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1 ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME Intermediate Level DIPLOMA IN CLASSICAL ARABIC AND ISLAMIC DISCIPLINES - (3 YEARS) Course Information 1

2 AL-SALAM INSTITUTE Our mission is to deliver the teachings of Islam through classical texts with a profound awareness of the modern era. 2

3 ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME About Al-Salam Institute A CENTRE FOR ARABIC AND ISLAMIC SCIENCES Al-Salam Institute (ASI) was established in Oxford, UK in 2006 as a means to facilitate the study of Arabic and traditional Islamic sciences for full-time students and working professionals. Through a combination of authentic Islamic scholarship and modern academic techniques, we deliver our pioneering 6-year Alimiyyah Programme (also known as the Islamic Scholarship Programme) in London and live online. Our mission is to deliver the teachings of Islam through classical texts with a profound awareness of the modern era. Our vision is to produce a new generation of leading thinkers and Islamic scholars who are characterised by their sound knowledge of the authentic sources, independence of mind in their application, and embodiment of religious virtue. 3

4 AL-SALAM INSTITUTE Once someone really goes through the syllabus and the method that we re taught you can really appreciate how much work has been put behind it. Zaynab Caunhye, Intermediate level

5 ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME Intermediate Level DIPLOMA IN CLASSICAL ARABIC AND ISLAMIC DISCIPLINES The Intermediate level in Classical Arabic and Islamic Disciplines is designed to enhance and build upon the modules studied in the Foundation level. Students will be educated in both classical and contemporary perspectives, thereby cultivating a comprehensive understanding of the religion in the modern era. The three-year course forms the second level of ASI s six-year Alimiyyah Programme and can also be taken as an independent programme. Students are able to enter the Alimiyyah Programme at this level directly on the condition of satisfactory references and Islamic education history. Students who successfully complete all three years of the Intermediate level (including written assignments and examinations) will be awarded a Diploma in Classical Arabic and Islamic Disciplines. Modules* Intermediate Level - Year One Intermediate Level - Year Two Intermediate Level - Year Three p06 p16 p26 Course Code: INT100 Duration: 3 years Applications per place: 9 Number accepted: 150 Typical offers require: 2:1 Undergraduate Degree awarded or expected in any discipline, A Level ABB, IB Diploma 34 and 655 at Higher Level, 1 year Alimiyyah HOW TO APPLY TERM DATES DEADLINES TUITION FEES Go to page 25 For further information: *Module availability is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit /directory 5

6 AL-SALAM INSTITUTE MODULE 1 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 1 Arabic Language Classical Arabic Language and Literature Course Code: ARA6000 Duration: 3 years Credits: 90 Applications per place: 4 Number accepted: 25 Typical offers require: 2:1 Undergraduate Degree awarded or expected in any discipline, A Level ABB, IB Diploma 34 and 655 at Higher Level, 1 year Alimiyyah Unit 1: Applied Arabic Unit 2: Arabic Grammar Unit 3: Arabic Morphology Tutorial: Applied Arabic Language and Literature The Diploma in Classical Arabic Language and Literature is a threeyear course spanning the Intermediate level of the Islamic Scholarship Programme. In the first year, students will cover the development of Arabic grammar and Arabic morphology as separate branches of study, as well as increasing their usage and understanding of the language through the systematic study of classical and contemporary works. Various Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Communicate effectively in spoken and written forms of Arabic Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of the varying grammatical morphology Demonstrate intermediate understanding of the different scales of Arabic verbs Differentiate and apply gender, number, and form structures to verbs Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and comprehension skills 6

7 ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 1 Hadith Studies MODULE 2 Unit 1: Study of Evidences of the Sunnah Seminar: Index of the Major Hadith Collections Study of Evidences of the Sunnah The Study of Evidences of the Sunnah is the study of the hadith of ahkam (rulings). It is a sub-genre of hadith studies, encompassing a specific collection of ahadith pertaining to legal rulings. Historically, scholars of different schools of law have written different texts to justify, defend, or provide evidence for the particular school of thought to which they may adhere. Two classical examples can be found in the Shafi i text, Bulugh al-maram by ibn Hajr al-asqalani (d. 852 A.H.), and in the Hanbali treatise of Umdat al-ahkam by Abd al-ghani al-maqdasi (d. 600 A.H.) Al-Ihkam About the Text The full name of the text is: Al- Ihkam li al-mujma alayhi min Ahadith al-ahkam. This anthology is a collection of the hadith narrations pertaining to legal rulings agreed upon by the four schools of thought. The text is unique in that it draws solely upon the hadith narrations agreed upon by Imam Bukhari and Imam Muslim, enabling students to study a definite collection of evidences in a nonbiased and impartial manner. The wordings used for these hadith are those that are found in Sahih al- Bukhari. About the Author Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi is a world-renowned scholar of Indian origin, who has resided in England for an extensive time. After receiving in-depth training to an advanced level in the traditional Islamic disciplines at Nadwat al-ulama, Lucknow, India, and receiving a PhD in Arabic literature from Lucknow University, he became a research fellow at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies. There, he conducted research for a number of years (including topics of Hadith and Sufi orders in India). Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Confidently recall 197 ahadith pertaining to different legal positions Recognise the different types of hadith that can be used as evidences Understand the established legal verdicts flowing from agreed upon hadith narrations Demonstrate an appreciation for the agreed upon evidences of the sunnah Course Code: HAD6000 Duration: 2 years Credits: 30 Index of the Major Hadith Collections Course Code: HAD6001/S 7

