School of Law & Jurespudance
by Imam Afroz Ali, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf…
FIQH AND LAW
HANAFI
Devotional Law — Fiqh of Prayer and Fasting (Hanafi) — Imam Afroz Ali
4 seasons!
Absolute Essentials of Islam: Basic Hanafi Jurisprudence — Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
This course, based on Shaykh Faraz Rabbani’s The Absolute Essentials of Islam, covers the fundamentals of the religion that all believers are obligated to know and practice: sound beliefs, valid purification and prayer, zakat, fasting, and the key principles related to one’s life and dealings.
Fiqh of Purification — Shaykh Hamood Aleem
An introductory course which aims to give students the opportunity to improve their understanding of the Islamic concept of Purification (Taharah) by covering actions such as wudu, ghusl, tayammum and more in light of the Qur’an and Sunnah.
- Learn the necessary rulings of purification (taharah)
- Learn the Sunnah methods of wudu & ghusl
- Learn how to deal with contemporary issues related to purification
- Understand all issues related to water, its types and usages
- Understand the concept of pure and impure in the Shari‘ah
- Unlock the difficulties of taharah and feel at ease in all taharah-related matters
Fiqh of Prayer — Shaykh Hamood Aleem
An introductory course which aims to give students the opportunity to improve their understanding of Salat (Prayer). We will be covering the fundamentals of Salat as understood by the scholars of the Hanafi school in light of the Qur’an and Sunnah.
In this course, we cover the Salat according to the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace).
We also cover actions which precede the Salat, such as timings, adhan, iqama and preconditions, actions which are part of Salat itself and actions which are occasionally performed in Salat, such as the Sajdah Sahw and Sajdah Tilawah, among other important rulings, such as those in relation to the congregational prayer and the prayer of the traveller.
This course relies on the Mukhtasar of Imam Abu al-Husayn Ahmad ibn Muhammad al-Quduri al-Baghdadi (d.428AH). Mukhtasar al-Quduri is a well-accepted and celebrated manual of Islamic sacred law based on the Hanafi school. We cover portions from the Kitab al-Salat (Book of Prayer) of Mukhtasar al-Quduri.
Islamic Law for Seekers (Hanafi) (1) — Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
This is the first course in the Islamic Law (Hanafi) for Seekers series. The students will gain a necessary and detailed understanding of Islamic Jurisprudence (fiqh) related to the acts of worship, i.e. prayer, zakat, fasting, and the pilgrimage.
The course is based on Imam al-Mawsuli’s great primer on Hanafi fiqh, al-Mukhtar, and its commentary, al-Ikhtiyar li-Ta’lil Masa’il al-Mukhtar. This expansive course will cover all the chapters on worship in al-Mukhtar.
Fiqh of Zakat & Fasting — Shaykh Sikander Hashmi
An introductory course on the fiqh rulings of Zakat (obligatory charity) and Sawm (fasting) covering the fundamentals every Muslim should know about these important acts of worship. This course covers fiqh rulings according to the Hanafi school of jurisprudence. Taught in an easy to understand manner, touching upon contemporary issues pertaining to Zakat and Sawm, this course will enhance and enrich one’s understanding on these important topics.
Islamic Law for Seekers (Hanafi): Transactions (2) — Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
This is the second course of the Islamic Law for Seekers (Hanafi) series and covers the fiqh of commercial transactions. Entering into the realm of transactions (mu‛amalat), this course furthers one’s knowledge into the most important topics required for a Muslim to know after the fiqh of worship. Students will learn details of the required knowledge for commercial transactions, including sales, leasing, or hire.
Islamic Law for Seekers (Hanafi): (3) Marriage & Divorce -Shaykh Faraz Khan
(term course — check the dates)
This is the third course in the Islamic Law (Hanafi) for Seekers series. The students will gain a necessary and detailed understanding of Islamic Jurisprudence (fiqh) related to the personal law (i.e. marriage, divorce, and related matters).
The course is based on Imam al-Mawsuli’s great primer on Hanafi fiqh, al-Mukhtar, and its commentary, al-Ikhtiyar li-Ta’lil Masa’il al-Mukhtar. This expansive course will cover all the chapters on personal law in al-Mukhtar.
