ONSITE | The Relied upon Position within the Hanafi School (Al-Mutamad al-Fiqhi inda al-Hanafiyya) | Three-Day Intensive with Dr Salāh Abul Hāj

This course is designed to provide students with the theoretical foundation needed to identify the authoritative positions (al-qawl al-mu'tamad) within the Hanafi school of thought. Through this study, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the various levels of jurists in the school and the nuanced methodology that distinguishes their legal reasoning.

A key component of the course is the practical application of these principles through an in-depth analysis of Al-Ikhtiyar, a seminal work in Hanafi jurisprudence. Students will explore instances where the text deviates from the official positions of the school and evaluate the ijtihad level of its author, Al-Mawsili. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the tools to critically engage with classical Hanafi texts and understand the reasoning behind their conclusions.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Theoretical Component

  • Critically evaluate the categorization of jurists as presented by Ibn Kamal Pasha and identify key critiques.

  • Explain the roles and functions of mujtahids within the Hanafi school of thought.

  • Understand the chronological classification of mujtahid categories and its relevance to Islamic jurisprudence.

  • Analyze the levels of ijtihad within the Hanafi juristic framework.

  • Classify the various types of Hanafi juristic texts and their purposes.

  • Differentiate between the classifications of issues within Hanafi legal texts.

  • Assess the levels of opinions held by Hanafi jurists and their application in jurisprudence.

• Practical Component

  • Identify and analyse deviations in rulings found in Al-Ikhtiyar on topics related to purification (tahara).

  • Examine deviations in Al-Ikhtiyar concerning rulings on prayer (salah).

  • Investigate deviations in Al-Ikhtiyar regarding rulings on marriage (nikah) and divorce (talaq).

  • Analyze deviations in Al-Ikhtiyar pertaining to fasting (sawm) and sales (bay‘).

  • Evaluate deviations in Al-Ikhtiyar in the areas of hunting (siyd), disliked acts (karaha), and inheritance (fara’id).

  • Assess the ijtihad level of Al-Mawsili based on his work in Al-Ikhtiyar.

  • These outcomes will enable participants to engage deeply with Hanafi jurisprudence, bridging theoretical concepts with practical applications.

Who is this Course For?

This course is designed for advanced and upper-intermediate students of Hanafi Fiqh and Islamic Studies who have a strong command of Arabic, as no translations will be provided. Students at this level will derive the greatest benefit from the course discussions.

Key Information:

Friday: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM GMT

• Saudi Arabia (KSA): 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM (GMT+3)

• Eastern Standard Time (EST, USA): 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (GMT-5)

• Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, Sydney): 2:00 AM to 7:00 AM (Saturday) (GMT+11)

Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT

• Saudi Arabia (KSA): 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM (GMT+3)

• Eastern Standard Time (EST, USA): 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM (GMT-5)

• Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, Sydney): 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM (next day) (GMT+11)

Classroom hours: Approximately 12 hours of teaching

Course material: Relevant course material will be provided.

LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE ATTENDING IN PERSON, WE ADVISE REGISTERING EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE TILL 30TH JANUARY.

There are limited scholarships available. If you need financial help, then please get in contact

If you are a student, then we can provide a further 10% discount.

Certification

All delegates who successfully attend the course will receive a Certificate of attendance and completion issued by Saeed Institute and the World League of Hanafi Scholars. To receive a certificate delegates must attend the whole course.

Other Information

Delegates unable to attend the entire course may have the option to join for a single day, subject to available seating. To make arrangements, please contact us via email.

A basic lunch and complimentary tea and coffee will be provided by the Institute for all course delegates. (Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements)

If you have any enquiries regarding the course, please contact us at: courses@saeedinstitute.org

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NOTE: YOU MUST PROCEED TO PAY FOR THE COURSE AFTER ADDING IT TO THE CART. ALSO, YOU CAN ONLY REGISTER ONE STUDENT AT A TIME. IF PAYING FOR MULTIPLE STUDENTS, YOU MUST PAY FOR THEM SEPARATELY.

Dr Salah Abul Haj

A highly respected senior scholar of Hanafi Fiqh and current Dean of the Hanafi Fiqh College at WISE University in Jordan. Dr Salah is a wise and intelligent individual who has a unique gift in understanding and teaching Islamic law. He has students from all around the world who seek out his numerous works and travel from far and wide to study with him. He is also the author of Isʿad al-Mufti which is a commentary upon the Sharh ʿUqud Rasm al-Mufti.