8 AL-SALAM INSTITUTE MODULE 3 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 1 Islamic Law Family Law Course Code: LAW6000 Duration: 20 weeks Credits: 20 Unit 1: Family Law Unit 2: Inheritance Law Seminar 1: Marriage and Family Life Seminar 2: Education and Entertainment Seminar 3: Critique of al-siraj fi al-mirath Seminar 4: Medical Ethics Workshop 1: Islamic Wills and Trusts Inheritance Law Course Code: LAW6001 Duration: 10 weeks Credits: 10 Marriage and Family Life Course Code: LAW6002/S Education and Entertainment Course Code: LAW6003/S Critique of al-siraj fi al- Mirath Course Code: LAW6004/S Medical Ethics Course Code: LAW6005/S Islamic Wills and Trusts Fact file Course Code: LAW6006/W This module covers the second third of Mukhtasar al-quduri, beginning with the Islamic law of Marriage and Divorce and ending with the chapters on Inheritance. As the text contains only a brief overview to the laws of inheritance, students will study this area indepth from al-siraji fi al-mirath, a tract specific to Inheritance laws in the Hanafi school of thought. s Mukhtasar al-quduri al-siraj fi al-mirath About the Texts Mukhtasar al-quduri is one of the most celebrated and influential treatises in any Islamic legal school and is the foundation for the Hanafi school of law. It is both the first source for scholars and a manual for the general reader. Al-Siraji is a famous treatise on the law of Inheritance based on the Hanafi madhab. The text covers the legal rulings and respective rights in the estate of the deceased. In addition, the text covers what constitutes a valid Islamic will and the legal impediments to inheritance. About the Author The Hanafi jurist Abul-Husayn al- Quduri was born in Baghdad in 362 A.H. / 973 C.E. and died on Sunday 5th Rajab 428 A.H. /1037 C.E. aged 66. The author of al-siraji was Hafiz al-din Abu al-barakat Abdullah ibn Ahmad ibn Mahmud al-nasafi (better known simply as Imam Nasafi). He was born in the town of Nakhshab and was a prolific writer, having authored a number of commentaries and original works. He passed away in the year 710 or 711 A.H. Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Understand the Islamic law related to marriage, divorce, and inheritance Cite textual evidences for established legal rulings Demonstrate a good understanding of Hanafi school of law Appreciate the differences of opinion existing in other schools 8

9 ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 1 Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence MODULE 4 Unit 1: Applied Islamic Jurisprudence Seminar: Critique of al-waraqat Tutorial: Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence Applied Islamic Jurisprudence Course Code: QQ6000 Duration: 10 weeks Credits: 10 The study of Usul al-fiqh is the study of the historical development of Islamic jurisprudence. The goal is to become familiar with the historic, social, and religious factors in the development of Islamic legal schools, and to become acquainted with the framework of jurisprudential discussion. Students who study this module should have completed some previous studies in the area, as tuition will be based less around identifying the sources of Islamic law, and more around how they have been used by Imams and in the practice of ijtihad to form clear and delineated schools of thought. Ilm Usul al-fiqh About the Text Ilm Usul al-fiqh was written by one of the pioneers in contemporary juristic studies, Shaykh Abdul Wahhab Khallaf (d.1375 A.H.). The text is counted amongst the contemporary works that make Islamic jurisprudence and legal theory accessible to the modern reader. About the Author Shaykh Abdul Wahab Khallaf has written many compilations on Islamic Law and Islamic legal theory. He is an Imam in the Arabic language, constitutional law, and Islamic jurisprudence. He was born in Egypt and memorised the Quran by the age of 12. He completed his studies under many scholars and graduated from al-azhar University. He was later appointed as professor at Cairo University where he served until his retirement, though he continued to teach through illness and old age until he died in 1375 A.H. /1956 C.E. Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Understand the historic, social, and religious development of Usul al-fiqh Apply traditional Usul al-fiqh to the modern era Demonstrate proficiency in the understanding of the methodology of Islamic lawmaking Analyse the arguments and propositions used in legal rulings (fataawa), gaining insights to their relative merit Understand the origins of the differences in the schools of Islamic Law Critique of al-waraqat Course Code: QQ6001/S 9

10 AL-SALAM INSTITUTE MODULE 5 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 1 Principles of Prophetic Traditions Applied Hadith Classification Course Code: QQ6002 Duration: 10 weeks Credits: 10 Critique of Nukhbat al- Fikr Course Code: QQ6003/S Unit 1: Applied Hadith Classification Seminar: Critique of Nukhbat al-fikr Tutorial: Principles of Prophetic Traditions This module will build upon the principles of prophetic traditions taught in the Foundation level. Students will apply the terminology, classification methods, and tools of authenticity to analyse the veracity of specific hadith narrations. The biographies of major hadith narrators will be evaluated as well as the relative strengths and weaknesses of the collective communities of hadith scholars in the early generations of Islam. Various Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Apply the principles of hadith classification to assess prophetic traditions Research the biographies of hadith narrators Recognise common chains of narration in the six sahih hadith collections Demonstrate familiarity with the biographies of the earlier narrators Critically analyse the text (matn) and chain (isnad) of different hadith narrations 10

11 ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 1 Principles of Quranic Exegesis MODULE 6 Unit 1: Applied Quranic Exegesis Seminar: Critique of Muqaddimah fi Usul al-tafsir Tutorial: Principles of Quranic Exegesis About the Author Applied Quranic Exegesis Course Code: QQ6004 Duration: 10 weeks Credits: 10 This module builds upon the theory of Quranic Exegesis taught in the Foundation level and intends to convey to students the exegetical tools that can be employed to understand what God is communicating to them through His Book, and what He expects them to do. At the same time, students will learn the different ways in which the Quran can be misinterpreted, and how to remain faithful to the text by following the Prophetic teachings and the way of the early Muslims. Muqaddimah fi Usul al-tafsir About the Text This work, authored by Shaykh al- Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, sets out the proper principles to be utilised in interpreting the Quran. Emphasis is placed on the fact that the reader of the Quran should always keep in mind who the Speaker is and who it is spoken to. It has proven to be a unique treatise in that, despite its conciseness, this introduction has been quoted by Quranic scholars from the earliest times like Ibn Kathir and Al-Suyuti unto the present day. Taqi al-din Ahmad ibn Abd al-halim (more commonly known simply as Ibn Taymiyyah) was born into a family of reputable Hanbali scholars in Harran, in modern day Turkey, in 661 A.H. / 1263 C.E. He left a lasting legacy on Islamic reformation, and was teacher to the likes of Imams Ibn al-qayyim al-jawziyyah, Ibn Kathir, Al-Dhahabi, Al-Mizzi and Ibn Daqiq al- Id. He wrote profusely on a range of subjects before he passed away in 728 A.H. / 1328 C.E. Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Understand how the Quran is best explained by the Quran Understand how the Prophet (SAW) explained the Quran Understand how the Companions and their successors explained the Quran Recognise different sources of Tafsir Understand why there are differences in Tafsir Recognise ideological and sectarian bias in Tafsir works Evaluate the pros and cons of Tafsir based on Reason Consider whether new hermeneutical methods are useful in interpreting the Quran Critique of Muqaddimah fi Usul al-tafsir Course Code: QQ6005/S 11

