University Program Information

The Islamic University of Medina offers various academic programs, including the College of Sharia.

About the Program

The program in question is the Master's in Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) offered by the College of Sharia.

Program Description

• College: College of Sharia
• Department: Department of Fiqh
• Specialization: Fiqh
• Degree: Master's
• Study Method: Regular (on-campus)
• Credit Hours: 48
• Program Description: The program aims to prepare specialists in the field of comparative Fiqh and its principles, and to conduct specialized scientific research to serve the local and global community.
• Type of Study: Regular
• Duration: 3 years
• Levels: 6 levels
• Weeks per Level: 15 weeks

Program Objectives

1. To prepare highly qualified scientific competencies in the field of comparative Fiqh and its sciences, capable of analysis, conclusion, and innovation, to contribute to development and construction.
2. To benefit the Islamic world by qualifying a generation of its sons specialized in Fiqh to be a reference in this science in their communities, scientifically and research-wise, through the jurisprudence of difference and methods of analysis and juristic deduction.
3. To contribute to enriching specialized studies in comparative Fiqh through serious research, precise scientific investigations, and contemporary comparative studies that contribute to achieving development.

Admission Requirements

1. General admission requirements for graduate studies as stipulated in articles (15-21) of the Unified Regulations for Graduate Studies in Saudi Universities, and its executive rules and organizational procedures approved by the Islamic University, in addition to special requirements set by the department.
2. Passing the course requirements and completing the thesis.
3. Passing complementary courses if required by the department.
4. Passing the comprehensive exam for the doctoral stage.
5. Any other requirements deemed necessary by the department.

Course Description

The program includes various courses, such as:

1. Nawazil in Worship - First year, first semester
2. Fiqh of Technical Nawazil - First year, first semester
3. Research Methods - First year, first semester
4. Fiqh of Transactions 1 - First year, first semester
5. Fiqh of Transactions 2 - First year, second semester
6. Jurisprudential Rules - First year, second semester
7. Studies in Fiqh Books - First year, second semester
8. Fiqh of Crimes and Punishments 1 - First year, second semester
9. Fiqh of Crimes and Punishments 2 - First year, third semester
10. Fiqh of the Family - First year, third semester
11. Jurisprudential Skills - First year, third semester
12. Drafting Legal Contracts - First year, third semester

University Information

The Islamic University of Medina is committed to providing high-quality education and research opportunities. For more information about the university, its colleges, and programs, please refer to the official university publications.