First: University Requirements – (39) Credit Hours | |||||
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hours | Pre-requisite | Study System | |
| 01011108 | Arabic Morphology and Syntax 1 | 3 | – | Physical Attendance | |
| 01011017 | English Language 1 | 3 | – | Physical Attendance | |
| 01013029 | Introduction to Humanities | 3 | – | Physical Attendance | |
| 01014043 | UAE Society and National Identity | 3 | – | Remote Learning | |
| 01014052 | Islamic Philosophy | 3 | – | Remote Learning | |
| 02021001 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (E) | 3 | – | Remote Learning | |
| 01011013 | As-Seerah An-Nabawiyyah – The Prophetic Biography | 3 | – | Physical Attendance | |
| 01014056 | Research Methods and Innovation | 3 | – | Remote Learning | |
| 02021002 | Fundamentals of Information System & Technologies (E) | 3 | – | Physical Attendance | |
| 02021003 | Data Analysis (E) | 3 | 02021002 | Physical Attendance | |
| 01012019 | Natural Sciences | 3 | – | Physical Attendance | |
| 02021004 | Artificial Intelligence (E) | 3 | 02021003 | Remote Learning | |
| 01012024 | Islamic Thought and Civilization | 3 | – | Physical Attendance | |
Second: Program Compulsory Requirements – (42) Credit Hours | |||||
| 01011101 | Quran recitation and memorization (1) | 2 | – | Remote Learning | |
| 01011107 | Quran recitation and memorization (2) | 2 | 01011101 | Remote Learning | |
| 01014157 | Quran recitation and memorization (3) | 2 | 01011107 | Remote Learning | |
| 01011327 | Fundamentals of Islamic Jurisprudence (1) | 3 | – | Remote Learning | |
| 01011221 | Jurisprudence of Worship (1) | 3 | – | Physical Attendance | |
| 01012219 | Jurisprudence of Worship (2) | 3 | 01011221 | Remote Learning | |
| 01012221 | Jurisprudence of Financial Transactions (1) | 3 | – | Physical Attendance | |
| 01011213 | Quranic Sciences and the Origins of Interpretation | 3 | – | Remote Learning | |
| 01011214 | Hadith Sciences – Hadith Authentication | 3 | – | Physical Attendance | |
| 01011330 | Introduction to Economics | 3 | – | Remote Learning | |
| 01011445 | The Purposes of Islamic Law | 3 | – | Physical Attendance | |
| 01012337 | Jurisprudence of Family and its Issues | 3 | – | Remote Learning | |
| 01011215 | Islamic Theology | 3 | – | Physical Attendance | |
| 02024018 | Graduation Project | 6 | Passing no less than 96 academic hours | Remote Learning | |
Third: Optional Requirements – (03) Credit Hours | |||||
| 01011109 | Arabic Morphology and Syntax (2) | 3 | 01011108 | Physical Attendance | |
| 01011329 | Sciences of Rhetoric | 3 | – | Physical Attendance | |
| 01011336 | Moral Education | 3 | – | Remote Learning | |
| 02014024 | Effective Communication Skills | 3 | – | Physical Attendance | |
Fourth: Specialization Compulsory Requirements – (36) Credit Hours | |||||
| 01011333 | Fundamentals of Islamic Jurisprudence (2) | 3 | 01011327 | Physical Attendance | |
| 01012336 | Jurisprudence of Financial Transactions (2) | 3 | 01012221 | Physical Attendance | |
| 01012401 | Jurisprudence Rules and their Applications | 3 | – | Remote Learning | |
| 01012338 | Islamic Inheritance Jurisprudence | 3 | – | Remote Learning | |
| 01014149 | Jurisprudential Difference | 3 | – | Physical Attendance | |
| 01014150 | Creation of Fatwa | 3 | – | Physical Attendance | |
| 01012402 | Jurisprudence of Tanzil and Contemporary Jurisprudence Issues | 3 | 01011333 | Physical Attendance | |
| 01014151 | Jurisprudence Research and renewal of Religious Discourse | 3 | – | Physical Attendance | |
| 01012128 | Scriptural Texts Analysis | 3 | 01012401 | Remote Learning | |
| 02024016 | Intellectual Security | 3 | – | Remote Learning | |
| 01014049 | Field Training | 6 | – | Physical Attendance | |
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.