Assignments

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Reflection: Write a 300-word reflection on how your belief in Al-Baseer (The All-Seeing) influenced a specific decision you made this week when no one else was watching. Linguistic Mapping: Create a visual diagram showing the connection between the Arabic word for “knot” and the feeling of certainty in the heart. Historical Analysis: Explain why the Prophet ﷺ prioritized ʿAqīdah over legal rulings during the 13 years in Makkah. Source Comparison: List three “Unseen” matters that science cannot explain but ʿAqīdah clarifies using Revelation. Methodology Essay: Define Ahl al-Sunnah wa’l-Jamāʿah and explain why following the “Understanding of the Salaf” is vital for preserving faith today.

Assignments (4 Marks Each): Linguistic Analysis: Draw a diagram connecting the physical concept of a “knot” to the spiritual concept of “certainty.” Behavioral Trace: Identify one daily habit and trace it back to a specific belief about Allah (e.g., honesty tied to Al-Baseer). The Stability Essay: Describe a situation where a lack of creed would lead to emotional instability vs. how Aqidah provides peace. Identity Reflection: Explain why the identity of a Mu’min is more resilient than an identity based on career or nationality. Prophetic Methodology: Summarize why the Makkah period focused on the heart rather than the law.

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Prepare a 5-minute summary of the most impactful lesson you learned in this 6-level course. Submit your “Final Portfolio” including all 5 assignments from each previous topic. Complete the “Scenario-Based Written Exam” (provided in the quiz file). Participate in a peer-review session, providing constructive feedback on a classmate’s case analysis. Draft a “Code of Ethics” for yourself as a graduate of this educational platform.

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Explain the dual role of Niyyah: as a legal requirement and as a spiritual filter. Define Taqwā and discuss how it prevents a person from using legal “loopholes” to commit injustice. Write a 300-word reflection on the statement: “Law is the body, and Sincerity is its soul.” Research the concept of Iḥsān and provide an example of how it applies to business dealings (Topic 9). Analyze how the “Fiqh of the Heart” can prevent burnout in a student of knowledge.

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Define Ijtihād and list the qualifications required for someone to perform it. Select a modern medical issue and apply the maxim “Hardship brings ease” to it. Explain the step of Taṣawwur (conceptualization) and why experts are consulted in legal reasoning. Analyze a case study: Is it permissible to use AI to generate religious rulings? Why or why not? Draft a short argument for or against a specific contemporary issue (e.g., environmental conservation) using the “Higher Objectives.”

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Discuss the legal perspective on organ donation based on the “Preservation of Life.” Define Fiqh al-Aqalliyyāt and explain why it is necessary for Muslims in the West. Analyze the ethical requirements for a valid IVF procedure in the legal system. Research how “Digital Property” (like accounts or crypto-assets) is handled in inheritance law. Reflect on the principle of Taysīr (Ease) and how it applies to modern working environments.

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Explain the steps of reconciliation required before proceeding to a divorce. Define the ‘Iddah and list three wisdoms behind its legislation. Contrast the different forms of separation: Ṭalāq (initiated by husband) and Khulʿ (initiated by wife). Write a 300-word essay on the concept of “Best Interests of the Child” in custody cases. Reflect on the ethics of “Parting in Goodness” and how it prevents social harm in the community.

Assignments (4 Marks Each) List the three essential pillars of a Nikāḥ contract and explain the role of the Wali (guardian). Define Mahr and discuss its significance for a woman’s financial rights. Draft a reflection on the meaning of “Tranquility” (Sakinah) as an objective of marriage. Identify the legal requirements for Nafaqah (maintenance) and what it encompasses. Explain the importance of mutual consent and the legal standing of a forced marriage.

Assignments (4 Marks Each) List the three essential components of a valid contract and explain what happens if one is missing. Explain the concept of Khiyār al-ʿAyb and how it protects a consumer in an online marketplace. Compare a standard interest-based mortgage with a Murābaḥah home financing model. Define Muḍārabah and identify who bears the financial loss if the business fails. Write a 300-word reflection on the role of “Transparency” in preventing legal disputes in business.

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Explain the difference between Ribā al-Nasī’ah and Ribā al-Faḍl with a modern example. Define Gharar and identify one modern insurance or investment practice that might fall under this category. Discuss why “Mutual Consent” is the foundational pillar of any valid trade. Reflect on the ethical implications of a “debt-based” economy versus a “risk-sharing” economy. Research the prohibition of Maysir and how it applies to modern speculative day-trading.