12 AL-SALAM INSTITUTE MODULE 7 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 1 History and Theology History of Early Muslim Sects Course Code: PTH6000 Duration: 10 weeks Credits: 10 History of Contemporary Muslim Groups Course Code: PTH6001 Duration: 10 weeks Credits: 10 Theology and Beliefs Course Code: PTH6002 Duration: 10 weeks Credits: 10 History of Early Religious and Political Sects Course Code: PTH6003/S History of Political Islam and Contemporary Muslim Groups Course Code: PTH6004/S Critique of Aqida al- Tahawiyya Course Code: PTH6005/S Duration: 10 weeks Understanding Evolution Course Code: QQ6006/W Unit 1: History of Early Muslim Sects Unit 2: History of Contemporary Muslim Groups Unit 3: Theology and Beliefs Seminar 1: History of Early Religious and Political Sects Seminar 2: History of Political Islam and Contemporary Muslim Groups Seminar 3: Critique of Aqida al-tahawiyya Workshop 1: Understanding Evolution Workshop 2: Understanding Atheism This module will introduce students to the most important political and theological groupings in the formative period of Islam, from the period following the murder of the third caliph, Uthman, until approximately the middle of the 4th/10th century. By studying these sects in the context of their time, as well as in interaction with one another, students will gain a greater understanding of the reasons for the formation of the theological schools considered orthodox in Sunni Islam. In addition, students will cover in-depth the contemporary religious groups of the modern era as well as the tract which details the aqida for non-sectarian people : Aqida al-tahawiyya. Various Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Appreciate the diversity of politico-theological opinion in the formative period and its relationship to historical events Understand the development of different Muslim sects and theological schools from a critical historical perspective Analyse the way in which different theological views have influenced each other Gain critical appreciation of theological labels such as Ahl al-sunna, Shia, and Mu tazila in the light of their genesis Demonstrate a profound understanding of contemporary Muslim groups in the Understanding Atheism Course Code: QQ6007/W 12

13 ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 1 Quranic Studies MODULE 8 Unit 1: Quranic Exegesis Seminar: How to Approach the Quran In this module, various Chapters (surahs) of the Quran will be studied with theological, legal, and spiritual emphases. Classical and contemporary interpretations of the Quran in the Muslim world will also be discussed and critically analysed The concept of thematic and structural coherence in the Quran will be highlighted; a concept that was developed by the great Indian scholar Mawlana Hamid al-din Farahi (d.1930). Quranic Exegesis Course Code: QUR5000 Duration: 1 year Credits: 30 How to Approach the Quran Course Code: QUR6000/S Duration: 1 year The Quran Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Demonstrate a knowledge of the major exegetical types and works Critically analyse and evaluate Quranic exegetical works Relate multiple meanings of Quranic text by reference to exegetical works Demonstrate critical ability to deduct theological, legal and spiritual meanings from the Quranic verses by following correct exegetical methodology 13

14 AL-SALAM INSTITUTE MODULE 9 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 1 Skills and Training Rules of Quran Recitation Course Code: TRA5000 Duration: 10 weeks Orientalism and Islamic Studies Course Code: TRA6000/S Etiquettes of a Student Course Code: TRA6001/S Unit 1: Rules of Quran Recitation Seminar 1: Orientalism and Islamic Studies Seminar 2: Islamic Etiquettes The Skills and Training module consists of the essential skills that will enhance the students development whilst at ASI. Students who have entered onto the programme without any prior studies in the science of Quran recitation (tajwid) will be able to study the theory and practice of the discipline in supplementary classes conducted online. Similarly, etiquettes of a student of knowledge is an essential point of study for those embarking upon the noble path of religious knowledge. In addition, Orientalism and Islamic studies introduces students to the broader context of Islamic scholarship and brings into focus Western academic methods of historiography and critique. Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Demonstrate a working knowledge of the theory (rules) of tajwid Recite the last ten Surahs of the Quran from memory Appreciate the values and etiquettes sought after in a student of Islamic knowledge Demonstrate an understanding of the development of Orientalism and post- 14

