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20260412890The Master's Program in Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh is a graduate program offered by the Department of Sharia and Islamic Studies, King Abdulaziz University, at the main campus in Jeddah for both sections, under a coursework-and-thesis system. It prepares specialized researchers who combine advanced disciplinary knowledge with mastery of juristic derivation (istinbat), the weighing of scholarly views (tarjih), and the treatment of contemporary cases (nawazil). The program comprises 34 credit hours.
To be a leading program in preparing distinguished researchers in Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh, capable of disciplined ijtihad and of serving societal needs, in alignment with national and international quality standards.
To prepare specialized researchers in Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh who are capable of juristic derivation, the weighing of evidence, and addressing contemporary issues, following a rigorous scholarly methodology that serves society and advances Sharia knowledge.
Last Modified Date: 13/07/2026 - 10:25 AM Saudi Arabia Time
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILS 609 | The Science of Ḥadīth Documentation (Takhrīj) and the Study of Chains of Transmission (Asānīd) | 2 | None |
| ILS 650 | Research Methodology in Fiqh and Its Foundations (Uṣūl) | 2 | None |
| ILS 651 | Methods of Legal Derivation (Istinbāṭ) in the Principles of Jurisprudence | 2 | None |
| ILS 652 | Comparative Jurisprudence (Fiqh) | 2 | None |
Course Code: ILS 609
Course Code: ILS 650
Course Code: ILS 651
Course Code: ILS 652
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILS 653 | Analytical Study of the Works of the Juristic Schools (Madhāhib) | 2 | None |
| ILS 654 | Deriving Particular Rulings from Foundational Principles (Takhrīj al-Furūʿ ʿalā al-Uṣūl) | 2 | None |
| ILS 655 | Juristic Distinctions (al-Furūq al-Fiqhiyya) | 2 | None |
| ILS 656 | Conflict of Evidence and Preponderance (al-Taʿāruḍ wa-al-Tarjīḥ) | 2 | None |
Course Code: ILS 653
Course Code: ILS 654
Course Code: ILS 655
Course Code: ILS 656
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILS 657 | The Higher Objectives of Islamic Law (Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿa) | 2 | None |
| ILS 658 | Legal Maxims (al-Qawāʿid al-Fiqhiyya) | 2 | None |
| Elect1 | Elective Course (1) | 3 | None |
| Elect2 | Elective Course (2) | 3 | None |
| Elect3 | Elective Course (3) | 3 | None |
| Elect4 | Elective Course (4) | 3 | None |
Course Code: ILS 657
Course Code: ILS 658
Course Code: Elect1
Course Code: Elect2
Course Code: Elect3
Course Code: Elect4
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILS 699 | Master’s Thesis | 10 | Pass all courses - اجتياز جميع المقررات بنجاح |
Course Code: ILS 699
