COURSES / SEMINARY / SCHOOL OF FIQH
USUL AL-FIQH FOR THE MASSES:
INTRODUCTION TO PRINCIPLES OF LAW
Overview
The art of deliberating and understanding the religion and its texts, is an intricate process of study that requires clarity of thought and consistency in methodology. A learned scholar who is sought for religious guidance and ethics, must be well-versed in the discussions and nuances of the procedure that precedes the derivation of legal rulings within the scope of Islamic law. Theoretical concepts and tools of legislation are imperative to understand the ultimate objective of the religion, for all of us.
It is known that the primary sources of the religion are, The Quran and The Sunnah. But how does one approach these two texts to understand what is expected of us as servants of God? Do we interpret and practise the religious texts as per our own deductions, or is there a codified method of thought that must be accompanied by these religious texts? Usul Al-Fiqh is the science that curates and materializes the process of deducing injunctions based on divine revelation.
Let’s take a step back to see the bigger picture behind legal rulings, so that we can appreciate the process behind thinking about God’s Law.
Date/Time
Wednesdays
commencing 1 Jan – 19 Feb 2020
7.45pm to 9.30pm
8 weeks
Course Instructor
Ustaz Taufiq Bin Radja Nurul Bahri
Pre-Requisite
There are no prior qualifications required to attend this course. Students need not attend the previous modules to attend any Seminary modules.
Curriculum
Date | Topic |
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Week 1 1.1.20 |
Usul Al-Fiqh: Definition & Historical Development |
Week 2 8.1.20 |
Sources of Knowledge: Al-Quran & As-Sunnah |
Week 3 15.1.20 |
Textual Validity: Authentication & Interpretative Values |
Week 4 22.1.20 |
The Study of Words: Linguistic Analyses of Texts |
Week 5 29.1.20 |
Making Sense of Variant Texts: Contradiction & Abrogation |
Week 6 5.2.20 |
Thoughtful Tools of Knowledge: Qiyas & Ijma’ |
Week 7 12.2.20 |
Legal Reasoning I: Masalih Mursalah, Sadd Adh-Dhara-i’, Qawl As-Sahabah |
Week 8 19.2.20 |
Legal Reasoning II: ‘Urf, Istishab, Istihsan |
Please note that instructor may wish to do a make-up tutorial should there be any cancellations.
Fees
Standard: $100
Concession: $80
Concessions are available for full-time students, NSFs, senior citizens aged above 65, the unwaged, people of disabilities and those require financial aid.
Instalment Payment
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