Introduction to Islamic Legal Maxims – Al-Qawa’id Al-Fiqhiyyah

Introduction to Al-Qawa’id Al-Fiqhiyyah (Fiqh of Maxims). This course is an introductory course to the Maxims of Fiqh by Shaykh As-Sadi who provides a comprehensive study of the foundational principles and maxims of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh). This short course covers an overview of the significance and scope of Qawaid Al Fiqhiyyah, including its historical development and relevance in understanding Islamic legal principles.

Understanding Al-Qawa’id Al-Fiqhiyyah empowers students with a systematic approach to legal reasoning, offering clarity and ease in navigating complex fiqh matters. It serves as a bridge between theory and application in Islamic jurisprudence.

What Students Will Learn:

• Introduction to Fiqh Maxims: Understanding the definition, structure, and role of qawa’id in Islamic jurisprudence.

• Core Maxims: Study the five major fiqh maxims that encompass numerous legal issues.

• Application of Maxims: Practical scenarios demonstrating how these principles are applied to everyday legal matters.

• Historical Development: Tracing the evolution of qawa’id al-fiqhiyyah and their role in classical Islamic scholarship.

• Importance and Relevance: The significance of these principles in modern contexts for deriving legal rulings.

Instructor:
Ustadh AbdulWahid Stephenson has over 15 years teaching experience and has studied Islamic Jurisprudence at the prestigious Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia. He is the founder of Madinah College and Insight into Islam. He is also a Khateeb and has delivered talks at several universities and Islamic centres.