Department of Islamic Law
About
The Department of Islamic Law at Afro Asian University provides a rigorous academic program focusing on the principles, interpretation, and applications of Islamic jurisprudence. Students delve into the foundational texts, legal methodologies, and ethical considerations of Islamic law. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including family law, commercial transactions, criminal justice, and international law from an Islamic perspective. Students develop critical thinking skills, engage in comparative legal studies, and explore contemporary issues facing Muslim societies. The department emphasizes research, ethical values, and practical applications, preparing students for careers in academia, legal practice, government, and advocacy.
The Department of Islamic Law at Afro Asian University aims to achieve several learning outcomes for its students, including:
Comprehensive Understanding: Students will demonstrate a deep understanding of the principles, concepts, and sources of Islamic law, including the Quran, Sunnah, Ijma, and Qiyas.
Legal Analysis: Students will develop the ability to critically analyze legal texts, cases, and arguments within the framework of Islamic jurisprudence, applying legal reasoning and methodologies to interpret and derive rulings.
Application of Islamic Law: Graduates will be able to apply Islamic legal principles to real-world situations, offering practical solutions and advice in areas such as family law, contracts, inheritance, and commercial transactions.
Ethical Conduct: Students will uphold the ethical values and moral principles inherent in Islamic law, demonstrating integrity, fairness, and compassion in their legal practice and interactions with clients and society.
Communication Skills: Graduates will possess effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, enabling them to articulate legal arguments, draft legal documents, and communicate complex legal concepts clearly and persuasively.
Research Abilities: Students will develop strong research skills, including the ability to conduct independent research, analyze legal literature, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of Islamic law through scholarly inquiry and publications.
Critical Thinking: The program fosters critical thinking skills among students, encouraging them to question assumptions, evaluate evidence, and engage in intellectual discourse on contemporary legal issues from an Islamic perspective.
Collaboration and Leadership: Graduates will be prepared to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including legal professionals, scholars, policymakers, and community members, and to assume leadership roles in promoting justice, equity, and the rule of law within Islamic legal frameworks.
Graduates from the Department of Islamic Law at Afro Asian University have a variety of career opportunities available to them. Some potential career paths include:
Legal Practice: Graduates can work as lawyers specializing in Islamic law, representing clients in matters such as family law, inheritance disputes, contracts, and business transactions.
Judicial System: They can pursue careers as judges or legal advisors within the judicial system of countries where Islamic law is applied, such as Sharia courts.
Academic Research and Teaching: Many graduates choose to pursue further studies and research in Islamic law, eventually becoming professors or researchers at universities and academic institutions.
Government and Public Policy: They can work in government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), or international organizations involved in legal reform, human rights advocacy, and policy development related to Islamic law.
Legal Consultancy: Graduates can provide legal advice and consultancy services to individuals, businesses, and organizations seeking guidance on matters related to Islamic law compliance.
Religious Affairs: Some graduates may work in religious institutions, mosques, or Islamic centers, offering guidance on religious matters and interpreting Islamic law for the community.
Mediation and Arbitration: They can specialize in mediation and arbitration services, helping to resolve disputes and conflicts in accordance with Islamic legal principles.
International Organizations: Graduates may find opportunities to work with international organizations involved in promoting Islamic law, human rights, and legal reform on a global scale.
