Sharia and the Qur'an: The Ethico-Legal Framework of the Qur'an (Ahkam al-Qur'an)

3 credits · Graduate

The course examines Sharia—the Qur'an's ethical and legal frameworks—through primary sources. It thematically and chronologically analyzes verses on morality, ritual, and human interaction. Students explore the Ahkam al-Qur'an genre across legal schools in original languages using a holistic, historical-critical approach. Alongside jurisprudence, the course delves deeply into Qur'anic morality and the ethical implications of key terms such as mercy, justice, fairness, and dignity, emphasizing the Qur'an's enduring ethical and legal principles.