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At Arqan Academy, our Islamic Law Course offers a structured and scholarly environment designed to help you master complex legal concepts.
Under the guidance of expert instructors specializing in (Principles of Jurisprudence), you’ll develop a deep, methodical understanding of how Islamic rulings are derived and applied.
What You Learn in Our Islamic Law Course
Islamic Law forms the backbone of a Muslim’s ethical and spiritual life. In this course, our curriculum moves students beyond simple application to deep theoretical understanding, ensuring a complete mastery of the principles that govern Islamic rulings
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.1. Foundations of Legal Theory
This is the intellectual cornerstone of the entire course, examining the sources and principles used by legal scholars.
Primary Sources: Detailed analysis of the authority and interpretation of the Quran and the Sunnah (Prophetic Tradition) as the two main sources of law
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Secondary Sources: Study of crucial derived sources, including Ijmā' (Scholarly Consensus) and Qiyās (Analogical Reasoning), which are vital tools for addressing new issues
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Aims of Shariah (Maqāsid al-Shariah): Understanding the five core objectives of Islamic Law (preservation of religion, life, intellect, lineage, and property) and how they guide legal derivation.
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2. Legal Rulings and Methodology
Students master the technical language and structure of Islamic Law, essential for reading advanced scholarly texts.
The Five Rulings (Al-Ahkām al-Khamsah): Detailed study of the five categories of human action: obligatory, recommended, permissible, discouraged, and forbidden
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Conflict Resolution: Learning the methodologies used by scholars to reconcile seemingly contradictory texts, a necessary skill for advanced legal analysis
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The Role of Ijtihād: Understanding the principles of independent legal reasoning and its proper historical application, distinguishing legitimate interpretation from unauthorized opinion.
3. Historical and Comparative Legal Study
This section explores the evolution of the legal schools and their lasting impact.
Schools of Law: Examining the methodological differences between the major Sunni schools (Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali) and tracing the historical development of their legal theories
Context of Application: Studying how legal principles have been applied across different Islamic empires and societies, providing a realistic view of Islamic Law in practice.
Challenges and Solutions for Studying Islamic Law
Mastering the methodology of Islamic Law online can be challenging due to its abstract nature. We tackle these issues directly:
Challenges: The course material is highly Abstract and Conceptual (dealing with rules about rules), requiring specialized teaching. Students need help maintaining Precision in Terminology, as misuse of one term can invalidate an entire legal argument.
Solutions: We ensure Specialized Azhar Guidance, as only instructors with expertise in teaching this course, simplifying complex concepts. Our Focused 1-on-1 Sessions require students to use the precise technical terms correctly in context, building academic rigor.
This Islamic Law Course is your gateway to becoming an informed thinker who can analyze and critique legal arguments, rather than just accepting ready-made rulings. You will gain a deep appreciation for the genius embedded in the Shariah.