Convenor name: Prof. Mashood Baderin
Convenor email: mb78@soas.ac.uk
Additonal content:
Academic Support Hours (Room S135):
Tuesdays - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Module dates: Semester 2
Intended learning outcomes:
| LO1 | Demonstrate a good understanding of the complexities of Islamic family law |
| LO2 | Demonstrate a clear understanding of the sources and jurisprudential methodologies through which the different fiqh schools arrived at their positions on the various areas of family law examined |
| LO3 | Demonstrate an understanding of the interactions of Islamic family law with the state and familiarity with the family law codes of selected Muslim-majority states |
| LO4 | Reflect critically on the issues raised in contemporary debates about Islamic family law and its application in modern times |
| LO5 | Conduct independent legal research in the field of Islamic family law |
| LO6 | Undertake written analysis and debate on key issues in Islamic family law |
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: 13 March 2026
Assessment 1: Release date: 8 April 2026
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Retrieval
Assessment 1: Format: A 1500 word written assignment weighted 30%. The written assignment must be submitted in accordance with SOAS regulations, arrangements and deadlines. It must be of high academic standard and include footnotes and a bibliography. The assignment question will be given to students during the course.
Assessment 2: Name: Exam (EX1)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Due date: TBC
Assessment 2: Release date: TBC
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Autonomy
Assessment 2: Format: A two-hour examination at the end of the course.
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Naomi Hart
Librarian email: nh64@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus
