Certificate Course on
Muslim Inheritance Law: Principles, Practice and Case-Based Learning
About the Certificate Course
Introduction
Legal Connect Delhi proposes to organize a one-week certificate course on Muslim Inheritance Law aimed at providing both theoretical understanding and practical application of the subject. The course is designed to simplify complex inheritance rules derived from the Qur’an and Ahadeeth and equip participants with practical skills in calculation and distribution.
The course focuses on Muslim Inheritance Law with a practical, case-study-based approach, covering Qur’anic principles, legal doctrines, and real-world applications.
Course Objectives
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To develop a clear understanding of Islamic inheritance laws
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To provide practical training in calculation and distribution of shares
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To bridge the gap between classical Islamic law and contemporary application
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To enable participants to handle real-life inheritance cases
Key Topics Covered
Day 1: Foundations of Muslim Inheritance Law
- Rules of Inheritance as per Qur’an and Ahadeeth
- Fixed Fractional Shares in the Holy Qur’an
- Types of Inheritors: Qur’anic heirs, Residuaries, and Distant Kindred
- Difference between Gift, Will, Islamic Will, and Inheritance
- Duties towards a deceased person: Funeral, Debt, Will, Inheritance
- Calculation of Will amount
- Introduction to inheritance calculation and distribution
Day 2: Doctrines and Case-Based Calculations
- Calculation of inheritance through case studies
- Doctrine of Unity
- Doctrine of Radd
- Doctrine of Aul
Day 3: Rights of Descendants
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- Share of son’s son and son’s daughter
Day 4: Complex Situations in Inheritance
- Multiple deaths in a period of time
Day 5: Special Situations in Distribution
- Share of a child yet to be born
- Leaving inheritance share
Day 6: Women and Inheritance
- Inheritance rights and shares of Muslim women
Day 7: Advanced Rules and Practical Techniques
- Rules given by Hazrat Umar (RA)
- Shortcut methods for calculating inheritance shares
- Final assessment and discussion
Mode of Delivery
- Online
- Interactive lectures with practical demonstrations
- Case studies and problem-solving session
Target Participants
- Law students (LL.B / LL.M)
- Madrasa students and scholars
- Legal professionals and researchers
- Individuals interested in Islamic law
Certification
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Participants who successfully complete the course will be awarded a Certificate of Completion by Legal Connect Delhi.
Expected Outcomes
- Strong conceptual clarity in Muslim inheritance law
- Ability to calculate and distribute inheritance shares
- Practical exposure to real-life case scenarios
- Enhanced legal and analytical skills