Family Fiqh II
Duration
Approx. 4 months
About the Course
Family Fiqh II: Deepening Your Wisdom, Expanding Your Family
Ready to dive deeper into the vibrant world of Family Fiqh? This advanced course builds on your existing knowledge, empowering you to:
Explore more complex Fiqh concepts: Unravel advanced topics like guardianship, divorce, wills, and family disputes through a nuanced understanding of legal rulings and scholarly opinions.
Sharpen your critical thinking: Go beyond basic interpretations, analyzing diverse perspectives and developing your own reasoned understanding of Fiqh principles in application.
Embrace contemporary challenges: Address emerging issues in family life, from technology and social media to blended families and cultural shifts, through the lens of Islamic legal frameworks.
Nurture ethical leadership: Enhance your skills in conflict resolution, mediation, and family guidance, drawing upon the wisdom of Fiqh to foster harmony and understanding.
Connect Fiqh to real life: Witness how these legal principles translate into practical tools for navigating complex family situations with compassion, justice, and Islamic values.
This course is for you if:
You've completed Family Fiqh I and crave a deeper dive into legal intricacies.
You seek intellectual stimulation and critical thinking challenges within the realm of Fiqh.
You aim to become a leader and resource person in your family or community.
You yearn to understand how Fiqh guides ethical decision-making within contemporary contexts.
Join us on this enriching journey as we navigate the complexities of family life with an advanced understanding of Fiqh. Become a wise navigator, a compassionate guide, and a confident voice upholding Islamic values within your family circle and beyond.
Your Instructor
Dr. Aysha Wazwaz
PhD in Islamic Studies from Jinan University
M.A from Alquds University/ Palestine, major in Contemporary Islamic Sciences. Presented M.A thesis under the title of “The Portrayal of Islam and Muslims in the Neoconservatives Media in the USA”.
B.A in Islamic Jurisprudence, Alquds University/ Dawa and Fundamentals of Islam College- 2003. Main fiqh Shaikh/professor Dr. Husam Adin Afaneh.
Graduated High school/MN, USA- 1998
Studied rules of tajweed (i.e. rules of Quranic recitation) at Dar Al-quran in Masjid al Aqsa 1999-2000,
Studied different Islamic sciences at Dar Al-hadith in Masjid Alaqsa- 1995
Schooling was in American and Arabic schools, which gifted me to mastering both English and Arabic languages.
Teaching Experiences:
Currently teaching fiqh (i.e. Islamic Legislature) (Family Fiqh, Fiqh of Worship, Islam for teenagers , Introduction to Islamic Legislature, Morals and Behaviors in Islam, Tajweed (science of Quranic recitation)… and other Islamic sciences in both Arabic and English languages at the Islamic University of Minnesota since 2007- until the time of today (2007-2010)
Arabic as a second language for non Arabic speakers held in Masjid Alhuda/MN
Lectured at the Swedish Theological Institute in Jerusalem/ Palestine. Subjects covered: Women in Islam, Polygamy in Islam, Hijab in Islam, Ramadan and Islam.
Held women’s halaqas and lectures. Subjects covered: Women’s fiqh, Arabic language, Quran tajweed and tafseer.
Women’s weekly halaqa’s in Masjid Alaqsa/ Palestine
Lectured at Noon Center in RamAllah/ Palestine, presented a paper on “Islam in the American Media and its Effects on the Ummah”.
Lectures for teenagers concerns in Al-Eman Schools/ Jerusalem/ Palestine, and U.S.A
Courses in ways of using internet for speaking about Islam, held at Dawa College/ Alquds Uni.
Courses in referencing and library use for shari’a students
Lectured at Science and Technology College/ Alquds Uni. Topics presented Muslim women and the ummah.
Lectures on women’s fiqh and Tafseer Surah Alnur (in Arabic and English) at Masjid Alhuda/ Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Lectures covering issues that concern teenagers and women’s concerns at Masjid dar Alfarooq/ Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Lectures about Islam at North Hennepin community College
Lecture about Ramdan at Century College/ Minnesota.
Several lectures at Normandale Community College/ Bloomington/MN
Lectures in Augsburg College/ MN. Topics were: Women in Islam, Muslims Stereotyped and other open dialogue about Islam.
Lectures at the University of Minnesota, invited by MSA, topic: Women In Islam (2009), Marriage in Islam (2012)
Lecture in St. Paul College about “Spirituality in Islam” (2012)
Online Halaqas, subjectes covered: Purification and Women, How to be Steadfast During Hardships, How to Live as Muslims in the West?, Teenagers and Islam in America.