Shariah Academy

The Shariah Academy was initially founded as an Institute of Training in Shari’ah and Legal Profession in 1981 to fulfill the task of training of those associated with legal profession in various capacities. However, the Institute was elevated to the status of an Academy to become a constituent unit of the International Islamic University in 1985. The following are key objectives of the Academy: To arrange pre-service and in-service training courses in Islamic law; To develop methodologies for training and research in Islamic law and allied disciplines; To launch and conduct correspondence courses in Islamic law facilitating an outreach through distance education system at both elementary and advanced levels; To publish books, monographs, reports and journals on Islamic law; To hold conferences, seminars, symposia and workshops on different areas in Islamic law; and To perform such other functions as may be necessary for the realization of its objectives