Integrating Classical Fiqh with Modern Legal Systems
The Faculty of Islamic Jurisprudence & Law serves as a bridge between the timeless principles of Shariah and the evolving complexities of contemporary legal systems. Its mission is to nurture jurists, scholars, and policymakers capable of harmonizing divine guidance with human legislation, promoting justice, ethics, and societal balance.
Academic Philosophy
Grounded in the rich legacy of classical Fiqh, the faculty emphasizes comparative legal studies, legal reasoning (ijtihad), and the application of Shariah within modern frameworks of governance, economics, and civil law. Students gain exposure to both Usul al-Fiqh (principles of jurisprudence) and contemporary case law.
Departments and Programs
- Department of Fiqh and Usul: Focused on foundational jurisprudence, reasoning, and legal theory.
- Department of Comparative Law: Examines intersections of Islamic, civil, and common law systems.
- Department of Legal Ethics and Governance: Explores the moral dimensions of justice, human rights, and leadership accountability.
- Graduate Research Program: Dedicated to advanced studies in Shariah reform, legislative policy, and ethical jurisprudence.
Faculty Objectives
- To revive the classical spirit of ijtihad and align it with modern needs.
- To train legal professionals who embody integrity, compassion, and analytical excellence.
- To contribute to national and global dialogue on law, ethics, and faith-based policy.
Vision
To become an international center of excellence in Islamic and comparative legal studies — cultivating a generation of scholars who uphold divine justice while engaging constructively with modern jurisprudence.