Introduction to Islamic Jurisprudence

Course Description

A foundational survey of Fiqh and its principles. Students are introduced to the four classical madhabs (Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, Hanbali), the sources of Islamic law (Quran, Sunnah, Ijma, Qiyas), and the basic categories of legal rulings (Ahkam al-Khamsah). The course provides the conceptual vocabulary needed for all further study in jurisprudence.

What You'll Learn

• Identify the four main madhabs and describe the historical context of their formation
• Explain the hierarchy of legal sources (Usul) and how they interact in deriving rulings
• Classify Islamic legal rulings using the Ahkam al-Khamsah framework
• Analyse simple legal questions by applying the relevant source texts

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