Graduate Education Institute · Islamic Economics and Finance · Doctorate
Course Objective
The purpose of the course is to teach student the principles and applications of Zakah, Inheritence, Awqaf (pious foundations) and Hisbah which are among the important institutions in Islam. In this context, it is aimed that students will learn calculations of Zakah and Inheritence along with their pillars and conditions. In addition, new issues related to Zakah, the current applications of Awqaf, and the scope of Hisbah at the present time are going to be discussed based on the applications in the history starting from Prophet Mohammed (pbuh).
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, scope nad conditions of Hisbah; 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.
Course Learning Outcomes
- To learn the provisions and applications regarding zakat
- Learning zakat calculations
- To learn the provisions and practices regarding inheritance
- Learning inheritance calculations
- To learn the provisions and practices regarding the foundation
- To learn the terms and practices regarding the share
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 |