2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LLLC1436 Introduction to Islamic Law
10 creditsClass Size: 20
Module manager: Dr Samar Al-Afandi
Email: s.al-afandi@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Module replaces
LLLC 1431This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module will provide an opportunity to explore the historical development of Islamic Law (Shari'ah) and jurisprudence (Fiqh) from the 7th century to the present day.We will also look at the role and development of the Sunni and Shiite legal schools of thought and its historical influence on the Muslim diaspora through the use of Islamic legal case studies. This module will look at topics such marriage, divorce and inheritance and how Islamic and secular law affects Muslim communities worldwide.Objectives
This module will equip students with an ability to navigate through the Islamic legal framework.It will equip students with a broad acquaintance of the role and influence of primary and secondary sources in Islamic law (Shariah) Qur'an, Sunnah (Prophetic tradition), Ijma (consensus) and Qiyas (analogy).
Students will gain a specialized understanding of Islamic law through the exploration of methods of interpretation and assessment of rulings based on case studies.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the main principle sources of Islamic law;
2. Identify the differences between Islamic Law and Jurisprudence.
3. Evaluate the influence of the Sunni and Shiite legal schools of thought on Muslim communities in the modern age.
Syllabus
The content will cover areas such as:
1. Examination of the principles underpinning Islamic Law (Shari'ah)
2. Islamic Jurisprudence (fiqh) and its implications for Muslims in the age of modernity.
3. A study of the key components that define Islamic Law (Shari'ah)
4. The Concept of Ijma in the Shariah paradigm.
5. The role of Qiyas (analogy) and its impact on the methodology and development of Islamic law.
6. The historical development of Islamic Law (Shari'ah) and Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh).
7. The schools of thought (Madhhabs) and the influence on worldwide Muslim communities
8 The case for Ijtihad (Personal reasoning in Islamic law).
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| seminars | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Private study hours | 89.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 11.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Time for private study is expected to break down as follows:3 hours preparation per seminar = 33 hours
Research, planning writing workbook = 16 hours
Research, planning and writing essay = 40 hours
Total 89
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
The student's progression will be monitored through their participation in seminars discussions and debates. Also, students will receive formal feedback on the 3 workbook questions submitted during the course. Feedback will be given in writing via email with a view to providing suggestions how to make improvements going forward.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 2,000 words | 70.00 |
| Written Work | 1,200 words workbook | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 30/04/2018
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