Fall 2026 – Fiqh al-Ibadat: al Madhhab al-Shafi’i | Part 1

Course Information

Course Description

An introduction to the foundation of Islamic law as the basis for a life of devotion and servitude to God. Students will learn about the reasons Islamic schools of law evolved and the nature and rationale of the legal schools. Students will learn the detailed rulings relating to purification (ṭahāra) and prayer (salah), including its pillars, conditions of correctness, nullifiers, how to perform congregational prayers, and other prayers.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand the concept of fiqh and its role in guiding Islamic practice.
• Differentiate between obligatory, sunnah, mubah, makruh, and haram actions within the acts of worship.
• Apply the rulings of purification and prayer in daily acts of worship while maintaining all obligatory acts, increasing sunnah acts, and avoiding forbidden and makruh acts.
• Explain the relationship between fiqh and Islamic etiquette, spiritual growth, and moral depth.
• Evaluate their own ibadah in terms of sunan followed, makruh avoided, and spiritual growth achieved.
• Create a culture of value for and steadfast observation of fiqh rulings for daily worship, both for themselves and others around them.
• Adjust their lifestyles to ensure application of all rulings in any situation without missing any obligatory acts of worship. 

Course Prerequisites

Course Materials

Students are responsible for purchasing all required textbooks before the start of class.
Ribāṭ textbooks are available at the Rabata Bookshop

Registration Information

Questions?
Contact registration@rabata.org

Attendance Policy

Live attendance is highly recommended. Joining live allows you to engage with your instructor and fellow students, participate in discussions, and be part of the course community.

We understand that schedules may make live attendance difficult. All sessions are recorded and made available to students.

Technology Requirements

To ensure a successful online learning experience, all students must have regular access to a personal
computer and reliable high-speed internet. Courses at Ribāṭ University are delivered through Canvas and may include video lectures, interactive discussions, digital readings, and multimedia assignments.
Students are responsible for maintaining the technology needed to participate fully.

Minimum Technical Requirements

Technology Skills

Additional Notes and Technical Support

• Students are expected to check course announcements and email regularly.
• Technical support is available for login issues, course access, and basic troubleshooting.