15 ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME YEAR 1 MODULE SUMMARY MODULES UNITS CREDITS Arabic Language Unit 1: Applied Arabic Unit 2: Arabic Grammar (Text: Mabadi al-nahw) Unit 3: Arabic Morphology (Text: Mabadi al-tasrif) Tutorial: Applied Arabic Language and Literature 90 Hadith Studies Unit 1: Study of Evidences of the Sunnah (Text: al-ihkam) Seminar 1: Index of the Major Hadith Collections (Text: Bustan al-muhaddithin) 30 Islamic Law Unit 1: Family Law (Text: Mukhtasar al-quduri) Unit 2: Inheritance Law (Text: al-siraji) Seminar 1: Marriage and Family Life Seminar 2: Education and Entertainment Seminar 3: Critique of al-siraj fi al-mirath (Text: al-siraji) Seminar 4: Medical Ethics Workshop 1: Islamic Wills and Trusts 30 Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence Unit 1: Applied Islamic Jurisprudence (Texts: al-manar, Ilm Usul al-fiqh) Seminar 1: Critique of al-waraqat (Text: al-waraqat) Tutorial: Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence 10 Principles of Prophetic Traditions Unit 1: Applied Hadith Classification Seminar 1: Critique of Nukhbat al-fikr (Text: Nukhbat al-fikr) Tutorials: Principles of Prophetic Traditions 10 Principles of Quranic Exegesis Unit 1: Applied Quranic Exegesis (Text: Muqaddimah fi Usul al-tafsir) Seminar 1: Critique of Muqaddimah fi Usul al-tafsir (Text: al-muqaddima) Tutorials: Principles of Quranic Exegesis 10 History and Theology Unit 1: History of Early Muslim Sects Unit 2: History of Contemporary Muslim Groups Unit 3: Theology and Beliefs (Text: Aqida al-tahawiyya) Seminar 1: History of Early Religious and Political Sects Seminar 2: History of Political Islam and Contemporary Muslim Groups Seminar 3: Critique of Aqida al-tahawiyya (Text: Aqida al-tahawiyya) Workshop 1: Understanding Evolution Workshop 2: Understanding Atheism 30 Quranic Studies Unit 1: Quranic Exegesis Seminar 1: How to Approach the Quran 30 Skills and Training Unit 1: Rules of Quran Recitation Seminar 1: Orientalism and Islamic Studies Seminar 2: Islamic Etiquettes (Text: Min Adab al-islam) AUX 15

16 AL-SALAM INSTITUTE MODULE 1 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 2 Arabic Language Classical Arabic Language and Literature Course Code: ARA6000 Duration: 3 years Credits: 90 Applications per place: 4 Number accepted: 25 Typical offers require: 2:1 Undergraduate Degree awarded or expected in any discipline, A Level ABB, IB Diploma 34 and 655 at Higher Level, 1 year Alimiyyah Unit 1: Applied Arabic Unit 2: Arabic Grammar Unit 3: Arabic Morphology Tutorial: Applied Arabic Language and Literature In the second year of the Diploma in Classical Arabic Language and Literature, students will continue the unit on Applied Arabic in order to improve their conversational skills, comprehension, and Arabic vocabulary. Classical texts on the Arabic language, such as the grammar primer Qatr al-nada, will be taught throughout the year to develop the students understanding of the constructs and nuances of the language. Various Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Communicate fluently in spoken and written forms of Arabic Demonstrate proficiency in varying grammatical morphology Demonstrate proficiency in the different forms of Arabic verbs Differentiate and apply gender, number and form structures to verbs Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and comprehension skills 16

17 ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 2 Hadith Studies MODULE 2 Unit 1: Study of Evidences of the Sunnah Seminar: Al-Muwatta and the Books of the Four Imams Study of Evidences of the Sunnah The Study of Evidences of the Sunnah is an evaluation of the ahadith of ahkam (rulings) and is therefore a sub-genre of Hadith studies. Historically, scholars of different schools of law have written different texts to justify, defend, or provide evidence for their legal positions. Two classical examples can be found in the Shafi i text Bulugh al-maram by Ibn Hajr al- Asqalani (d. 852 A.H.) and in the Hanbali treatise Umdat al-ahkam by Abd al-ghani al-maqdasi (d. 600 A.H.) Al-Ihkam About the Text The full name of the text is: Al- Ihkam li al-mujma alayhi min Ahadith al-ahkam. This anthology is a collection of the hadith narrations pertaining to legal rulings agreed upon by the Four Schools of Thought. The text is unique in that it draws solely upon the hadith narrations agreed upon by Imam Bukhari and Imam Muslim, enabling students to study a definite collection of evidences in a nonbiased and impartial manner. The wordings used for these hadith are those that are found in Sahih al- Bukhari. About the Author Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi is a world-renowned scholar of Indian origin, who has resided in England for an extensive time. After receiving in-depth training to an advanced level in the traditional Islamic disciplines at Nadwat al-ulama, Lucknow, India, and receiving a PhD in Arabic literature from Lucknow University, he became a research fellow at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, where he conducted research for a number of years (including topics of Hadith and Sufi orders in India). Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Confidently recall 197 ahadith pertaining to different legal positions Recognise the different types of hadith that can be used as evidences Understand the established legal verdicts flowing from agreed upon hadith narrations Demonstrate an appreciation for the agreed upon evidences of the Sunnah Course Code: HAD6000 Duration: 2 years Credits: 30 Al-Muwatta and the Books of the Four Imams Course Code: HAD6003/S 17

18 AL-SALAM INSTITUTE MODULE 3 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 2 Islamic Law Commercial Law Course Code: LAW6007 Duration: 1 year Credits: 30 Islamic Finance Course Code: LAW6008/S Unit 1: Commercial Law Seminar 1: Islamic Finance This module covers the final third of Mukhtasar al-quduri, detailing the chapters of buying and selling. In addition to study of classical juristic positions on issues such as contracts, commerce, and trade; the module will cover aspects of the modern banking system and the emergence of Islamic financial instruments. Mukhtasar al-quduri About the Texts Mukhtasar al-quduri is one of the most celebrated and influential treatises in any Islamic legal school and is a foundational text for the Hanafi School of law. It is both the first source for scholars and a manual for the general reader. About the Author The Hanafi jurist Abu al-husayn al-quduri, was born in Baghdad in 362/ 973 and died on Sunday 5th Rajab 428/1037 aged 66. Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to: Understand the Islamic law related to marriage, divorce, and inheritance Cite textual evidences for established legal rulings Demonstrate a good understanding of the Hanafi School of law Appreciate the differences of opinion existing in other Schools Understand the operations of the modern banking institutions and Islamic financial instruments 18

