Islamic Jurisprudence
Foundations of Fiqh
This course introduces learners to the fundamental principles of Fiqh and how Islamic legal rulings are derived and applied. It provides a structured foundation for understanding the sources of Islamic law, the role of scholars, and the development of the major schools of Fiqh. Learners will explore key concepts including the Quran and Sunnah as sources of law, Ijma, Qiyas, Madhahib, differences of scholarly opinion, and the application of Fiqh to contemporary issues. The course is designed to help beginners understand not only what Islamic rulings are, but how and why scholars arrive at them.
7 modules1 min4.9 rating
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What you’ll learn
Understand the meaning, scope, and importance of Fiqh.
Identify the primary and secondary sources of Islamic law.
Understand how Islamic legal rulings are derived.
Distinguish between Shariah, Fiqh, and Fatwa.
Understand the role of the major schools of Fiqh.
Understand the reasons for differences among scholars.
Learn the basics of Ijma and Qiyas.
Understand the role of Usul al-Fiqh in legal reasoning.
Apply basic Fiqh principles to contemporary issues.
Develop a sound foundation for further study of Fiqh.
Course curriculum
1
Module 1: Introduction to Fiqh
3 lessons · text and audio
2
Module 2: Sources of Islamic Law