Online Islamic Law Course
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Sources of Shariah
– The Quran: Considered the primary source of Islamic law, providing divine guidance and principles.
– Sunnah (Prophetic Traditions): Sayings, actions, and approvals of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
– Ijma (Consensus): Agreement among Islamic scholars on legal issues.
– Qiyas (Analogical Reasoning): Applying existing legal principles to new situations through analogy.
Principles of Fiqh (Jurisprudence)
– Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Jurisprudence): Methods and principles used to derive rulings from the primary sources.
– Maqasid al-Shariah (Objectives of Shariah): Understanding the overarching objectives of Islamic law, such as preservation of life, religion, intellect, progeny, and property.
Types of Shariah Rulings
– Fard (Obligatory): Actions that are mandatory, such as prayer and fasting.
– Mustahabb (Recommended): Actions that are encouraged but not obligatory, such as voluntary prayers.
– Mubah (Permissible): Actions that are neither encouraged nor discouraged.
– Makruh (Disliked): Actions that are discouraged but not forbidden.
– Haram (Forbidden): Actions that are prohibited, such as consuming alcohol or interest-based transactions.
Personal Status Laws
– Marriage (Nikah): Conditions, requirements, and rights and responsibilities of spouses.
– Divorce (Talaq): Procedures, conditions, and rights and obligations.
– Inheritance (Mirath): Distribution of wealth among heirs according to Islamic law.
Criminal Laws
– Hudud: Punishments prescribed by Islamic law for specific crimes, such as theft, adultery, and apostasy.
– Qisas: Retribution for crimes involving bodily harm or murder.
– Ta’zir: Discretionary punishment for offenses not specifically addressed in the Quran or Sunnah.
Commercial and Financial Laws
– Contracts (Aqd): Principles of contractual agreements in Islam.
– Islamic Banking and Finance: Prohibition of interest (riba), principles of profit-sharing (mudarabah), and other Islamic financial instruments.
– Business Transactions: Guidelines for buying, selling, and leasing according to Islamic principles.
Application of Shariah
– Contracts (Aqd): Principles of contractual agreements in Islam.
– Islamic Banking and Finance: Prohibition of interest (riba), principles of profit-sharing (mudarabah), and other Islamic financial instruments.
– Business Transactions: Guidelines for buying, selling, and leasing according to Islamic principles.
Conclusion
These courses often involve studying classical Islamic legal texts, analyzing case studies, and discussing contemporary legal issues from an Islamic perspective.