THE LAWFUL AND THE PROHIBITED by Al Salam Institute

COURSE BROCHURE 2016

THE LAWFUL AND THE PROHIBITED FIQH OF A MUSLIM LIFE IN THE MODERN WORLD

By Shaykh Mohammad Akram Nadwi 1

CONTENTS 03

Teacher

Introduction

Course Schedule

Part 1: Fiqh of Muslim Life

Part 2: Fiqh of Marriage and Family Life

Part 3: Fiqh of Education and Entertainment

Part 4: Fiqh of Islamic Finance

Part 5: Fiqh of Islam, State and Society

Part 6: Symposium on Contemporary Islamic Fiqh

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TEACHER

ABOUT SHAYKH AKRAM NADWI

Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi is a world-renowned scholar of Indian origin, who has resided in England for an extensive time. After receiving in-depth training in the traditional Islamic disciplines at Nadwat al-Ulama, Lucknow, India, and receiving a PhD in Arabic literature from Lucknow University, he became a research fellow at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies where he conducted research for a number of years (including topics of Hadith and Sufi orders in India). He has published widely in Urdu, Persian, Arabic and English, including numerous translations, editions of Arabic texts (such as a renowned critical edition of Usul al-Shashi in Hanafi jurisprudence), and original monographs (on Islamic law, women hadith narrators and such figures as Abu Hanifa and Sayyid Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi). Shaykh Akram co-founded the Al-Salam Institute in 2006 and continues to teach the Advanced Level modules of the Al-Salam Institute Islamic Scholarship Programme. 3

The Lawful and The Prohibited is a structured 6-month programme designed to provide students with the essential rulings and evidences for everyday life in the modern era.

his course forms a part of Al-Salam Institute’s Islamic Scholarship Programme and contributes to the student’s holistic training by providing an in-depth, practical handbook; a go-to guide for answers concerning the customary issues of day-to-day life – especially for Muslims in the West. There exists a range of circumstances (duties, obligations and expectancies) that are common amongst all Muslims. Beginning with the essentials of personal, individual matters, the series will provide answers to critical questions such as, ‘what can Muslims eat and drink?’, or ‘how should a Muslim dress?’ Manners are as central to the everyday life of a Muslim as finding the ideal work/life balance. Part 1 of the series will address these matters that the majority of Muslims will face at some point during their lifetime. Part 2 of the series details the personal responsibilities that a Muslims owes in a wider context, namely, in marriage and family life. The respective rights and duties in the family

home form the backbone of any upstanding and moral society. Issues such as permanent and temporary contraceptives, registration of marriages and divorce, and adoption in Islam have all taken a prominent role in the discourse of this social contract. Definitive answers to these issues – ie. understanding their limits and injunctions – are key to a successful and blessed marriage. Part 3 of the series will then move on to the Fiqh of Education and Entertainment. It will be discussed the fact that we have moved from simple sports and board games, to a near endless supply of movies, television programmes, music and similar entertainment. The sharp increase in the quantity and accessibility of these modern day phenomena may serve to obscure the objective of recreation – of leisure, entertainment or ‘down-time’ – in Islam. This part of the series will bring this objective to the fore, set out the criterion for ‘good’ and ‘bad’ types of recreation, and apply the prophetic model to the modern era. 5

INTRODUCTION

Part 4 is concerned with Islamic Finance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including banking, economics and developments in the financial sector that affect (or will soon affect) day-to-day living. Student loans, mortgages, insurance, and borrowing on interest are all a significant part of the modern society, and by extension a significant choice that a person or a family will face at some point or another. Graduates of the Islamic Scholarship Programme will often be faced with providing advice to such people on these issues; so it is imperative that the human conditions of Islamic finance are understood as deeply as the Islamic perspective on them. Everyday buying and selling, savings, and the responsibilities of the debtor and indebted, also carry responsibilities that the majority of Muslims ought to be aware of. Part 5 of the series covers the lawful and the prohibited in the widest context: on a national and international scale. How should a Muslim or a Muslim family interact with the society and neighbourhoods in which they live? Muslims under non-Muslim rule must find the balance between tolerance and steadfastness, leniency and the inviolability of honour. Muslims are encouraged to attract others to the religion by their speech and good conduct, whereas performing actions in order to please the creation is blameworthy. Finding and adhering to this balance requires proper knowledge of the time as well as of the first application of Divine 6

