Course Curriculum

    1. 1 - What Actually is Usul al-Fiqh?

    2. 2 - Legal Classifications (i) - Wajib

    3. 3 - Legal Classifications (ii) - Sunnah, Mubah, Makruh, Haram

    1. 4 - The Quran

    2. 5 - Sunnah (i) - Transmission and Interpretation

    3. 6 - Sunnah (ii) - Hadith Principles

    4. 7 - Sunnah (iii) - Hadith Probability

    5. 8 - Scholarly Consensus (الإجماع)

    6. 9 - Legal Analogy (القياس) (i)

    7. 10 - Legal Analogy (القياس) & Istihsan (ii)

    8. 11 - Laws of Past Nations (شَرعُ مَن قَبْلَنا) & Medinan Practice (عملُ أهلِ المدينة)

    9. 12 - Authority of Companions (مَذهبُ الصحابي) & Preventative Means (سدُّ الذريعة)

    10. 13 - Unattested Benefit (المَصلحة المُرسَلة) & Reprehensible Bid'ah

    11. 14 - Custom (العرف), Presumption of Continuity (الاستصحاب), & Correct Data (الكَشف العِلمي)

    1. 15 - Language & Textual Interpretation

    2. 16 - Generality & Restriction (العام/الخاص)

    3. 17 - Instructions (الأمر/النهي) & Figurative Expression (الحقيقة/المجاز)

    4. 18 - Grades of Clarity, and Modes of Inference

    5. 19 - Binary Inference, and Miscellaneous Topics

    1. 20 - What are the Goals & Objectives of Law (المقاصد)?

    2. 21 - How do Maqasid Affect Textual Interpretation?

    3. 21a - 'Maqasid Analysis and its Relationship with Hadith' by Sh. Hatim al-Awni - (Book Presentation)

    1. 22 - Modes of Reconciling Evidences

    2. 23 - Abrogation of Laws (النسخ)

    1. 24 - Independent Reasoning (الاجتهاد)

    2. 24a - Historical Assessment of Ijtihad - Imam Suyuti (849-911 AH)

    3. 25 - Appeal to Authority (التقليد)

About this course

  • £120.00
  • 29 lessons
  • 48.5 hours of video content

Two BONUS Book Reviews!

  • 1) 'Is a Beard Obligatory?'

    Exploring a book titled: 'The Beard' (اللِّحْية) by Shaykh Abdullah al-Judai.

  • 2) 'The Legality of Music'

    Exploring a book on 'The Laws of Music and Entertainment' (المُوسِيقى والغِناءُ في ميزانِ الإسلام) by Shaykh Abdullah al-Judai.

Meet Your Instructor: Faisal Hassan

Faisal Hassan completed his memorisation of the Quran before graduating in a traditional Islamic seminary where he studied Classical Arabic, Fiqh, Quran, Hadith and Theology. He also carries a Bachelor's degree in Computing & Psychology, and maintains an interest in education and research. He currently teaches the Islamic sciences and takes a keen interest in Islamic Law and Legal Theory (Usul al-Fiqh).

Testimonials

“Shaykh Faisal is an excellent young scholar of the highest calibre, and it was an honor to study under him. Shaykh Faisal was highly supportive, encouraging questions and making himself available outside of lessons, which greatly enhanced the learning experience.”

Riyaaz

“Faisal Hassan has a detailed and comprehensive approach to teaching. It is evident that no stone is left unturned in his preparation and that he has a genuine passion for studying and imparting Islamic knowledge. I would highly recommend signing up for any course he is running.”

Easaa

“Masha Allah found this to be very beneficial whilst easily absorbable. Clear and concise points along with the presentation format did also aid with information retention. Look forward to more from the teacher in the future!”

Saif

“Shaykh Faisal's teaching style was excellent. The use of PowerPoint slides, complete with bullet points, made it easier to understand each hadith. A bonus was the many examples given to illustrate each point. ”

Zakerah

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FAQ

  • Is Arabic a prerequisite?

    Arabic is highly recommended. The course is taught entirely in English, and Arabic comprehension may be assumed when citing book passages.

  • How long will I have access to the course?

    You'll have access for 200 days (>6 months), allowing you to cover all the material at your own pace.

  • Is the course open to both men and women?

    Yes, it's open to all.