Faculty of Business and Management Sciences · Islamic Economics and Finance (English) · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students to learn the rulings and practices related to zakat, ushr, fitr alms, inheritance, and waqf institutions, which are among the significant institutions of Islam. In this context, the course aims to cover the pillars, conditions, and rulings of these institutions, as well as to teach students how to calculate zakat and inheritance. Additionally, it seeks to examine new types of wealth subject to zakat and contemporary waqf practices within the framework of fundamental applications from the time of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to the present day.
Course Content
The definition, scope and conditions of Zakah; the scope and conditions of Inheritance system; the definition, scope and conditions of Awqaf; the definition; the scope of these institutions at the present time and the rulings about the current issues related to the institutions in question; calculations of Zakah and Inheritance.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Assignment | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The definition, conditions and pillars of Zakah | Zekât: Bilgi ve Uygulama |
| 2 | The assets subject to Zakah and Zakah of new types of assets | Zekât: Bilgi ve Uygulama |
| 3 | The eligible recipients of Zakah and the method of paying Zakah | Zekât: Bilgi ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Zakah of corporations, accounting for Zakah, calculations of Zakah | Zekât: Bilgi ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Quiz 1 and the calculation of Zakah | Zekât: Bilgi ve Uygulama |
| 6 | The scope of Inheritance in Islam and related concepts | İslâm Miras Hukuku; Teshîlu’l-Ferâiz |
| 7 | Rulings related to inheritance I | İslâm Miras Hukuku; Teshîlu’l-Ferâiz |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Rulings related to inheritance II | İslâm Miras Hukuku; Teshîlu’l-Ferâiz |
| 10 | Rulings related to inheritance II and calculations of inheritance | İslâm Miras Hukuku; Teshîlu’l-Ferâiz |
| 11 | Calculations of inheritance | İslâm Miras Hukuku; Teshîlu’l-Ferâiz |
| 12 | Quiz 2 and the definition, types, pillars, and conditions of Aqwaf | “Vakıf” (DİA); İslam Dünyasında Vakıflar |
| 13 | Awqaf in Islamic history, the current situation and problems | “Vakıf” (DİA); İslam Dünyasında Vakıflar |
| 14 | The definition, scope, pillars, and conditions of Hisbah institution | “Hisbe” (DİA); Sosyal Servet |
| 15 | Hisbah in Islamic history, its scope at the present time and current issues | “Hisbe” (DİA); Sosyal Servet |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |