Introduction to Howzah Studies - Lesson 1 (1)

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Introduction to Howzah

Studies

Lesson Oneby Sheikh Safdar Razi


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Qur'anic Sciences and Principles

of Interpretation (Prolegomena) Principles of Interpretation

Types of interpretation

Cause of descent

The issue of abrogation and all other

issues related to the interpretation

Interpretation of the verses ofjurisprudence or laws


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Principles of Narrations

(DIRIYATUL HADEETH) Study of the Sanad(link) and the Matan (text)

History of the science and fabrication ofHadeeth

Types ofHadeeth

Authentication of the different types ofHadeeth

Major books ofHadeeth in both schools ofJurisprudence: Ahlul Bayt (as) and thecompanions.

Authentication of the four main books


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Principles of Narrators

(USOOL AR-REJAAL)

Study of the sanad(link) ofhadeeth

History of the science and the fabricators of

hadeeth

Levels of the Rejaal(principles) of narrators

Authentication of the narrators

The major books of narrators (encyclopedias)

and the books of principles of narrators

according to the School of Ahlul Bayt (a.s.)

(cont.)


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Syed Abo Alqasim Alkhoei, the reformist in the

science ofRejaal.

Principles of Narrators

(USOOL AR-REJAAL) (cont.)


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Logic (ALMANTIQ)

Definition of logic

Principles of terminology

Proving an idea or concept

Types of principles of analogy

Induction, deduction, and reasoning

Principles of debate, argument, dialogue,presentation, and sermons


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Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence

(ILM USOOL AL FIQH) Backbone of the entire study of Jurisprudence

Logical methodology of Islamic Jurisprudence

Rules of understanding the religious evidence(the texts such as the Quran and Hadeeth)

Logical concepts used to deduce laws.

Practical principles which define theresponsibility in the absence of evidence

Conflicts of evidence and principles ofresolution


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General Rules of Jurisprudence

Rules of Jurisprudence which can be used

by the layperson.

Rules which can be used by a mujtahid.

Evidence of such rules (qawaid)


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Arabic Language

Grammar

Qur'anic Grammar

Brief Arabic Grammar- Introduction to syntax

Syntax- (ERAAB), analyzing the Arabicsentence

Etymology (US-SARF), the structure ofArabic word

The Science of Eloquence (BALAGHA)


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Jurisprudence (Fiqh)

Two types of Islamic law:

1. Laws of status (for the self or thingsrelated to the self)

2. Laws of action (direction towards anaction or prevention from an action)

The difference between the Fatwa (law) andthe Hukm (verdict)

The difference between the personal Hukmon a subject, and the Hukm on a dispute(Judiciary) orHukm of a MujtahidorHakim(Wali Al Hukm)


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Theology & Philosophy

Debates and misconceptions on the Islamic

creed and belief (ELAHYAAT)

Religion and different sects

Introduction to Philosophy


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Ethics and Morals

(AKHLAAQ) Studying ways to improve behavior using the

Quran and knowledge from the Ahlul Bayt (a.s.)

Studying the purpose of creation, exploring death

and life in the hereafter, mystical studies, study of

the soul, etc.


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The Time Frame

Three levels:

1. Introductory (MOQADIMAAT):

Basics of understanding theevidence - 4-5 years

2. Upper level (SOTOOH):

Learning the laws and the process of

deduction - 4-5 years.


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3. Observing the practice of deduction (IJTIHAAD)

performed by a Mujtahid(Bath Kharijor other

external research) - until a person obtains theskills ofIJTIHAAD and becomes a complete

Mujtahid.

The Time Frame (cont.)

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