19 ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 2 Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence MODULE 4 Unit 1: Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence Seminar: Qiyas, Ijma and Ijtihad Tutorial: Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence The study of Usul al-fiqh focuses on the principles upon which scholars have elaborated Islamic jurisprudence and therefore includes study of the historical development of the discipline. The goal is to become familiar with the historic, social and religious factors in the development of Islamic legal schools, and to become acquainted with the framework of jurisprudential discussion. Students who study this module should have completed some previous studies in the area, as tuition will be based less around identifying the sources of Islamic law, and more around how they have been used by Imams and in the practice of ijtihad to form clear and delineated Schools of Thought. Usul al-shashi About the Text Usul al-shashi is a well-known compendium on the principles of Islamic Jurisprudence according to the Hanafi School. Despite its brevity and conciseness, the text is fit for a full, detailed study as it clearly articulates the position of the school, rather than the views and opinions of particular notable jurists. About the Author There are detailed discussions pertaining to the true author of Usul al-shashi. The text has been recently published twice under the names of two different fourth century Hanafi jurists (Abu Ali Ahmad ibn Muhammad al-shashi (d. 344/955) and Abu Ya qub Ishaq ibn Ibrahim al-shashi (d. 325/936)). Due to references within the text and some of the terminology used (which did not become commonplace until the 7th and 8th Centuries), commentators have also attributed the text to later Hanafi jurists such as Badr al-din al-shashi al-shirwani and Nizam al-din al- Shashi. Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Demonstrate proficiency in understanding the usage and development of Usul al-fiqh Apply traditional Usul al-fiqh to the modern era Demonstrate proficiency in the understanding of the methodology of Islamic lawmaking Confidently recall the position of the Hanafi school of thought on different Usuli principles Understand the origins of the differences in the Schools of Islamic Law Course Code: QQ6006 Duration: 10 weeks Credits: 10 Qiyas, Ijma and Ijtihad Course Code: QQ6007/S 19

20 AL-SALAM INSTITUTE MODULE 5 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 2 History Sirah of the Prophet Course Code: HIS6000/S Duration: 8 weeks Credits: 3 Seminar 1: Sirah of the Prophet Seminar 2: Lessons from the Sirah Seminar 3: History of the Four Caliphs Seminar 4: Umayyad Period Seminar 5: History of Sufism Lessons from the Sirah Course Code: HIS6001/S Credits: 3 History of the Four Caliphs Course Code: HIS6002/S Duration: 8 weeks Credits: 3 Umayyad Period Course Code: HIS6003/S Duration: 8 weeks Credits: 3 This module will provide students with a unique perspective on the details of early Islamic history, including the life of the Messenger (saw) and the Rightly-Guided Caliphs (ra). Lessons will be drawn from this period of Islamic history for the purpose of identifying their application in modern society. Examples from later Islamic societies will be evaluated to provide a more detailed and comprehensive understanding. Various Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Confidently recall the details of the life of the Prophet (saw) Appreciate the role of the Prophet (saw) as a Messenger and as a human being Demonstrate a profound understanding of the major events of the Rightly Guided Caliphs and the first schism within the community Appreciate the cultural development of historical Muslim societies History of Sufism Course Code: HIS6004/S Credits: 3 20

21 ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 2 Islam and Society MODULE 6 Seminar 1: Islam, State and Society Seminar 2: History of Islam in Britain Seminar 3: Jihad and Extremism Seminar 4: Islam, Women s Rights and Feminism Seminar 5: Challenges of Modernity Islam State and Society Course Code: PTH6008/S Credits: 3 This module will provide detailed instruction on the role of individual Muslims living in societies within the contemporary world. Emphasis will be placed on critically evaluating modern phenomena such as the global eco-friendly perspective, universal human rights, and modern conceptualisations of freedom and justice. Various Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Demonstrate a profound understanding of contemporary ideologies Critically evaluate the issues of the time Understand Islamic jurisprudence relating to Islam and statehood Demonstrate an understanding of the history of Islam in Britain History of Islam in Britain Course Code: PTH6009/S Credits: 3 Jihad and Extremism Course Code: PTH6010/S Credits: 3 Islam, Women s Rights and Feminism Course Code: PTH6011/S Credits: 3 Challenges of Modernity Course Code: PTH6012/S Credits: 3 21

22 AL-SALAM INSTITUTE MODULE 7 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 2 Quranic Studies Study of Legal Verses Course Code: QUR6001 Duration: 2 years Credits: 30 Unit 1: Study of Legal Verses Unit 2: Quranic Exegesis Seminar 1: Coherence of the Quran Seminar 2: Understanding the Application of Legal Verses Quranic Exegesis Course Code: QUR5000 Duration: 1 year Coherence of the Quran Course Code: QUR6002/S Understanding the Application of Legal Verses Course Code: QUR6003/S This module will cover the study of legal verses in the Quran. Students will build upon the modules on Islamic jurisprudence and the Study of Evidences of the Sunnah in evaluating the different verses of legislation revealed in the Quran. Tafsir Ayat al-ahkam About the Text The text, entitled Rawa i al-bayan fi Tafsir Ayat al-ahkam, is an exegetical work written by Shaykh Muhammad Ali al-sabuni on the verses of legislature in the Quran. The purpose of the text similar to other works in the genre of Ahkam al-quran is to assist in the derivation of the laws of the Shari ah from Quranic verses. About the Author Shaykh Muhammad Ali al-sabuni was born in the city of Aleppo, Syria, on 1st January He was born into a learned family and began his religious instruction at a young age under the tutelage of his father, Shaykh Jamil. He graduated from the Faculty of Shari ah at Al-Ahzar University in 1952 and, after returning to Aleppo to teach for a number of years, he was appointed as lecturer at the universities of Umm al-qura and King Abdul Aziz, both in Makkah. Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Demonstrate proficiency in citing the textual evidences for legal rulings Confidently recall Quranic verses in support of legal positions Demonstrate proficiency in the areas of consensus amongst the four schools of thought Appreciate the different juristic methodologies in Quran interpretation and Islamic lawmaking 22

