Contemporary Jurisprudence Education

Al-Fā'iq-fī-Al-Uṣūl

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Publication of a two volume series on Sharḥ al-Fāiq fī al-Usūl 

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&nbsp;According to the statistics presented from the first week of choosing the courses, the courses of al-Lahs and al-Laghahi and al-Faiq have been widely welcomed by the respected students, which is very surprising.Therefore, in order to avoid the problem of lack of classes, consultations are being held with specialized jurisprudence schools so that in these schools, free students will also be allowed to participate in these two courses.Until now, Imam Kazem’s specialized schools of jurisprudence, Saheb al-Amr and Imam Hassan’s school of knowledge, have agreed with this issue. Therefore, all respected students should pay attention when choosing al-Faiq and al-Lahs al-Laghahi courses, if the teaching place of the teacher they are interested in is announced in one of the schools, they can choose the course and attend his class.This matter is still being followed up and this request has been submitted to the other respected managers of jurisprudential centers to cooperate in this important matter and allow free students who apply for these two courses to attend their schools.

According to the statistics presented from the first week of choosing the courses, of al-Lahs al-Laghahi and al-Faiq have been widely welcomed by the respected students, which is very surprising. 

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Important notice in the selection of al-Laghahi and al-Faiq courses

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In the 22nd Book Conference ceremony of the Islamic Seminary, which was held today in the conference hall of the Ma’sūmiya School in Qom, the book " Al-Fāiq fī Al-Usūl " which was written by the teachers of the department of contemporary jurisprudence of the Islamic Seminaries, was selected as the "Chosen Book" (which is the highest rank) in the subject of jurisprudence and Islamic Legal Theory.&nbsp;We would like to express our gratitude to all the professors and great scholars who made this book even better with their guidance.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:74.14%;"><img src="https://fms.s3.ir-thr-at1.arvanstorage.com/jayzh_ktab_sal_hwzh_1180f9dd66_6ed2cb933c.jpg"></figure>

The book entitled “Al-Fāiq fī Al-Usūl” won the highest rank in "Islamic Seminary’s Book of the Year".

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Achievement of the highest rank of the “Islamic Seminary’s Book of the Year” in the subject of Jurisprudence and Islamic Legal Theory

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According to the statistics presented from the first week of course selection, the courses of of Al-Shakhṣ Al-E’tibārī and Al-Fāiq have been widely welcomed by the esteemed students, which has been very surprising.Therefore, to avoid the problem of lack of classes, consultations are being held with specialized jurisprudence schools so that in these schools, independent students will also be allowed to participate in these two courses.Up until know the specialized jurisprudence schools of Imām Kāẓim, Ṣāḥib al – Amr and Dār al – ‘Ilm Imām Ḥasan (peace be upon him) have agreed on this issue.Thus, all the respected students must pay attention that while selecting the courses of Al-Fāiq and Al-Shakhṣ Al-E’tibārī, if the place where their desired teacher is teaching is announced in one of the schools, they can choose the course and attend his class.This issue is still being followed up and this request has been submitted to other esteemed directors of specialized jurisprudence centres to cooperate in this important matter and allow independent students who apply for these two courses to attend their schools.

According to the statistics presented from the first week of course selection, the courses of of Al-Shakhṣ Al-E’tibārī and Al-Fāiq have been widely welcomed by the esteemed students, which has been very surprising.

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An Important Announcement regarding choosing the Courses of Al-Shakhṣ Al-E’tibārī (The Juridical Person) and Al-Fāiq

&nbsp;In order to purchase al-Fāiq and all other books related to ijtihad and specialized sciences (published by) the office of contemporary jurisprudence, click on the link below and follow the office of contemporary jurisprudence bookshop on Eita&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://yun.ir/Sfiqhci">http://yun.ir/Sfiqhci</a>&nbsp;In order to uphold fairness in the distribution of books, all books will be dispatched for free to Qum and around the country and there is no difference in the number of books for which an order is placed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Winter of 2022 (1401) will be the spring of the seminary!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Progressively, tens of books will be added to the office of contemporary jurisprudence bookshop. Therefore, you can join our channel (on Eita) from the very present so you do not miss any books from the distinguished works of the (Islamic) science departments.

