Advanced Legal Studies Institute

Islamic jurisprudence as understanding (fiqh) | Jurisprudence






Learn about Islamic Jurisprudence as Fiqh, how it defines the rules of Shariah pertaining to human conduct, and why these rules are derived by the jurist from detailed evidences and not from tenets of faith.

Islamic jurisprudence as rules (Usool) | Jurisprudence






Understand Islamic Jurisprudence as rules of interpretation, how the Usoolee derives obligations from the Quran, and why a command in a text is construed as an obligation unless evidence indicates otherwise.

Islamic jurisprudence as a discipline and as a body of sources | Jurisprudence






Understand the difference between Islamic Jurisprudence as a discipline and as a body of sources, how Ilm Usool al-Fiqh derives law from primary and rational sources, and why the Lawgiver's intention always matters.

Scope and Subject-Matter of Islamic Jurisprudence | Jurisprudence






Discover the scope and subject-matter of Islamic Jurisprudence, how it covers the formal structure, sources of Islamic law, and legal concepts like rights, ownership, and property.

Meaning of Islamic jurisprudence | Jurisprudence






Understand the meaning of Islamic Jurisprudence, how Usool al-Fiqh defines the rules of interpretation, and why the Quran and Sunnah are the foundation of Shariah.

A Country That Deals in Interest Cannot Be Called a Muslim Country | Commercial Law






Explore the agreement between the Prophet (peace be upon him) and the Banoo Saqeef in 630 C.E., highlighting his refusal to allow interest dealings, a stance still relevant in modern Muslim-majority countries.

Those Who Deal in Riba (Interest) Do Not Qualify as Witnesses | Commercial Law






How does Islamic law address the disqualification of a witness due to interest dealings and its impact on Islamic banking? A concise explanation based on The Hidaayah.

Is It Permitted to Deal in Interest in Non-Muslim Countries? | Commercial Law






How does Islamic law classify the world into the House of Islam and the House of War, and what are the legal implications today? A concise explanation comparing Sunni juristic perspectives.