23 ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 2 Skills and Training MODULE 8 Unit 1: Rules of Quran Recitation Seminar 1: Ethics of Disagreement Workshop 1: Fiqh of Khutba and Art of Public Speaking Workshop 2: How to Read a Book Workshop 3: Time Management Workshop 4: Dawah Training In the Skills and Training module, students will be able to study the theory and practice of the art of Quranic recitation in supplementary classes conducted online. Similarly, as understanding of the Islamic sciences becomes deeper in one s heart and mind, it is imperative to learn the etiquettes of respectful disagreement and rebuttal. In addition, public exhortation, calling to the religion, and making the most of one s time will all be taught in this module. Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Demonstrate a working knowledge of the theory (rules) of tajwid Appreciate the values and etiquettes sought after in a student of Islamic knowledge Demonstrate proficiency in the Islamic law pertaining to Friday sermons Demonstrate proficiency in delivering addresses to medium/large audiences Manage time effectively Understand the best practices and methods in calling to the religion Rules of Quran Recitation Course Code: TRA5000 Duration: 10 weeks Ethics of Disagreement Course Code: TRA6002/S Fiqh of Khutba and Art of Public Speaking Course Code: TRA6003/W How to Read a Book Course Code: TRA6004/W Time Management Course Code: TRA6005/W Dawah Training Course Code: TRA6006/W 23

24 AL-SALAM INSTITUTE YEAR 2 MODULE SUMMARY MODULES UNITS CREDITS Arabic Language Unit 1: Applied Arabic Unit 2: Arabic Grammar (Text: Qatr al-nada) Unit 3: Arabic Morphology (Text: Shaz al- Araf) Tutorial: Applied Arabic Language and Literature 90 Hadith Studies Unit 1: Study of Evidences of the Sunnah (Text: al-ihkam) Seminar 1: Muwatta and the Books of the Four Imams (Text: Bustan al-muhaddithin) 30 Quranic Studies Unit 1: Study of Legal Verses (Text: Tafsir Ayat al-ahkam) Unit 2: Quranic Exegesis Seminar 1: Coherence of the Quran Seminar 2: Understanding the Application of Legal Verses 30 Islamic Law Unit 1: Commercial Law (Text: Mukhtasar al-quduri) Seminar 1: Fiqh of Islamic Finance 30 Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence Unit 1: Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (Text: Usul al-shashi) Seminar 1: Qiyas, Ijma and Ijtihad Tutorial: Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence 30 History Seminar 1: Sirah of the Prophet Seminar 2: Lessons from the Sirah Seminar 3: History of the Four Caliphs Seminar 4: Umayyad Period Seminar 5: History of Sufism 15 Islam and Society Seminar 1: Islam, State, and Society Seminar 2: History of Islam in Britain Seminar 3: Jihad and Extremism Seminar 4: Islam, Women s Rights and Feminism Seminar 5: Challenges of Modernity 15 Skills and Training Unit 1: Rules of Quran Recitation Seminar 1: Ethics of Disagreement Workshop 1: Fiqh of Khutba and Art of Public Speaking Workshop 2: How to Read a Book Workshop 3: Time Management Workshop 4: Dawah Training AUX 24

25 ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME How to Apply Step 1: Choose your course. Visit / Step 2: Check the entry requirements Step 3: Complete the online application form before the deadline Step 4: Settle the tuition fees Step 5: Welcome to ASI Term Dates ACADEMIC YEAR: Autumn term Sun 9th Oct 2016 Sun 11th Dec 2016 Winter term Sun 8th Jan 2017 Sun 12th Mar 2017 Spring term Sun 16th Apr 2017 Sun 18th Jun 2017 Tuition Fees The tuition fees for the academic year are: Single Payment 5-month Plan 12-month Plan 3x Total 12x Total Onsite 1, , ,340 Online 1, , ,640 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION + 44 (0) (0) info@alsalam.ac.uk 25

26 AL-SALAM INSTITUTE MODULE 1 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 3 Arabic Language Classical Arabic Language and Literature Course Code: ARA6000 Duration: 3 years Credits: 90 Unit 1: Applied Arabic Unit 2: Pre-Islamic Poetry Unit 3: Arabic Rhetoric Unit 4: Arabic Literature Workshop 1: Arabic Rhetoric Tutorial: Applied Arabic Language and Literature In the third year of the Diploma in Classical Arabic Language and Literature, students will continue the unit on Applied Arabic in order to perfect their conversational skills, comprehension, and Arabic vocabulary. The language of pre-islamic Arabia will be covered in-depth with the study of The Hanging Poems (Al-Mu allaqat), alongside modern pieces of Arabic literature for a thorough and comprehensive study of the language. Various Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Communicate fluently in spoken and written forms of Arabic Demonstrate proficiency in varying grammatical morphology Demonstrate proficiency in the different forms of Arabic verbs Differentiate and apply gender, number and form structures to verbs Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and comprehension skills 26

