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FIQH & USUL AL-FIQH<\/h1>
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Integrating classical jurisprudential scholarship with contemporary knowledge through ijtih\u0101d, renewal and the higher objectives of the Shar\u012b\u02bfah.<\/p>\n
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Department of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh<\/h2>
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Vision<\/h3>

The Department of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh aspires to become a centre of excellence by integrating classical jurisprudential scholarship with contemporary knowledge through dynamic ijtih\u0101d and renewal. Guided by a holistic epistemology inspired by taw\u1e25\u012bd, the Department is dedicated to promoting ummatic excellence.<\/p>\n

Mission<\/h3>

The Department of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh endeavours to promote original jurisprudential scholarship, nurture competent graduates, encourage postgraduate research, and contribute to the well-being of individuals and society by providing well-considered juristic solutions to contemporary life challenges. These efforts are grounded in Islamic values and maq\u0101\u1e63id al-shar\u012b\u02bfah, and informed by relevant disciplines and fields of knowledge.<\/p>\n

Background<\/h3>

The Department of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh was formally established in 1998 as an independent academic unit within IIUM\u2019s Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, now known as the AbdulHamid AbuSulayman Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences (AHAS KIRKHS).<\/p>

From the outset, the Department\u2019s programmes have aimed to ground students firmly in the principles of Islamic jurisprudence and legal theory, including their rulings, applications, and broader perspectives informed by maq\u0101\u1e63id al-shar\u012b\u02bfah, while equipping them to apply juristic insights to contemporary challenges.<\/p>

The Department offers a rigorous academic programme in Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and its principles (u\u1e63\u016bl al-fiqh), emphasising analytical thinking, evaluation of evidence, and contextual application. Its curriculum places strong emphasis on u\u1e63\u016bl\u012b studies, fiqh studies, maq\u0101\u1e63id-oriented analysis, ijtih\u0101d, and tajd\u012bd, in order to address the diverse needs of society and the demands of changing times.<\/p>

Students are trained to engage with diverse juristic views, appreciate intra- and inter-madhhab differences, and address contemporary issues facing Muslim societies and the wider world.<\/p>

The Department\u2019s academic offerings span both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and are structured around two core areas:<\/p>\n
Fiqh:<\/strong> Covering the substantive branches of the Shar\u012b\u02bfah, including juristic differences and the practical application of legal rulings in modern contexts.<\/td><\/tr>
U\u1e63\u016bl al-Fiqh:<\/strong> Focusing on the sources, principles, and methodologies of legal reasoning, with critical engagement with classical literature and its continued relevance.<\/td><\/tr><\/table>\n

Positioning itself as a centre for international and interdisciplinary scholarship, the Department contributes actively to research, teaching, and public discourse. Its programmes address evolving juristic and ethical challenges in areas such as governance, finance, technology, and biomedicine.<\/p>

Through this integrated and forward-looking framework, the Department nurtures graduates capable of addressing complex juristic and ethical issues and of advancing the higher objectives (maq\u0101\u1e63id) of the Shar\u012b\u02bfah in dynamic contemporary contexts.<\/p><\/div>\n

Core Values<\/h3>
  1. Taw\u1e25\u012bdic Worldview:<\/strong> Anchoring all pursuits in the unity of knowledge and purpose, guided by the principles of Taw\u1e25\u012bd.<\/li>
  2. Academic Integrity:<\/strong> Upholding rigorous, ethical, and critically informed scholarship in all academic endeavours.<\/li>
  3. Societal Engagement:<\/strong> Actively responding to the evolving needs of the Ummah and the wider global community.<\/li>
  4. Balance (Wasatiyyah):<\/strong> Promoting moderation, contextual awareness, and equilibrium in juristic interpretation and application.<\/li>
  5. Continuous Ijtih\u0101d:<\/strong> Fostering ongoing juristic renewal and intellectual dynamism, rooted in classical methodologies.<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n \n
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    Programmes Offered<\/h2>
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    The Department of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh offers a structured suite of academic programmes at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These programmes are designed to develop mastery in Islamic jurisprudence and juristic methodology, grounded in the classical tradition and responsive to contemporary realities. Each programme integrates rigorous academic training with ethical development, preparing students for advanced research, professional service, and leadership in various fields.<\/p>\n

    Bachelor of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage in Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh<\/h3>

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    Bachelor in Halal Industry Management<\/h3>

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    Master of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage in Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh (Coursework)<\/h3>

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    Master of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage in Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh (Mixed Mode)<\/h3>

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    Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Research Only)<\/h3>

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