Islamic Law, Introduction to

This course is divided into two parts. Part 1 examines the sources of the Shari'ah, the Qur'an and the Sunnah; and the methods used by Muslim jurists and scholars to derive law from them. We will also study the historical development of Islamic law and the formation of its various schools, as well as explore the jurisprudential debates that have animated that history. Part 2 will survey Islamic legal doctrine and practice, including the laws of contracts, crime and punishment, the modern phenomenon of Islamic finance and banking, women and family law issues, combat, and the status of non-Muslim and Muslim minorities. Students need not be previously versed in Arabic or Islamic Law to enroll in this course

Course Schedule

  • Date: Monday 4:00-6:00PM
  • Location: KT 205

Course Information

  • Catalog number-Section number: 7581-01
  • Course Type: Seminar
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Credits (min/max): 2/2
  • Subjects:

Enrollment

  • Enrollment status: Open
  • Current enrollment/capacity: 14/18
  • Reserve population/capacity: 0/0
  • Waitlist enrollment/capacity: 0/50

Grading

  • Grade basis: Graded
  • Satisifies Writing Requirement: No
  • Exam type: NO EXAM