ISL110 Islamic Law I: Jurisprudence (Fiqh) of the Five Pillars (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Theology (THEOL)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject addresses the study of Islamic law or jurisprudence (fiqh) relating to the five pillars of Islam (the declaration of faith (shahadah), the daily prescribed prayers (salat), fasting during the month of Ramadan (sawm), purifying alms (zakat), and the pilgrimage (hajj)), together with the textual evidence for the basis of the rulings. The rituals related to these practices will be studied together with the criteria and method for practice. Physical cleansing in Islam will also addressed. The Hanafi school of Islamic law will be the primary school studied, however, views and evidence from Shafi’i, Maliki and Hanbali schools of law will also be discussed.

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Session 2
Distance *	United Theological College

*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ISL110

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Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to describe the practice of the five pillars of Islam
be able to explain the jurisprudence (fiqh) related to their practice
be able to explain the cleansing process needed for different circumstances and different practices
be able to cite textual evidence for ritual practices of Islam
be able to demonstrate independent research, organisation, written and oral communication skills through the presentation of a substantial work

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

The relationship between inner and outer practice
Cleanliness and water in Islamic practice
Rites of ablution (wudu) and full body ablution (gusl)
Ablution when no water available (tayammum)
The practice of the prescribed prayers (salaat)
Jurisprudence (fiqh) of the prescribed prayers (salaat)
Friday prayers and congregational prayer
The implementation of purifying alms (zakaat)
Jurisprudence (fiqh) of purifying alms (zakaat)
Other Charities (sadaqa, fitr)
The practice of fasting (sawm)
Ramadan and Eid
Jurisprudence (fiqh) of fasting (sawm)
The practice of pilgrimage (hajj)
Jurisprudence (fiqh) of pilgrimage (hajj)

Residential School

This subject contains a optional 2 day residential school.

For students unable to attend the residential school, there will be alternative assessment organised.

The purpose of the residential school is to provide an opportunity for exploration of the coursework covered. In addition to content review, this part of the course aims to facilitate an interactive session between the teaching academics and students. Students will also be expected to present on a chosen topic during the residential school.

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