The course aims to provide students with foundational knowledge and understanding in the field of Muslim Law and the Laws of Islamic Countries, supported by advanced textbooks and materials discussed during class.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to understand the historical development of Islamic law, distinguishing between sharīʿa, fiqh, qānūn, and contemporary state law; recognize the main sources and methodologies of Islamic legal reasoning, with particular attention to uṣūl al-fiqh; apply the knowledge acquired to the analysis of contemporary cases, institutions, and debates; formulate independent and critically informed judgments on the relationship between law, religious authority, political power, and society; communicate clearly and accurately concepts, issues, and reflections related to Muslim law; and develop the learning skills necessary for further studies in the fields of Islamic studies, legal history.