Subject: Hanafi Fiqh (Jurisprudence)
Unit Title:  Sawm (Laws of Fasting) 
Duration / Lessons: 7 session / +3hr40m   
Playback Type: Pre-Recorded
Certificate: Yes
Sanad & Ijazah: Yes (if one completes Modules  2-7)
Taught by: Shaykh Atabek Shukurov
Course Text: Nur ul Idah Najaat al-Arwah (The Light of clarification is savior for the Soul) 
Text Author:   Imam Hasan Shurunbulali Hassan Ibn Ammar Abu al Ikhlas al-Misry Shurunbulali (994AH) 

Introduction: Nur ul Idah is a classical text on Sacred Law (Fiqh). For generations it has been one of the most widely taught texts used to transmit reliable rulings on Islamic Law according to the Hanafi school. It is an ample law book, that covers vast areas of learning.

This module will cover the topic of Sawm (Fasting) from Nur ul Idah. The book delves deep into the Chapter of Sawm to name a few areas that will be covered are: Types of fasting, Moon sighting, Nullification of fasts, Disliked ( makruh) during fasting, Excemption from fasting, I'tikaf, The seeker will not only study this text to a scholarly level, delving deep into the different opinoins within the Hanafi Madhab and in comparison to other madhabs (Shafi'i , Hanbali etc). But they will also but will also have the chance to obtain a Isnaad (Authentic chain of transmission) for this book going back to Imam Shurunbulali himself. This isnaad is widely known and will give the permission (ijazah) to the seeker to authentically teach the science of Fiqh to others. (Note: The seeker must complete all modules of this text (Modules 2-7) to obtain the Ijazah and Isnaad.

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Assessment: Exam completed remotely online

Certification: Certificate on Completion and Sanad / Janaza (if applicable).  After successful completion of the course you will be issued a certificate of completion from Maturidi College. However to obtain a formal certificate (sanad) / Isnaad (Authentic chain of transmission) for this book going back to the Author  himself you will need to formally enrol onto the course and successfully pass the exam at the required %.  This will also give you ijazah (certification and permission) to teach and pass on the book.

Module Delivery: Online through structured prerecorded lessons with access to the instructor and students discussion form. Examinations completed remotely online. Note: The  course / module has been compiled using historic video / audio with the permission of the instructor however due to technical issues, there could be some missing content.   

Timetable (Content /Exams):  24/7 access to content - Exam if not on the portal then will be available to take in August of each year

Prerequisite (Entry Requirements): The course is designed to provide foundations and an introduction to the subject. You do not need any prior requirements or foundation studies to start this program

Recommendation: This text is recommended for those students who wish to begin their studies in the field of Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) The student may then continue to a Level 2 Fiqh Module 

 Fee:  FREE to Learn (Scroll to Content above- registration required) / £95 for enrolment and certification (For benefits of enrolling please see FAQ on home page 
 
The student can enrol onto to the individual course or as part of the Maturidi College - Islamic Scholarship Program, for which you will need to sign up to the bundle course offer. The course is also offered on a free to learn basis which means there is no cost to view the course content below and only registration is required (So just register and return to this page to view the content for free). However should you require certification then you will had to either be enrolled on the course or the program. The free to learn program is a Maturidi College initiative to ensure all Level 1 - Basic / Foundation modules / knowledge in the different fields reaches everyone.

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