Programme

DAY 1

Saturday, 24 October 2009
10.00-11.00 Basics of Usul al-fiqh, legal maxims and higher objectives of Shariah
11.00-11.15 Q & A
11.15-11.30 Break
11.30-12.30 Betrothal (Khitbah) Q & A
12.30-13.45 Zuhr and Lunch
13.45-14.45 Marriage (Nikah)
14.45-15.00 Break
15.00-17.00 Discussion around “Is Shariah law acceptable within the British legal system? Force Marriage, Talaq, Custody and Fatawas in Court.” By Rafia Irshad Barrister specialised in Family Law.


DAY 2

Sunday, 25 October 2009
10.00-11.15 Discussion on Polygyny (Case study)
11.15-11.30 Break
11.30-12.30 Dissolution of Marriage (Talaq- Repudiation)
12.30-13.45 Zuhr and Lunch
13.45-14.45 Faskh (Judicial separation) and Q & A
14.45-15.00 Break
15.00-16.00 Khula’ (divorce by mutual consent) and Q & A
16.00-17.30 Custody (Case study for discussion)