Assignments

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Define Istisṭāʿah and explain the criteria for financial and physical ability. Compare the three types of Ḥajj (Tamattuʿ, Qirān, and Ifrād) in 300 words. Explain why “Standing at ʿArafah” is considered the most critical pillar of the pilgrimage. List three prohibitions of the state of Iḥrām and their significance. Create a chronological timeline of the rituals performed from the 8th to the 12th of Dhul-Ḥijjah.

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Analyze the concept of Dam (penalty) and when it is required to validate a ritual. Identify three common mistakes made during Ṭawāf and how to correct them. Write a reflection on how the “Equality” witnessed in Ḥajj should impact a Muslim’s view of social class. Explain the difference between a Pillar and an Obligation in the context of Ḥajj remediation. Draft a “Post-Ḥajj Action Plan” focused on maintaining the spiritual discipline gained during the journey.

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Contrast the legal nature of Zakāh (obligatory) versus Ṣadaqah (voluntary). Describe the concept of Ṣadaqah Jāriyah (ongoing charity) and give two historical examples. Research the role of Waqf in the history of Islamic education and medicine. Explain how voluntary charity contributes to the “Preservation of Wealth” for the community. Write a 300-word reflection on the Prophet’s statement: “Charity does not decrease wealth.”

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Define Niṣāb and calculate its current value in your local currency based on the price of silver. List the eight categories of Zakāh recipients and provide a modern example for three of them. Explain the concept of Ḥawl (the lunar year requirement) and why it is necessary for Zakāh. Discuss whether Zakāh is due on personal items like a primary residence or a personal vehicle. Draft a short guide on how to calculate Zakāh for a small business owner with $10,000 in stock and $5,000 in debt.

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Differentiate between Qaḍā’ and Kaffārah in terms of their causes and requirements. Calculate the Fidya for a person who cannot fast the entire month of Ramadan based on local current rates. Explain the ruling for a person who passes away before they could make up their missed Qaḍā’ fasts. Discuss the “consecutive” requirement of Kaffārah and what happens if a day is missed in between. Draft a case study involving a pregnant woman and determine which form of remediation applies to her based on her specific health fear.

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Define the linguistic and legal meaning of Ṣawm. Explain the importance of Niyyah (Intention) and when it must be made for a Ramadan fast. Identify three contemporary medical procedures (e.g., eye drops, injections) and discuss if they nullify the fast. Summarize the conditions that exempt a traveler from fasting. Reflect on how “abstinence from speech” (avoiding sin) complements “abstinence from food.”

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Differentiate between a Condition and a Pillar of prayer in 300 words. List five internal pillars of Ṣalāh and the consequence of omitting one. Explain how to perform Sujud al-Sahw and provide two scenarios where it is required. Analyze the “Nullifiers of Prayer” and identify which ones are common mistakes for beginners. Create a checklist for a valid prayer, starting from the intention to the final Taslīm.

Assignments (4 Marks Each) List the four mandatory (Farḍ) acts of Wuḍūʾ and provide the Qur’anic evidence for them. Explain two scenarios where Tayammum becomes a valid substitute for water-based purification. Contrast the nullifiers of minor impurity versus major impurity. Draft a step-by-step guide for performing a legally complete Ghusl. Research and discuss the ruling on using “medical casts” or bandages during Wuḍūʾ.

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Define the difference between Ikhtilāf (legitimate disagreement) and Khilāf (reprehensible conflict). Explain the concept of “speculative evidence” and how it leads to multiple interpretations. Write 300 words on how scholarly diversity acts as a “mercy” for the common person. Analyze a historical example where two companions of the Prophet interpreted a command differently. Reflect on the importance of “legal humility” in modern inter-school dialogue.

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Compare the Hanafī use of Istiḥsān with the Shāfiʿī insistence on textual evidence. Explain why Imam Mālik viewed the practice of Madinah as a source of law. Research and summarize the educational background of Imam al-Shāfiʿī. Discuss Imam Aḥmad’s stance on using “weak” Hadith versus rational analogy. Create a table mapping each Imam to their primary geographic center and one unique methodological tool.