27 ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 3 Hadith Studies MODULE 2 Unit 1: Hadith Criticism and Fiqh Methodology of Malik Seminar 1: How to do Takhrij Seminar 2: Introduction to Sahih Muslim About the Author Hadith Criticism and Fiqh Methodology of Malik Course Code: HAD6004 Duration: 1 year Credits: 30 The module on al-muwatta will highlight the methodology used by Imam Malik in extracting the narrations for his collection, and his methodology in understanding Islamic law and theology. Students will cover those occasions where there are disagreements with the strength of a certain hadith, or a certain hadith narrator, as well of the consistency with which the Imam applies his methodology. Moreover, the criticisms of masters like Ibn Abi Dhibb, al-daraqutni and others against some of the narrations included in the text will be fully discussed. Al-Muwatta About the Text It is reported that Imam al-shafi i said, There is not a single book on the face of the Earth, after the Book of Allah, which is more authentic than the book of Malik. The Muwatta is certainly one of the most important books in Islam. It is the origin of the other books of hadith, as it is the first that compiled hadith narrations in a systematic manner. The narrations were to be used as a manual of Islamic law and mannerisms and this is the model which was further developed by Imams al-bukhari, Muslim and others. Malik ibn Anas ibn Malik ibn Abi Amir al-asbahi most commonly known as Imam Malik was born in 93 AH and died in the year 179, corresponding to CE. It is widely thought that he is the scholar that the Messenger of Allah prophesised in the narration of al- Tirmidhi, and that he was the only one of the Four Imams who was considered an Imam in both fiqh and Hadith by both the legal jurists and the scholars of hadith. Imam al-bukhari and others included him in their Golden Chain of Narration : Malik from Nafi from Abdullah ibn Umar from the Messenger of Allah (saw). Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Analyse and evaluate certain texts of hadith Understand and define certain obscure words or difficult phrases found within the text Demonstrate proficiency in understanding the methodological reasoning of Imam Malik Recognise common chains of narration in the Muwatta and gauge their authenticity How to do Takhrij Course Code: HAD6005/S Introduction to Sahih Muslim Course Code: HAD6006/S 27

28 AL-SALAM INSTITUTE MODULE 3 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 3 Islamic Law Comparative Islamic Law Course Code: LAW6009 Duration: 1 year Credits: 30 Unit 1: Comparative Islamic Law Seminar 1: Introduction to the Hanafi School of Thought Seminar 2: Introduction to the Maliki School of Thought Seminar 3: Introduction to the Shafi School of Thought Seminar 4: Introduction to the Hanbali School of Thought Seminar 5: The Legal Position of Following a School of Thought Introduction to the Hanafi School of Thought Course Code: LAW6010/S Introduction to the Maliki School of Thought Course Code: LAW6011/S Introduction to the Shafi School of Thought Course Code: LAW602/S Introduction to the Hanbali School of Thought Course Code: LAW6013/S The Legal Position of Following a School of Thought Course Code: LAW6014/S This module on comparative Islamic law will develop students understanding of the major Schools in the Islamic legal tradition. Building upon years of in-depth study on the Hanafi School of Law, students will be introduced to the different jurisprudential methodologies employed in the other Schools, such as the Maliki, Hanafi, Shafi, Hanbali and Zahiri Schools. s Bidayat al-mujtahid About the Text Bidayat al-mujtahid wa Nihayat al- Muqtasid (The Distinguished Jurist s Primer) is widely considered one of the most authoritative texts on comparative Islamic jurisprudence. This two-volume primer presents a critical analysis of the rulings, opinions and evidences of the wellknown schools of Islamic law: Maliki, Hanafi, Shafi, Hanbali and Zahiri. In evaluating the derivation of laws from these schools, the author intends to provide guidance for the independent jurist the Mujtahid who must address the legal issues of the time on which the legislation remains silent. About the Author Abul Walid Muhammad Ibn Ahmad Ibn Rushd, better known simply as Ibn Rushd or Averroes, was born into a family of jurists in Al-Andalus in 520/1126. A distinguished jurist of the Maliki School, he wrote many tracts on Maliki jurisprudence, as well as on logic, philosophy, and the secular sciences of the medieval era. He was appointed physician to the court of the Caliph Abu Yaqub Yusuf in 1182 C.E., where he continued to serve until shortly before his death in 594/1198. Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to: Demonstrate a profound understanding of the different methodological approaches of the well-known schools of law Understand how legal precedent operates in the Islamic courts of justice Understand the different techniques employed in the interpretation and formulation of Islamic law Appreciate the differing juristic tools employed in the derivation of Islamic law from authentic sources 28

29 ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 3 Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence MODULE 4 Unit 1: Legal Maxims Unit 2: Objectives of Islamic Law Seminar: Critique of Maqasid al-shari ah Legal Maxims Course Code: QQ6008 Duration: 10 weeks Credits: 10 In this module on the principles of Islamic jurisprudence, students will cover the wider objectives of the Shari ah as a whole in terms of its wisdoms, values and guidance. The sciences of legal maxims and the objectives of Islamic law will be critically evaluated so as to determine their usage in the deliberations of Islamic jurists, as well as their application in the modern era. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and reconciling the different objectives proffered by leading Islamic thinkers throughout the course of history. s Various Objectives of Islamic Law Course Code: QQ6009 Duration: 10 weeks Credits: 10 Critique of al-maqasid al- Shari ah Course Code: QQ6010/S Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Understand the nuances of the science of legal maxims Appreciate the development of the maxims of Islamic law in relation to the development of the law itself Demonstrate an incisive understanding of normative legal maxims Recognise the application of legal maxims to contemporary issues Understand the general and specific objectives of Islamic law Appreciate the prioritisation of Islamic legal injunctions 29

30 AL-SALAM INSTITUTE MODULE 5 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 3 Principles of Quranic Exegesis Principles of Quranic Exegesis Unit 1: Principles of Quranic Exegesis Seminar: Critique of al-fawz al-kabir Course Code: QQ6011 Duration: 10 weeks Credits: 10 Critique of al-fawz al- Kabir Course Code: QQ6012/S This module on the Principles of Quranic Exegesis aims to consolidate students study of the science and to prepare them for independent study of exegetical works. Both the text and the style of teaching aim to establish a basis of Quranic interpretation and provide an overview of the various features of Quranic expression and scholarly exegesis. Al-Fawz al-kabir About the Text Al-Fawz Al-Kabir fi Usul Al-Tafsir (The Great Victory in the Principles of Quranic Exegesis) is a concise primer on the topic of Usul al-tafsir, originally written in the Persian language. The book is separated into five main chapters covering the classification of Quranic verses, their clarity, their structure and the different works of tafsir that have been written through the ages. The fifth section defining the difficult words in each chapter of the Quran was written sometime after the preceding four, and has been included as part of the text in some later editions. About the Author Shah Wali Allah al-dihlawi was born in 1703 C.E. four years before the death of the ruler Aurangzeb. His father, Shah Abdur Raheem was among the leading Hanafi jurists and a distinguished scholar of Islam in Delhi. Shah Wali Allah was introduced to Islamic education at the age of five and completed the recitation of the Quran by the age of seven. At the age of 23 he travelled to Makkah for pilgrimage. During his stay in Makkah he received training and Ijazah in hadith from various leading scholars of the Hijaz. Upon his return to India, he remained busy in teaching and writing until his death on 20th August, Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Appreciate the subtleties of the Quranic exegesis Understand the profound meanings of some of the key Arabic words and phrases in the Quran Understand the limitations of Quranic exegesis according to the principles of the science Demonstrate an incisive understanding of the different exegetical works 30

