Faculty of Sharia
The Faculty of Sharia was established in 1398 (2019) within the Higher Education Institute of Daikundi, comprising two departments: (Jafari Jurisprudence and Islamic Education). The Department of Islamic Education, for the first time in 1399 (2020), enrolled (29) students in both male and female sections. In the first year, the department had (2) academic staff members, which increased to (3) in the year 1400 (2021), and another member was added in the year 1401 (2022), making a total of four academic staff members. Currently, the department has (94) students, consisting of (32) male and (62) female students. This department has not yet graduated any students and currently has students up to the third year.
Department of Islamic Education's Perspective
The Islamic Education program is an active academic unit within the Faculty of Sharia, aimed at training and educating knowledgeable individuals and specialized staff in the fields of judiciary, fatwa, preaching, invitation, and Islamic sciences. It provides high-quality education aligned with the needs of the community and the job market.
Mission of the Department of Islamic Education
The Department of Islamic Education aims to enhance and advance the professional knowledge of students, providing opportunities to acquire specialized knowledge in Sharia and related sciences based on community needs.
Educational Objectives of the Islamic Education Program
The Islamic Education program is an active academic unit within the Faculty of Sharia with the goal of training and educating knowledgeable individuals and specialized staff in the fields of fatwa, teaching Sharia sciences, preaching, counseling, and adjudication. This includes understanding Tafsir and Quranic sciences, Hadith and its sciences, jurisprudence, principles of jurisprudence, and judiciary, prosecution, defense advocacy, and general rights in a standardized curriculum approved by the Ministry of Higher Education through specialized staff.
Expected Outcomes of the Islamic Education Program
Acquiring Sharia, jurisprudential, and legal knowledge, and a precise understanding of the high concepts of Islamic Sharia and the country's laws.
Gaining practical skills to better apply Sharia rulings and acquiring skills related to the judiciary, prosecution, defense advocacy, and other Sharia and legal institutions.
Developing professional skills to evaluate how national laws align with Islamic beliefs.
Ability to analyze philosophical aspects of Sharia and legal discussions, compare and contrast various topics in the light of Islamic Sharia, national laws, and accepted norms.
Gaining skills in interpreting, analyzing, and moderating the Quran and Sunnah, familiarizing oneself with correct methods of Quranic interpretation, hadith extraction, and analyzing legal texts, as well as logical and legal reasoning.
Acquiring skills to promote moderate religious guidance, legal awareness, and teaching values and Sharia issues.
Ability to compare different world religions, critique religious pluralism, and analyze the doctrinal principles of Islamic theological schools.
Definition of Graduates of the Islamic Education Program
The Islamic Education program at the Faculty of Sharia of the Higher Education Institute of Daikundi aims to develop specialized and professional staff for (judicial institutions; prosecution; defense advocacy; endowments; advisors to executive institutions, Sharia and legal advisors, university teaching, provincial and district supervision, policy-making centers, civil institutions, and legal advisors in private institutions and other public sectors). Accordingly, a graduate of the Islamic Education program is someone who has completed at least (136) credits in a four-year study program (8 semesters) and meets the following conditions in terms of knowledge, skills, and conduct:
Knowledge: The graduate should be able to understand Islamic principles and beliefs, appreciate Islamic and national values, resolve conflicts peacefully, strengthen social, familial, and legal relationships, comprehend fundamental issues, jurisprudential and legal matters, and manage public institutions effectively. The graduate should perform tasks excellently, have self-confidence, prioritize national and Islamic values, and possess a scholarly and ethical character to be recognized as a specialized staff member in the community.
Skills: The graduate should have knowledge of international languages, familiarity with Arabic language rules, management capacity, proficiency in office programs and computer applications, ability to organize educational programs and be a good speaker, and problem-solving skills in relevant areas.
Conduct: The graduate should have acquired respect for Islamic and national values, good morals, academic conduct, religious and national loyalty, and respect for religious, legal, and human values, ensuring justice in all matters and commitment to the homeland and duties.
Career Field for Graduates of the Islamic Education Program
Graduates of the Islamic Education program can work in the judiciary, prosecution, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Hajj and Endowments, education, bar associations, universities, scientific and cultural institutions, legal and religious advisory roles in the executive branch, legal and Sharia advisory roles in banks and private sectors, and generally in administrative and political positions.