Early Development of Islamic Law (IM9991)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-3-IM9991

This course covers the development of Islamic law - the key outward expression of Islam - from its earliest beginnings in the revelation of the Qur'an and the practice, or sunna, of the Prophet through to its fullest expression in the books of the classical schools of law.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	11:10	13:00	Central
Lecture	Thursday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will develop an understanding of and ability to appreciate: the nature and importance of Islamic law; how this law is derived from the twin sources of Qur'an and sunna; how extensions are made beyond these two sources; how the different schools of law arose; and the debates regarding this development in both classical Muslim and modern Western scholarship.