Islamic Teachings & Rules (Ahkam e Sharee)
Learn the essential Islamic rulings that guide every aspect of daily life.
Islam is a complete way of life — knowing its rulings is not a burden but a gift that brings clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.
What This Course Is About
One of the most common questions Muslims ask is: "Is this allowed?" — whether about food, business transactions, family matters, worship, or daily interactions. Knowing the answers with confidence requires knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh), and our Ahkam e Sharee course provides exactly that.
This course covers the essential Islamic rulings that a Muslim needs to navigate daily life correctly. It begins with the fundamentals of Tahaarah (purity) and Salah (prayer) and progressively covers Sawm (fasting), Zakat, Nikah (marriage), financial dealings, and social ethics. The content is grounded in the four major Madhabs (schools of Fiqh) with reference to the Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali positions on relevant issues.
Our approach is not to overwhelm students with rulings they will never encounter, but to focus on the practical, real-life questions that Muslims face every day — in their homes, workplaces, communities, and personal worship.
What You Will Learn
Complete rulings of Tahaarah: types of impurity, Wudu, Ghusl, Tayammum, and what nullifies each
Salah: its conditions, pillars, Sunnan, Mustahabbat, Makruhaat, and Mubtilaaat
Sawm (Fasting): what makes it valid, what nullifies it, Kaffarah, and Qada
Zakat: who it is obligatory upon, Nisab thresholds, categories of recipients
Halal and Haram in food, drink, clothing, and common transactions
Marriage, divorce, and family rights — an introduction to Islamic family law
Key Features
Structured Fiqh curriculum covering all major pillars of Islamic practice
Practical focus — rulings you will actually use in everyday life
References to all four Madhabs with clarity on their main differences
Evidence-based teaching drawing on Quran, Sunnah, and scholarly consensus
Open Q&A format allowing students to ask about specific situations
Separate classes available for male and female-specific rulings
Progressive curriculum from beginner to intermediate Fiqh knowledge
Written summaries and reference sheets provided after key topics
Course Objectives
Understand the Islamic rulings on Tahaarah, Wudu, Ghusl, and Tayammum
Know the conditions, pillars, and nullifiers of Salah, Sawm, and Zakat
Identify Halal and Haram in food, business transactions, and social interactions
Understand the Islamic framework for marriage, divorce, and family rights
Develop confidence in answering common Fiqh questions encountered in daily life
Build the habit of seeking knowledge before acting in matters of worship and conduct
Who Is This Course For?
Muslims who want to ensure their worship and daily practice are correct
Converts who need a structured introduction to Islamic rules of practice
Students who have completed basic Islamic education and want to go deeper
Young adults facing practical Fiqh questions in modern life contexts
Parents who want to answer their children's Islamic questions with confidence
Prerequisites
Basic Islamic knowledge (covered in Diniyat) is recommended
No formal Fiqh training is required — the course begins from the basics
Students should be open to evidence-based discussion and scholarly differences
A Fiqh reference book (we will recommend one based on Madhab) is helpful
Course Content & Modules
The Ahkam course follows the traditional chapter structure of Islamic Fiqh manuals — beginning with purification and prayer and progressively covering fasting, charity, and social dealings. Each topic is taught with its evidence from Quran and Sunnah alongside the practical rulings.
Learning Module
Module 1 — Tahaarah (Islamic Purification)
Types of water and their ruling for purification purposes
Complete rulings of Wudu: Faraidh, Sunnan, Mustahabbat, and Nawaqidh
Ghusl: when it is obligatory, how it is performed, and what it purifies
Tayammum: the dry ablution, its conditions, and when it is permitted
Learning Module
Module 2 — Salah (Prayer)
Shurut al-Salah: the conditions that must be met before prayer begins
Arkan al-Salah: the pillars that make the prayer valid
Sunan, Mustahabbat, and Makruhaat within the prayer
What nullifies the prayer and how to make up missed prayers (Qada)
Learning Module
Module 3 — Sawm, Zakat, and Hajj Overview
Conditions for the validity of fasting and what breaks the fast (Muftirat)
Kaffarah for intentional breaking of fast and Qada for accidental breaking
Zakat: the categories of wealth subject to Zakat, Nisab, and how to calculate
An overview of the pillars and obligations of Hajj and Umrah
Learning Module
Module 4 — Halal, Haram, and Social Dealings
Islamic dietary laws: Halal meat, prohibited animals, and doubtful categories
Business ethics: Riba (interest), permissible contracts, and Islamic finance basics
Introduction to Nikah: conditions of a valid marriage and rights of spouses
Social conduct: rights of neighbours, guests, parents, and the community
Have questions about the curriculum? Our team is happy to explain any module in detail.
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The course presents the rulings of all four major Madhabs — Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali — with primary emphasis on the one your family or community follows. We explain where the Madhabs agree and where they differ, so you understand the full landscape of scholarly opinion.
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