Bs Programme
Code | Course Title | Course Type | Credits | Prev Req |
Semester 1 | ||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BSIS 1000 | Arabic – 1 / 1 اللغة العربية | 2 |
BSIS 1001 | English اللغة الإنجليزية | 2 |
BSIS 1002 | Islamic Culture / الثقافة الإسلامية | 3 |
BSIS 1003 | السيرة النبوية 1 / Seerah Studies 1 | 3 |
BSIS 1004 | Introduction to Fiqh of Ibadat / المدخل إلى فقه العبادات | 3 |
BSIS 1005 | مدخل إلى علم العقيدة / Introduction to Aqeeda Studies | 3 |
BSIS 1006 | قرآن كريم 1 | 2 |
18 | ||
Semester 2 | ||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BSIS 1007 | Arabic – 2 / 2 اللغة العربية | 3 |
BSIS 1008 | تاريخ دراسة الأديان / History of Religions Studies | 2 |
BSIS 1009 | Introduction to Quranic Studies / المدخل إلى علم التفسير | 3 |
BSIS 1010 | Righteous Caliphate / الخلافة الراشدة 1 | 2 |
BSIS 1011 | Introduction to Hadith Studies / المدخل إلى علم الحديث | 3 |
BSIS 1012 | القيم الحضارية والإنسانية في الإسلام / The Cultural and Human Values in Islam | 2 |
BSIS 1013 | Introduction to the Dawah Studies / المدخل إلى علم الدعوة | 3 |
18 | ||
Semester 3 | ||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BSIS 1014 | المدخل إلى علم الفقه / Introduction to Fiqh Studies | 3 |
BSIS 1015 | توحيد 1 / Tawheed 1 | 3 |
BSIS 1016 | علوم القرآن 1 / Quran Studies | 3 |
BSIS 1017 | مصطلح الحديث 1 / Terminologies of Hadith | 3 |
BSIS 1018 | قرآن كريم 2 | 2 |
BSIS 1019 | معالم الشريعة الإسلامية / Features of Islamic Law | 2 |
BSIS 1020 | تيارات فكرية معاصرة / Contemporary intellectual Streams | 2 |
18 | ||
Semester 4 | ||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BSIS 1021 | الفرق والمذاهب 1 / Religions and Sects | 3 |
BSIS 1022 | الوسائل التكنولوجية الحديثة ( علوم الحاسب ) / Computer Sciences | 3 |
BSIS 1023 | Social Sciences / علم الاجتماع | 3 |
BSIS 1024 | أثر الحضارة الإسلامية في الحضارة الغربية / Impact of Islamic Civilization on Western Civilization | 3 |
BSIS 1025 | مبادئ الاقتصاد الإسلامي / Principles of Islamic Economics | 2 |
BSIS 1026 | الإعجاز العلمي في القرآن والسنة النبوية / Scientific Miracle in Quran and Sunnah | 2 |
BSIS 1027 | نظم الحكم والإدارة / Governence System and its Management | 2 |
18 | ||
Semester 5 | ||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BSSH 1199 | Introduction to FIqh Studies مدخل إلى علم الفقه | 3 |
BSSH 1200 | The jurisprudence of statutes فقه الفرائض ( أحكام المواريث ) 1 | 3 |
BSSH 1201 | Introduction to Fiqh of Imam Malik مدخل إلى فقه الإمام مالك | 3 |
BSSH 2202 | Usul al-Fiqh أصول الفقه 1 | 3 |
BSSH 1203 | Maqasid al-Sharia مقاصد الشريعة 1 | 2 |
BSSH 1204 | Alqwaid al Shariah القواعد الفقهية 1 | 2 |
BSSH 1205 | قرآن كريم 3 | 2 |
18 | ||
Semester 6 | ||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BSSH 1206 | Introduction to FIqh of Imam Shafi مدخل إلى فقه الإمام الشافعي | 3 |
BSSH 1207 | Fiqh al Faraidh فقه الفرائض ( أحكام المواريث ) 2 | 3 |
BSSH 1208 | Controversial issues between jurists القضايا الخلافية بين الفقهاء .. دراسة تحليلية | 3 |
BSSH 1209 | Introduction to Usul al Fiqhمدخل إلى علم أصول الفقه | 3 |
BSSH 1210 | Islamic Aqeedahالعقيدة الإسلامية | 2 |
