This class will be taught as a graduate seminar, thus, it is a discussion-based course. Students will be required to exercise their minds by indulging in the fatāwā and the different issues at hand. This course is a pre-requisite for any student willing to specialize in fiqh.
Monthly Syllabus
- January: What is a Fatwa: Then vs Now, Introduction to Kateb Chelebi
- February: Music and Trance
- March: Smoking, Smoke and Drugs
- April: Coffee
- May: Sexuality
- June: Medicine
- July: Gambling and Women
- August: Currency and Mortgages
- September: Takfir and Contemporary Fatwa
- October: Requirements to becoming a Mufti
- November: Scholarly Ethics and Critical Thinking
- December: Kateb Chelebi’s Conclusion
Course information
Name of Course: History of Fatwa
Days and Timings:
- Sundays from 1 pm to 2 pm Mountain time.
Duration: One Year From January 2024 – December 2024
The first class is on January 7, 2024
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Dear Students,
I hope this message finds you well. I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to each of you as we commence our educational journey together. My name is Uthman Khan, and I serve as the Academic Dean of Critical Loyalty College of Islamic Sciences.
To help you navigate this journey smoothly, I want to provide you with some essential information and links:
Course Links:
- Classroom Link: Please bookmark this link for convenient access to our live sessions: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81100227383
- Recording Link: After each class, you will receive an email containing a recording link for your reference.
- Slack Group: Join our Slack group, as it is a mandatory requirement for all students. All announcements are poster there and I do not communicate with students outside of Slack. Each week, we will post questions related to our course content to stimulate critical thinking and meaningful discussions. Your participation is crucial for successful completion. Here is the link: https://join.slack.com/t/critical-loyalty/shared_invite/zt-9fim42it-99fm2DasumvzOrhXKq51TA
Furthermore, I encourage you to explore our Slack workspace by subscribing to all the departments. You can find me on Slack under the name Uthman Khan. I value engaging with my students and believe that understanding you better will contribute to your success. Please feel free to schedule one-on-one sessions with me (although not mandatory) or participate in discussions.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I am eager to interact with each of you and look forward to our upcoming classes!
See you in class!