Foundations of Islamic Jurisprudence

Course Overview

This course introduces learners to the foundations of Usul al‑Fiqh (Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence) in a simple, accessible, and beginner‑friendly way. The lesson explains how Islamic rulings are derived, the sources of Shari’ah, and the methodology scholars use to interpret evidence. This module is ideal for new Muslims, students of knowledge, and anyone seeking a clear understanding of how Islamic law is formed (Usul al‑Fiqh).

Main Video Lesson

What You Will Learn

• What Usul al‑Fiqh means

• Why Usul al‑Fiqh is essential for understanding Islamic rulings

• The primary sources of Islamic law

• How scholars derive rulings from Qur’an and Sunnah

• The role of consensus (Ijma’) and analogy (Qiyas)

• A structured approach to learning Islamic jurisprudence (structured learning)

Course Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Usul al‑Fiqh

• Definition and purpose

• Importance in Islamic studies

• How Usul al‑Fiqh protects authenticity

Module 2: Sources of Islamic Law

• Qur’an

• Sunnah

• Ijma’ (Consensus)

• Qiyas (Analogy)

• Supporting evidences

Module 3: Understanding Islamic Rulings

• Obligatory (Fard)

• Recommended (Mustahab)

• Permissible (Mubah)

• Disliked (Makruh)

• Forbidden (Haram)

Module 4: Methodology of Scholars

• How scholars analyse evidence

• Conditions for valid rulings

• Avoiding misinterpretation

• Importance of scholarly verification (scholar verification)

Who This Course Is For

• New Muslims

• Students of Islamic studies

• Anyone wanting to understand how Islamic rulings are formed

• Community learners and masjid attendees