About this Course
This course offers a structured exploration of the principles governing family life in Islam, focusing on practical guidance for everyday situations. Participants will study the spiritual and social dimensions of marriage (Nikāḥ), along with all relevant Islamic rulings such as guardianship, Ṣadāq/Mahr, marital obligation, and more.
The course also examines Islamic divorce law (Ṭalāq, Khul‘, Fasakh), detailing legal procedures, ethical considerations, and the rights and responsibilities of each spouse. Key aspects of maintenance (Nafaqah) are covered, clarifying financial obligations to spouses and children, along with the rules of child custody and guardianship (Ḥadanah, Wilāyah), ensuring the welfare and protection of children in accordance with Shariah.
Through a combination of classical sources, contemporary examples, and interactive discussions, learners will gain practical knowledge to navigate family matters with understanding and sensitivity. By the end of the course, participants will be empowered to apply the principles of Islamic Family Law confidently, fostering strong, just, and righteous family relationships.
Learning Format
- Interactive Classes – Weekly live sessions that are both in-person and streamed on Zoom with interactive Q&A to ensure students grasp the relevant rulings covered.
- Guided Study – Students are expected to read the assigned textbook prior to class while the instructor will provide guided explanations, contextual insights, and contemporary applications.
- Assessment – Comprehensive exams will be administered to facilitate preservation and ensure precision and depth in practical contexts.
Evaluation
- Participation and Attendance – 25%
- Weekly Summary Notes – 10%
- Research Assignment – 15%
- Module Exams – 50%
Fee & Commitment
- Fee – $40/month for the duration of the full course (tuition only) *
- Time Commitment –
3 to 4 hours per week (2-hour class plus readings & assignments)
- Duration – 1 year
*Sponsorship & financial assistance available upon review. Please fill out the form here.
Course Breakdown
7 Topics
Marriage
- Marriage Contract Details
- Guardians / Guardianship
- Un-marriageable Women (Mahārim)
- Relationships through Breastfeeding
- Marriage to Non-Muslims
- Conditions of Marriage
Ṣadaq / Mahr
- Rulings Related to the Marriage Gift
- Acceptable and Unacceptable Mahr
- Due dates of Mahr by case
Proper Treatment of Women
- Rights of the Husband and Wife
- Oath of Abandonment (Eela’)
- Polygamy & Division Among Co-Wives
- Contempt and Defiance
Annulment / Faskh
- Defects and Grounds for Annulment of Marriage
Khulʿ
- Termination of Marriage by the Wife
Divorce / Ṭalāq
- Words of Divorce
- Conditional Divorce
- Restoration of Marriage
- Waiting Period/’Iddah
- Mourning of the Widow, etc.
- Custody of Children
Other Misc Rulings
- Dhihār and Liʿān
- Maintenance of Parents, Children, Relatives, etc.
- Walimah
Instructor
Ust. Abu Abdullah Al Hanbali
A graduate of Finance & International Economics from the Schulich School of Business and Islamic Sciences & Shari’ah from Mishkah University along with specialized training in ʿAqīdah, Fiqh, and Uṣūl.
As founder of The Revivalist Society, he also serves as an active Khaṭīb, lecturer, and teacher in the Greater Toronto Area, while holding a senior management role in Corporate Finance.
