Introduction to Qawāʿid Fiqhiyyah (Definition, Nature and Importance); Differences between Qawāʿid Fiqhiyyah and: Shari’ah; Fiqh; Hukum; The relationship between Qawāʿid Fiqhiyyah and Ijtihad; Historical background of the development of Qawāʿid Fiqhiyyah; Classification and Types of Qawāʿid Fiqhiyyah (Al-Muhkam Al-Mutashabih Principle; Al-'Umum wal Khusus Principle; Al-Waqi' wal Qarinah Principle; Al-'Ada wal Istishab Principle; Al-Maslaha Principle); Foundational General Islamic Legal Maxims; Qawaid Al-Fiqhiyyah in Practice (Tafwidh; Ta'addud Al-Adilah; Al-Muqtadir Li Ma Lam Yudrak; Al-Mashru' Li Ghayr Al-Ma'ruf); Notable Legal Maxims relevant to ‘Ibaadah and Mu’amalah.
- Teacher: Bukar Mustapha Binawa