You can now place your order online for the book al-Fāiq fī al-Usūl with a discount and in a new and professional format.

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The 9th edition of al-Fāiq has been published 

The respected teacher said: ‘They have now presented al-Fā’iq. Where is Kifāyah and where is al-Fā’iq? Al-Fā’iq contains five to six discussions all of which are in principles of jurisprudence (اصول الفقه) as well. How can this book take the place of Kifāyah with all its voluminosity and extensiveness?’&nbsp;With the utmost respect, it is presented before the respected teacher, based on the communicated statute, the book ‘al-Fā’iq fi al-Usūl’ is not a replacement for Kifāyah and is only a complementary to Kifāyah and the respected students who study this book will have incentive distinctions. Principally, this noteworthy book was authored for the reason that discussions which students require and are not discussed in detail in the prevalent books are entered into the seminary lesson schedules and thus it is a complementary of Kifāyah.&nbsp;&nbsp;The book al-Fā’iq consists of 11 discussions and it has been endeavoured that the discussions which have been analysed in the books of the noble (scholars) of the science of Usūl (علم اصول) over the 100 years after the Late Akhūnd in addition to some new opinions and branches (of the knowledge) is presented before the seminaries in an ijtihādī and detailed format. This measure is a cause for modernising the principles required and a greater diligence of that discussion.&nbsp;By the grace of Allah, given the remarkable reception by the respected teachers and students, such discussions have transformed to the place of discussions by teachers of higher and advanced levels and alongside this, views and new intellectual developments from amongst the excellent teaching system and seminary teaching is in the state of prosperity which indicates the rich talents and intellectual enthusiasm of the seminary students.&nbsp;

The dear Ustād Khazāeli propounded upon critiques in respect to the book al-Fā’iq on the website ‘shabake Ijtihad’  which with great thanks, we present a few points in his respected presence.

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Response to the critique by Ustād Khazāeli

&nbsp;<a href="http://yun.ir/Sfiqhci">http://yun.ir/Sfiqhci</a>&nbsp;The commentary-based book ‘Al-Shakhṣ al-I’tibārī’ is a product of lessons by Hujjatul Islām wal Muslimīn Qadīr ‘Alī Shams and he is of the teachers who along with the most prominent professors of contemporary jurisprudence had a pivotal role in the compilation of the book ‘al-Shakhṣ al-I’tibārī’. Therefore, a study of this commentary can have a significant impact on a deeper understanding of the contents.&nbsp;Additonally, please be informed that the ninth edition of ‘al-Fāiq’ and the two volumes of ‘Sharḥ al-Fāiq’ by Āyatullah Shab Zinde Dār is also in the process of publishing and will be availble for purchase by next week via the online bookshop of the office of contemporary jurisprudence.&nbsp;http://yun.ir/Sfiqhci

Given the repetitive request by respected students, the first volume of ‘Sharḥ al-Shakhṣ al-I’tibārī’ has been reprinted and you can now purchase it from the online bookshop of the office of contemporary jurisprudence using the link below and receive 20% discount.

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Reprint of the first volume of ‘Sharḥ al-Shakhṣ al-I’tibārī’ (The Juridical Person)

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In this edition, corrections and viewpoints of the respected teachers which have been gathered over the last two years, has been implemented.&nbsp;The book ‘Al-Fā’iq’ includes discussions such as ‘Seere Uqalā’ (Conduct of rational people); Ḥujjiyat Iṭlāqāt dar Mawḍū’āt Mustaḥaditha (authority of the generic proofs in new subjects), Tanqīḥ Manāṭ (isolation of the criterion), Ilgā ye Khusūsiyat, Tanāsub Ḥukm wa Mawḍū’ (compatibility of law and subject) which students require in advanced level lessons and are not studied in-depth in prevalent books.&nbsp;To obtain this book, you can refer to ‘Intishārāt Ḥawza’ bookshop at Madāne Ruḥullah or go through the the ‘Intishārāt Ḥawza’ website

