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4.1 Shariah (Islamic law)
Islamic Religious Education · Grade 9 · 6 lessons in the design
What this covers
- Meaning and sources of Shariah: Qur'an, Sunnah, ijma', qiyas
- Maqasid al-Shariah: protection of religion, intellect, life, property and dignity
- Categories of legal acts: fardh, sunnah, mubah, makruh, haram
- Relevance of Shariah in the contemporary world
What you will be able to do
- explain the purpose of Islamic Shariah (Maqasid al-Shariah) as a guide for Muslims
- assess the relevance of Islamic Shariah in the contemporary world
- describe the categories of legal acts in Islamic Shariah as a means of upholding divine guidance
- apply Islamic Shariah in day-to-day life
- acknowledge Shariah as a source of divine guidance
Key questions
“What is the objective of Maqasid Shariah?”
“How do legal acts guide Muslims?”
Lessons
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Shariah: meaning and sources
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDefine Shariah and fiqh, and describe the four sources of Islamic law: Qur'an, Sunnah, ijma' and qiyas.
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Maqasid al-Shariah and protection of religion
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the five objectives of Shariah and how Shariah protects religion.
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Protection of life and intellect
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe how Shariah protects life and intellect, and apply these teachings to drugs, road safety and health.
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Protection of property and dignity
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe how Shariah protects property and dignity (honour and lineage).
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Categories of legal acts
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the five categories of legal acts (fardh, sunnah, mubah, makruh, haram) and classify everyday actions.
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Relevance of Shariah today
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizAssess the relevance of Shariah in the modern world, including Kadhi courts, Islamic banking and halal certification in Kenya, and apply it in daily life.