Inheritance Law: Based on the Text Al-Sirajiyyah

Course Overview

This seminar will go through the laws of inheritance according to the Hanafi madhhab. The laws of inheritance impact all Muslims and it is essential for students of knowledge in particular to understand this area of Islamic law in some depth. The seminar will be based on ‘Al-Siraj fi al-Mirath’ by Shaykh Siraj al-Din Muhammad ibn Muhammad Sajawandi and will cover the major subject areas that often arise in inheritance law.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

• To understand the fundamental principles and rules of Islamic inheritance law according to the Hanafi madhhab
• To explore the practical application of inheritance laws to various scenarios, ensuring correct distribution of estates
• To prepare students for further advanced study on the topic by providing a foundation in Hanafi inheritance law