SHAFI
Absolute Essentials of Islam: Basic Shafi’i Jurisprudence — Shaykh Jamir Meah
This course covers the fundamentals of the religion that all believers are obligated to know and practice: sound beliefs, valid purification and prayer, zakat, fasting, and the key principles related to purification of the soul according to the Shafi‘i school of Islamic Law. The course is based on Imam al-Habib Ahmad b. Zayn al-Habashi’s al-Risalah al-Jami’a.
Islamic Law for Seekers (Shafi`i): Worship — Shaykh Omar Qureshi
Part one:
Part two:
This is the second course in the Islamic Law for Seekers (Shafi‘i) series. The students will gain a detailed understanding of Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) related to the acts of worship.
The course is an explanation of a famous classical didactic text (matn) in Shafi‘i law by Qadi Ahmad ibn al-Husayn al-Asfahani (Abu Shuja). This course is well-suited for those who already know the absolute basics of Shafi‘i fiqh, but who are ready to further their knowledge.
MALIKI
Absolute Essentials of Islam: Basic Maliki Jurisprudence — Shaykh Walead Muhammad Mosaad
This course is intended for all those who are seeking clarity in their faith and worship, according to the Mālikī school of law.
The text used in the course is ‘Abd al-Wāḥid Ibn ‘Āshir’s treatise, al-Murshid al-Mu‘īn, a classic primer in most traditional Mālikī fiqh curriculums, known not only for its unique exposition of both the outer and inner dimensions of worship, but also for its tremendous blessings.
PART ONE
PART TWO
Maliki Fiqh — Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
11 videos
General
Money Matters: Islamic Finance in Everyday Life — Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
This course is intended for all adult Muslims who want to ensure that their daily financial dealings are legitimate and pleasing to Allah Most High. This unique course is based on both classical and contemporary texts, such as Mufti Taqi Usmani’s Islamic Finance: An Introduction.
Students will acquaint themselves with the basic principles of Islamic finance; several contemporary issues will be covered as well, such as investing in financial securities and Shariah-compliant financing.
Family Law — Imam Afroz Ali
8 Episodes
Knowing the rulings of sacred law for any act is a prerequisite to engaging in that act. As such, for any Muslim either seeking or already married, learning the sacred laws pertaining to marriage is a must. This multi-faceted course will provide students with a grounding in the legal dimensions pertaining to marriage, divorce, and childrearing, as well as a perspective from the social sciences. Utilizing positions from more than one madhhab, this course will provide students with a holistic understanding of both the legal and practical aspects of a healthy marriage.
Fiqh of Finance — Imam Afroz Ali
6 Episodes
This course will provide students with a well-rounded introduction to many essential aspects of the fiqh of finances including ethical investment, mortgages, stocks, and most importantly the pillar of Zakat. This course will use multiple legal schools and higher legal theory to provide students with tools to navigate the dizzying world of constantly morphing financial models.
The Rights & Responsibilities of Marriage — Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
Audio Series:
(need to organise order)
In The Rights and Responsibilities of Marriage, Hamza Yusuf discusses the critical elements of a successful marriage based on the Prophetic teaching; also he discusses the rulings of the marital contract, life inside the home, childrearing, and the legal rulings of divorce.
P2 http://www.naseeb.com/journals/rights-responsibilities-of-marriage-by-hamza-yusuf-95708
Zakat: Everything You Need To Know On The 3rd Pillar of Islam — Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and Shaykh Ahmad Saad Al-Azhari.
10 lessons
Taught by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and Shaykh Ahmad Saad Al-Azhari. Zakat is one of the five main pillars of Islam. Be clear about what you owe and who you can give it to in this comprehensive lesson set.
Rights Of Brotherhood — Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
The Rights of Brotherhood By: Shaykh Hamza Yusuf set feature a lecture given by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf at the al-Rihla Summer Progream held at the Zaytuna Institute in California. The theme of the talks are centred around the meaning of the rights of brotherhood as it pertains to Islam.
Prescribed Reading: The Duties of Brotherhood in Islam — Imam al-Ghazali (Author), Muhtar Holland (Translator)
Excellence with Parents: How to Fulfill the Rights of Your Parents — Shaykh Rami Nsour
Fulfilling the rights of your parents with excellence is your greatest religious duty after faith and worship. This course gives invaluable guidance to help you fulfill this religious duty. Shaykh Rami explains the classic work of Imam Mawlud, Birr al-Walidayn (Excellence towards Parents), and gives practical guidance on how to strengthen your relationships with your parents.
