Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC1431 Islamic Law in Practice

Module manager: Samar Al-Afandi
Email: s.al-afandi@leeds.ac.uk

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Module replaces

LLLC 1356 The principles of Islamic law

This module is approved as an Elective

Module summary

The module will introduce students to Islamic legal theory and Interpretation in the context of its increasing importance in family and social life. It shall look at the impact of Islamic law on Muslim communities in the United Kingdom focussing on areas such as marriage, divorce and inheritance issues through current case studies.The module shall also explore the challenges facing Muslims when applying dual legal systems in their everyday lives.The module will also critically consider the nature and development of Islamic Law (Shari'a) from the medieval to the modern age.In addition, it will take a look at the impact of Sharia finance on the global banking and financial sectors in the modern age.

Objectives

This module will provide students with opportunities to develop understanding of:
- Islamic legal theory and interpretation in the context of its increasing importance in family and social life;
- The application of Islamic Family Law in diasporic communities using the United Kingdom as a case study;
- The use of Sharia in Islamic finance and financial transactions.

Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students will have developed knowledge of:
1. The principal sources of Islamic law;
2. The differences in interpretation and appreciation of evidence established by each School of Law;
3. The world of Islamic finance and its global impact.

Skills outcomes
Students will have gained the confidence to approach Islamic legal texts from the past and present;

Students will have gained knowledge pertaining to key Islamic legal terms used within a religious framework;

Students will be able to compare and contrast rulings across the various Islamic legal schools of thought

Syllabus

This module will focus on:
1. The difference between Islamic Law (Shari'ah) and Islamic Jurisprudence (fiqh).
2. A study of the key components of the Islamic Law (Shari'ah).
3. The principles of Islamic Law (Shari'ah) and Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh).
4. A study of Islamic legal rulings.
5. The historical development of Islamic Law (Shari'ah) and Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh).
6. The schools of thought (Madhhabs) and their Imams.
7. Family Law and the Rights of Women. This part of the course will also discuss the institution of marriage, divorce and inheritance in Islam and how they affect Muslim women in Islamic societies.
8. Practical study of the application of Islamic legal rulings in their various schools of thought (Madhab).
9. Type of Law in Islam: Acts of Worship: Criminal, Personal and Transactional.
10. Islamic Finance: The Global Impact of Sharia finance in the West. This part of the course shall analyse the concept of Riba (Interest) in Islam as well as looking at the evolution of the Shariah Islamic Finance Industry.

Private study

Time for private study is expected to break down as follows:
3 hours preparation per seminar = 74 hours
Research and planning for workbook = 24 hours
Research, planning and writing essay = 80 hours

Total 178

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

The progression of student will be monitored via:

Regular class attendance, preparation and contribution to seminar discussions, an assessed workbook and essay.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 28/03/2017

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