Revelation (ie. the sunnah of the Messenger saw). The fifth part of the series will detail the role of the Muslim community as a whole to the world at large. In The Lawful and The Prohibited Part 6, students will be able to recap what has been covered in the previous five months and find certainty in the symposium of knowledge and research. Islamic scholars who are leading experts the sectors of: healthcare, finance and accountancy, insurance and banking, education, counselling and social science will be on the panel with Dr Akram Nadwi in this conference on the fiqh essentials of everyday living. There will be presentations on the most recent developments in their respective professions with an emphasis on how this would â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or could possibly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; affect the Muslim individual and community. Students will have the opportunity to raise any esoteric issues that they may have come across in their own professions, and present them to the panel for addressing. This historic event will be the first of its kind in the UK and provides a platform for students of Islamic knowledge to take from classically trained scholars and apply the Islamic principles to their ever-changing personal and professional environments.

Part 1

Fiqh of Muslim Life

Sat. 30th January

Part 2

Fiqh of Marriage and Family Life

Sat. 20th February

Part 3

Fiqh of Education and Entertainment

Sat. 5th March

Part 4

Fiqh of Islamic Finance

Sat. 7th May

Part 5

Fiqh of Islam, State and Society

Sat. 21st May

Part 6

Symposium on Contemporary Islamic Fiqh

Sat. 4th June

Features of the Course

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Taught in the English language Comprehensive overview of the essential fiqh for the modern era Extensive question and answers sessions with Shaykh Akram Nadwi Flexible learning arrangements available Onsite and live online classes available Optional 30-day on-demand recorded access for both onsite and online students Exam held at the end of the course Certificate in Applied Islamic Law awarded upon successful completion of the programme Credit transfer available from the seminar series to the Al-Salam Institute ‘Alimiyyah Programme

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COURSE SCHEDULE

COURSE SCHEDULE 2016

PART 1 FIQH OF MUSLIM LIFE Course Overview This unit is the first in The Lawful and The Prohibited series on the role of Islamic Law in the 21st Century. Students will be introduced to the 6-month programme and will follow a structured syllabus which will cover the fiqh essentials of the modern era. This unit will cover an array of topical areas, ranging from the Ahkam (rules) of the fundamental beliefs in Islam to the day-to-day dress code for believing men and women. The difference between gender interactions in the ‘public space’ and ‘private space’ will be covered in-depth, in addition to an introduction to the role of the individual in the family home. 8

Course Objectives

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A comprehensive overview of the lawful and prohibited relating to day-to-day life

Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

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Understand the essence of ‘Halal’ and ‘Haram’ Understand the wisdoms behind commands and prohibitions in Islam Understand the role of Local and Traditional Custom in Islamic Law Understand the Fiqh relating to Islamic beliefs and mannerisms Understand the Fiqh relating to food and drink Understand the Fiqh relating to clothing and adornment Understand the Fiqh relating to the basics of the family home

On-demand video recordings available online: www.alsalaminstitute.com/tltp

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The essence of ‘Halal’ and ‘Haram’ Doubtful Matters Islamic Beliefs and Customs Oaths and Vows Interpretation of Dreams Superstition, Myths and Omens Charms and Amulets Mourning for the Dead Cultural Customs in Islam Food and Drink according to the Sunnah Concept of Tayyib Food of the People of the Book The Islamic Manner of Slaughtering Medicine, Drugs and Intoxicants Cigarettes, Shisha, and E-Cigarettes Prophetic Medicine Blood Transfusion and Organ Donation Alcohol Preservative Clothing and Adornment Haircutting and Beard Length Cosmetics: Perfume and Plastic Surgery Jewellery for Men and Women Fashion and Hijab Photographs, Paintings and Decoration Animals as Pets Work / Life Balance Virtues of Employment Employer – Employee Relationship Interaction with Colleagues