The course will also provide an explanation of all of the verses and major Hadith that deal with the rights of parents. For all who seek to draw spiritually closer to Allah, learning and implementing this knowledge of how to interact with parents is essential.
This course is based on the text Rights of Parents by Shaykh Muhammad Mawlud who is one of the greatest scholars from Mauritania. He is considered by many to be a mujaddid, or “renewer of the faith.” He mastered all the sciences of Islam and was famous for his knowledge and piety. His vast knowledge was not limited to benefiting only himself nor was it reserved for educating only the scholarly elite.
Recommended Reading: The Rights Of Parents : — by Shaykh Muhammad Mawlud (Author), Translation and commentary by Rami Nsour al-Idrisi (Editor)
Recommended Reading
- Al Fiqh al-Islami According to the Hanafi Madhab by Sh Akram Nadwi
Academic papers Lawful and Prohibited (Fiqh):
“Chess in Light of the Jurists,” Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
“Is Congregational Dhikr a Bid’ah?” Shaykh Abdullah Hamid Ali
“The Matter of Hijab,” Shaykh Abdullah Hamid Ali
“Preserving the Freedom for Faith,” Shaykh Abdullah Hamid Ali
“Co-Ed Love for the Sake of Allah,” Muslema Purmul
“Ten Guidelines for Gender Relations,” Muslema Purmul and Maryam Amire
“Domestic Terrorism in the Islamic Legal Tradition,” Dr. Sherman Jackson
“Jihad in the Modern World,” Dr. Sherman Jackson
“Legal Pluralism Between Islam and the Nation-State,” Dr. Sherman Jackson
“Obligations to Future Generations,” Shaykh Musa Furber
“An Examination of the Issue of Female Led Prayer,” Imam Zaid Shakir
“How much does Islamic law change when custom changes” Dr. Jonathan Brown
JURESPUDENCE
The Science of Sharia — Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
Women, Shari’ah and Islam — By Hamza Yusuf
Introduction to Shariah: The Big Picture and the Fixed Matter — Jasser Auda
Introduction to Maqasid al-Shariah — Dr. Jasser Auda
Prescribed Reading: Maqasid Al-Shariah: A Beginner’s Guide (Occasional Paper) byJasser Auda
Introduction to the Fundamentals of Islamic Jurisprudence Usul al-Fiqh — Dr. Jasser Auda
What is a Madhhab?
2 Episodes
Introduction to Sacred Legal Theory — Shaykh Hamza Karamali
An introduction to the science of legal theory (usul al-fiqh) using a traditional primer that has been used by students of sacred knowledge for a thousand years: Imam al-Haramayn al-Juwayni’s (d. 478 AH) al-Waraqat. Learn the rules of interpreting the Qur’an and sunna. Appreciate the depth of traditional Islamic scholarship. Gain clarity on religious confusions regarding literalism, ijtihad and taqlid, and bid‘a. Take the first step towards developing a direct relationship with the Qur’an and sunna.
Measuring Maqasid in a Society — Dr. Jasser Auda
19 videos — (starts from the last video)
Linguistic Analysis in Islamic Legal Theory — Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
3 Episodes
Praiseworthy Innovation — Shaykh Jamal Zahab
2 Seasons
Based on the text by the same name, this course will focus on an area wrought with confusion in our time, the innovation (bid’ah). In this course Sh. Jamal will introduce students to a nuance understanding of this important issue through the lens of the principles of Islamic jurisprudence (usul al-fiqh). Students will gain a greater understanding of both the currently misunderstood issue, as well as the foundations of the law in general.
