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ISL839Arts3 Unitsintermediate

A Reader In The Principles Of Islamic Jurisprudence

This course, A Reader in the Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence, is designed for postgraduate students in Islamic Studies. It offers a comprehensive exploration of *Uşulu `l-Fiqh*, covering its relationship with *Fiqh*, *Sharī

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Uṣūlu `l-FiqhIslamic JurisprudenceSharīrecommendedStudySchedulepeakDifficultyPeriods

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

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

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Concept and Scope of Uṣūlu `l-fiqh

2

Sharī

3

Sources of Sharī

4

Strict Law and Concession

5

Juristic Maxims

6

Procedure and Evidence

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 Assignments

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:

3h

Unit 1: Concept, Scope and Brief Historical Background of of *Uṣūlu `l-fiqh*.

3 study hours
  • •Understand the definition of Uṣūlu `l-fiqh
  • •Analyze the two components of the terminology
  • •Explore the historical background of the science
Week
2

Module 1:

3h

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

3 study hours
  • •Define al-Ḥukmu `sh-shar-`ī and explain the concept of legal capacity
  • •Discuss the acts of Mukallafīn
  • •Elaborate on the implication of the attainment of legal capacity in respect of the rules in the Shariah
Week
3

Module 1:

3h

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

3 study hours
  • •Expound the obligatory requirements as either restricted or unrestricted
  • •Understand the concept of al-wājib al- mu"ajjal in the principles of Islamic law
  • •Explore the principle of al-Adāu with the opinions of the various madhāhib
Week
4

Module 1:

3h

Unit 4: *Al-Ḥarām,* (the Prohibited), *A`l-Makrūh* (the Repulsive) and *Al-Mubāh* (the Permissible)

3 study hours
  • •Define Al-Ḥarām mentioning dissenting opinions
  • •Explain the divisions of al-Haram and their implication
  • •Define Al-Mandūb, explain its divisions and exemplify your answers
Week
5

Module 1:

3h

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

3 study hours
  • •Define al-Ḥukm al-Waḍ-`ī
  • •Enumerate kinds of al-Ḥukm al-Waḍ-`ī
  • •Discuss as-Sabab (a Cause to a jurisprudential requirement), its divisions and Characteristics
Week
6

Module 1:

3h

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

3 study hours
  • •Define al-"Azīmah and a`r-Rukhşah and support your definition with examples
  • •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

3h

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

3 study hours
  • •Define Tawātur and Aḥādī transmission of reports
  • •Show the place Tawātur and Aḥādī transmission occupy in validating Sharī"ah rules
  • •Discuss the Qur"ān and the Principle of Islamic Jurisprudence
Week
8

Module 2: SOURCES OF SHAR΄AH

3h

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

3 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

3h

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

3 study hours
  • •Define Qiyās
  • •Give the variant views on the application of Qiyās as source of Sharī 'ah
  • •Highlight the conditions governing validity of Qiyās
Week
10

Module 2: SOURCES OF SHAR΄AH

3h

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

3 study hours
  • •Give the literal and technical terms of 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

3h

Unit 1: *Istiftā, Taqlīd and Talfīq*

3 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

3h

Unit 2: The Miscellaneous Sources

3 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

3h

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

3 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 a study schedule allocating specific time slots for each module and unit

2

Focus on understanding the core concepts and principles of Uṣūlu `l-fiqh

3

Practice applying juristic maxims to hypothetical legal scenarios

4

Review and summarize key points from each unit to reinforce learning

5

Familiarize yourself with the different schools of thought and their perspectives on various legal issues

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