This research analyses Al-Mabadik
Al-Fiqhiyyah (Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence) as one of a compulsory
course that should be taken by the students from Tamhidi of Shariah and Law
students in Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). Thus, this research aims to
discover students’ perception regarding this course, including the level of
difficulty of the content. Besides, this research also aims to study on how far
this subject benefit the students especially when it comes to contemporary
issues in order to ensure the effectiveness of teaching and learning process.
This study also revealed their ability to differentiate with the other course
that should be taken during first semester as well, which is Al-Madkhal ila
al-Syari’ah and the relationship with other disciplines. They might have
quite similar perception towards this course since they have been exposed to
this field since their secondary school. The observation concludes that
generally the students are able to understand the content of the course, relate
it with contemporary issues and aware that this course indirectly connected
with three main fiqh branches: Fiqh, Usul Al-Fiqh and Al-Qawa’id
Al-Fiqhiyyah. This course also provides basic knowledge of Islamic Law,
fiqh terminology as well as skills required in Islamic legal system as their
preparation to further their Bachelor studies in Faculty of Shariah and Law The
course required students to complete 4 credit hours for the whole semester as
one of the conditions. In line with USIM’s principle which is the integration
of Naqli and Aqli knowledge, this study found the importance of this concept
for the development of education, institution and faculty, as well as widen the
scope of the prescribed courses. Furthermore, education is one of the processes
for country development by producing citizens with high level of
intellectuality and can contribute for the better nation especially through
universities’ curriculum. The result from this study will be a benchmark for
Tamhidi Centre to continue and do some improvement in teaching and learning
process without leaving behind the concept of the integration of Naqli and Aqli
knowledge.
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Publication Date | August 31, 2017 |
Submission Date | August 27, 2017 |
Published in Issue | Year 2017Volume: 3 Issue: 8 |
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