Usul al-Fiqh

This course is based on the celebrated text Al-Usul Min Ilm Al-Usul by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymeen. It serves as a contemporary introduction to Usul al-Fiqh (Islamic Legal Theory), providing students with a foundational understanding of the sources of Islamic law and the principles scholars use to deduce legal rulings. The course guides learners in navigating the Quran and Sunnah with the correct methodology, fostering a deeper comprehension of the Islamic legal framework.

This course is designed for students of Islamic knowledge, from beginners seeking to establish a foundation in Usul al-Fiqh to intermediate learners aiming to refine their understanding of Islamic legal theory. It is an essential steppingstone for anyone pursuing deeper studies in Fiqh or aspiring to engage with Islamic texts in a structured and scholarly manner.

What Students Will Learn

• The definition, scope, and significance of Usul al-Fiqh in Islamic studies.

• The sources of Islamic law: the Quran, Sunnah, Ijma’ (consensus), and Qiyas (analogy).

• The principles and methods scholars employ to derive rulings from the Quran and Sunnah.

• The types of legal rulings in Islam and how they are classified.

• How Usul al-Fiqh bridges the understanding between revelation and real-world application.

Instructor:

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.