A Critical Study of Uṣūl al-Shāshī
One of the most essential disciplines within the Islamic sciences—yet often underrepresented in contemporary curricula—is uṣūl al-fiqh (legal theory). Following the successful introduction of a foundational primer in Ḥanafī uṣūl, Talweeh Academy is pleased to offer Level 2, dedicated to a rigorous and in-depth study of the classical text Uṣūl al-Shāshī.
Although widely taught across institutions, Uṣūl al-Shāshī is frequently introduced prematurely or approached through surface-level translation, often without sufficient critical engagement or broader methodological context. This course seeks to address these gaps by offering a structured, analytical, and comparative study of the text—aimed at unlocking its full scholarly potential.
What Makes This Course Unique
This is not a translation-based reading. Rather, it is a critical study and dissection of the text within its proper intellectual and juristic framework. Key features include:
- Cross-comparison with other major Ḥanafī uṣūl works
- A comparative study with the methodologies of uṣūl al-mutakallimīn
- Critical analysis of the examples and arguments presented in the text
- Expansion on essential topics that are often overlooked or insufficiently developed
Who is it for?
This course is intended for students who have successfully completed our Level 1 in Ḥanafī Uṣūl (or an equivalent program) and possess a foundational understanding of the Arabic language.
Those who have not yet completed Level 1 are advised to enroll in and finish the first level before proceeding to this course:
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will:
- Develop a strong command of the core discussions in Uṣūl al-Sāshī
- Understand the role of the text in shaping the Ḥanafī tradition of legal theory
- Recognize key methodological distinctions between the Ḥanafī approach and that of the jumhūr
- Analyze and articulate the underlying logical structures of uṣūlī principles
Course Details
Start Date: Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Schedule: Twice weekly (Saturday & Sunday)
Time:
Sat: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (EST)
Sun: 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM (EST)
(subject to minor adjustments)
Duration: Approximately one year (may extend based on depth of study)
Access: All sessions will be recorded and made available to students
Tuition: $45 USD per month for 12 months, or one time payment of $300 USD (Save $240).
If you wish to make a one time payment, contact us at info@talweehacademy.com
Instructor: Shaykh Omer Khurshid
Course Curriculum
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Uṣūl al-Shāshī Intro Part 1 | Foundations of the Ḥanafī School of Uṣūl al-Fiqh
32:03 -
Uṣūl al-Shāshī Intro Part 2 | Structure, Development, and Pedagogy
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Uṣūl al-Shāshī Lesson 3 | Author and Methodology
39:37 -
Uṣūl al-Shāshī Lesson 4 | How to Maximize the Study of Uṣūl al-Shāshī
39:12 -
Uṣūl al-Shāshī Lesson 5 | Linguistic Analysis of the Basmalah
37:13 -
Uṣūl al-Shāshī Lesson 6 | Linguistic Analysis of the Basmalah / Hamdalah
38:20 -
Uṣūl al-Shāshī Lesson 7 | Authors Intro Part 3
45:24 -
Uṣūl al-Shāshī Lesson 8 | Authors Intro Part 4
45:05 -
Uṣūl al-Shāshī Lesson 9 | The Structure of Uṣūl al-Shāshī and the Definition of Kitābullāh
42:13 -
Uṣūl al-Shāshī Lesson 10 | Defining Khāṣṣ
45:11 -
Uṣūl al-Shāshī Lesson 11 | The Categories of Specificity (Al-Khāṣ)
38:22 -
Uṣūl al-Shāshī Lesson 12 | The Concept of Generality (Al-ʿĀmm)
46:41 -
Uṣūl al-Shāshī Lesson 13 | The Strength of General Expressions (Al-ʿĀmm)
45:36 -
Uṣūl al-Shāshī Lesson 14 |The Debate Over the Definitiveness of General Texts in Ḥanafī Uṣūl al-Fiqh
39:08 -
Uṣūl al-Shāshī Lesson 15 | The Expressions of Generality (Ṣiyagh al-ʿUmūm)
43:10 -
Uṣūl al-Shāshī Lesson 16 | The Expressions of Generality (Ṣiyagh al-ʿUmūm) Part 2
44:03 -
Uṣūl al-Shāshī Lesson 17 | The Legal Authority of Specific Expressions (Al-Khāṣṣ)
42:24 -
Uṣūl al-Shāshī Lesson 18 | The Legal Authority of Specific Expressions (Al-Khāṣṣ) Part 2
38:17 -
Uṣūl al-Shāshī Lesson 19 | The Definitiveness of Specific Qur’ānic Texts Example One (The waiting period post Divorce))
56:42 -
Uṣūl al-Shāshī Lesson 20 | Example two (The Minimum Mahr in Islamic Law)
47:40 -
Uṣūl al-Shāshī Lesson 21 | Whether Women are able to independently perform Nikah
53:27 -
Uṣūl al-Shāshī Lesson 22 | The Concept of Al-ʿĀmm and Takhṣīṣ (Specification)
37:22 -
Uṣūl al-Shāshī Lesson 23 | The Definitiveness of General Texts in Hanafi Legal Theory
29:32 -
Uṣūl al-Shāshī Lesson 24 | A Study of the Authority of General Texts: Example 1 (Theft)
37:47
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