The Scale - Fundamentals of Islamic Jurisprudence

The Scale - Fundamentals of Islamic Jurisprudence

Islamic Law occupies a significant place in contemporary academic discourses. The main reason for that is the modern Islamic resurgence founded on the call for the restoration and implementation of the Shari‘ah. Its effect can be witnessed in the making of the religious movements all the way to global politics.

Al-Muwāfaqāt Fi Usul Al-Shari‘ah, the text we will use as a basis for this course is one of the masterpieces of Islamic Law and Jurisprudence. In this work, the great jurisprudent Abu Ishāq al-Shātibi. (d. 790) advocated for the revivalist theory of Maqāsid al-Shari‘ah (Higher Intents of Islamic Law). The themes discussed in it are a fine blend of Legal Philosophy, Epistemology, and Hermeneutics.

In this 14+ course, we will cover the 13 Muqaddimāt (Introductions), which summarize the purpose and themes discussed in this work. Each Muqaddimāh covers a core principle and foundation of Islamic Jurisprudence.

The aim is to get acquainted with Islamic legal philosophy, theory of knowledge, and the methodology of interpreting the divine texts, equipping ourselves with proper tools to foster a better understanding (al-Fahm) of our world-view and the challenges we are facing in the modern age and times.

At the end of the course, the student will be acquainted with the Higher Principles of Islamic Legal System and Philosophy.

Learning Islamic Jurisprudence through the Muqaddimmāt of Al-Muwāfaqāt by al-Imām al-Shātibī (d. 790 H)

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What you will learn

• Learn Islamic Jurisprudence through the 13 Muqaddimāt (Introductions), which summarize the purpose and themes discussed in Al-Muwāfaqāt Fi Usul Al-Shari‘ah
• Get acquainted with Islamic legal philosophy, theory of knowledge, and the methodology of interpreting the divine texts
• Equip ourselves with proper tools to foster a better understanding (al-Fahm) of our world-view

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Level: Intermediate Level

Duration: 15 hours

Instructor: Dr. Shuayb Wani