Global Islamic Jurisprudence

The course will discuss pertaining sources of Islamic jurisprudence or Usul al-Fiqh which has become a fundamental guideline in comprehension of Islamic law generally as well as in understanding behaviour in financial muamalat in particular. The function of the science, form and authenticity of the references will be discussed particularly in the light of Islamic financial muamalat. The discourse involves the source of al-Quran, Traditions, theory of consensus, analogy, istishab, istihsan, customs, public interest, sadd al dhara'i, reasons and the practice of Companions involving contemporary illustrations.