Overview
This course introduces the student to the tolerance of Islamic
legislation in the penal system, and an explanation of the difference between
it and man-made legislation, and clarification of the ruling and interests for
which those penalties were legislated, through the study of some crimes and the
penalties prescribed for them.
Intended learning outcomes
1. Understanding the meaning of Limits, which are legal punishments estimated in Islamic law.
2. Distinguishing legal limits and knowing the difference
between them by studying every crime that requires a limit in Islamic law.
3. Statement of the purposes of Islamic law regarding the
legality of Borders.
4. Distinguishing the difference between positive human
legislation and heavenly legislation.
5. Realizing the virtues of Islamic law through its
tolerant legislations that are valid for all times and places.
6. Realizing the importance of applying the legal limits
determined in the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of his Prophet, may God’s
prayers and peace be upon him, and that they are the guarantee of reforming and
correcting the conditions of people at all times and places.
Teaching and learning methods
The course will be
presented to the student through lectures, panel discussions, assignments and
exercises, and discussion and dialogue.
Methods of assessments
Methods
of evaluating students in this course: ( Mid-term 40% and final 60%)
Term-work: divided between written
midterm exams.
Written final exam.
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Content (topic) for each week
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Readings/References/Notes
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Meaning of
limits in language, definition of limits in Sharia, general provisions
related to limits.
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Limit of tyranny.
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2
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The sequel to the limit of
prostitution.
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3
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Limit of apostasy.
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4
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The sequel to the limit of
apostasy.
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5
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Adultery.
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6
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The sequel
of adultery.
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7
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Ejaculation limit.
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8
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Limit
ejaculation sequel.
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9
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Liquor limit.
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10
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Liquor sequel.
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11
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Limit theft.
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12
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Theft limit sequel.
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13
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Chameleon limit.
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14
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The reviewer
1. The Maliki Jurisprudence Blog and its evidence.
Al-Sadiq Al-Gharyani, Part Four, Third Edition 2005, People's Library, Misrata,
Libya.
