Al Azhar University Cairo

The Faculty of Sharia Islamiyyah focuses on the comprehensive study of Islamic law and its application in daily life. The program emphasizes Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), Usul al-Fiqh (principles of Islamic law), Qur’an and Hadith studies, and the integration of classical and modern legal thought.

Students develop deep understanding of Sharia principles, critical reasoning, and ethical leadership based on Al-Azhar’s balanced (wasathiyah) methodology. Graduates are prepared to serve as scholars, legal experts, and educators who uphold justice and the values of Islam in contemporary society.

Major:

1. Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
2. Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (Usul al-Fiqh)
3. Comparative Schools of Islamic Law
4. Contemporary Islamic Law