Vision

To serve as a pioneering academic and research platform for advancing the study of Islamic jurisprudence, fostering dialogue between classical Islamic legal thought and contemporary legal systems, and contributing to the reconstruction of Muslim society on a truly Islamic basis in accordance with the constitutional spirit of Pakistan.

Mission Statement

The Department of Fiqh and Law is committed to rigorous academic inquiry, policy-relevant research, and public engagement in matters of Islamic jurisprudence and comparative legal studies. We aim to promote a dynamic understanding of Islamic law that responds meaningfully to the legal, social, and political challenges of modern Muslim societies, particularly in Pakistan.

Core Objectives

  • To conduct and disseminate original research on classical and contemporary issues in Islamic law and jurisprudence.

  • To explore the legal, administrative, and political dimensions of Muslim societies with a focus on constitutional and legal developments in Pakistan.

  • To revive and promote the intellectual heritage of classical Muslim jurists through translation, annotation, and critical studies.

  • To assist governmental and legislative bodies in the Islamization and reform of Pakistan’s legal system in line with Shariah principles.

  • To organize international seminars, symposia, and academic exchanges on themes of Islamic law, legal theory, and contemporary issues in jurisprudence.

  • To publish high-impact research outputs including books, academic articles, policy briefs, and monographs on Shariah and comparative law.

  • To provide scholarly opinions (fatāwā) and legal consultancy on contemporary legal questions in light of Islamic law.

Academic and Research Resources

The Department is equipped with a robust research infrastructure that includes:

  • A specialized Fiqh and Legal Research Resource Centre, with access to rare classical texts, modern jurisprudential works, and digitized academic journals.

  • A vast collection of primary and secondary sources in the Dr. Muhammad Hamidullah Library, featuring digitized manuscripts, rare legal treatises, and modern commentary.

  • Access to digital legal databases and inter-institutional academic exchange for researchers and faculty.

Key Scholarly Contributions

The Department has hosted and curated landmark international conferences and symposia on themes such as:

  • Imām Abū Ḥanīfah: His Legacy and Legal Philosophy

  • Collective Ijtihād and Legal Pluralism in the Muslim World

  • Institutional Islamic Legal Thought in South Asia

Proceedings from these conferences are published and frequently cited in scholarly and legislative contexts, marking the Department’s influence in contemporary Islamic legal scholarship.

Collaborations & Impact

  • Active collaboration with national and international Islamic research institutions and law faculties.

  • Engagement with policymakers and legal bodies for Shariah-compliant legal reforms.

  • Contributions to academic journals, legislative advisory councils, and public legal education.

Key Publications in Fiqh and Islamic Jurisprudence

A. English Publications

  1. The Early Development of Islamic Jurisprudence
    Author: Ahmad Hasan
    Description: An essential historical study on the foundational evolution of Islamic legal theory.

  2. Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence: The Commandment of Shari’ah and Juridical Norm
    Author: Ahmad Hasan
    Description: Outlines the sources, authority, and derivation of Islamic legal norms.

  3. Shatibi’s Philosophy of Islamic Law
    Author: Muhammad Khalid Masud
    Description: Analytical exposition on objectives of Shariah and public interest-based jurisprudence.

  4. Theories of Islamic Law
    Author: Imran Ahsan Khan Nyazee
    Description: Introduces major legal theories across the Islamic schools, emphasizing methodology.

  5. Islamic Jurisprudence
    Author: Imran Ahsan Khan Nyazee
    Description: A modern textbook covering usul al-fiqh, its terminology, and legal reasoning.

  6. The Doctrine of Ijma’ in Islam
    Author:  Ahmad Hasan
    Description: Investigates the theory and function of scholarly consensus as a source of law.

  7. Analogical Reasoning in Islamic Jurisprudence (Qiyas)
    Author: Ahmad Hasan
    Description: Examines the logic and structure of analogical deduction in Islamic law.

  8. Crime and the Islamic Doctrine of Preventive Measures
    Author: Mohammad Muslehuddin
    Description: Focuses on criminal law enforcement and its preventive philosophy in Islam.

  9. Judicial System of Islam
    Author: Ghulam Murtaza Azad
    Description: Describes the judiciary’s structure, scope, and ethical underpinnings in Islamic governance.

  10. The Muslim Law of Divorce
    Author: K. N. Ahmed
    Description: Discusses Islamic jurisprudence on divorce with a comparative legal lens.

  11. Landlord and Peasant in Early Islam: Muzara’a Doctrine
    Author: Ziaul Haque
    Description: A study of sharecropping laws and land ownership in early Islamic society.

  12. Islamic Law of Business Organization: Partnerships
    Author: Imran Ahsan Khan Nyazee
    Description: Explores the theory and practice of partnerships in classical and modern Islamic commercial law.

B. Urdu Publications

  1. الفقہ الاسلامی و ادلتہ
    Author: Wahbah al-Zuhayli
    Urdu Translation: Tufail Hashmi
    Description: An extensive 11-volume compendium covering Islamic jurisprudence across the four Sunni schools, grounded in Qur’anic and Prophetic evidences.

