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LLB Shariah and Law

LLB Shariah and Law

Overview

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
1Islamic Jurisprudence 1Shariah & Law3
2Arabic Literature 1 (Arts and Humanities)GEC2
3Political ScienceGEC2
4Functional EnglishGEC3
5Introduction to LawAllied Course/IDC3
6Pakistan StudiesGEC3
7Application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)GEC3
Total18

Semester 2

Sr# Course Title Type Cr Hrs
1Islamic Jurisprudence 2Shariah3
2Islamic StudiesGEC2
3Quantitative Reasoning-IGEC3
4Legal EnglishAllied Course/IDC3
5Ideology and Constitution of PakistanGEC2
6Comparative Human Rights LawShariah & Law3
Total16

Semester 3

Sr# Course Title Type Cr Hrs
1Arabic Literature 2Shariah3
2Islamic Law of Rituals (Fiqh al ‘Ibadat) 1Shariah3
3Civic and Community EngagementGEC2
4Expository WritingGEC3
5Quantitative Reasoning-IIGEC3
6Interpretation of Statutes and Legislative DraftingLaw3
Total17

Semester 4

Sr# Course Title Type Cr Hrs
1Islamic Law of Rituals (Fiqh al ‘Ibadat)2Shariah3
2Legal Study of SunnahShari'ah3
3Civil Procedure Shari'ah3
4Forensic Science and ToxicologyGEC3
5Principles of Equity and Specific Relief ActsLAW3
6EntrepreneurshipGEC2
Total16

Semester 5

Sr# Course Title Type Cr Hrs
1Islamic Family Law Shari'ah3
2PhilosophyAllied Course/IDC3
3Minor ActsLaw3
4Muslim Personal LawLaw3
5Constitutional History of PakistanLaw3
6Law of EvidenceLaw3
Total18

Semester 6

Sr# Course Title Type Cr Hrs
1Islamic Criminal Law 1Shari’ah3
2Islamic HistoryAllied Course/IDC3
3Criminal Law 1Shariah3
4Modern JurisprudenceLaw3
5Constitutional LawLaw3
5Law of TortsLaw3
Total18

Semester 7

Sr# Course Title Type Cr Hrs
1Islamic Criminal Law 2Shari'ah3
2Islamic Law of InheritanceShari'ah3
3Criminal Law 2Law3
4Criminal ProcedureLaw3
5Comparative Constitutional Law (USA & UK)Law3
6The Law of Transfer of Property and Limitation ActLaw3
Total18

Semester 8

Sr# Course Title Type Cr Hrs
1Objectives and Philosophy of ShariahShari'ah3
2Legal Study of the QuranShari'ah3
3Administrative Law and IslamShari'ah & Law3
4Law of ContractLaw3
5Legal Research & DraftingLaw3
6Islamic Legal MaximsLaw3
Total18

Semester 9

Sr# Course Title Type Cr Hrs
1Islamic Law of Contract 1Shari'ah & Law3
2Islamic Law of Contract 2Shari'ah & Law3
3Intellectual Property Law and IslamShari'ah & Law3
4Corporate lawLaw3
5International Law and IslamShari'ah & Law3
6Moot Courts and Role PlayingPractical3
6Capstone ProjectPractical3
Total21

Semester 10

Sr# Course Title Type Cr Hrs
1Islamic Procedural LawShari’ah & Law3
2Islamic Law of Contract 3Shari’ah & Law3
3Islamization of LawsShari’ah3
4Alternative Dispute ResolutionShari’ah & Law3
5Islam and Environmental LawShari'ah3
6Law ClinicsPractical3
7InternshipPractical3
Total21