Assignments

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Differentiate between Ahliyyat al-Wujūb and Ahliyyat al-Adā’. List three impediments to legal capacity and explain how they affect accountability. Discuss the age of discernment (Tamyīz) and its legal implications before puberty. Write a 300-word essay on why “Sanity” is a prerequisite for religious obligation. Analyze a scenario where a person acts under “Duress” and determine their legal standing.

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Define Ḥarām li-ghayrihī and provide two contemporary examples. Contrast the categories of Makrūh Taḥrīman and Makrūh Tanzīhan. Explain how a neutral (Mubāḥ) action can be transformed into a rewarded action. Discuss the legal maxim “The default state of things is permissibility.” Write a reflection on why the law includes a “Disliked” category instead of making everything either forbidden or allowed.

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Explain the Hanafī distinction between Farḍ and Wājib in 300 words. List three actions that fall under Sunnah Mu’akkadah and explain their significance. Draft a table comparing the consequences of omitting a Farḍ act versus a Mustaḥabb act. Discuss how the “Scale of Obligation” helps a person manage their religious priorities. Research and summarize one specific ruling where scholars differ on whether it is Wājib or Sunnah.

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Discuss a scenario where “Ease” was applied to a religious practice during a global crisis. Define the difference between the “Letter of the Law” and the “Spirit of the Law” in 300 words. Write a case study on how Maqāṣid can be used to address climate change. Explain how “Justice” differs from “Equality” in a legal context. Draft a reflection on how the objective of “Mercy” influences criminal justice.

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Rank the five necessities in terms of their impact on social stability and justify your ranking. Analyze a modern digital security policy through the lens of ‘Preservation of Wealth.’ Draft a short proposal for a community program that protects the ‘Intellect’ of youth. Explain the relationship between the ‘Preservation of Life’ and modern organ donation. Create a visual chart showing how one specific law (e.g., prohibition of theft) serves multiple necessities.

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Maxim Application: Describe a situation where “Hardship brings ease” applies to a workplace environment. Custom Review: Identify a local custom in your region that does not contradict Islamic law. Public Interest Debate: Write a short paragraph on why building hospitals is considered a “Public Interest” (Maṣlaḥah). Means Analysis: Provide an example of “Blocking the Means” in modern finance. Reflective Summary: Summarize how secondary principles prevent the law from becoming stagnant.

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Analogy Exercise: Identify an Aṣl, Farʿ, and ʿIllah for a modern legal issue (e.g., cryptocurrency). Source Hierarchy Essay: Explain why the Sunnah cannot contradict the Qur’an. Consensus Report: Define the conditions required for a valid Ijmāʿ. Linguistic Analysis: Choose one Quranic verse and identify if its legal command is general (‘Āmm) or specific (Khāṣṣ). Source Integration: Describe how these four sources work together to solve a new problem.  

Assignments (4 Marks Each) Conceptual Mapping: Create a diagram showing the intersection of the Five Essentials with local laws. Comparison Table: Draft a table distinguishing Sharīʿah from Fiqh using three distinct criteria. Case Analysis: Write 200 words on how protecting ‘Intellect’ (Aql) applies to modern digital privacy. Value Identification: List five daily activities and categorize them according to the Five Legal Values. Historical Reflection: Briefly research and summarize Imam al-Shafi’i’s role in formalizing this framework.

Lesson 2 Assignment (4 marks each) Synthesis: In your Reflection Journal, which of the 8 topics had the greatest impact on your understanding of the Prophet (ﷺ)? Explain why. Presentation Outline: Submit your final presentation slides or outline, ensuring you include at least one “Master Narration” and its analytical breakdown. Thematic Application: How does your chosen theme address a specific modern-day problem? (e.g., using “Trustworthiness” to address digital data privacy). Critical Reflection: Identify one area of Hadith science you found most challenging and explain how you overcame that challenge during the research practicum. Final Summary: Write a 200-word statement on how you intend to “revive the Sunnah with wisdom” in your specific community or profession.

Lesson 1 Assignment (4 marks each) Source Identification: List three classical biographical dictionaries and explain the specific type of information each provides (e.g., birth dates vs. scholarly rankings). Chain Mapping: You are given a sample chain of four narrators. Using a provided research guide, determine if there is a geographical or chronological possibility of them meeting. Takhrij Exercise: Find the original source (which of the Six Books) for the Hadith: “The world is a prison for the believer.” List the volume and chapter. Grading Practice: If a chain contains one narrator labeled “Truthful but makes mistakes” (Ṣadūq yakhtī’), how does this affect the overall grade of the Hadith? Practicum Report: Write a 300-word summary of your verification process for a chosen Hadith, from finding the source to the final grade.