The Evolution and Methodologies of Islamic Legal Schools
The Evolution and Methodologies of Islamic Legal Schools
Schedule
Saturday

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Info
view_module Program: Miftaah Bachelors
location_on Location: In-Person
date_range Time Zone: America/New_York
The Evolution and Methodologies of Islamic Legal Schools
Teacher

Imam Ali Hofioni

Credit

3.00

Subject

Fiqh

Schedule

  • Saturday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

About

This course offers a historical survey of the emergence and evolution of the Islamic legal schools (madhāhib), with a focus on their methodological distinctions and contributions to the development of fiqh. Students will examine the legal environments of early Islamic history, the foundational figures of each school, and the sociopolitical factors that shaped jurisprudential interpretation. The course also investigates how legal theory was codified and transmitted, highlighting the enduring relevance of these methodologies in modern legal discourse.

Status: Elective

This course is offered exclusively online.