31 ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 3 History MODULE 6 Seminar 1: European Religious History: Medieval Period Seminar 2: European Religious History: Middle Ages Seminar 3: European Religious History: The Renaissance Seminar 4: European Religious History: Age of Enlightenment Seminar 5: European Religious History: Post-Enlightenment Period Seminar 6: Introduction to World Religious History This module will cover European Religious History from the Medieval Era (beginning in the 5th 6th century C.E.) to the modern philosophy of the Post-Enlightenment Period (20th 21st century C.E.). Students will cover the prevailing theological philosophy during these eras, the issues of the time and their resolutions, and the impact on the makeup of contemporary society. Various Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Understand the intellectual and cultural development of Western Europe Appreciate the development of the Golden Age in the Latin West. Demonstrate an incisive understanding of the doctrinal progression of European religious history Accurately describe the biographies and contributions of notable figures in early modern philosophy European Religious History: Medieval Period Course Code: HIS6005/S Credits: 3 European Religious History: Middle Ages Course Code: HIS6006/S Credits: 3 European Religious History: The Renaissance Course Code: HIS6007/S Credits: 3 European Religious History: Age of Enlightenment Course Code: HIS6008/S Credits: 3 European Religious History: Post- Enlightenment Period Course Code: HIS6009/S Credits: 3 European Religious History: Introduction to World Religious History Course Code: HIS6010/S 31

32 AL-SALAM INSTITUTE MODULE 7 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 3 Logic and Philosophy Introduction to Greek Logic Course Code: PTH6013/S Credits: 5 Seminar 1: Introduction to Greek Logic Seminar 2: Introduction to Philosophy Seminar 3: Refutation of Greek Logic Seminar 4: Modern Logic and Philosophy Introduction to Philosophy Course Code: PTH6014/S Credits: 5 Refutation of Greek Logic Course Code: PTH6015/S Modern Logic and Philosophy Course Code: PTH6016/S Credits: 5 This module will cover the doctrines of logic and philosophy as two separate, if overlapping, methods of the systematic study of reasoning and argumentation. The historical development of these principles as advanced by Greek logicians and philosophers will be critically evaluated alongside the contributions and criticisms of prominent Islamic thinkers. Various Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Critically evaluate the principles of Greek logic and philosophy Understand the relative merits of modern philosophical thought Demonstrate a profound understanding of the assimilation and rejection of the doctrines of Greek logic and philosophy in the Islamic intellectual heritage 32

33 ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 3 Quranic Studies MODULE 8 Unit 1: Study of Legal Verses Unit 2: Quranic Exegesis Seminar 1: Coherence of the Quran Study of Legal Verses Course Code: QUR6001 Duration: 2 years Credits: 30 Quranic Exegesis This module will cover the study of legal verses in the Quran. Students will build upon the modules on Islamic jurisprudence and the Study of Evidences of the Sunnah in evaluating the different verses of legislation revealed in the Quran. Tafsir Ayat al-ahkam Course Code: QUR5000 Duration: 1 year Coherence of the Quran Course Code: QUR6002/S About the Text The text, entitled Rawa i al-bayan fi Tafsir Ayat al-ahkam, is an exegetical work written by Shaykh Muhammad Ali al-sabuni on the verses of legislature in the Quran. The purpose of the text similar to other works in the genre of Ahkam al-quran is to assist in the derivation of the laws of the Shari ah from Quranic verses. About the Author Shaykh Muhammad Ali al-sabuni was born in the city of Aleppo, Syria, on 1st January He was born into a learned family and began his religious instruction at a young age under the tutelage of his father, Shaykh Jamil. He graduated from the Faculty of Shari ah at Al-Ahzar University in 1952 and, after returning to Aleppo to teach for a number of years, was appointed as lecturer at the universities of Umm al-qura and King Abdul Aziz, both in Makkah. Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Demonstrate proficiency in citing the textual evidences for legal rulings Confidently recall Quranic verses in support of legal positions Demonstrate proficiency in the areas of consensus amongst the four schools of thought Appreciate the different juristic methodologies in Quran interpretation and Islamic law-making 33

34 AL-SALAM INSTITUTE MODULE 9 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - YEAR 3 Skills and Training Rules of Quran Recitation Course Code: TRA5000 Duration: 10 weeks Unit 1: Rules of Quran Recitation Workshop 1: Imam and Leadership Workshop 2: Islam and the Media Imam and Leadership Course Code: TRA6007/W Islam and the Media Course Code: TRA6008/W In the Skills and Training module, students will be able to study the theory and practice of the art of Quranic recitation in supplementary classes conducted online. In preparation for the completion of the Intermediate level, students will receive training in leadership both as a set of practicable skills, as well as a process by which one can influence society. The perception of Islam and Muslims in the media will also be covered in the form of an interactive workshop. Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: Demonstrate a working knowledge of the theory (rules) of tajwid Appreciate the values and etiquettes sought after in a community leader Demonstrate an ability to address the needs of others to provide helpful, lasting solutions Understand the best practices and methods in responding to partial Media coverage 34