About the Program
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This is a specialized academic program in Islamic studies, grounded in the Maliki school of jurisprudence in its usul (principles), qawa'id (legal maxims), and furu' (derived rulings), to build a solid scholarly foundation for students. It is founded on the standing of the Maliki school within the jurisprudential identity of the United Arab Emirates, and on its distinctive jurisprudential and usuli features and its rich scholarly and methodological heritage. The program also draws on the other schools of fiqh within the framework of comparative study, which broadens scholarly horizons and strengthens awareness of jurisprudential diversity. The main features of this description are summarized in the following points:
Combining foundational grounding with practical application, and reconciling specialization in the Maliki school with breadth of jurisprudential perspective. It links the authenticity of Sharia knowledge with the requirements of modern academic study, and strengthens integration between fiqh, usul al-fiqh, and the related Sharia, linguistic, and humanities disciplines.
Balancing the preservation of the fiqh heritage and identity with responsiveness to present needs and anticipation of future challenges, while drawing on contemporary knowledge and methods to develop the study and research of Sharia sciences and to apply them to contemporary developments and changes.
A close connection to the national context of the United Arab Emirates, its identity and authenticity, reflecting the nature of its religious, cultural, social, and legislative environment. The program presents an educational model that interweaves firmly established scholarly authority, awareness of the national context, and disciplined openness.
Adopting a curriculum that combines theoretical and applied study, employs recent developments in education, research, and digital technologies, and promotes moderation (wasatiyya) and balance, ethical and methodological scholarly discipline, critical thinking, and respect for diversity in fiqh.