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Introduction to Howzah Studies

Introduction to Howzah Studies. Lesson One by Sheikh Safdar Razi. Qur'anic Sciences and Principles of Interpretation (Prolegomena). Principles of Interpretation Types of interpretation Cause of descent The issue of abrogation and all other issues related to the interpretation

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Introduction to Howzah Studies

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  1. Introduction to Howzah Studies Lesson One by Sheikh Safdar Razi

  2. Qur'anic Sciences and Principles of Interpretation (Prolegomena) • Principles of Interpretation • Types of interpretation • Cause of descent • The issue of abrogation and all other issues related to the interpretation • Interpretation of the verses of jurisprudence or laws

  3. Principles of Narrations (DIRIYATUL HADEETH) • Study of the Sanad (link) and the Matan (text) • History of the science and fabrication of Hadeeth • Types of Hadeeth • Authentication of the different types of Hadeeth • Major books of Hadeeth in both schools of Jurisprudence: Ahlul Bayt (as) and the companions. • Authentication of the four main books

  4. Principles of Narrators(USOOL AR-REJAAL) • Study of the sanad (link) of hadeeth • History of the science and the fabricators of hadeeth • Levels of the Rejaal (principles) of narrators • Authentication of the narrators • The major books of narrators (encyclopedias) and the books of principles of narrators according to the School of Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) (cont.)

  5. Principles of Narrators(USOOL AR-REJAAL) (cont.) • Syed Abo Alqasim Alkhoei, the reformist in the science of Rejaal.

  6. Logic (ALMANTIQ) • Definition of logic • Principles of terminology • Proving an idea or concept • Types of principles of analogy • Induction, deduction, and reasoning • Principles of debate, argument, dialogue, presentation, and sermons

  7. Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence(ILM USOOL AL FIQH) • Backbone of the entire study of Jurisprudence • Logical methodology of Islamic Jurisprudence • Rules of understanding the religious evidence (the texts such as the Qur’an and Hadeeth) • Logical concepts used to deduce laws. • Practical principles which define the responsibility in the absence of evidence • Conflicts of evidence and principles of resolution

  8. General Rules of Jurisprudence • Rules of Jurisprudence which can be used by the layperson. • Rules which can be used by a mujtahid. • Evidence of such rules (qawaid)

  9. Arabic Language • Grammar • Qur'anic Grammar • Brief Arabic Grammar- Introduction to syntax • Syntax- (E’RAAB), analyzing the Arabic sentence • Etymology – (US-SARF), the structure of Arabic word • The Science of Eloquence – (BALAGHA)

  10. Jurisprudence (Fiqh) • Two types of Islamic law: • Laws of status (for the self or things related to the self) • Laws of action (direction towards an action or prevention from an action) • The difference between the Fatwa (law) and the Hukm (verdict) • The difference between the personal Hukm on a subject, and the Hukm on a dispute (Judiciary) or Hukm of a Mujtahid or Hakim (Wali Al Hukm)

  11. Theology & Philosophy • Debates and misconceptions on the Islamic creed and belief (ELAHYAAT) • Religion and different sects • Introduction to Philosophy

  12. Ethics and Morals (AKHLAAQ) • Studying ways to improve behavior using the Qur’an and knowledge from the Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) • Studying the purpose of creation, exploring death and life in the hereafter, mystical studies, study of the soul, etc.

  13. The Time Frame • Three levels: • Introductory (MOQADIMAAT): Basics of understanding the evidence - 4-5 years • Upper level (SOTOOH): Learning the laws and the process of deduction - 4-5 years.

  14. The Time Frame (cont.) • Observing the practice of deduction (IJTIHAAD) performed by a Mujtahid (Bath Kharij or other external research) - until a person obtains the skills of IJTIHAAD and becomes a complete Mujtahid.

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