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Al-Qamar Islamic Research Institute

Department of Fiqh and Islamic Law

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Academic Focus

The Department of Fiqh and Islamic Law focuses on Islamic jurisprudence, legal theory, juristic heritage, Maqasid al-Shariah, and the application of Islamic legal principles to individual, family, economic, social, and institutional life.

Its academic areas include Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, legal maxims, comparative juristic schools, family law, Islamic finance, constitutional thought, human rights, public policy, minority questions, bioethics, social legislation, and contemporary legal debates.

The department offers certificate courses, diploma programs, case-study workshops, legal research clinics, seminars, proposal development, citation guidance, and publication mentoring for scholars working on classical and modern legal questions.

Contemporary Legal Guidance

Contemporary guidance examines how Islamic legal reasoning can address family responsibilities, economic conduct, contracts, public ethics, rights and duties, institutional policy, and social challenges with balance and scholarly care.

The department trains learners to distinguish between text, interpretation, juristic method, social context, and policy application. It encourages respect for classical schools while developing the ability to analyze new questions through sound legal principles.

Research may cover Islamic finance, marriage and family issues, digital transactions, medical ethics, environment, citizenship, governance, legal reform, minority rights, and public welfare through the lens of Fiqh and Maqasid.

Department Course Offerings

Each course listing includes eligibility, duration, study mode, assessment method, and the certificate or diploma awarded after successful completion.

Certificate in Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh

A structured course on juristic concepts, legal maxims, evidence, interpretation, Maqasid, and practical legal reasoning.

Eligibility: Intermediate or equivalent; suitable for students, teachers, imams, and legal learners.Duration: 3 months / 12 weeksMode: Online, onsite, or hybridAssessment: Concept quizzes, case worksheets, class participation, and final written testAward: Certificate in Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh
  • Core Fiqh concepts, Usul foundations, legal maxims, and case-based learning.
  • Guided readings, class discussion, and supervised assignments.
  • Applicants submit qualification details through the Admissions Portal.
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Certificate in Islamic Finance and Contemporary Law

A focused program on Islamic finance, contracts, family issues, social legislation, and current legal debates.

Eligibility: Intermediate/bachelor level learners; finance, law, or Islamic studies interest preferred.Duration: 3 months / 12 weeksMode: Online, onsite, or hybridAssessment: Case studies, short assignments, participation, and final applied responseAward: Certificate in Islamic Finance and Contemporary Law
  • Contemporary case studies, contracts, ethics, and applied legal questions.
  • Guided readings, class discussion, and supervised assignments.
  • Applicants submit qualification details through the Admissions Portal.
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Diploma in Islamic Law

A diploma pathway covering Fiqh, Usul, legal maxims, Maqasid al-Shariah, and applied legal questions.

Eligibility: Intermediate/bachelor level learners or professionals seeking structured Islamic law training.Duration: 6 months / 24 weeksMode: Online, onsite, or hybridAssessment: Module assignments, legal analysis tasks, presentation, and final paperAward: Diploma in Islamic Law
  • Juristic schools, Maqasid study, comparative reading, and guided legal assignments.
  • Guided readings, class discussion, and supervised assignments.
  • Applicants submit qualification details through the Admissions Portal.
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Advanced Diploma in Maqasid and Legal Research

Advanced training in legal research, policy questions, comparative juristic reading, and publication-oriented legal writing.

Eligibility: Bachelor/master level preferred; prior Fiqh or law study recommended.Duration: 9 months / 36 weeksMode: Hybrid supervision, seminars, and research clinicsAssessment: Research proposal, case analysis, source review, and final research paperAward: Advanced Diploma in Maqasid and Legal Research
  • Maqasid analysis, comparative Fiqh, policy questions, and scholarly writing.
  • Guided readings, class discussion, and supervised assignments.
  • Applicants submit qualification details through the Admissions Portal.
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Departmental Faculty

Scholars are listed by appointment level and placed according to their thesis or research focus. Duplicate scholar records are consolidated into one profile, with the highest academic appointment retained.

10 faculty appointments
Research Fellow
Dr. Muhammad Yāsir

Research Focus: Comparative and Analytical Study of Islamic Legal Maxims and Western Maxims of Equity

Teaching Associate / Research Fellow
Dr. Muhammad Zāhid Arshad

Research Focus: Practical Implementations of Hudūd-o-Taʻzīrāt: An Analytical Study of the Laws of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Malaysia

Research Associate
Hafiz Ali Raza

Research Focus: Existing Laws of Laborer and Islamic commandments: A comparative study

Research Associate
Ansa Parveen

Research Focus: Nafaqa: A Critical Analysis of Pakistani Laws in the Light of Islamic Sharīʻah

Research Associate
Ishtiaq Ahmad

Research Focus: The Religious Impact of Territorial Change on the Individual: A Research Study in the Light of International Law

Research Associate
Muhammad Sajid

Research Focus: Suggestions of the Council of Islamic Ideology and their impacts in promotion of Islamic Banking

Research Associate
Riffat Bashir

Research Focus: The legal status of modern day reward schemes and committees: A Study of Urdu Fatwas

Research Associate
Saifullah

Research Focus: Right to Khulʻ: A Critical Review of Pakistani and Egyptian Laws in the Light of the Four Schools of thought

Research Associate
Hafiz Sajjad Haider

Research Focus: Methods of Derivation of Modern Juristic Conclusions in Urdu Exegetical Literature: A study in the perspective of Maʻārif al-Qur’ān, Tadabbur-e-Qur’ān and Tibyān al-Qur’ān

Junior Research Associate / MPhil Scholar
Fouzia Noureen

Research Focus: Contemporary Alternate Dimensions of Interest-Free Banking

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