  2. اقبال کا تصورِ اجتہاد
    Author: Muhammad Khalid Masud
    Description: A scholarly treatment of Allama Iqbal’s thought on ijtihad, tracing its evolution and philosophical underpinnings.

  3. امام ابو حنیفہ: حیات، فکر اور خدمات
    Editors: Muhammad Tahir Mansoori, Abdul Hai Abro
    Description: A comprehensive volume on Imam Abu Hanifah’s life, legal philosophy, and scholarly contributions.

  4. امام محمد بن حسن شیبانی اور ان کی فقہی خدمات
    Author: Muhammad al-Dasooqi
    Translators: Shabbir Ahmad Jami’i, Dr. Mohammad Yousuf Farooqi
    Description: Focuses on Shaybani’s jurisprudential influence and codification of Hanafi fiqh.

  5. اجتماعی اجتہاد: تصور، ارتقا اور عملی صورتیں
    Editor: Muhammad Tahir Mansoori
    Description: A multi-author volume exploring collective ijtihad in classical and contemporary settings.

  6. احکامِ نکاح
    Author: Muhammad Ahmad Munir
    Description: A juristic study of marriage laws in Islam, detailing spousal rights, contract conditions, and matrimonial jurisprudence.

  7. احکامِ طلاق
    Author: Habib-ur-Rehman
    Description: A comprehensive guide to Islamic rulings on divorce, including talaq, khula, and judicial separation.

  8. احکامِ وصیت
    Author: Habib-ur-Rehman
    Description: Examines the laws of bequests and wills, clarifying execution procedures and Shariah constraints.

  9. احکامِ بیع
    Author: Muhammad Tahir Mansoori
    Description: A detailed work on Islamic commercial law, including rules of sale, contract types, and market ethics.

  10. قصاص و دیت
    Translator: Muhammad Mian Siddiqui
    Description: Covers the penal code of retribution and blood money in Islamic criminal jurisprudence.

  11. احکامِ رَہن، کفالت و حوالہ
    Author: Ghulam Abdul Haq Muhammad
    Description: Discusses Islamic rules regarding pledges, sureties, and debt transfers.

  12. احکامِ شرکت
    Author: Hafiz Muhammad Younas
    Description: A focused treatise on partnership laws in Islamic commercial transactions.

  13. احکامِ وقف
    Author: Ghulam Abdul Haq Muhammad
    Description: Deals with Islamic endowment law and the legal structure of waqf institutions.

  14. حدود و تعزیرات
    Translators: Ahmad Hasan, Siddique Arshad Khilji, Ghulam Murtaza Azad
    Description: Clarifies criminal punishments under Hudud and Tazir in Islamic law.

  15. ربا اور مضاربت
    Translators: Noor Muhammad Ghaffari, Muhammad Mian Siddiqui, et al.
    Description: Studies Islamic finance principles, particularly the prohibition of interest and structure of profit-sharing.

  16. ذبیحہ کے احکام و مسائل
    Author: Abdullah Abdul Rahim Al-Abadi
    Translator: Hafiz Muhammad Abdul Ghaffar
    Description: Analyzes rules related to lawful slaughter and meat consumption in Islamic law.

  17. مجموعہ قوانین اسلام
    Author: Tanzil-ur-Rahman
    Description: A six-volume encyclopedic compilation of Islamic laws across family, commercial, and criminal domains.

  18. کتاب الاموال
    Author: Imam Abu Ubayd al-Qasim bin Sallam
    Urdu Translation: Abdur Rahman Tahir Surti
    Description: Classical discourse on Islamic fiscal jurisprudence, including zakat, taxation, and public treasury.

  19. ادب القاضی
    Author: Mahmood Ahmad Ghazi
    Description:     A foundational text on the etiquette and conduct required of Islamic judges, addressing courtroom behavior, procedural justice, and ethical considerations.

  20. اسلامی ریاست میں محتسب کا کردار
    Author: M.S. Naz
    Description:     Explores the role of the muḥtasib in classical Islamic governance as a moral regulator, market inspector, and guardian of public ethics.

  21. شرح ادب القاضی
    Author:Hussam al-Din Umar b. Abd al-Aziz Mazah al-Bukhari
    Urdu Translation:     Saeed Ahmed
    Description:     A scholarly commentary on the classical text Adab al-Qadi of Imam Abu Bakr Ahmad b. Umar al-Khassaf, providing contextual and legal insights for contemporary judicial ethics.

  22. جنوبی ایشیا میں اسلامی قانونی فکر اور ادارے
    Editors: Tanvir Ahmed, Asmatullah, Sayed Mateen Shah
    Description:     A historical and analytical study of Islamic legal thought and institutions in South Asia, including madrasas, qazi courts, and muftis.

For purchase inquiries or further information about any of the listed publications, please contact the Publication Section via email at [email protected].

Faculty Profile

The Department is led by a distinguished faculty committed to academic excellence and community service. 

Dr. Muhammad Ahmad Munir
Head of Department / Assistant Professor
Editor, Islamic Studies Journal
[email protected] | +92 331 9374155

Contact Information

Department of Fiqh and Law
Islamic Research Institute (IRI)
International Islamic University Islamabad
Faisal Masjid Campus, P.O. Box 1035
Islamabad 44000, Pakistan