The Fiqh of Innovation
Legal Philosophy of Islam (Shaykh Abdullah bin Bayyah + Shaykh Hamza Yusuf)
13 videos
Part 1–12
Part 13
Little known to the majority of Muslims today, the Legal Philosophy of Islam represents a unique perspective of Islamic legal theory; it is the perspective of rationale, Imam Shatibi, the great Andalusian scholar, represented this school extraordinarily, by writing his majesterial worl al-Muwaafaqat in which he explained the prupose behind different Islamic laws. Because of his own pre-eminence in this field Sahykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah could be described as “The Shatibi of the modern age.” He is a remarkable scholar who is gifted with a depth and intellectual capacity that is rarely seen in this present age of superficial scholarship
What does it mean to be faithful? — Prof Tariq Ramadan
Introduction to Astronomy — Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
Prescribed Reading: Caesarean Moon Births: Calculations, Moon Sighting, and the Prophetic Way by Hamza Yusuf
Recommended Reading
Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence by Hisham Kamali.
Maqasid Al-Shariah as Philosophy of Islamic Law: A Systems Approach by Jasser Auda
On Schacht’s Origins of Muhammadan Jurisprudence by M. Mustafa al-Azami
Kamali, Muhammad Hashim. Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (Cambridge: Islamic Texts Society, 1997).
Kamali, Mohammed Hashim. The Dignity of Man: An Islamic Perspective(Cambridge: Islamic Texts Society, 2002).
Murata, Sachiko. The Tao of Islam: a sourcebook on gender relationships in Islamic thought (Albany: State University of New York Press, 1992
al-Shafi’i. Al-Shafi’i’s Risala: Treatise on the Foundations of Islamic Jurisprudence, tr. Majid Khadduri (Repr. Cambridge: Islamic Texts Society, 1987).
al-Misri, Ibn Naqib. Reliance of the Traveller: A Classic Manual of Islamic Sacred Law. Trans. Nuh Keller (Beltsville: Amana, 1993)
Ibn Rajab’s Refutation of Those Who Do Not Follow The Four Schools by Ibn Rajab and Musa Furber
Shah Wali Allah’s Treatises on Islamic Law by Marcia Hermensen
Ibn Ashur: Treatise on Maqasid Al-Shariah by Muhammad Al-Tahir Ibn Ashur
Shari’ah: Islamic Law by Abdur Rahman I. Doi
The Islamic Law of Nations: Shaybani’s Siyar by Majid Khadduri
The Origins of Islamic Law: The Qur’an, the Muwatta’ and Madinan Amal by Yasin Dutton
Islamic Jurisprudence: Usul Al Fiqh by Imran Ahsan Khan Nyazee
Malik and Medina: Islamic Reasoning in the Formative Period by Umar Faruq Abd Allah
Language and Interpretation of Islamic Law by Sukrija Husejn Ramic
The Search for God’s Law: Islamic Jurisprudence in the Writings of Sayf al-Din al-Amidi by Bernard G. Weiss
Differences of the Imams by Shaykh al-Hadith Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhlawi
The Legal Status of Following a Madhab by Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani
Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence by Ahmad Hasan
The Doctrine of Ijma’ in Islam by Ahmad Hasan
Early Development of Islamic Jurisprudence by Ahmad Hasan
Islamic Legal Interpretation: Muftis and their Fatwas edited by Muhammad Khalid Masud
Non-Muslims Under Shari’ah by Abdur Rahman I. Doi
Mejelle: Being an English Translation of Majallah el-Ahkam-i-Adliya by C.R. Tyser, B.A.L.
Usul al-Fiqh al-Islami — Source Methodology in Islamic Jurisprudence by Taha Jabir al- Alwani
Al-Maqasid: Nawawi’s Manual of Islam Paperback — Nawawi (Author), Nuh Ha Mim Keller (Author)
The Distinguished Jurist’s Primer 2-Volume Set: Bidayat al-Mujtahid wa Nihayat al-Muqtasid (Great Books of Islamic Civilization)
Refuting ISIS by Shaykh Muhammad Al-Yaqoubi
Academic papers Jurisprudence (Usul al-Fiqh):
“Islam and the Cultural Imperative,” Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah
“Innovation and Creativity in Islam,” Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah
“Al-Ghazali on the Conditions of the Mujtahid” by Shaykh Abdullah Hamid Ali
“Scholarly Consensus between Abuse and Misuse,” Shaykh Abdullah Hamid Ali
“The Absolute Truth on Sunnah and Bid’ah,” Shaykh Abdullah Hamid Ali
“Islamic Discourse Between Variable and Invariable,” Shaykh Abdullah Bin Bayyah
