Bachelor in Jurisprudence and Its Foundations

Al Qasimiya University offers a Bachelor in Jurisprudence and Its Foundations, taught in English at its campus in Sharjah. This program falls within Islamic studies, focusing on Islamic jurisprudence, known as fiqh, and the foundational principles used to derive legal rulings from primary religious sources, an area of scholarship known as usul al-fiqh. Students in this field typically study subjects such as the sources of Islamic law, the methodology of legal reasoning within Islamic scholarship, comparative study of different schools of jurisprudence, worship-related and transactional rulings, and the application of jurisprudential principles to contemporary questions. Coursework generally combines close study of classical texts with instruction in the methods scholars use to interpret primary sources and reconcile differing juristic opinions, requiring strong skills in Arabic language, textual analysis and logical reasoning. Students also typically explore how jurisprudential principles have been applied historically and how they continue to inform discussions on modern issues within Muslim-majority societies. Graduates of programs in jurisprudence and its foundations commonly pursue careers as religious scholars and teachers, roles within Islamic courts and legal advisory bodies, positions in religious affairs departments and mosque administration, and further specialized postgraduate study in Islamic law or related fields. Some graduates also work in Islamic finance, where jurisprudential expertise is applied to assess the compliance of financial products with Islamic legal principles. This program is accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation, reflecting the depth of Islamic scholarship offered within Sharjah's higher education sector.