Judiciary and Sharia Policy

 

The specialty of Judiciary and Sharia Policy is an academic field that focuses on the study of Islamic judicial systems and Sharia policies that aim to achieve justice and organize society in accordance with Islamic Sharia. This specialization combines the study of Islamic jurisprudence, Sharia laws, and judicial systems, in addition to analyzing Sharia policies and how they are applied in the modern era.

Fields of study in the specialty of judiciary and Sharia policy:

  • Islamic Judiciary:
  1. Islamic judicial systems: studying the history and development of judicial systems in Islam.
  2. Judicial procedures: Understanding the processes and procedures followed in Sharia courts.
  3. Sharia evidence: a study of how evidence is collected and analyzed in the Islamic judicial system.
  • Islamic Policy:
  1. Foundations of Sharia policy: Understanding the principles and foundations on which Sharia politics is based.
  2. Royal Rulings: Studying the role of authorities in implementing Islamic law and organizing society.
  3. Islamic administration: analysis of management and governance systems in Islamic countries.
  • Islamic Jurisprudence and Its Principles:
  1. Fundamentals of jurisprudence: a study of the rules and foundations of jurisprudential jurisprudence.
  2. Jurisprudential rules: Understanding the rules that are used to extract legal rulings.
  3. Jurisprudence of Transactions: The study of jurisprudential provisions related to financial and commercial transactions.
  • Islamic Criminal Law:
  1. Hudud: Study of crimes and punishments specified in Islamic law.
  2. Retaliation and blood money: Understanding the provisions of retaliation, blood money, and compensation for crimes.
  3. Ta’zir: Study of ta’zir rulings and discretionary punishments in Sharia law.
  • Islamic Constitutional Jurisprudence:
  1. Ruling systems in Islam: A study of ruling and shura systems in Islamic history.
  2. Human Rights in Islam: Understanding how human rights are protected within the framework of Islamic law.
  • Islamic International Law:
  1. International relations in Islam: studying the provisions of relations between countries in Islamic law.
  2. Reconciliation and treaties: Understanding how to manage reconciliation and treaties between countries from a legal perspective.

Required skills:

  • Analytical skills: the ability to analyze Sharia and legal texts and draw accurate conclusions.
  • Research skills: The ability to conduct research studies to understand Sharia and legal issues.
  • Communication skills: the ability to convey ideas and results clearly and effectively to specialized and non-specialized audiences.
  • Critical thinking: to critically evaluate Sharia theories and practices.
  • Legal skills: Understand and apply Sharia laws and procedures correctly.

Work fields:

  • Sharia judiciary: working as judges in Sharia courts.
  • Sharia consultations: Providing legal and Sharia advice to individuals and companies.
  • Governmental Bodies: Work in the Ministries of Justice and Islamic Affairs to develop Sharia policies.
  • Teaching and academia: teaching judiciary and Sharia politics in universities and religious institutes.
  • Publishing and writing: writing books and articles that address issues of the judiciary and Sharia politics.
  • Research centers: Conducting research in research centers specialized in Sharia and legal studies.

The importance of studying the Judiciary and Sharia Politics:

  • Achieving Sharia Justice: It contributes to understanding and applying Sharia provisions correctly and accurately to achieve justice.
  • Developing the Islamic judicial system: It helps in developing and improving Islamic judicial systems to keep pace with modern developments.
  • Strengthening Islamic unity: It enhances unity and solidarity among Muslims through a correct understanding of Sharia policies.
  • Providing modern insights: It provides modern insights and interpretations that are in line with the requirements of the modern era and achieve a balance between Sharia law and modernity.

Applications of studying the judiciary and Sharia politics:

  • Developing educational curricula: designing educational curricula for studying the judiciary and Sharia politics in schools and universities.
  • Sharia Courts Administration: Organizing and managing Sharia courts and ensuring the course of justice.
  • Research and Development: Conduct research to understand legitimacy challenges and provide innovative solutions.
  • Education and Awareness: Providing training and awareness on Sharia issues to enhance community participation.

The specialty of Judiciary and Sharia Policy is a vital field that contributes to a deep and comprehensive understanding of Islamic law and its legal applications, which helps Muslims live according to the teachings of Islam correctly and appropriately in all aspects of their lives. This major equips individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze, understand and apply Sharia rulings in ways that are compatible with the requirements of the modern era.