Sharia (Islamic Law) — study plan
Umm Al-Qura University College of Sharia and Islamic Studies
- Credit hours
- 173
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 74
- Degree
- bachelor
The Sharia (Islamic Law) study plan at Umm Al-Qura University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 173 credit hours across 74 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 22 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR1101 | Tajweed of the Holy Quran | 2 |
| CUR1101 | University Skills | 0 |
| PFIQ1101 | Introductions to Usul al-Fiqh | 2 |
| FIQH1301 | Introduction to the Study of Fiqh | 2 |
| FIQH1201 | Fiqh of Purification | 4 |
| FIQH1202 | Fiqh of Prayer (1) | 2 |
| QS1219 | Hadith Sciences | 2 |
| AQD1120 | Islamic Creed 1 | 2 |
| ARS1711 | Arabic Grammar (1) | 2 |
| ELIG1401 | English Language | 2 |
| PFIQ1102 | Legal Ruling and Obligation | 2 |
Level 2 24 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2102 | Quran Memorization 1 | 2 |
| ICC1201 | Values and Ethics | 2 |
| IND1101 | Design Thinking | 2 |
| FIQH1203 | Fiqh of Prayer (2) | 4 |
| FIQH1204 | Fiqh of Zakat | 2 |
| QS1119 | Sciences of the Holy Quran | 2 |
| AQD2121 | Islamic Creed (2) | 2 |
| ARS2712 | Arabic Grammar (2) | 2 |
| PFIQ1103 | Evidences of Legal Rulings (1) | 4 |
| ECO1255 | Principles of Islamic Economics | 2 |
Level 3 26 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2103 | Quran Memorization 2 | 2 |
| FIQH2205 | Fiqh of Fasting, Hajj Rites and Jihad | 4 |
| FIQH2206 | Fiqh of Transactions (1) | 2 |
| FIQH2305 | Fiqh Maxims (1) | 2 |
| FIQH2501 | Fiqh of Legal Hadiths (1) | 4 |
| AQD3122 | Islamic Creed (3) | 2 |
| QS3222 | Hadith Extraction and Chain Study | 2 |
| ARS2713 | Arabic Grammar (3) | 2 |
| PFIQ2104 | Evidences of Legal Rulings (2) | 2 |
| PFIQ2401 | Fiqh of Legal Verses (1) | 4 |
Level 4 24 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR3104 | Quran Completion | 2 |
| FIQH2207 | Fiqh of Transactions (2) | 4 |
| FIQH2306 | Fiqh Maxims (2) | 2 |
| FIQH2502 | Fiqh of Legal Hadiths (2) | 4 |
| AQD4123 | Islamic Creed (4) | 2 |
| ARS3714 | Arabic Grammar (4) | 2 |
| PFIQ2105 | Linguistic Indications (1) | 4 |
| PFIQ2402 | Fiqh of Legal Verses (2) | 2 |
| LAW2521 | Introduction to the Study of Law | 2 |
Level 5 26 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS1099 | Professional Development Skills | 2 |
| FIQH3208 | Fiqh of Transactions (3) | 4 |
| FIQH3209 | Family Fiqh (1) | 2 |
| FIQH3302 | Inheritance Law (1) | 3 |
| FIQH3307 | Theory of Contract and Obligation | 2 |
| FIQH3503 | Fiqh of Legal Hadiths (3) | 2 |
| AQD2210 | Islamic Sects | 2 |
| ARS3715 | Arabic Grammar (5) | 2 |
| QR1107 | The Holy Quran | 1 |
| PFIQ3106 | Linguistic Indications (2) | 4 |
| PFIQ3403 | Fiqh of Legal Verses (3) | 2 |
Level 6 24 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AI2001 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 2 |
| FIQH3210 | Family Fiqh (2) | 4 |
| FIQH3211 | Fiqh of Crimes, Hudud and Discretionary Punishments | 2 |
| FIQH3303 | Inheritance Law (2) | 2 |
| FIQH3304 | Sharia-based Governance | 2 |
| ARS4716 | Arabic Grammar (6) | 2 |
| QR3108 | The Holy Quran | 1 |
| PFIQ3107 | Analogy (Qiyas) | 4 |
| PFIQ3110 | Juristic Disagreement and Debate | 2 |
| PFIQ3601 | Usul al-Fiqh Research Seminar | 2 |
| LAW3420 | Principles of Criminal Procedure | 1 |
Level 7 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FIQH4603 | Cooperative Training | 6 |
Level 8 21 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ICC4202 | Family in Islam | 2 |
| FIQH4212 | Fiqh of Foods, Oaths and Vows | 1 |
| FIQH4213 | Fiqh of Judiciary and Methods of Proof | 3 |
| FIQH4602 | Fiqh Research Seminar | 2 |
| FIQH4308 | Fiqh of Sharia Litigation | 2 |
| AQD4511 | Religions and Contemporary Ideologies | 2 |
| ARS1509 | Arabic Composition | 2 |
| QR3109 | The Holy Quran | 1 |
| PFIQ4108 | Ijtihad, Conflict of Evidence and Preponderance | 2 |
| PFIQ4111 | Objectives of Sharia | 2 |
| PFIQ4109 | Deriving Branches from Principles | 2 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Sharia (Islamic Law)
How many credit hours is Sharia (Islamic Law) at Umm Al-Qura University?
Sharia (Islamic Law) at Umm Al-Qura University requires completing 173 credit hours to graduate, spread across 74 courses.
How many years is Sharia (Islamic Law) at Umm Al-Qura University?
The study plan for Sharia (Islamic Law) spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Sharia (Islamic Law) award?
Sharia (Islamic Law) at Umm Al-Qura University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 173 credit hours.
Is Sharia (Islamic Law) offered at other universities?
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