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First Steps in Fiqh: Understanding hadith, fiqh and differences of opinion through a study of Imam Malik’s classic hadith collection (The Muwatta) – Fiqh of Purification

The word ‘fiqh‘ means understanding. Often people are told they are being taught fiqh when they are given a list of rulings to memorise without being provided the evidence for these rulings and the rationale behind them. This 8-week course aims to walk you through the core teachings of fiqh via Imam Malik’s carefully selected hadiths in the Muwatta, which became the basis for all other hadith books like Bukhari and Muslim. It will be supplemented with selections from Sahih Bukhari, Jami’ al-Tirmidhi, and Ibn Rushd’s Bidayat al-Mujtahid in Comparative Fiqh. You will learn how the jurists of the different schools understood these hadiths (and relevant verses of the Quran) and how the differences between the schools came about. This course is suitable for students of all levels, and this term will cover the fiqh of purification and possibly start with the fiqh of prayer.

Instructor:

Dr. Samer Dajani is a Palestinian-Jordanian scholar and author. He received his BA in Arab & Islamic Civilizations from the American University in Cairo, followed by an MA and PhD in Islamic Studies from SOAS, University of London. His primary interests are: 1) Hadith Science, 2) Jurisprudence, with a focus on the methodologies of the different Sunni schools and theories on legal diversity and the nature of the Shari’a. He has studied Islamic sciences with scholars for many years, and has likewise been teaching Islamic courses for many years.

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Special Offer: Discounted price if combined with Knowing the Tabi’in, see below.

Knowing the Tabi’in

Get to know the major scholars, men and women, in the age of the Followers, based in the four major centers of learning (Mecca and Medina in the Hijaz, and Basra and Kufa in Iraq). Learn about their personal devotion and piety as well as their brilliant minds. Get to know which Companions they took from, and which of the Sunni madhhabs they influenced.

Special Offer: Discounted price if combined with First Steps in Fiqh, see below.

Instructor:

Dr. Samer Dajani (see above)

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Discounted Price: First Steps in Fiqh & Knowing the Tabi’in

Sira: In the Footsteps of the Messenger ﷺ

In this 10-week Sira class students will journey in the footsteps of the Prophet (s) from before his birth until the Hijra. This is a rich and interactive learning experience, filled with reflections on Prophetic narrations, understanding history, drawing lessons from the Prophet’s life, and enjoying salawat and nasheeds. Women of all ages can use this opportunity to connect with the beloved Messenger (s) and develop their own spiritual growth.

Assessments:
Students are encouraged to complete a final oral and written assessment at the end of this 10-week course.

About the Instructor:
Ustadha Nishat Lal was raised in Cardiff, Wales. A born Muslim of Indian descent, she began studying Arabic at age 14, which was her springboard to receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Arabic and History from the University of London. She then traveled to Syria, where she studied with Anse Dr. Tamara Gray, earned her ijāza in tajwīd and studied at the University of Damascus for a year. Upon her return to England she earned a Master’s degree in Arabic Translation from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. She has been a teacher of Sira for 15 years, and also teaches Arabic and tajwīd. Currently, she’s an instructor at the Ribaat Academic Program and lives in London with her husband and two young children.

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Previous Courses

My Beloved Advised Me to do Three Things

The Significance of the Three Practices that the Prophet ﷺ urged his Companion Abu Hurayra to Hold On To: the Witr Prayer, the Duha Prayer, and Fasting Three Days of Each Month.

You can request access to the recording via the ‘Pay with PayPal’ link above. It will be sent to the email associated with your PayPal purchase. If you want it sent to another email please notify us at contact.basira@gmail.com.

First Steps in Fiqh: Understanding hadith, fiqh and differences of opinion through a study of Imam Malik’s classic hadith collection (The Muwatta)

26th May – 14th July 2021