University Program Information

The Islamic University of Medina offers various academic programs, including the Doctor of Philosophy in Fiqh.

Program Description

The Doctor of Philosophy in Fiqh program is designed to prepare highly qualified specialists in the field of Fiqh and its sciences. The program aims to enable students to analyze, conclude, and innovate, contributing to the development and construction of their communities.

Program Objectives

The program objectives are:

• To prepare highly qualified scientific competencies in the field of Fiqh and its sciences.
• To benefit the Islamic world by qualifying a generation of specialists in Fiqh to be a reference in this science in their communities.
• To contribute to the enrichment of specialized studies in Fiqh through serious research, precise scientific investigations, and contemporary comparative studies.

Program Requirements

The program requirements are:

1. General admission requirements for graduate studies as specified in the Unified Regulations for Graduate Studies in Saudi Universities.
2. Completion of coursework and thesis.
3. Passing the comprehensive exam for the doctoral stage.
4. Any additional requirements set by the department.

Program Structure

The program consists of 70 credited hours, with a duration of 5 years and 10 levels. Each level is 15 weeks long.

Course Description

The program includes various courses, such as:

1. Theoretical Fiqh
2. Medical Fiqh
3. Fiqh Differences
4. Contemporary Financial Transactions
5. Thesis

Admission Criteria

Admission criteria include:

• Meeting the general admission requirements for graduate studies.
• Fulfilling any additional requirements set by the department.

Research Areas

The program focuses on Fiqh and its sciences, with an emphasis on comparative Fiqh, Fiqh differences, and contemporary issues.