BSSH 1211 | Judicial System and its Management نظم الحكم والإدارة | 2 |
BSSH 1213 | قرآن كريم 4 | 2 |
BSSH 1214 | 18 | |
Semester 7 | ||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BSSH 1215 | Introduction to Fiqh of Imam Abu Hanifah مدخل إلى فقه الإمام أبو حنيفة | 3 |
BSSH 1216 | Contemporary Fiqh Issues قضايا فقهية معاصرة 1 | |
BSSH 1217 | Introduction to Comparasion Fiqh مدخل إلى علم الفقه المقارن | 3 |
BSSH 1218 | Family Law فقه الأسرة 1 | 3 |
BSSH 1219 | Fiqh of Transaction فقه المعاملات 1 | 3 |
BSSH 1220 | قرآن كريم 5 | 2 |
BSSH 1221 | منهج المفسرين في استنباط الاحكام الشرعية Methods of Mufassireen in the Reasoning of Shariah Rules | 2 |
18 | ||
Semester 8 | ||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
BSSH 1222 | Introduction to Fiqh of Imam Ahmed مدخل إلى فقه الإمام أحمد بن حنبل | 3 |
BSSH 1223 | Family Fiqhفقه الأسرة 2 | 3 |
BSSH 1224 | Milestones of Sharia معالم الشريعة | 2 |
BSSH 1225 | Fiqh al Nawazil فقه النوازل | 2 |
BSSH 1226 | Al Hukm al Shariالحكم الشرعي 1 | 3 |
BSSH 1227 | قرآن كريم 6 | 2 |
BSSH 1228 | Contemporary Fiqh Issues قضايا فقهية معاصرة 2 | 3 |
BSSH 1229 | 18 | |
MS Programme
ماجستير الفقه العام
Semester 1 | ||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MSSH 1278 | Al Mazahib al Arba’المذاهب الأربعة .. نماذج وتطبيقات | 3 |
MSSH 1279 | Fiqh al Faraidhفقه الفرائض ( المواريث ) | 3 |
MSSH 1280 | Usul al Fiqh أصول الفقه | 3 |
MSSH 1281 | Alqawaid al Fiqhiaالقواعد الفقهية | 3 |
12 | ||
Semester 2 | ||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MSSH 1282 | Al Hikam al Shari’ الحكم الشرعي | 3 |
MSSH 1283 | Contmporary Fiqh Issues قضايا فقهية معاصرة | 3 |
MSSH 1284 | Fiqh of Transactions فقه المعاملات المالية | 3 |
MSSH 1285 | Research Methodologies منهج البحث العلمي | 3 |
12 | ||
ماجستير تخصص الفقه المقارن
Semester 1 | ||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MSSH 1286 | Comparative Islamic criminal legislation التشريع الجنائي الإسلامي المقارن | 3 |
MSSH 1287 | Fiqh Merathفقه الفرائض ( المواريث ) | 3 |
MSSH 1288 | Al Mazahib al Arba’المذاهب الأربعة .. نماذج وتطبيقات | 3 |
MSSH 1289 | Fiqh of Comparasionفقه مقارن 1 | 3 |
12 | ||
Semester 2 | ||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MSSH 1290 | Al Qawaid Al Fiqhia القواعد الفقهية | 3 |
MSSH 1291 | Fiqh of Comparasionفقه مقارن 2 | 3 |
MSSH 1292 | Usul al Fiqh أصول فقه 1 | 3 |
MSSH 1293 | Research Methodologies منهج البحث العلمي | 3 |
12 | ||
ماجستير تخصص أصول الفقه / MS in Usul al Fiqh
Semester 1 | ||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MSSH 1294 | Al Mazahib al Arba’المذاهب الأربعة .. نماذج وتطبيقات 1 | 3 |
MSSH 1295 | Fiqh of Meerathفقه الفرائض ( المواريث ) | 3 |
MSSH 1296 | Al Qawaid Al Fiqhia القواعد الفقهية 1 | 3 |
MSSH 1297 | Usul al Fiqh أصول الفقه 1 | 3 |
12 | ||
Semester 2 | ||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MSSH 1298 | Al Hikam al Shari’ الحكم الشرعي | 3 |
MSSH 1299 | Usul al Fiqh أصول الفقه 2 | 3 |
MSSH 1300 | Contemporary Fiqh Issues قضايا فقهية معاصرة | 3 |
MSSH 1301 | Research Methodologies منهج البحث العلمي | 3 |
12 | ||