Master of Islamic Studies in J - Mohamed Bin Zay

The Master of Jurisprudence of Reality program, offered by the College of Islamic Studies, aims to prepare Emirati researchers, muftis, and jurists in Islamic law and jurisprudence. It emphasizes the integration of religious knowledge and scientific research, focusing on sound fatwa methodologies, tolerance, and the adaptation of jurists' doctrines to contemporary society. The program offers a blended study system with a mix of remote learning and physical attendance.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Program Name: Master of Jurisprudence of Reality
Program Code: 220
Program Providing Entity: College of Islamic Studies
Program Duration: (4) Four Semesters
Program Hours: (36) credit hours
Total Number of Modules: (9) modules

Program Objectives:

Graduate Emirati Researchers:

Contribute to the graduation of Emirati researchers, muftis, and jurists highly qualified in Islamic Law sciences, fundamentals, and branches of jurisprudence. This aims to fill vacancies in religion-related jobs in state institutions and entities with national cadres familiar with Emirati society.

Combine Religious Knowledge and Scientific Research:

Integrate religious knowledge with experienced scientific research based on valid research methods from original sources, regulated by a sound understanding of Sharia texts. This seeks to achieve effective religious knowledge that considers the objectives of legislation and balances the controls of sound independent judgment (ijtihad) with contemporary era requirements.

Control Fatwa Methodologies:

Control the methodologies of fatwa and religious discourse issues in Emirati society, highlighting tolerance and simplicity towards humans.

Issue Sound Fatwas:

Issue sound fatwas based on a sound understanding of authentic legislative texts, considering their ethical purposes and intents, the various requirements of the contemporary era, and the characteristics and interests of Emirati society.

Highlight Tolerance and Simplicity:

Highlight the tolerance and simplicity of Islam towards humans, emphasizing and defending the concepts of tolerance, peace, and good citizenship.

Demonstrate Jurists' Method:

Demonstrate the jurists' method in judging the opinions of scholars from different doctrines, considering time, place, individual, and group.

Communication and Interaction Skills:

Employ communication and effective interaction skills in preparing and addressing religious discourses.

Alignment with National Qualification System (NQS):

The program outcomes have been aligned with the National Qualification System (NQS) of the United Arab Emirates.

Outline:

Study System: Credit hours system, teaching during academic weekdays (Monday to Friday).
Blended Study System: The program is presented in a blended study system, adhering to the academic accreditation standards of the Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates.
Minimum and Maximum Academic Load: The student's academic load in one semester ranges between (9) credit hours as a minimum and (12) credit hours as a maximum.

Course Schedule:

First: Compulsory Courses (27 Credit Hours)

| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hours | Pre-requisite | Study System | |---|---|---|---|---| | JUR 600 | Methodology of Handling Texts | 3 | | Remote Learning | | JUR 601 | Purposes of Islamic Law Theory | 3 | | Physical Attendance | | JUR 602 | Jurisprudence of Applying Rules to the Issues | 3 | | Physical Attendance | | JUR 603 | Fatwa Formulation | 3 | | Remote Learning | | JUR 604 | Transactions Purposes | 3 | | Physical Attendance | | JUR 605 | Scriptural Texts and Terms in English | 3 | | Physical Attendance | | JUR 606 | Provisions of Terrorism | 3 | | Remote Learning | | JUR 607 | Peace and Citizenship Jurisprudence | 3 | | Remote Learning | | JUR 608 | Contemporary Jurisprudence Issues | 3 | | Physical Attendance |

Second: Thesis

| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hours | Pre-requisite | Study System | |---|---|---|---|---| | JUR 609 | Thesis | 9 | Head of Department: PROF. MOHAMMED ALOMARINI | |

Assessment:

Course Completion: The course is completed with a mark of (2.00) at least.
Master's Degree Award: Master's degree is awarded in the university based on the following averages:
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Fulfillment of Graduation Requirements:
Finalizing all program courses, including the thesis.
Acquiring an accumulative average of (3.00).
Fulfilling the required period to get the degree without exceeding the maximum limit.

Teaching:

Teaching Methods: The study system of the program is the credit hours system, and teaching shall be during the academic weekdays only, i.e., from Monday to Friday.
Faculty: The program is led by PROF. MOHAMMED ALOMARINI, Head of Department.

Careers:

Employment Opportunities: Graduates are qualified to work in various institutions, including:
General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments
Fatwa Center
Research under the supervision of the Authority
Research under the supervision of the UAE Council for Fatwa
Supervising Quran Memorization Centers
Mentoring actors in the religious field of muftis, imams, and preachers
Justice and judiciary professions
Educational professions
Teaching in educational institutions
Teaching and research in higher education institutions
Ministry of Tolerance
Al Muwatta Centre
Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies & Research
Zayed House for Islamic Culture

Other:

Admission Requirements:
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or its equivalent with "very good" or above.
Bachelor's degree must be issued by a recognized university.
University degree must be in a subject that qualifies the applicant for the specialized study.
Passing a written exam and a personal interview before the Scientific Committee.
Meeting the following requirements at the end of the first semester:
Minimum average of (3) in the semester average.
Minimum score of (1400) points in the Emirates Standardized Test (EMSAT) in Arabic language, and a minimum score of (1250) points in English or its equivalent in other standardized tests (IETLS, TOEFL …).
Minimum score of (700) points in the Emirates Standardized Test (EMSAT) in mathematics.

Master of Islamic Studies in Jurisprudence of Reality

Program Overview