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Introduction to Howzah
Studies
Lesson Oneby Sheikh Safdar Razi
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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 ofjurisprudence or laws
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Principles of Narrations
(DIRIYATUL HADEETH) Study of the Sanad(link) and the Matan (text)
History of the science and fabrication ofHadeeth
Types ofHadeeth
Authentication of the different types ofHadeeth
Major books ofHadeeth in both schools ofJurisprudence: Ahlul Bayt (as) and thecompanions.
Authentication of the four main books
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Principles of Narrators
(USOOL AR-REJAAL)
Study of the sanad(link) ofhadeeth
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.)
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Syed Abo Alqasim Alkhoei, the reformist in the
science ofRejaal.
Principles of Narrators
(USOOL AR-REJAAL) (cont.)
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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
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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 Quran and Hadeeth)
Logical concepts used to deduce laws.
Practical principles which define theresponsibility in the absence of evidence
Conflicts of evidence and principles ofresolution
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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)
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Arabic Language
Grammar
Qur'anic Grammar
Brief Arabic Grammar- Introduction to syntax
Syntax- (ERAAB), analyzing the Arabicsentence
Etymology (US-SARF), the structure ofArabic word
The Science of Eloquence (BALAGHA)
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Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
Two types of Islamic law:
1. Laws of status (for the self or thingsrelated to the self)
2. Laws of action (direction towards anaction or prevention from an action)
The difference between the Fatwa (law) andthe Hukm (verdict)
The difference between the personal Hukmon a subject, and the Hukm on a dispute(Judiciary) orHukm of a MujtahidorHakim(Wali Al Hukm)
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Theology & Philosophy
Debates and misconceptions on the Islamic
creed and belief (ELAHYAAT)
Religion and different sects
Introduction to Philosophy
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Ethics and Morals
(AKHLAAQ) Studying ways to improve behavior using the
Quran 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.
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The Time Frame
Three levels:
1. Introductory (MOQADIMAAT):
Basics of understanding theevidence - 4-5 years
2. Upper level (SOTOOH):
Learning the laws and the process of
deduction - 4-5 years.
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3. Observing the practice of deduction (IJTIHAAD)
performed by a Mujtahid(Bath Kharijor other
external research) - until a person obtains theskills ofIJTIHAAD and becomes a complete
Mujtahid.
The Time Frame (cont.)