Module 3: Modern Trends in the Application of Islamic Law in some Countries
Unit 1: The Impact of Western Influence on · 3 hours
Examine the impact of Western influence on Sharī'ah.. Understand the historical context of Western influence on Islamic law.. Complete Assignment 1..
- Week 10Module 3: Modern Trends in the Application of Islamic Law in some Countries
Unit 2: Reforms to Islamic Law · 3 hours
Study the reforms to Islamic Law.. Analyze the various reforms and their impact on Islamic jurisprudence.. Complete Assignment 2..
- Week 11Module 3: Modern Trends in the Application of Islamic Law in some Countries
Unit 3: Different Approaches to Revival of · 3 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 12Module 3: Modern Trends in the Application of Islamic Law in some Countries
Unit 4: Limitation of Al-Kali Courts to the · 3 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 13Module 4: Modern Trends in the Application of Islamic Law
Unit 1: Application of Islamic Law in the Middle East · 3 hours
Study the application of Islamic Law in the Middle East.. Understand the modern trends and challenges in the region.. Complete Assignment 1..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a timeline of key events in the historical development of Islamic Law (Units 1-2).
- Develop concept maps linking the sources of Islamic Law to their practical applications (Unit 3).
- Prepare detailed notes on the different schools of Islamic Law, focusing on their key differences (Unit 4).
- Practice essay questions on the role of Ijtihād and the arguments for and against its closure (Module 2).
- Analyze case studies of law reforms in different Muslim countries, comparing their approaches and outcomes (Module 3).
- Focus on understanding the specific legal and constitutional frameworks for Islamic Law in Nigeria (Unit 4, Module 4).
Questions students ask about this course
What is ISL837 about?
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.
How many units does ISL837 have?
ISL837, Islam And Shariah In Nigeria, has 11 units across 3 modules, over 85 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ISL837?
ISL837 carries 3 credit units, at 800 level in Arts.
Is ISL837 hard?
ISL837 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does ISL837 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 11 units.
How is ISL837 assessed?
ISL837 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with ISL837?
Legal Advisor, Sharia Consultant, Islamic Finance Expert, Policy Analyst and Researcher.