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Shari‘a: Development of Fiqh and Ethics in Muslim Contexts
- Engender an understanding of the many meanings of the term shari‘a and how this notion has evolved historically in Muslim societies in all its diverse manifestations and interpretations.
- Introduce participants to Shi‘i approaches to law and the role of the Imam in the development of Shi‘i fiqh (jurisprudence).
- Explore contemporary debates on shari‘a in the context of the call for its return, and Muslim responses to the challenges of modernity.
- Show how ethical ideals have always underpinned shari‘a discourse.
