Abstract
This subject will address Islamic jurisprudence (usul al-fiqh) methodology. The historic, social and religious factors in the development of Islamic legal schools will be discussed. The four primary sources of law will be studied together with the supplementary sources used in the practice of ijtihad (independent legal deduction).
Syllabus
History of Islamic lawFactors involved in the emergence of the Islamic legal schoolsIjtihad (Independent legal deduction)The first source of law - the Qur'anThe second source of law - SunnahThe third source of law - Qiyas (Analogical Reasoning)The fourth source of law - Ijma (Consensus of Community)Supplementary sources of lawDifferences in … For more content click the Read More button below.
Assessment items
1. Engagement and Participation
2. Online Quizzes
3. Presentation and Paper
4. Final Exam (Online)
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to demonstrate an understanding of the development of usul al-fiqh (Islamic legal theory)
2.
be able to show an understanding of the methodology of Islamic law making
3.
be able to discuss critically the primary and supplementary sources of Islamic law
4.
be able to analyse the arguments and propositions used in legal rulings (fatwas)
Enrolment restrictions
Bachelor of Islamic Studies.