PART 1

To provide students with:

Course Content

PART 2 FIQH OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE Course Overview This unit looks into the respective requirements, rights and duties of individuals in a marital relationship. The common issues that are associated with marriage in the modern era will be analysed from a social and legal perspective, and the essentials of Islamic law pertaining to family life will be covered in this intensive one-day seminar. The course is essential for those who are seeking to get married, seeking to bring their marriage closer to the prophetic example, and those of a marriageable age as part of their preparation for marriage.

Course Objectives

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Understand the Fiqh relating to marriage and family life Endeavour for a successful and blessed marriage Provide counsel to friends, family and neighbours

Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

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Understand the Islamic objective of marriage Understand the Fiqh of marriage, family life and divorce Understand the rights and duties of husband and wife Understand the rights and duties of parent and child Confidently and proactively deal with marriage proposals Understand how best to attain a successful and blessed family life

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Free-Mixing and Segregation Avoiding Illicit Desire Monasticism Marriage in the 21st Century Secret marriage Kafa’ah (Compatibility) Aims and objectives of marriage in Islam Marriage to the People of the Book Mut’ah (Temporary Marriage) Polygamy/Polygyny/Polyandry The Husband-Wife Relationship Birth Control Abortion Circumcision and FGM Divorce Alimony and Child Support The Parent-Child Relationship Raising children in modern world Naming Children Aqeeqah Adoption in Islam Non-Muslim Parents

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PART 2

To enable students to:

Course Content

PART 3 FIQH OF EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT Course Overview This unit will cover the lawful and the prohibited relating to how an individual spends his or her free time. Examples will be drawn from the biographies of the earlier generations in order to demonstrate how the first, second, and third generation of Muslims interpreted the Ahkam relating to recreation and entertainment. Closely connected to this is the importance of proper training and education in Islam â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which will also be covered indepth in this unit. Practical suggestions in how to avoid procrastination and heedlessness in spending ones time will be provided alongside the Quranic and Prophetic injunctions in this matter. The case of the traveller will also be studied meticulously to highlight the effect of modern transportation methods on the positions in Islamic law. 12

Course Objectives

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A detailed understanding of the fundamentals of education, entertainment and travel in Islam

Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

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Understand the Islamic objective of recreation and leisure Plan how best to utilise their time effectively Understand the Fiqh relating to recreation and entertainment Understand the Fiqh relating to secular (state) education Understand the Fiqh relating to traditional Islamic scholarship

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The Purpose of Recreation Recreation of the Prophet (saw) and his Companions The Value of Time Physical Activity Relaxing the Mind Storytelling Board Games Television and Movies Music and Musical Instruments Gambling, Lottery and Prohibited Activities Travel and Tourism Prayer of the Traveller Mahram / Non-Mahram Leisure in the Modern Era Public Space Private Space Etiquettes of Study Secular Education System Home-schooling University and Further Education Studying the Islamic Sciences

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PART 3

To provide students with:

Course Content

PART 4 FIQH OF ISLAMIC FINANCE Course Overview This unit on Islamic Finance will look at the significance of contemporary economic systems in the everyday life of a Muslim. The variety of avenues stemming from this topic, including Islamic Financial Accounting, Islamic Insurance, Islamic Banking etc., make it a daunting topic of study for the beginner. Whilst the unit will touch upon the merits of Islamic banks and their relationship to conventional banking systems, the primary emphasis will be placed on introducing students to the practical benefits of finance and economics in Islam.

