New Course: Introduction to Shariah

Alḥamdulillah, I am excited to announce that we have completed recording and uploading our new online course: An Introduction to Shariah. All 30 modules + dozens of supplementary materials are now available for streaming.

This course was designed to clarify misconceptions about the Shariah raised in modernity, and showcase Shariah as the best system of law for humanity.

Here is a full breakdown of the topics covered in this course:

  • Introduction to Shariah Terms and Figures (2 Lessons)
  • Methodologies of Interpreting Islamic Law (2 Lessons)
  • Goals and Objectives of Islamic Law (6 Lessons)
  • Qadhis (Islamic Judges) and their principles, training and role in Muslim society (4 Lessons)
  • History of the Caliphate and Historical Models of the Caliphate (3 Lessons)
  • Stereotypes and Misconceptions about Shariah – Women’s Rights, Slavery, Jihad, Non-Muslim Rights, Criminal Law (5 Lessons)
  • Life under Shariah and features of Shariah society – cultural diversity, awqaf, education system (3 Lessons)
  • Colonialism and its impact on the Muslim World (2 Lessons)
  • Contemporary History and Summary (3 Lessons)

Learn more here: https://courses.islamicselfhelp.com/p/shariah

Posted by Ismail Kamdar

Ismail Kamdar is the Founder of Islamic Self Help and Izzah Academy, author of over a dozen books, and the operations manager of Yaqeen Institute.