The 8th edition of the book ‘Al-Fā’iq fī al-Usūl is available at ‘Intishārāt Ḥawze haye ‘Ilmiyya’

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The 8th edition of the book ‘Al-Fā’iq fī al-Usūl has been published

Considering the presence of distinguished teachers and elders in the city of Qum, in addition to benefitting from the discussions and scientific, sympathetic and constructive criticisms and appreciations for the new educational program, we witness the affectionate&nbsp;empathy and co-ordination of these respected people and this is the Islamic ethics which has always been an original tradition of the Islamic seminaries and today as well it continues.&nbsp;Till the month of Shariwar of this year (September 2022), in the city of Qum alone, 152 teachers registered to teach the book ‘Al-Fā’iq’.&nbsp;The book&nbsp;‘Al-Fā’iq’ includes discussions which respected students require in their advanced level class and it is not studied in-depth in their prevalent books. From amongst these subjects, we can mention ‘Seere Uqalā’ (Conduct of rational people); Ḥujjiyat Iṭlāqāt dar Mawḍū’āt Mustaḥaditha (authority of the generic proofs in new subjects), Tanqīḥ Manāṭ (isolation of the criterion), Ilgā ye Khusūsiyat, Tanāsub Ḥukm wa Mawḍū’ (compatibility of law and subject).&nbsp;The 8th edition of this book is available at present in the ‘Intishārāt Ḥawza’ bookshop at Madāne Ruḥullah. In addition, a soft copy can be obtained and studied using the reading application ‘Hamrah Nūr’ (همراه نور).&nbsp;To obtain a list of teachers of the book&nbsp;‘Al-Fā’iq fī al-Usūl’, refer to the following link:&nbsp;<a href="https://uupload.ir/view/list-alfayegh_jdry.pdf/">Obtain list of teachers</a>

Till the month of Shariwar of this year (September 2022), only in the city of Qum, 152 teachers registered to teach the book ‘Al-Fā’iq’.

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List of teachers of the book ‘Al-Fā’iq fī al-Usūl’

Some are even receiving money for every download of the book.&nbsp;In addition to their actions being without the permission of the Department of Contemporary Jurisprudence, it is also against the existing regulations which will be legally pursued&nbsp; by the 'Intisharat Hawzeh'.&nbsp;All respected (students and learned) should pay heed that the scanned copy available is very old and given the changes that have since taken place, the (scanned copy) cannot be relied on or cited in any form.&nbsp;The final copy of the book 'Al-Fa'iq' will be published in the future on it's related softwares for those interested and the necessary announcements will be made.

Unfortunately some websites and (instant messaging) channels, going against basic etiquettes, have scanned previous editions of the book 'Al-Fa'iq' and published it online.

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Notice by the Department of Contemporary Jurisprudence in relation to the misuse by some people

