Master of Arts in Shari'ah
- Level
- Masters(MNQF Level 9)
- Duration
- 1.5 years(3 Semesters)
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time)
- Course Fee
- Course FeeMVR 29,760
SUMMARY
- next Intake
- August Intake 2024
- Campus
- Male' (Full-Time (Evening)),Thinadhoo (Full-Time (Evening))
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Overview
The Master of Arts in Shari'ah is an advanced graduate program designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of Islamic law (Shari'ah) and its multifaceted applications. This comprehensive course explores the principles, sources, methodologies, and contemporary interpretations of Islamic jurisprudence. Students delve into specialized areas of Shari'ah, such as family law, commercial law, criminal law, and ethics, developing advanced analytical and research skills to engage with complex legal and ethical issues within the framework of Islamic law.
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- i) A related Bachelors Degree AND
- ii) If the Qualification is not in Arabic Medium, should attain Arabic language exam given by the Faculty
General Notes
- Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
- Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
- Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.
Semester 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | SHA605 Research Methodology (Manahij
al-Bahth) (CORE) | Research Methodology (Manahij al-Bahth) | Nil | 15 Research Methodology (Manahij
al-Bahth) (CORE) (15) (15) | 3,720 3,720 |
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| Semester Total | 14,880 14,880 |
Semester 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | SHA625 Thesis (CORE) | Thesis | Nil | 60 Thesis (CORE) (60) (60) | 14,880 14,880 |
Elective
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTIVE | SHA601 Legal Study of Qur'an (Ayath al-
Ahkam) (ELECTIVE) | Legal Study of Qur'an (Ayath al- Ahkam) | Nil | 15 Legal Study of Qur'an (Ayath al-
Ahkam) (ELECTIVE) (15) (15) | 3,720 3,720 |
SHA603 Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence IV (Usul al-Fiqh) IV (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 3,720 3,720 | |||
SHA623 Evidence in Shari'ah (Wasail Ithbat) (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 3,720 3,720 | |||
SHA613 Legal Maxims (Qawaid al-Fiqhiyyah) (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 3,720 3,720 | |||
SHA615 Legal Study of Hadith (Ahadith
Al-Ahkam) (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 3,720 3,720 | |||
SHA611 History of Islamic Judiciary
(Thareekh al-Qada) (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 3,720 3,720 | |||
SHA621 Judicial Procedure in Islam
(Al-Qada wa al-Muhama) (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 3,720 3,720 | |||
SHA617 Objectives of Shari'ah (Maqasid al
Shari'ah) (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 3,720 3,720 | |||
SHA627 Comperative Study of Hadith
(Tha'Weel mukthalifu Al-hadhith (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 3,720 3,720 | |||
SHA609 Comparative Fiqh (Fiqhu al
Muqaran) (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 3,720 3,720 |
| Course Total | 120 CP | Total: 29,760 29,760 |
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