Diploma in Shariah Law & Practice

The Diploma in Shari'ah Law & Practice (DSLP) programme is offered by the Centre for Islamic Management Studies (CIMS) in collaboration with the Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyah of Laws (organized by Harun M Hashim Law Centre) of the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM). The programme is conducted in English and all classes are held at CIMS' premises in Singapore. All lecturers are from the IIUM. This diploma programme is the first of its kind in the English language, in Singapore. It is intended for mature English-speaking students. A diploma will be awarded by IIUM to all participants who have successfully completed the one-year course. 

Background

The law that governs the Muslims in Singapore has recently been upgraded with the amendment of the Administration of Muslim Law 1966 (AMLA). The court that administers the Muslim law in Singapore has also been reorganized so that it can serve the Muslim community better. In view of this, the legal fraternity and the public alike in Singapore have much interest to know more about Shari'ah law and its application. In this respect, IIUM's experience in the implementation of Shari'ah law in Malaysia can be shared with its counterparts in Singapore. The Kuliyyah of Laws has conducted the Diploma in Shari'ah Law and Practice programme in Malaysia for more than a decade. Hence it has developed an expertise in the study of the administration of Shari'ah and is able to prepare students to meet challenges. In order to promote mutual cooperation for the advancement of knowledge and intellectual development in this area, it is timely to extend the DSLP programme to Singapore.

Target commencement date:   No intake until further notice
Duration: 12 months (2 semesters)
Training Days: alternate Saturday (  7.45pm to 10.30pm ) & Sunday (  9.30am to 1.30pm )
Closing date for application:       NIL
Course fee:  SGD --- (inclusive of GST and Registration Fee) 

1. Objectives:

1.1               It is to train, develop & expose the candidates in the administration of Shariah Law procedures both in  Singapore and other countries as well as to prepare student to meet challenges.

1.2               To promote mutual cooperation for the advancement of knowledge and intellectual development in the area

2. Structure & Duration:

2.1.      5 subjects to be offered throughout the entire programme

2.2.      Each subject will be taught for the duration of 12 contact hours during the 1^st semester and another 12 hrs in the 2^nd semesters.

2.3.      The duration of study is one academic year on a part-time basis   

3.  Course Curriculum

3.1.             Islamic Legal System and Maxims (I & II)

3.2.             Islamic Family Law (I & II)

3.3.             Islamic Law of Evidence (I & II)

3.4.             Islamic Law of Succession & the administration of Estate (I & II)

3.5.             Islamic Law of Transactions ( I & II)   

4. Evaluation Method:

Attendance & Class Participation = 10%
Monthly assignments = 30%
Final evaluation = 60%
An 80% attendance in the classroom is required for eligibility to be awarded the diploma.

5. Admission Criteria

Applicants seeking entry into this programme must posses one of the following requirements:-

  i:  A bachelor's degree in Law / Shari'ah law or in any other degree; OR 
ii:  Be an advocate or a solicitor in Malaysia, Singapore or
iii: hold other qualifications and experience which the university may approve

6. Application Procedure

Applicants are required to submit the following:-

• Duly Completed application form
• Certified true copies of your respective certificates stated in the application form
• 3 non returnable passport sized photos (with red background for student matriculation card).
• A Registration fee of $50 (non refundable)

7. Administrative Details   

* Note: a rebate of $100 will be given when payment are made in Full before class commence

8. University Details

International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM) is a renowned university in the Islamic society worldwide. Its establishment in 1983 was the fulfillment of one of the major aspirations of the contemporary global Muslim community to regain the Ummah's leadership in the quest for knowledge. This yearning of the Ummah is a key element in IIUM's vision statement:

"To be an international centre of educational excellence which integrates Islamic revealed knowledge and values in all disciplines and which aspires to the restoration of the Ummah's leading role in all branches of knowledge."

IIUM operates under the direction of a Board of Governors with representatives from the eight sponsoring governments and the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC). It maintains links with governments and institutions all over the world, such as the League of Islamic Universities, the International Association of Universities and the Association of Commonwealth Universities. It is also affiliated with several Malaysian-based businesses that provide opportunities for students to gain practical work experience.

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