Course Objectives

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A comprehensive overview of the development and essentials of Islamic Finance A profound understanding of the Islamic perspective on buying and selling

Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

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Understand the historical development of contemporary Islamic Finance Understand the Fiqh relating to Islamic Banking and Economics Understand the rights and duties of employer and employee Understand the rights and duties of landlord and tenant Understand the basics of business partnerships in Islam Understand the ethics and principles underlying Islamic Finance Provide good counsel to friends and family on contemporary issues such as mortgage, insurance and warranty, and student loans

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Buying and Selling Uncertainty in Transactions Pawning Prohibition of Riba Payment in Advance Deferred Payment Debt Bankruptcy Borrowing on Interest Price Manipulation Renting, Leasehold and Freehold Ownership Student Loans Economics Business Partnerships Hiring and Employment Relationships Business by Proxy Lost and Found Property Insurance and Mortgage Warranty Islamic and Conventional Banking Models

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PART 4

To enable students to:

Course Content

PART 5 FIQH OF ISLAM, STATE AND SOCIETY Course Overview This unit on Islam State, and Society will provide detailed instruction on the role of the individual Muslim in society. The role of Muslims living in non-Muslim land, the importance of Da’wah (calling to Islam), and the rights of the neighbour will be discussed in-depth. Examples taken from the history of political Islam, from the time of the Four Khulafa to the fall of the Ottoman Empire, will be presented alongside the teachings of the Prophet (saw) to foster a deep understanding of the wisdoms behind Divine legislation. In addition, the emergence of a global “eco-friendly” perspective will be discussed; focusing on how the believer should respond at an individual level.

Course Objectives

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Guidance in how best to navigate in different social and political climates An understanding of the different stages of Islam throughout history and its contemporary relevance in the 21st Century and beyond

Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

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Understand the Fiqh relating to Islamic Statehood Understand the Fiqh relating to Muslims in Muslim Society Understand the Fiqh relating to Muslims in non-Muslim society Understand the rights and duties of the individual and social community Confidently recall the history of political Islam Understand the Islamic perspective on contemporary phenomena such as Human Rights and International Tribunals (cross-jurisprudential authority)

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PART 5

To provide students with:

Course Content Ummah al-Wasat (The Ummah of Moderation) Societal Relations Dispute Resolution Friendship with Non-Muslims Neighbours Women in Islam Gifts and Festivities Celebrations and National Holidays Recycling and the Environment Attending to this world Animal Rights Human Rights The Inviolability of Honour Muslims under Non-Muslim Rule Sanctity of Life Crimes and Retaliation Apostasy Slavery in Islam Islam under the Four Khulafa History of Political Islam Islam in 21st Century Britain

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PART 6 SYMPOSIUM ON CONTEMPORARY ISLAMIC FIQH Course Overview The sixth and final unit will provide students with the opportunity to address any outstanding queries that may have been raised throughout the 6-month programme. A selected panel of experts will be made available to students for an intensive Q&A session and a number of detailed presentations on less common areas of law, such as: medical ethics, abortion and contraception, Islamic mortgage, student loan, and Jihad in the 21st Century. Students will be able to submit their questions before and during the conference, and gain a unique insight into the developments and future of Islamic law in the 21st Century.

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A platform to raise any outstanding queries to a panel of classically trained experts

PART 6

To provide students with:

BUSTAN

al-Muhaddithin BY: SHAYKH AKRAM NADWI

Course Learning Outcomes

Part One

Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

AL-MUWATTA AND THE BOOKS OF THE FOUR IMAMS

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Understand the overarching role of the lawful and the prohibited in Islam Understand the importance of Islamic legislation and its effect on their particular area of interest Anticipate future developments in emerging areas of Islamic Law

Course Content

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Detailed review of Part 1: Fiqh of Muslim Life Detailed review of Part 2: Fiqh of Marriage and Family Life Detailed review of Part 3: Fiqh of Education and Entertainment Detailed review of Part 4: Fiqh of Islamic Finance Detailed review of Part 5: Fiqh of Islam State, and Society

Part Two

THE SIX PRIMARY SOURCES Part Three

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