LLB Shariah and Law at Al Ghazali University is a comprehensive and rigorous program designed to provide students with a profound understanding of Islamic law alongside contemporary legal systems. This program aims to cultivate legal professionals who are well-versed in the principles of both Shariah and law, enabling them to navigate and contribute to a variety of legal contexts both within and beyond the Muslim world.
Program Objectives
Integrative Legal Education
The LLB Shariah and Law program offers a unique blend of Islamic jurisprudence and modern legal studies, equipping students with a dual expertise that is increasingly in demand in today’s globalized world.
Foundational Knowledge
Students will gain a solid foundation in the principles of Islamic law, covering areas such as Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, Islamic criminal law, family law, and commercial law, alongside core subjects in civil, criminal, constitutional, and international law.
Critical Analysis
The program fosters critical thinking and analytical skills, encouraging students to engage deeply with legal texts and develop a nuanced understanding of law’s historical, cultural, and ethical dimensions.
Practical Application
Through case studies, moot courts, and internships, students can apply their knowledge in practical settings, preparing them for careers in legal practice, academia, public service, or the judiciary.
Ethical Framework
Grounded in the ethical principles of justice, fairness, and equity, the program aims to produce graduates who are skilled legal professionals and moral and ethical leaders.
Program Structure
Program Structure
Complying with the HEC’s Undergraduate Education Policy (UGEP-2023), the structure of the LLB Shari'ah & Law program is designed as below:
Sr. |
Category |
Subjects |
Credit Hours |
1 |
GEC |
13 |
32 |
2 |
IDC |
4 |
12 |
3 |
Major 1 (Law) |
20 |
60 |
4 |
Major 2 (Shariah) |
14 |
42 |
5 |
Common Major |
10 |
30 |
6 |
Capstone Project |
1 |
3 |
7 |
Internship |
1 |
3 |
|
Total |
63 |
182 |
Scheme of Studies
Scheme of Studies
The following semester-wise structure defines the comprehensive coursework of the LLB Shari'ah & Law program:
Semester 1
Sr# |
Course Title |
Type |
Cr Hrs |
1 | Islamic Jurisprudence 1 | Shariah & Law | 3 |
2 | Arabic Literature 1 (Arts and Humanities) | GEC | 2 |
3 | Political Science | GEC | 2 |
4 | Functional English | GEC | 3 |
5 | Introduction to Law | Allied Course/IDC | 3 |
6 | Pakistan Studies | GEC | 3 |
7 | Application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) | GEC | 3 |
| | Total | 18 |
Semester 2
Sr# |
Course Title |
Type |
Cr Hrs |
1 | Islamic Jurisprudence 2 | Shariah | 3 |
2 | Islamic Studies | GEC | 2 |
3 | Quantitative Reasoning-I | GEC | 3 |
4 | Legal English | Allied Course/IDC | 3 |
5 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | GEC | 2 |
6 | Comparative Human Rights Law | Shariah & Law | 3 |
| | Total | 16 |
Semester 3
Sr# |
Course Title |
Type |
Cr Hrs |
1 | Arabic Literature 2 | Shariah | 3 |
2 | Islamic Law of Rituals (Fiqh al ‘Ibadat) 1 | Shariah | 3 |
3 | Civic and Community Engagement | GEC | 2 |
4 | Expository Writing | GEC | 3 |
5 | Quantitative Reasoning-II | GEC | 3 |
6 | Interpretation of Statutes and Legislative Drafting | Law | 3 |
| | Total | 17 |
Semester 4
Sr# |
Course Title |
Type |
Cr Hrs |
1 | Islamic Law of Rituals (Fiqh al ‘Ibadat)2 | Shariah | 3 |
2 | Legal Study of Sunnah | Shari'ah | 3 |
3 | Civil Procedure | Shari'ah | 3 |
4 | Forensic Science and Toxicology | GEC | 3 |
5 | Principles of Equity and Specific Relief Acts | LAW | 3 |
6 | Entrepreneurship | GEC | 2 |
| | Total | 16 |
Semester 5
Sr# |
Course Title |
Type |
Cr Hrs |
1 | Islamic Family Law | Shari'ah | 3 |
2 | Philosophy | Allied Course/IDC | 3 |
3 | Minor Acts | Law | 3 |
4 | Muslim Personal Law | Law | 3 |
5 | Constitutional History of Pakistan | Law | 3 |
6 | Law of Evidence | Law | 3 |
| | Total | 18 |
Semester 6
Sr# |
Course Title |
Type |
Cr Hrs |
1 | Islamic Criminal Law 1 | Shari’ah | 3 |
2 | Islamic History | Allied Course/IDC | 3 |
3 | Criminal Law 1 | Shariah | 3 |
4 | Modern Jurisprudence | Law | 3 |
5 | Constitutional Law | Law | 3 |
5 | Law of Torts | Law | 3 |
| | Total | 18 |
Semester 7
Sr# |
Course Title |
Type |
Cr Hrs |
1 | Islamic Criminal Law 2 | Shari'ah | 3 |
2 | Islamic Law of Inheritance | Shari'ah | 3 |
3 | Criminal Law 2 | Law | 3 |
4 | Criminal Procedure | Law | 3 |
5 | Comparative Constitutional Law (USA & UK) | Law | 3 |
6 | The Law of Transfer of Property and Limitation Act | Law | 3 |
| | Total | 18 |
Semester 8
Sr# |
Course Title |
Type |
Cr Hrs |
1 | Objectives and Philosophy of Shariah | Shari'ah | 3 |
2 | Legal Study of the Quran | Shari'ah | 3 |
3 | Administrative Law and Islam | Shari'ah & Law | 3 |
4 | Law of Contract | Law | 3 |
5 | Legal Research & Drafting | Law | 3 |
6 | Islamic Legal Maxims | Law | 3 |
| | Total | 18 |
Semester 9
Sr# |
Course Title |
Type |
Cr Hrs |
1 | Islamic Law of Contract 1 | Shari'ah & Law | 3 |
2 | Islamic Law of Contract 2 | Shari'ah & Law | 3 |
3 | Intellectual Property Law and Islam | Shari'ah & Law | 3 |
4 | Corporate law | Law | 3 |
5 | International Law and Islam | Shari'ah & Law | 3 |
6 | Moot Courts and Role Playing | Practical | 3 |
6 | Capstone Project | Practical | 3 |
| | Total | 21 |
Semester 10
Sr# |
Course Title |
Type |
Cr Hrs |
1 | Islamic Procedural Law | Shari’ah & Law | 3 |
2 | Islamic Law of Contract 3 | Shari’ah & Law | 3 |
3 | Islamization of Laws | Shari’ah | 3 |
4 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | Shari’ah & Law | 3 |
5 | Islam and Environmental Law | Shari'ah | 3 |
6 | Law Clinics | Practical | 3 |
7 | Internship | Practical | 3 |
| | Total | 21 |