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    Monday 15th to Wednesday 17th September
    10:30am to 11:30am British Standard Time

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Course Content

This module is from the Advanced Islamic Jurisprudence Program covers three main areas of study:

1. An overview of the history of the Hanafi school:

  • The life of Imam Abu Hanifa and his students

  • Unique features of the Imam & disputes surrounding his personality

  • The spread of the Hanafi school throughout history

  • The Hanafi school in the modern era

2. Comprehensive coverage of modern-day fiqhi issues and 'controversial' questions from contemporary fatwa works such as:

  • Ijtihad & taqlid

  • Tashabbuh

  • Salat Times

  • Moon Sighting

  • Photography

  • Marriage & Divorce

  • Business

  • Mortgages

  • Gender Interactions

  • Growing a Beard

3. Evidences of the Hanafi school through I’la al-Sunan, Nasb al-Raya and other works.

  • Hanafi methods of deriving rulings

  • Response to attacks on the Hanafi school

  • Books dedicated to the defence of the school

Upon completion of this module, students will have an in depth understanding of the Hanafi school, its founders and main works. Students will be able locate the evidence for opinions within the Hanafi school as well have experienced how Hanafi Law applies to contemporary scenarios.

Instructor(s)

Dr. Zeeshan Chaudri

Course Instructor

Dr Zeeshan Chaudri began his studies in the Institute of Islamic Education, Dewsbury where he enrolled into the Alimiyya program. He then transferred to Imam Zakariya Academy, London where he completed the program. Thereafter he completed an MA in Islamic studies at Markfield Institute of Higher Education. He then completed his PhD in the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). He is currently a teacher at Imam Zakariya Academy and Rawda in their Alimiyya program and Whitethread Institute. He also is a researcher for the National Waqf Fund (NWF).

Why Study at Whitethread Institute?

  • Great studying environment

  • Interactive discussions between students and teachers

  • High level discussions where teachers are open to questions and do not shy away from sensitive or controversial issues

  • Comfortable studying environment

  • In depth coverage of topics

  • Deep understanding of the nuances of the subject matter

  • All lessons taught in a practical manner relevant to current times