Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities
College of Islamic Studies
Study Plan – Bachelor of Islamic Studies – Jurisprudence and Fatwa (2024-2025)
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisite(s) | Mode of Study |
| First: University Core – 39 Credit Hours | ||||
| ENGU101 | English Language 1 | 3 | – | In Person |
| ARAU100 | Syntax and Morphology 1 | 3 | – | In Person |
| NASU100 | Natural Sciences | 3 | – | In Person |
| SOCU100 | Introduction to the Humanities | 3 | – | In Person |
| RSCU100 | Research and Innovation Methods | 3 | – | In Person |
| ICTU100 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 | – | In Person |
| INVU100 | Fundamentals of Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 3 | – | In Person |
| SSTU100 | Emirati Society and National Identity | 3 | – | Remote |
| ENGU102 | English Language 2 | 3 | ENGU101 | In Person |
| ECOU100 | Principles of Economics | 3 | – | In Person |
| SSTU101 | Sheikh Zayed’s Legacy and Peaceful Coexistence in the UAE | 3 | – | Remote |
| ISLU100 | Islamic Culture | 3 | – | Remote |
| ISLU105 | Introduction to the Science of the Quran | 3 | – | In Person |
| Second: Electives – 03 Credit Hours | ||||
| EDC254 | Moral Education | 3 | – | Remote |
| HUM218 | Effective Communication Skills | 3 | – | Remote |
| RTC345 | Rhetoric Sciences | 3 | – | Remote |
| Third: College Requirements – 36 Credit Hours | ||||
| JUR268 | Jurisprudence of Worship 1 | 3 | – | In Person |
| QUR271 | Quran Recitation and Memorization 1 | 2 | – | In Person |
| JUR266 | Fundamentals of Islamic Jurisprudence 1 | 3 | – | In Person |
| JUR267 | Jurisprudence of Financial Transactions 1 | 3 | – | In Person |
| JUR366 | Jurisprudence of Worship 2 | 3 | JUR268 | In Person |
| QUR272 | Quran Recitation and Memorization 2 | 2 | QUR271 | In Person |
| EXS258 | Quranic Sciences and the Origins of Interpretation | 3 | – | In Person |
| ISD281 | Islamic Creed | 3 | – | Remote |
| PTR262 | Hadith Sciences and Authentication | 3 | – | In Person |
| QUR273 | Quran Recitation and Memorization 3 | 2 | QUR272 | In Person |
| GRM249 | Syntax and Morphology 2 | 3 | ARAU100 | In Person |
| ISL388 | The Purposes of Islamic Law | 3 | – | In Person |
| JUR367 | Family Jurisprudence and its Issues | 3 | – | In Person |
| Fourth: Major Requirements – 42 Credit Hours | ||||
| JUR368 | Fundamentals of Islamic Jurisprudence 2 | 3 | JUR266 | In Person |
| JUR370 | Jurisprudential Rules and Their Applications | 3 | – | In Person |
| ISL488 | Analysis of Legal Texts | 3 | JUR370 | In Person |
| JUR368 | ||||
| JUR369 | Jurisprudence of Financial Transactions 2 | 3 | JUR267 | In Person |
| JUR466 | Inheritance Jurisprudence | 3 | – | In Person |
| JUR467 | Jurisprudential Differences | 3 | – | In Person |
| JUR468 | Creation of Fatwa | 3 | – | In Person |
| JUR469 | Revelatory Diligence and Contemporary Jurisprudential Issues | 3 | JUR368 | In Person |
| HUM418 | Intellectual Security | 3 | – | In Person |
| JUR479 | Jurisprudential Research and the Renewal of Religious Discourse | 3 | – | In Person |
| ISS491 | Graduation Project | 6 | – | Remote |
| ISS492 | Field Training | 6 | – | In Person |
Head of Department: DR. YOUSEF OMAR
Program Information
- Program Name: Bachelor of Islamic Studies – Major: Jurisprudence and Fatwa
- Program Code: 123
- Program Initial Approval Date: 24 May 2021
- Program Providing Entity: College of Islamic Studies
- Program Duration: (8) Eight Semesters
- Program Hours: (120) Credit Hours
- Total Number of Modules: (38) Modules
Bachelor’s Degree Program Admission Requirements
- The applicant shall achieve a minimum average of:
- 80% in the general secondary certificate for the General Track
- 75% in the general secondary certificate for the Advanced Track
- 70% in the general secondary certificate for the Elite Track
- The student shall pass the personal interview, which includes an oral test and a placement test.
The student shall meet the following requirements to be admitted at the end of the first semester
- A minimum average of (2) in the semester average.
- A minimum score of (1250) points in the Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) in Arabic language, and a minimum score of (1000) in English or its equivalent in other standardized tests (IETLS, TOEFL …).
- A minimum score of (700) points in the Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) in mathematics.
Bachelor’s Degree Program Admission Adopted Standards
- Knowledge of the Islamic religion fundamentals
- Knowledge of Arabic language fundamentals
- Correct pronunciation and correct reading
- General knowledge
- Knowledge of English language fundamentals
- General Personal Features
Study System
- The study system of the program is the credit hours system, and teaching will be during the academic week days only, i.e., from Monday to Friday.
- The program is presented in the blended study system in accordance with the academic accreditation standards of the Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates.
- Graduation Requirements:
- In order to obtain a bachelor’s degree at Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities, the student must complete all courses with a minimum grade of (1.00) per each course, achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of (00.2), and complete (120) credit hours as a minimum. He shall also pass the competency test in the specialization, the English language test, and the Arabic language test with a minimum average of (75%), and successfully complete all major curriculum requirements, including field training and graduation projects.
Course Completion
The course is completed with a mark equal to or above 60%.
Minimum and maximum academic load for the student
The student’s academic load in one semester ranges between (12) credit hours as a minimum, (18) credit hours as an upper limit, and (21) credit hours as a maximum.
Certificates are awarded at the university with one of the following grades:
| Average | Grade |
| 3.60 – 4.00 | Excellent |
| 3.00 – less than – 3.6 | Very Good |
| 2.5 – less than – 3.00 | Good |
| 2.00 – less than – 2.5 | Fair |
Program Objectives
- To Prepare the student to engage in contemporary human civilization and be openness to the others, and empower the student with the means required to achieve that purpose.
- To enable the student to acquire the qualifications of serious scientific research.
- To prepare the student for integration into professional life.
- To prepare the student for the purpose of promoting the spirit of moderation, temperance and flexibility in society.
Programme Outcomes
- Identify with a comprehensive understanding the terms, issues, sources and references of knowledge related to the specialization.
- Analyzes legal and literary texts using a solid scientific and applied approach.
- Employs research methods and creativity skills in understanding issues and solving problems.
- Invests the acquired knowledge in developing his abilities and building a scientific personality capable of assuming responsibility.
- Demonstrates independence in thinking in stating the true religion and refuting suspicions.
- Discusses news and ideas in a critical manner in the interest of the work.
- Applies communication and public speaking skills to establish a moderate curriculum that takes into account the local context and its specificities.
- Contributes to addressing family and community issues with sound thought and behavior that serves the public good.
- Promotes the values of tolerance, taking into account his religious and national affiliation, and strengthening the state’s efforts to reject fanaticism and extremism.
- Communicates positively with his work environment through continuous self-development and tight management.