What is Shariah? 04m 57s
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In this module, we will discuss Islamic Legal Maxims, or Qawa’id Fiqhiyyah. We will highlight their importance in the process of deducing various rules of Islamic law, and further explain the five leading legal maxims and their application in fiqh and Islamic finance.
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This module will provide you an overview of Shariah or Islam as a way of life. It starts with the definition of Shariah and further elaborates its four main characteristics. This will clarify why Shariah is so unique. Finally, the major components of Shariah are explained.
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In this module, we will explain to you the objectives of Shariah, known as maqasid al-Shariah. We will discuss the five fundamental areas that are given primary concern by Shariah. We will see how scholars classify needs according to their level of intensity and priority, and how these categories are related to each other. You will discover how the understanding of maqasid of Shariah and its categorization is useful in making a decision line with the Shariah.
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