UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

LAW5624 Introduction to Islamic law

Faculty of Law

LAW5624 Introduction to Islamic law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2022. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2022
Not offered
Assessment
Exam 40%
and 2 other tasks

This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.

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Overview

In its first part, the unit will consider the nature, characteristics and objectives of Islamic Law and contrast them with other legal systems. In its second part, the unit will explore the historic development of Islamic Law from the time of the Prophet to the era of the Fiqh (Golden Era), as well as its current significance. In the third part of the unit, various branches of Islamic Law are considered in more detail. The focus is on Islamic family law, Islamic banking and takaful, and Islamic criminal law.

Offerings in 2022

The 2022 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5624.

Assessment

  • Class participationParticipation
    10%
  • Research assignment
    50%
  • Take home exam
    40%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Apply knowledge and understanding of the nature, sources and fundamental principles of Islamic law;

  2. 2

    Critically assess and evaluate the role of Islamic Law in the Malaysian legal system;

  3. 3

    Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information about certain branches of Islamic law, namely: Islamic family law, Islamic banking and takaful, and Islamic criminal law;

  4. 4

    Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to identify issues of Islamic law in factual scenarios and to develop complex arguments for the appropriate application of principles of Islamic law to address these issues;

  5. 5

    Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on current issues of Islamic law and the application of principles of Islamic law in Malaysia and internationally; and

  6. 6

    Reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance, and make use of feedback on performance to support personal and professional development.

Workload and teaching

  • Seminars36 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

Students are required to attend 36 hours of class over the duration of this semi-intensive unit.

Learning resources

Required resources

See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.

Where it fits

LAW5624 is part of 1 area of study in the 2022 handbook.

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for LAW5624?

LAW5624 has no prerequisites.

When is LAW5624 offered?

LAW5624 has no offerings listed in the 2022 handbook.

Does LAW5624 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.

Which majors and minors include LAW5624?

LAW5624 is part of Global society and human rights.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Law
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
20202021202220232024