The Fiqh of Marriage and Divorce (FQH 201)

NOTE: Friday night sessions are free and open to all

Seminar Description

Marriage in Islam is revered as a blessed bond, emphasizing mutual respect, compassion, and partnership. It serves as the cornerstone of societal peace, fostering stability, harmony, and moral values. Through marital commitment, individuals cultivate love, support, and understanding, contributing to the flourishing of families and communities alike.

In this seminar students will learn about the Islamic laws that govern the formation, care, and dissolution of the family. Topics will include: spouse selection, courting, the marriage contract, the wedding, the rights and duties of husbands and wives, divorce, child custody and maintenance.

Seminar Objectives

  • To elucidate the significance of marriage in Islam as a sacred institution that promotes spiritual growth, companionship, and social stability.
  • To gain comprehensive insight into Islamic family law, covering marriage, divorce, and conflict resolution principles and regulations for informed decision-making.
  • To equip students with Islamic principles for marriage decisions, understanding spousal rights, responsibilities, and selecting compatible partners wisely.
  • To learn Islamic conflict resolution using dialogue, mediation, and reconciliation to resolve marital disputes, emphasizing family harmony and peace.

Textbooks

Recommended:
  1. Healthy Muslim Marriage by Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera
  2. Islamic Guide to Sexual Relations by Muhammad ibn Adam Kawthari

Daily Schedule

Day Time Description
Fri 07:00 – 08:30 pm Session 1
Fri 08:30 – 09:00 pm Maghrib
Fri 09:00 – 10:00 pm Session 2
Sat 02:30 – 03:40 pm Session 3
Sat 03:40 – 03:50 pm Break
Sat 03:50 – 05:00 pm Session 4
Sat 05:00 – 05:10 pm Break
Sat 05:10 – 6:20 pm Session 5
Sat 6:20 – 6:45 pm Asr
Sat 06:45 – 07:30 pm Session 6
Sat 07:30 – 07:40 pm Break
Sat 07:40 – 08:30 pm Session 7
Sun 11:00 – 12:10 Session 8
Sun 12:10 – 12:20 Break
Sun 12:20 – 01:20 pm Session 9
Sun 01:20 – 02:30 pm Zuhr + Lunch
Sun 02:30 – 03:40 pm Session 10
Sun 03:40 – 03:50 pm Break
Sun 03:50 – 04:50 pm Session 11
Sun 04:50 – 05:00 pm Break
Sun 05:00 – 06:00 pm Session 12
NOTE: Friday night sessions are free and open to all
Marriage in Islam is revered as a blessed bond, emphasizing mutual respect, compassion, and partnership. It serves as the cornerstone of societal peace, fostering stability, harmony, and moral values. Through marital commitment, individuals cultivate love, support, and understanding, contributing to the flourishing of families and communities alike.

In this seminar students will learn about the Islamic laws that govern the formation, care, and dissolution of the family. Topics will include: spouse selection, courting, the marriage contract, the wedding, the rights and duties of husbands and wives, divorce, child custody and maintenance.
  • To elucidate the significance of marriage in Islam as a sacred institution that promotes spiritual growth, companionship, and social stability.
  • To gain comprehensive insight into Islamic family law, covering marriage, divorce, and conflict resolution principles and regulations for informed decision-making.
  • To equip students with Islamic principles for marriage decisions, understanding spousal rights, responsibilities, and selecting compatible partners wisely.
  • To learn Islamic conflict resolution using dialogue, mediation, and reconciliation to resolve marital disputes, emphasizing family harmony and peace.
  Recommended:
  1. Healthy Muslim Marriage by Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera
  2. Islamic Guide to Sexual Relations by Muhammad ibn Adam Kawthari
Day Time Description
Fri 07:00 – 08:30 pm Session 1
Fri 08:30 – 09:00 pm Maghrib
Fri 09:00 – 10:00 pm Session 2
Sat 02:30 – 03:40 pm Session 3
Sat 03:40 – 03:50 pm Break
Sat 03:50 – 05:00 pm Session 4
Sat 05:00 – 05:10 pm Break
Sat 05:10 – 6:20 pm Session 5
Sat 6:20 – 6:45 pm Asr
Sat 06:45 – 07:30 pm Session 6
Sat 07:30 – 07:40 pm Break
Sat 07:40 – 08:30 pm Session 7
Sun 11:00 – 12:10 Session 8
Sun 12:10 – 12:20 Break
Sun 12:20 – 01:20 pm Session 9
Sun 01:20 – 02:30 pm Zuhr + Lunch
Sun 02:30 – 03:40 pm Session 10
Sun 03:40 – 03:50 pm Break
Sun 03:50 – 04:50 pm Session 11
Sun 04:50 – 05:00 pm Break
Sun 05:00 – 06:00 pm Session 12