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According to the news agency of the seminary, Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi, in a meeting with the respected head of the seminaries and head of the department of contemporary jurisprudence while commending the work accomplished and in the state of fulfillment by the seminary in the subject of contemporary jurisprudence, he deemed it necessary for attention to depth in the subjects and an intellectual presence of the office of contemporary jurisprudence.&nbsp;&nbsp;At the beginning of the meeting, Ayatollah Arafi, the respected head of the seminaries, appreciating the unfailing support of Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi, discussed the seminary administration and ongoing programs while presenting intellectual works published by the office of contemporary jurisprudence, introduced the measures of this office. He said: ‘I do not begin any important task unless an accurate 5-year plan for it is known. The office of contemporary jurisprudence as well is amongst the collections who is continuing its activities within a determined 5-year plan. One of these measures is advanced contemporary jurisprudence lessons. Our emphasis is on this that the task must be in the heart of the seminary and it must move on the principle seminary methodology far from any form of pseudo-enlightenment thinking and based on independent seminary lessons. In subjectology as well, the emphasis of this collection is on utilising the seminary and university teachers, the final views in related subject should be identified and with the help of teachers and their students, they analyse it jurisprudentially of which outcome this year is a 9-volume book on ijtihad in contemporary jurisprudence and in the next year as well, the same number of new books will be published.’&nbsp;&nbsp;The respected head of the Islamic seminary, in continuation, while indicating towards the books ‘al-Fā’iq’ and its commentary which was authored based on a group-task and with the&nbsp;co-operation of well-known teachers of advanced jurisprudence, emphasized that ‘this book which is complementary to ‘Kifāyah’ generated an intellectual wave in the seminary and other books as well in the future will be added to seminary education system which will be complementary to ‘Makāsib’ in the subjects such as ‘legal entity’.’&nbsp;&nbsp;He considered one of the other tasks of the office of contemporary jurisprudence in the next year to be identifying and publishing books which in the last 100 years have been authored in Najaf and Qum on contemporary subjects.&nbsp;<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:68.48%;"><img src="https://fms.s3.ir-thr-at1.arvanstorage.com/A_makarem1_a59cce64df_666d007f96.jpg"></figure>&nbsp;Ayatollah Arafi proceeded on explaining the activities of the secretariat to support the research required by the society and the system – which was formed in the seminary research department. He, while mentioning this point that we have contacted different Government bodies and have collected their issues and principle needs and formed more than 20 intellectual committees with the respected research executive Hujjatul Islām wa al-Muslimīn Muqīmī Ḥājī. He added that today every ordinary student and teacher or seminary educational centre that possesses a strategic and operational research in accordance to the announced guidelines to solve problems of the Islamic system and society, from the stage of research to publication of the work will be supported and over the few months which have passed from the start of this scheme, more than 100 projects have begun which will be published by next year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In continuation of this meeting, Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimīn Esna Ashari, head of the department of contemporary jurisprudence of the seminary, by presenting a report of the activities carried out by the office, he indicated to the holding of introductory contemporary jurisprudence lessons and expressed: ‘Although these lessons began in the second half (of the school year) however 72 teachers and more than 1000 students participated in these lessons and it is anticipated&nbsp; that this number will increase two-fold in the next year. At present as well, with the presence of more that 200 teachers, approximately 4800 students in advance contemporary jurisprudence lessons and 2500 students in lessons of Al-Fā’iq (الفائق) are studying. These numbers show that 45% of students from their respective levels have studied contemporary issues in some form. This issue shows that a great action in the seminary and by the Grace of Allah, these measures will continue. The beauty of this task is that usually students and teachers in higher levels and advance lessons, alongside teaching and studying also research these new lessons in books and traditional fields of the seminary and thus they learn the traditional and common principles of ijtihad as well as traverse the path of ijtihad in new issues.’&nbsp;&nbsp;The office of contemporary jurisprudence added that the most welcomed amongst introductory contemporary jurisprudence books in this term were ‘Interest and Islamic banking’ (ربا و بانکداری اسلامی) and ‘Analysis of methods to elude interest’ (بررسی طرق فرار از ربا) by Ayatollah Makarem; ‘Governance in Islam’ by the Late Ayatollah Khalkhālī; ‘Our Economics’ (اقتصادنا) by Shahīd Ṣadr; ‘Jurisprudence of guardianship and governance’ (فقه الولایة و الحکومة) by Ayatollah Maẓahiri; Fiqh of cryptocurrencies’ (فقه رمزارزها) by Ayatollah Sayyed Mohammad Reza Modaressi.&nbsp;&nbsp;In this cordial meeting, which was held in the house of Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi, while addressing the large welcoming for jurisprudence and principles of jurisprudence (فقه و اصول) in the seminaries has correct provenance and it is on the basis that this science is the foundation of religious rulings; He said: ‘Important activities have begun in the seminaries. Especially activities which are carried out in the field of&nbsp;jurisprudence and principles of jurisprudence which is significant, and you have taken a step in an important direction.’<figure class="image image_resized image-style-side" style="width:33.48%;"><img src="https://fms.s3.ir-thr-at1.arvanstorage.com/A_makarem2_3a3d5c44f5_75efc6c656.jpg"></figure>&nbsp;&nbsp;In continuation, by placing emphasis on&nbsp;giving priority to the more important affairs of society and system added: ‘Subjectology of new issues must take place with precision which is not an easy task in our time. He mentioned a few examples of such affairs and said the subject of money and the source of its origin and it’s generation today and with attention to complexity of this issue in the new world economic system must be analysed with precision. Similarly, the subject of cryptocurrencies as to whether they are money or commodities or the discussion of companies within their different forms and the types of investments on them; precise thematic (analysis) must take place on them. Similarly, the fundamental foundations of the rulings of these subjects must become clear. The issue of loan and borrowing and reprehensibility of taking a loan which is also mentioned in the writings of Imam (Khomeini) is one of these issues whereby people are entangled in these subjects and we cannot be indifferent or pay little attention in relation to these affairs and we must follow up on them seriously.’&nbsp;&nbsp;The head of the office of contemporary jurisprudence in affirming and emphasizing on the remarks of the great scholar, in a report expressed that in regards to subjectology, an extensive seminary and university team-building has been established from different scientific fields and serious attention is being given to interdisciplinary research and different thematic aspects such as money. Likewise, opinions of legislative groups are being taken into account and lengthy periods are being dedicated to thematic while sometimes last over a year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ayatollah Makarem, after this report expressed that ‘We are pleased that you have come till here and we will be pleased with the continuation of this path as well.’ At the end, the grand scholar emphasized to him that in addition to the detailed works of research which have been presented, an abstract and conclusion of intellectual works of the teachers in the subject of cryptocurrencies and all published works should also be sent to him so that he may study these conclusions within his limited time.

Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi: I am pleased with the advancement and effects of the office of contemporary jurisprudence and an abstract of the intellectual works must be commissioned at the earliest.

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Full text of Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi’s meeting with the head of the seminaries and head of the office of contemporary jurisprudence

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Approximately 20 days ago, the office of contemporary jurisprudence launched a general call for seminary and university thinkers to assist in the critique of the recommendations draft.&nbsp;A number of respected seminary teachers and researchers of jurisprudence, ethics, philosophy, law and artificial intelligence announced their readiness in this regard and through their concise and accurate work, in addition to the fundamental and formative critiques, we were able to present strategic&nbsp;and appropriate legislative recommendations.&nbsp;Ayatullah Arafi as well, like always, with support, backing and quick measures, delivered the prepared document to President Raisi thus it may be used by the present Iranian delegation in the meetings, so we do not encounter similar issues like the 2030 document (UNESCO’s Sustainable development goals).&nbsp;In this relation, we announce our many thanks and appreciation to all the dear teachers and researchers.&nbsp;At present, we are awaiting the final UNESCO document in ethics of artificial intelligence. Thereafter, the existing critique overseeing the draft will be amended and completed with the co-operation of the authors in relation to the text of the approved draft and will be publicly released in a book independent from the series of artificial intelligence books.&nbsp;

UNESCO, after two years of work and three amendments, at the end of the current year published the final draft of artificial intelligence ethics document and intends deliver this document in Paris for the approval of Member states on the 41st meeting in Āban 1400 (October 2021).

Publication of a two volume series on Sharḥ al-Fāiq fī al-Usūl

You can now purchase online with a 10% discount the two volume series of Sharḥ al-Fāiq fī al-Usūl based on the lessons of Āyatullah Shab Zinde dār with a new and professional format.

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