Master of Fiqh & Usul-al-Fiqh

This programme develops a broader understanding of Islamic knowledge and intellect that enables graduates to understand the importance of Islamic jurisprudence. It also develops the competency to identify contemporary fiqh issues and solve such problems to restore unity and harmony in the society.
Name: Master of Fiqh & Usul-al-Fiqh
MNQF Level: Level 9
Course Duration: 1 Year
Campus: Male'
Session: Evening and Weekends
Course Fee: MVR 36,995 - 40,880
Medium of Instruction: Arabic
Kulliyyah/Centre: Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences

Admission Requirement

  • A related Bachelor’s Degree at MNQF Level 7
    OR
  • A related Graduate Diploma at MNQF Level 8
    OR
  • 25 years old, completion of a related Level 5 qualification, and 7 years of relevant experience (of which 3.5 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 5 qualification), and completion of an MQA approved Pre-Master’s Program.
    OR
  • 25 years old, completion of a related Level 6 qualification, and 6 years of relevant experience (of which 3 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 6 qualification), and completion of an MQA approved Pre-Master’s Program.

Arabic Language Requirement

  • Shahadhaa Sanaviyya pass in all Arabic language modules,
    OR
  • MNQF Level 4 or above qualification in Arabic language,
    OR
  • A pass in Arabic Competency Test of IUM or equivalent.
  • (If a student has completed his/her pervious qualification(s) in Arabic medium, the student will be given exemption from Arabic language requirement.)

Mode of study

  • Mode 1: Coursework
    IUM core module, research methodology module, and 8 specialization modules
    Total Course Fee: MVR 36,995
  • Mode 2: Coursework and Research 
    IUM core module, research methodology module, 5 specialization modules and a dissertation
    Total Course Fee: MVR 40,880
  • Mode 3: Research (Not offered in July 2019)
    Total Course Fee: MVR 38,330
  • IUM core module, research methodology module and a thesis

IUM Core Modules

(Students are required to take any ONE)

  • Tawhid, Humanity and Civilization
  • Innovative Thinking in Islamic Perspective

Programme Modules

  • Research Methodology in Islamic Sciences
  • Fundamental Studies of the Theory of Permissibility
  • Studies in Comparative Figh
  • Fundamental Studies of Reasoning and Analogy
  • Juristic Studies in International Relations
  • Issues of Codification in Islamic Jurisprudence
  • Juristic Study of Judiciary
  • Theory of Objectives of Shari’ah
  • Studies of Islamic Law of Transactions
  • Theory of Islamic Law of Evidence
  • Studies of Islamic Family Law
  • Dissertation
  • Thesis