Foundations of Islamic Legal Theory (Al-Waraqat)

Al-Waraqat is a renowned classical text authored by Imām al-Ḥaramayn on uṣūl al-fiqh, the science of Islamic legal theory. As a foundational work, it outlines the principles and methods used by Islamic scholars to derive legal rulings from the Qurʾān and Sunnah, helping students grasp the core methodologies that shape Islamic jurisprudence.

Taught by Shaykh Khalid Hassan, the course focuses on delving into the science of understanding Islamic evidences, exploring legal reasoning, and examining the structure of Islamic law.

Students will learn:

• The fundamental principles of uṣūl al-fiqh and Islamic legal theory

• How scholars derive legal rulings from primary sources like the Qurʾān and Sunnah

• The types of evidences and proofs in Islam and how they are applied in the legal framework

• The methodology behind deducing Islamic rulings and its historical development

• Key concepts such as ijmāʿ and qiyās and their role in the Islamic legal system

• The process of legal reasoning used by classical scholars and its contemporary relevance

An essential course for anyone seeking to understand the foundational methods and legal reasoning behind classical Islamic jurisprudence.