Continue a reading into al-Maqasid to understand the rulings related to Zakat, fasting, and Hajj. Develop an appreciation for the intricacy of the science of Islamic law as recorded by the imams of the Shafi’i school.

At-A-Glance

• Develop a strong understanding of the important details of fasting, Zakat, and Hajj according to the Shafi’i school
• Benefit from Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller's critically praised translation of Imam Nawawi's most accessible work, al-Maqasid
• Learn how to deal with common matters and situations that affect your worship
• Part 1 is not a required prerequisite for Part 2

The great scholar, hadith master, biographer, lexicologist, and saintly mystic Imam Nawawi is perhaps best known for his hadith books Riyadh al-Saliheen (The Gardens of the Righteous), Kitab al-Adhkar (Book of Remembrance), and his eighteen-volume Sharh Sahih Muslim (Commentary on the Sahih Muslim). But Imam Nawawi was also one of the foremost students and intellectual heirs of Imam al-Shafi'i, and his texts are referenced more often than the early works of Imam al-Shafi'i himself.

One of Imam Nawawi's most accessible texts is Al-Maqasid: ma yajibu ma'rifatuhu min al-din (The Objectives, what is necessary to know of the religion). Filled with hundreds of rulings on some of the most commonly asked questions, this book has stood the test of time because of its utter usefulness. And the lucid translation into English by Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller has been critically praised for its clarity, brevity, practicality, and precision and has been acclaimed as an extremely valuable textbook for courses on Islam.

This course on intermediate Shafi'i fiqh will use Al-Maqasid to give you a solid grounding and understanding of the rulings of Zakat, fasting, Hajj, and Umra, as well as the place of Sufism in Islam. In accordance with traditional modes of teaching, the instructor will unpack the words of Imam Nawawi, explaining his intent and adding important details from classical works such as Bushra al-Karim and the Hashiya of Imam Bajuri. By the end of the course, you will develop an appreciation for the intricacy of the science of Islamic law (fiqh) as recorded by the imams of the Shafi'i school.

• LESSON 1
  Zakat (Part 1)
  • Types of zakat and conditions for obligation
  • Zakat on livestock
• LESSON 2
  Zakat (Part 2)
  • Zakat on shared property
  • Zakat on gold, silver, and other money
  • Zakat on crops
• LESSON 3
  Zakat (Part 3)
  • Zakat on trade goods
  • Zakat of Eid al-Fitr
• LESSON 4
  Zakat (Part 4)
  • Zakat recipients and paying zakat
  • Conditions for the obligation of fasting
• LESSON 5
  Fasting (Part 1)
  • Integrals of fasting
  • Sunnas of fasting
• LESSON 6
  Fasting (Part 2)
  • Making up missed fasts and minor expiations
  • Vitiating the fast by sexual intercourse
• LESSON 7
  Fasting (Part 3)
  • Days unlawful to fast
  • Spiritual retreat
• LESSON 8
  Hajj (Part 1)
  • Conditions for the obligation of Hajj
  • Overview of Hajj and Umra
• LESSON 9
  Hajj (Part 2)
  • Integrals of Hajj and Umra
  • Requisites of Hajj
  • Sunnas of Hajj
• LESSON 10
  Hajj (Part 3)
  • Omitting actions of Hajj
  • Things unlawful in inhram
• LESSON 11
  Hajj (Part 4)
  • Vitiating Hajj or Umra through sexual intercourse
  • Expiation for hunting
• LESSON 12
  Explanation of Sufism in Islam
  • The rules of the Sufi way
  • Curing the ego and reaching Allah

• Recorded lessons will be conducted by Shaykh Hamza.
• Live sessions will be conducted by Ustadh Farid.
• Printable course slides will add structure to lessons.
• Photographs and diagrams are used extensively to clearly illustrate fiqh details.
• Self-study drills help you retain key lesson points.
• A final course-level assessment tests your overall understanding of the material.
• All live lessons will be recorded, so that you can hear lessons you miss or review key concepts.
• You can post questions and engage in discussion in the course forum.
• Ustadh Farid will hold weekly office hours.